Obituaries

Janet L. Raisley, 73, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Beaver Valley Healthcare & Rehabilitation. Janet was born on September 20, 1946 in New Brighton to the late James and Mary (Stump) Rexroad. For many years she had worked at Trinity Oaks in Franklin Twp. as a nurse’s aide. Janet enjoyed playing bingo, working crossword puzzles, and most of all her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Derek) Blatchford, her sons, David Raisley and William John Raisley III, her grandchildren, Daniel Toy and Raven Yhelka all of Ellwood City, her sister, Caroline…

Samuel Meredith Kelly, 68, of Wampum, PA passed away on February 12, 2020 in Wayne Township. He was the son of the late Phillip and Eileen (Guy) Kelly and was born on October 9, 1951, in Ellwood City. He is survived by one brother; Chuck Kelly of Wampum PA, sisters; Phyllis Kwolek of Wampum, PA and Jo Morlan  of East Palestine, OH, nephews; Charlie Kelly, Jr., Jonathan Kelly and his wife Kelly of Wampum, PA, Scott McCown and his wife Robin of New Castle PA, niece; Bridget McDanel and her husband Melvin of New Castle, PA ; great nephews: Darrell…

Elizabeth Lucille Gleghorn Huston, 98, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at her home in Enon Valley. She was born October 11, 1921 in Mt.Jackson to the late John A. and Esther (Reed) Gleghorn. She was married to Wayne E. Huston who preceded her in death. Lucille, also known as Libby Lou, was a graduate of North Beaver High School in Mt. Jackson and a 1943 graduate of Jameson Hospital School of Nursing in New Castle, working many years as a Registered Nurse. She was an active member of the Edinburg Christian Church and enjoyed writing letters, sewing, gardening, and…

Frederick R. Hartwell, 84, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his residence. Born September 29, 1935 in Greenfield, MA, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Elizabeth C. (Bridges) Hartwell. Fred was formerly employed at Harvey Aluminum and Martin Metals and Alloys. He served in the Marines during the Korean War. Fred enjoyed being with friends and playing pool. He was generous in life and enjoyed taking care of family and friends. Survivors include a son, Danny (Sendy) Hartwell and two grandchildren, Danny Jr. and Krista R. Hartwell, all of Malibu, California….

Florence Marshall Hazen, 93, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Jameson Care Center following a lengthy illness. Born September 11, 1926 in Portersville, she was the daughter of the late William and Alta Vivian Rosser. Florence graduated from Portersville High School and Geneva College. She taught at Wayne Twp. Elementary School until the birth of her first child. Florence enjoyed camping and the outdoors. In Florida, she lived at the American Outdoors RV Park where she taught water exercising for 25 years. She loved being at the beach and ski-doo riding. Survivors include three sons,…

Mrs. Camilla Fellner, 89, died at Heritage Valley Beaver, Beaver PA on February 9, 2020, following a two-week illness. Camilla was born in Ellwood City on July 22, 1930, to the late Domenick DeCampli and Adeline (Trivilino) DeCampli. She had graduated from Lincoln High School, and received a Bachelors Degree from Mercyhurst College in Education. After receiving her degree, she taught at BVM elementary school, until the birth of her first child. After raising her children, she later began substitute teaching at Lincoln Junior-Senior High School, in the Ellwood City School District. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church….

Gale Arthur Tillia, 86, of Shenango Twp., New Castle passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford following a lengthy illness. He was born December 11, 1933 in his home in Shenango Twp. Gale was the son of the late Eugene and Hazel (Reno) Tillia. Gale worked for 20 years at Babcock and Wilcox as a crane operator. He then worked as a dragline operator for various strip mining companies in the area. Gale served as a PA Forest Fire Warden and was a life member of the Shenango Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. He…