Obituaries

Mary E Freed, 77, of Big Beaver Borough passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born August 14, 1942 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Ira James Cook and Myrtle E Seaburn Cook Mora . She was married to Martin G Freed who passed away on August 1, 2004. She retired from Phoenix Glass, before working for Mines and Meadows as a greeter and saleswoman. Mary enjoyed spending time shopping and eating out. Her most cherished time was spent caring for family and friends. Survivors include two daughters, Carol L (Bud) Anderson of…

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Miller of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at her daughter’s residence. Mrs. Miller was born in Ellwood City on July 12, 1928, to the late Raymond Ross Evans and Florence Mae (Wemer) Evans. She is a member of The First Christian Church in Franklin Township and a past member of The Chewton Christian Church. For many years she worked as a child caregiver, catering server, and housekeeper. Mrs. Miller enjoyed activities such as camping, gardening, crocheting, walking, knitting, crafting, and most of all visiting with her family and friends. She is survived by…

Mr. Dean A. “Squeak” Morrison, 90, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Carriage Court Personnel Care Home. Mr. Morrison was born on April 21, 1929, in Ellwood City to the late Merle and Marie (Eiler) Morrison. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on November 15, 1954, and served until his final discharge on November 20, 1962, with the rank of SP4. Following his service with the Army, Squeak worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel as a crane man. After the mill closed he worked for Bloom Coal Mining in Ohio…

Jeannie Williams, 79, of Hamilton, Montana and formerly of Ellwood City, PA, went home to be with the Lord, at her home, in Hamilton, MT on February 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Wayne Kirkpatrick and Phoebe Marie (Kennedy) Kirkpatrick and was born on July 27, 1940 in Shenango Twp, PA. Jeannie is survived by her sisters; Judy Williams and Sally Bruce, four children and their families (Margie and husband Michael, Douglas and wife Sheri, Rhonda and husband Jack, Lanna and husband Scott), 17 grandchildren (Shawn, Josh, Chad, Richie, Cody, Zachary, Krystal, Nicole, Dustin, Patrick, Cory,…

Mr. Frank V. Viccari, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Viccari was born on September 12, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Damiano “Domenic” and Bridget (Lopiano) Viccari. He had graduated from Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. On October 2, 1946 Frank enlisted with the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge on February 23, 1948 with the rank of Private First Class. Following his service with the Army he worked at George K. Garrett Co. for over forty years as a…

Barbara J. Fink, 73, of Monaca passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at her residence. Barbara was born on March 29, 1946, in Ellwood City to the late Charles and Betty (Senior) Kreigisch. She had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1964. For many years she worked at the Giant Eagle distribution center in Washington, Pa as a stocker. She was an avid sports fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Terri Neeley of Monaca and Heather Fink of Oklahoma, her son, Bruce (Michelle) Harter…

Ted C. Ford, 89, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away peacefully,on March 2, 2020, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. He was the son of the late Raymond and Ina Dunham Ford and was born on  February 7, 1931 in Ellwood City, PA. He is survived by his wife, of 12 years, Hazel Beltz Ford, of Ellwood City, Son; Ronald Ford of North Beaver Twp, PA, Sister; Janine Nichol and her husband John of Colorado, Stepchildren; Brenda Peffer and her husband Vic of Zelienople, PA; Sharon Swortwood of Ellwood City, Pamela MacMurdo and her husband Duke of Zelienople, PA, 4…

Balind “Bert” Birtalan, 98, of Chewton Wurtemburg Rd., Wampum passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle following a short illness. Born February 20, 1922 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Balind and Mary (Toth) Birtalan. He was married to Victoria Valentino Birtalan for 70 years when she passed away September 9, 2016. . Bert retired from the Ellwood City Forge where he was a press operator. He was a member of the former St. Monica Catholic Church in Wampum and current member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. He…

Bonnie Kay Miles, 81, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital following an extended illness. Born May 24,1938 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (Moyer) Bicker. She was married to William E. Miles, who passed away in 2001. Bonnie graduated from Lincoln High School. She worked at Garrett Manufacturing and at Honeywell in the shipping and receiving departments. She was a former member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Bonnie enjoyed traveling and reading. Her most cherished time was spent with her family especially her grandchildren. Survivors…

Doris Jean Mathieson, 93, of Ellwood City, PA passed, peacefully, into eternal rest on February 24, 2020, at Carriage Manor Personal Care, in Shenango Township. She was the daughter of J. Ralph and Myrtle A. (Taylor) Moore and was born September 5, 1926, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her four nephews; Jeffrey Moore of Kirkland, WA, Keith Moore of Houston, TX, Timothy Moore of Summer, WA, Thomas Moore of Fuquay-Varina, NC and her caregivers and friends Jon and Patty Reno, of Ellwood City. She is preceded in death by her husband; Harold Mathieson and two brothers; Henry and…