Obituaries

Carol A. Lutz, 62, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at the UPMC Mercy Hospital. Carol was born on May 19, 1957, in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Geraldine E. (Palmer) Lutz. She had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1976. Carol had worked at the Ellwood City Elks Club as a bartender, Romar Textile, and most recently at Wal Mart in Chippewa as a pharmacy technician. She is survived by her son, Joshua Lutz of Beaver Falls, her sisters, Linda (Jim) Gregory of Chippewa, Mary (John) Grzelka of North…

Mr. Frank J. Geniviva, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Geniviva was born on December 15, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph F. and Jean M. (Voto) Geniviva. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960 and later from Baldwin Wallace University with a degree in biology. Mr. Geniviva had taught science, biology, and chemistry at both Lincoln High School and the Beaver Area High School. He also coached Ellwood City Junior High School Football, Track, and Cross Country. He was very proud of the…

C Pat McCready Sr., 96, of New Beaver Boro passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Golden Hill Nursing and Rehab Center following a short illness. Born April 18, 1923 in New Galilee, he was the son of the late John S. and Sarah J (Reed) McCready . He was married for 68 years to Aline M. (McFarland) McCready who preceded him in death on August 27, 2014. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Doutt and Virginia Bright; one brother, John S. McCready Sr.; and a granddaughter, Suzanne McCready. Pat was a lifelong dairy farmer….

Mrs. Hilda K. Blaskowitz, 92, formerly of Big Beaver returned home to reside with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Blaskowitz was born on November 17, 1927 in Beaver Falls to the late Edward and Kathryn (Pavlinich) Abert. She had worked at the Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls for 24 years as the housekeeper supervisor. Hilda had attended St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church (Queen of Heaven) in Koppel until it closed and presently is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed traveling to casinos with her husband, gardening,…

Mildred E. Blough of Daugherty Twp., formally of Ellwood City, passed away on December 25, 2019, her 90th birthday. Born in Power, West Virginia on December 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late C. Curlis and Melba (Strickler) Howard.  She was married to Edward J. Blough, who preceded her in death. As a young girl, Mildred moved with her family from West Virginia to Ellwood City, where she resided until August 2019.  She was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School.  Mildred was an avid interior decorator, a crafter, an accomplished seamstress, and an animal lover who was…

Mrs. Frances C. “Kena” (Costa) Battaglia, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the Northview Estates. Mrs. Battaglia was born on February 6, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Patsy L. and Clara (Statti) Costa. She had graduated from Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Kena had worked at Health Mart as a clerk, at the office of Dr. Mary Ann DiBiagio as a medical technician, and for Century 21 as a real estate agent. She enjoyed cooking, but most of all being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her…

Jill (Thellman) Romanoski, 67, of Koppel passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a long courageous battle with cancer. Her husband of 40 years, Darl L. Romanoski preceded her in death 9 years ago to the day as he died December 21, 2010. Born November 7, 1952 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Rebecca (Huffman) Thellman. Jill graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the Koppel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed hosting Steeler parties. Jill remembered special dates of all her friends and…

Mrs. Lori Jo (Gerard) Gillespie, 59 of Beaver Falls passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Akron General Hospital. Mrs. Gillespie was born on June 28, 1960 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph C. and Martha Ann (Havern) Gerard. She had attended Lincoln High School. For 25 years, Lori worked as a manager at the CoGo’s in Midland. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Gillespie whom she married on June 21, 1975, her sons, Christopher (Tonya) Gillespie of Shaler Twp., C.J. (Lisa) Gillespie of Stow, OH, and David…

Judith Vogel Protain, 71, of New Castle passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following an illness. Born June 17, 1948 in Rochester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Reno and Marion (Murphy) Frati. She was married to Donald L. Vogel Sr. who died in 2013 and currently Howard E. Protain who survives. Judy retired from the Grove of New Castle where she was a nurses aide. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Kimberly (Terry Sr.) Craig of Ellwood City,…