Obituaries

Terri Lynn Duff, 60, of Pittsburgh passed away, suddenly and unexpectantly on April 17, 2021, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Michele (Smith) Griggle and was born December 11, 1960 in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her sons; Michael Griggle of Cheswick, PA, and Jacob Duff of Emsworth, PA, one sister; Lori Pierson and her husband David of Emsworth, PA, two brothers; Stephen Griggle of Ellwood City, Michael Griggle and his wife Erin of Ellwood City, she is also survived by 5 grandchildren, numerous aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews. She was a graduate…

Linda L. McCready Willimet, 72, of Beaver Falls passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness. Born September 10, 1948 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John I. and Edna M. Galbreath McCready Sr. She was married to Gilbert A. Willimet for 45 years. He died on June 12, 2015. Linda was a retired employee from Beaver County Transit Authority. She enjoyed horses and spending time with her family. Her most special time was spent with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Chris (Valerie) Willimet of Beaver Falls…

Edward Lee Roberts, 70, of Brookfield, Ohio passed away surrounded by his family at his daughter’s residence on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 following a short illness. Born February 3, 1951 in Franklin, IN, he was the son of the late Clifford Edward and Charlotte Mae Wallace Roberts. He was married to Beverly George Roberts on October 17, 1975. Ed was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in Vietnam. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He loved spending time with his many grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Beverly, survivors include two sons, Micah…

Walter Lee Arkwright, 71, of Koppel, passed away on April 13, 2021, at his residence. He was the son of the late Ralph and Viola (Cartner) Arkwright, and was born March 26, 1950 in Gouverneur, NY. He was married to Barbara (Dallies) Arkwright, who sadly passed away in December 2020 Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country proudly during the Vietnam War. For his service he received the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Award, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Vietnamese Campaign Medal. He…

Bill G. Cunningham, 92, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Avalon Place after a short battle with cancer. Born March 16, 1929 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clarence and Ina Main Cunningham. He was married to Mary Lou Tillia Cunningham for 53 years. She died on March 1, 2003. Bill graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. He retired from U.S. Steel in Ellwood City and American Bridge in Ambridge after 32 years of service. He was a long time veteran of the Shenango Township VFD. Bill attended Riverview Church in…