Obituaries

Mrs. Julia G. Blatch, 97, formerly of Ellport passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. Mrs. Blatch was born on March 18, 1922 in Ellport to the late Alexander and Mary (Takacs) Pazsint. She had worked the US Steel Mill in Ellwood City during World War II, the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, and as a waitress at various places in the Ellwood area. Julia is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and the Hungarian Home. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by her daughters, Norma…

Mr. Victor P. Jacobs, 81, of Franklin Township passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Mr. Jacobs was born on August 26, 1938 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to the late Joseph and Yetta (Baker) Jacobs. Victor had worked at the Ellwood City Iron and Wire and later at Industrial Equipment Fabricators, Inc. in Ellwood City as a welder and layout man. He liked playing slow pitch softball for the Ellwood City Men’s Slow Pitch Softball League. An outdoorsman, Victor was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed listening to old-time country music….

Darrell K. Segura, 63, of the Princeton Area passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following an accident at his work place. Born July 7, 1956 in Oakland, California, he was the son of the late Joe A. Segura and Elsie (Young) Segura of the Princeton Area. Darrell was a welder at PMF Truck and Trailer Repair Center in Cranberry Twp. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, woodworking, traveling, and hiking. In addition to his mother, survivors include, a sister, Deborah M. (Daniel) Barron of the Princeton Area; three brothers, Charles of South Carolina, Joel A. (Jazmin) Segura of…

Kathryn M. Schiraldi, 75, of New Beaver Borough passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at UPMC-Shadsyide following a several month illness. Born March 21, 1944 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late James and Betty June (Emery) Pollyblank. Kathryn was a lifetime member and past president of the Mahoning Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Ladies. Survivors include son, Martin J Schiraldi of New Galilee; daughter, Jessica (Andrew) Shanor of New Castle; two sisters, Patricia Huffman of Wampum, Linda Pollyblank of Wampum; brother, James (Shirley) Pollyblank of California; six grandsons, Robbie James Schiraldi, Martin Schiraldi III, Vincent Michael…

Frank Boyd Steffler, 92, of Franklin Twp., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at his residence. Born May 12, 1927 in Camp Run, he was the son of the late Frank I. and Elizabeth (Hess) Steffler. He was married to Wilma Boots Steffler who died in 1994. Frank retired from the Ellwood City Forge where he operated the “Big Press” for 41 years. He was one of the last operators when the press was converted from steam to hydraulic. Frank was a Veteran of the Army serving in WW II. He was a member of the Union Goodwill…

Mrs. Naomi C. Howell, 80, of Baden passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Mrs. Howell was born on June 28, 1939, in Ivydale, West Virginia to the Late Holly R. and Lora (Cart) Lowers. She had worked for the Jamison Madison University in the housekeeping department. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Harbein on Harrisonburg, VA, her son, David Howell of Baden, her stepdaughters, Millie Rae Eaton and Terry Lynn Creese, her stepson, Herbert Howell of Ellwood City, her grandchildren, Shakira Simmers, Skylar Harmon, and Maxwell Howell, three step-grandchildren, and four…

Barbara Ann (Gongaware) Hufnagel, 80, went to be with the Father on the evening of September 11, 2019. She was able to spend her last days surrounded by family at her home. Born on January 5, 1939, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Bellian) Gongaware who are deceased. She had two sisters, Sylvia (Donald) Miller deceased and Lydia (Charles) Lewis of Waynesburg Ohio. She was formerly married to William Hufnagel, Sr. who is deceased. Barb had five children, Debbie Leddon (Rodger), Bev Galbreath (Paul Gazzo), William Hufnagel Jr. (Kitti Lucchesi) Sylvia Murray (Jim) and Pam Graham (Brad) She…

Deborah J. Langer, 66, of North Beaver Twp. passed away, while surrounded by family, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Avalon Place following an extended illness. Born December 7, 1952 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ralph I. “Carbite” and Lucille (Goodland) Brommer Jr. Debbie married Stanley C. Langer, Sr. on June 15, 1972, who predeceased her on September 4, 1994. A homemaker, Debbie especially enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews. Survivors include two children, Stanley (Adrienne) Langer, Jr. of Edinburg and Rhonda (Earl) Lample of Ellwood City; three sisters, Nancy…