Obituaries

Mildred L. Czar, 93

Mildred L. Czar, 93, of Ellwood City, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Beaver Valley Health and Rehab Center. She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary (Mance) Czar and was born October 7, 1927, in North Sewickley Twp. She is survived by her nieces and nephews; Ruth Lehmann and her husband Art of Ellwood City, Robert Smithson and his wife Susan of Oregon, Lois Adams of Zelienople, Paul Czar and his wife Sharon of North Sewickley, Mary Goehring and her husband Jim of Marion Twp, Margaret Lonkert and her husband Jeff of Arizona, John Czar of…


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Eugene L. Stiefel, 94

Mr. Eugene Leroy Stiefel, 94, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021. He was born on August 12th, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Archie and Mildred (Jacobs) Stiefel and was a lifelong resident of Ellwood City. One of the few remaining World War II veterans, Eugene served on Guam as a Navy Seabee. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on August 9th, 1944 and served as a Seaman First Class in the Guam Theatre and the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre until his honorable discharge on May 31st, 1946. He was proud of his military service and loved our country. Eugene…


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Steve P. Markovich, Jr., 68

Mr. Steve P. Markovich, Jr., 68, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Steve was born on July 5, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Steve P. and Eileen (Colby) Markovich, Sr.. He had graduated from East High in Youngstown. A baker by trade, Steve had worked for European Bakery, Keystone Bakery, Mom’s Pies, Tomic Bakery, Hillview Manor, and Jameson Hospital. In the past he had enjoyed fishing and roller skating. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Mazzant) Markovich whom he married on July 26, 1986,…


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Randall A. “Mopey” Craven, 57

Randall A. “Mopey” Craven, 57, of Wayne Township passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his residence. Randy was born on November 26, 1963 in Ellwood City to Robert G. and Carolyn (Boy) Craven of Perry Twp.. He had graduated from Lincoln High School where he was a star pitcher for the high school baseball team. After high school he was recruited by Penn State University to pitch for their baseball team. He later transferred to the Butler County Community College where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Project Management and was named to the President’s List. For many…


Sally C. “Ninny” Guy, 84

Sally C. “Ninny” Guy, 84, of Ellwood City (formerly of Wampum) passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 unexpectedly at her residence. Born February 12, 1937 in Clay County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Stewart Elijah Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Fultz Lyons May. She was married to the late Arnold O. Guy. Sally was previously employed by Airway Industries and then Heraus Electro-nite for 25 years until her retirement. She loved to dance and enjoyed crafts. Her family was her life, particularly her grand and great children. Survivors include two daughters, Sandy (Mark) Dombeck of Shenango Township and…


Todd H. Boots, 59

On Friday May 28, 2021 Our Father in Heaven called his son Todd Henry Boots home. Todd, 59, of Ellwood City died at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after collapsing at work on Monday. Born March 24, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Harry L. and the late Ruth Ann McKeough Boots who died on April 11, 2014. Todd was a quiet and gentle soul who loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He had an awesome sense of humor and to this day, his family still chuckle at his wit. Many who knew Todd have shared sentiments and…


Bret C. Baldelli, 39

Bret C. Baldelli, 39, of New Castle, lost his 20 year battle to addiction, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home. He is the son of Mark and Lorri Baldelli and was born April 28, 1982, Ellwood City. He is survived by his parents; Mark and Lorri (Beatrice) Baldelli, his “Person” Carley Price of New Castle, daughter; Addison Tedrow, one sister, Kylee Kaszer and her husband Mark of Ellwood City, Nico Baldelli and his wife Elizabeth of Zelienople, grandfather; Anthony Beatrice and Peggy Maxwell of Ellwood City, grandmother; Maxine Baldelli of New Castle, Nieces and Nephews; Brooklynn Kaszer, Lyric…


Earl L. Singloub, 75

Earl L. Singloub, 75, of New Castle, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at Avalon Place Nursing Center. He was the son of the late Clarence and Pearl (Francis) Singloub and was born September 26, 1945, in Perry Twp. He is survived by his daughters; Linda Adams and her husband Derek of New Castle, Tiffannie Widmaier and her husband Michael of Ellwood City, Tina Lutz of Ellwood City, Doris Davis of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Crystal Whitney and her husband Tim, Danielle Silofau and her husband Brian, Shyanna Covert and her husband Shane, Jamie Davis, Tammi Lutz, Katie Adams, Madyson Widmaier, Cassie…


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Paul Angelucci, 52

Paul Matthew Angelucci, 52, passed away from our world into Heaven early in the morning of May 20, 2021. Well known in community theater circles for his work as an actor, director, and set constructor, Paul was a selfless angel of a man who was trusted and counted upon by friends and family alike. Paul was born on April 2, 1969 in the Ellwood City Hospital. He lived his entire life in Shenango Township, graduating from Shenango Jr.-Sr. High School with the Class of 1987. He kept in close contact with his fellow classmates, meeting with them routinely for get-togethers,…


Burton Lee “Tim” Baker, 78

Burton Lee “Tim” Baker, 78, of Bessemer (formerly of North Beaver Township) passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Uniontown Hospital in Fayette County following complications from Covid-19. Born July 27, 1942 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Samuel Burton Baker and Louise McMillan Baker Thompson. He married the love of his life Nancy D. Elliott Baker on July 18, 1975. Tim was a proud veteran of the Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion in New Castle and the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Bessemer. He was employed at Hardy…