Obituaries

Velia Giovannini, 95, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born in Ellwood City on December 19, 1923 to the late Filippo and Irene (Peuto) Giovannini. She enjoyed a long career in cosmetology, and was a well-known beautician at her Vel’s Salon in Ellwood City for more than 30 years. Before beginning her career in cosmetology, she worked at the Ellwood City Glass Company for 10 years. She graduated from the Maison Felix School in Pittsburgh in 1959, then continued her training at the Arnold Zegarelli School of Design, graduating in 1963. She then worked…

Betty J.  Weingartner Fontana, 96, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday afternoon,  September  9,  2019. She was born  in Ellwood City on  January  11, 1923,  to the late Clarence  and Grace Newton                   Weingartner. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941, and worked as a telephone operator at the Bell Telephone office in Ellwood City.  She also worked at the Bell Memorial  Church Youth Center. She was a longtime member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she took attendance for years, and belonged to the Leona Lash Guild and Bell Tower Sunday School class. She…

Lois “Jean” (St. Clair) Milnes, 94, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Life Lawrence Services in New Castle. Born October 9, 1924 in Bessemer, she was the eldest child of the late Clarence and Carrie (White) St. Clair. She was married to James Milnes who passed away on January 28, 1994. Jean was a graduate of the Lincoln High School Class of 1942. She was a Lifelong member and Deacon at the Chewton Christian Church. She also belonged to the Wampum Senior Citizens Club and the Wampum American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening and sewing. Her…

Mrs. Margaret L. Innocent, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Passavant Community in Zelienople. Mrs. Innocent was born on December 15, 1922, in Gallitzin, Pa to the late Paul and Anna (Harakzen) Lukovics. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941 and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She had worked at the Riverside High School in the cafeteria as a cook and baker for nine years. She enjoyed being a member of the Golden Agers, cooking, and baking. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother,…

David E. Jacobs, Jr., 44, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at his residence. David was born on December 3, 1974 in Ellwood City to David E. Jacobs, Sr. and Nancy (Crawford) Sadowski. He had attended Lincoln High School and the Lillyville Church of God. He is survived by his parents, his wife, Bobbie Jo (Cox) Jacobs, his son, Tyler Jacobs of Ellwood City, his stepmother, Joyce Jacobs of Ellwood City, his stepchildren, Kyle Walters and Kayla Walters both of Florida, his brothers, Christopher Jacobs of Kansas and Shawn Jacobs of Beaver Falls, and his stepsisters,…

James E. Houk Jr., 86, of Chewton passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a brief illness. Born July 25, 1933 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late James E. and Dorothy (Forbush) Houk Sr. He was married for 60 years to Gloria A (Burick) Houk when she passed away July 30, 2017. Jim retired from the Babcock & Wilcox East Works in Beaver Falls and also from Cochran Valve In Koppel. He was a Veteran of the US Navy serving aboard the USS Arcadia during the Korean War. He…

Mr. George E. Miller, 76, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Mr. Miller was born on June 4, 1943 in New Castle to the late George W. and Edna (Wenkhous) Miller. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1961. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on May 31, 1961 and served honorably until his discharge on June 1, 1964. George then worked for the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel, Beaver Falls, and Ambridge from 1964 until he retired in 1984. He enjoyed gardening, walking, and…

Roger A. King, 85, of Ellport passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the home of his daughter following an extended illness. Private service were held. Arrangements were entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.  

Mr. Carl J. Castellani, 88, formerly of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars, Pa. Mr. Castellani was born on October 25, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Leandro and Maria (Ceccarli) Castellani. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Carl worked at the U.S. Steel Mill in Ellwood City before enlisting with the U.S. Army on April 11, 1951. He served with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (ARCT) of the 101st Airborne Division of…

Mr. David L. Shaw, 70, of Wayne Township passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the VA Butler Healthcare. Mr. Shaw was born on March 21, 1949 in Grove City to the late Dr. Stanley M. and Mary L. (McCoy) Shaw. He had graduated from the Slippery Rock High School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 23, 1967 and served until his discharge on June 29, 1970 with the rank of SP5. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Following his service with the army, David…