Obituaries

Mr. John A. Panella, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his residence with family members at his bedside. Mr. Panella was born in Ellwood City on September 12, 1941 to the late Leo Vincent and Anna C. (DiLeonardo) Panella. He had graduated from Lincoln high School with the class of 1959. He then served with the United States Navy for four years. A self taught electrical engineer, John worked for both Rockwell International and Boeing in California. During his employment he had worked on the B! Bomber and the Space Shuttle. He enjoyed computers,…

Antonia ”Toni” M. Moser, 76, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Quality Life Services in Grove City, PA. “Toni”, as she was affectionately called, was born on December 22, 1944, in Ellwood City, PA., to the late Anthony “Tim” and Margaret “Magie” Nicholson Casuccio. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962 with honors, and was a majorette for the school band, a skilled baton twirler. She was of Christian faith. Toni held various jobs throughout her life. During high school and into her young adult years, she modeled for Edmin’s Clothing in Ellwood City….

Mr. Bret A. Haswell, 58, formerly of Perry Twp. and presently of Sheffield, Pa passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 at The Grove at Harmony. Bret was born in Ellwood City on December 8, 1962 to the late Bill and Bertha (Flinner) Haswell. He had attended Lincoln High School. For many years Bret worked as a self employed carpenter. An outdoors man, he enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He is survived by his daughter, Cortney (Bobby Tenney) of Monaca, grandchildren, Laihla, Maleaha, and Alayna Tenney, sisters, Brenda (Keith) Hunt and Debbie (Dave) Lyons both of Ellwood City, and brothers,…

Mr. Ronald Norgrave Aiken, 85 of Wayne Township went to be with his savior on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Ronnie was born in Ellwood City on May 10th, 1936 to the late Harry W. and Adda Mae (Shaffer) Aiken, Ronnie was next to the youngest of 12 siblings. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1954, and is were he met the love of his life, Anna Marie Bartolomeo. They married on June 25, 1955 and have enjoyed a beautiful marriage of 66 years together. Ronnie was a kind, gentle, and generous…

Robert J. Cosgrove, 57, of Enon Valley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 30, 2021. Born June 8, 1964 in New Castle, he was the “perfect” son of the late James and Arlene P. Reichert Cosgrove. Rob was a lifelong farmer. He was a current member of Bethel Church where he served on the Board of Trustees. He was affectionately known as the “Corn Fairy” because he delivered sweet corn to everyone. Rob was a kind man and his most cherished moments were spent with his family. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Stacy Hawke Cosgrove; three daughters, Michelle…

Michael Domenic DeLisio, 64, of Albuquerque, New Mexico (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born March 8, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Dominic and Dorothy Albert DeLisio. Mike graduated from Lincoln High School and then from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Political Science. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served as a 1st Lieutenant. Survivors include his son Matthew (Lesley) DeLisio of Pittsburgh; four sisters, Rose Marie (Joe) Farney, Antoinette (Ted) Householder, Carmelia (Bill) Fury, Dee (Larry) Anthony and two brothers, Tony (Carol)…

Irvin “Irv” H. Summers, 86, of Wampum, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born on Jan. 6, 1935 in Bessemer, Pennsylvania to the late Wilbur and Helen (Brown) Summers. He married his high school sweetheart, Dolores (Brodbeck) Summers on August 24, 1957. They were married for 63 years. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, supporting them in all of their extracurricular activities. In 1952, Irv graduated from Mt. Jackson High School and continued his education with a certification in electronics from DeVry University, Chicago,…