Obituaries

December 5, 2019

Letter To The Editor: Good Man Passes

David L Reese, 80, of Wayne Township. David’s life ended at his home, surrounded by the people he loved, after a lengthy illness on November 30, 2019. I first met Dave years ago. First-year on the Ellwood City School Board. We served together about 8 years off and on. As new to the board and public service I learned so much from Dave. Just observing. I learned how to separate the important from the trivial and how to gather and analyze information. Dave and I did not always agree. But he was always willing to listen to opposing views and…

December 5, 2019

Virginia “Jean” Scott, 95

Virginia “Jean” Scott, 95, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at her residence. Jean was born on March 8, 1924 in Ellwood City to the late Dominic and Virginia (Portugallo) Eonta. For 13 years she was the owner and operator of Jean’s Bakery which was located on South 2nd St. in Ellwood City. She then was an assistant manager at Fishers Big Wheel at the Franklin Plaza until she retired. Jean is also a life long member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed going to Golden Agers, doing crafts, and baking. She is survived by…

December 3, 2019

Carol J. Cooper, 80

Carol J. Cooper, 80, of Ellwood City passed away on December 3, 2019 at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of Joseph and Bernice Gifford Lutz and was born January 20, 1939 in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughter; Stacy Staples and her fiance’ Mike, of Indian Trail NC, sons; Earl Cooper (Lydia) and Larry Cooper of Ellwood City, Grandchildren; Nicole Richard (George) of Austintown, OH, Amber Walls (Jordan) of Beaver Falls, Christopher Cooper of New Castle Cassie Staples and her fiancé’ Justin of Ellwood City, Erica Staples, Jenna Staples and Cameron Staples…

December 3, 2019

Lana Fabian, 70

Lana Fabian, 70, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. She was born on November 26, 1949 to the late George and Dorothy (Derrow) Shallenberger of Wampum. Lana is survived by her husband of 29 years, George Fabian of Wampum; her four children: Carrie (Chad) Youkers of West Middlesex; Christina (John) Lindsey of Sheffield; Kelly (Robert) Jones of Ellwood City; Andrew (Kyleigh) Angleton of Wampum; her seven grandchildren: Joshua Angleton of West Middlesex, Sarah Odom of Ellwood City, Jack Lindsey of Sheffield, Wyatt Lindsey of Sheffield, Zeke Lindsey of Sheffield,…

December 1, 2019

David L. Reese, 80

David L Reese, 80, of Wayne Township. David’s life ended at his home, surrounded by the people he loved, after a lengthy illness on November 30, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1939 in Franklin Township. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Sue Hienz, and their three children, sons Eric and Sean (Tricia), of Wayne Township, and daughter Beth Anne Demas of Land O’ Lakes, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, George R. Reese Sr.,Ethel Mae Reese, in-laws Andrew and Esther Hienz,his brother, George R. Reese Jr. and wife, Goldie, his…

November 30, 2019

Russell E. Hazen, Jr., 81

Mr. Russell E. Hazen, Jr., 81, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Hazen was born on August 10, 1938 in Ellwood City to the late Russell E. Hazen Sr. and Caroline (Wiley) Hazen. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1956. On December 18, 1956 he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and served in Guam as a radar operator until his discharge on August 9, 1958. Following his service with the Air Force, he worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel as an…

November 29, 2019

Concetta “Mae” Contino, 97

Concetta “Mae” Contino, 97 formerly of Ellwood City passed away at the Grove in Harmony on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 12:30 PM. Born in Ellwood City on January 21, 1922, Mae was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Virginia Colucci Magnifico. Mae was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. She was also a member of C.D. of A. Court 901, the Christian Mothers and Golden Agers all of the church. She taught CCD and helped with Tuesday lunches at Holy Redeemer School. She helped coordinate weddings at Purification B.V.M. Church. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School….

November 27, 2019

Janet R. Hinkle, 83

Janet R. Hinkle, 83 formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away at the Grove in Harmony on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born in North Sewickley Twp. on September 4, 1936, Janet was the daughter of the late Francis and Alberta Bartley Beachem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Hinkle on October 17, 2019. They were married on August 2, 1952. Janet was a member of the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. Janet is survived by her 5 sons, Donald J. Hinkle, Jr. of Portersville, Dale Hinkle of Hubbard, OH, Jeff Hinkle Emlenton, PA, Randy Hinkle of Portersville and…

November 26, 2019

Mia Vespaziani Damato, 53

Mia Vespaziani Damato, 53, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Aliquippa on September 21, 1966, Mia was the daughter of the late Paul and Judith Evasovich Vespaziani. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984 and then from the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy in 1989. She married Charles Damato on October 7, 1989 and they celebrated 30 years of marriage last month. Mia worked as the Director of Quality Control for Pharmacy Systems, Inc. of Dublin, Ohio and she was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed spending…

November 26, 2019

Nancy L . Dietrich

Mrs. Nancy L . Dietrich went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 25, 2019 at Concordia Good Samaritan Hospice in Cabot, Pa. Mrs. Dietrich was born to John F. Gongaware and Dorothy (Duncan) Gongaware on June 28, 1944 in Ellwood City. Nancy went to Lincoln High School. Nancy worked at several places including SAE, Holy Family , Traco, Lifesteps, and she was the owner of Maid For You. She belonged to the Community Alliance Church in Butler and Concord United Methodist Church in North Sewickley Twp.. Nancy enjoyed camping in Dubois , was an avid reader, and…

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