Obituaries

Mrs. Deborah A. Bubb, 65, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at her residence in Utica, Pa on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Mrs. Bubb was born on September 5, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Marie (Phillippi) Tindall. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972. Debbie worked for the United States Postal Service in Ellwood City as a rural postal carrier for 20 years. She enjoyed flower gardening, photography, working puzzles, but most of all being with her family. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Paul Bubb Sr….

Mr. Anthony C. “Tony” Santillo, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Mr. Santillo was born on July 27, 1937, in Ellwood City to the late Louis F. and Mary S. (Carinci) Santillo. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Anthony enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 20, 1956, and served with the Company B 704th Tank Battalion as a Tank Commander until his discharge on March 27, 1957, with the rank of Private-2. Following his service with the Army,…

Ryan J. Coonfare, 44, of Ellwood City died on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Ellwood City Medical Center Emergency Room. Ryan was born on October 14, 1975, in Ellwood City to Dale Coonfare of Wampum and Debbie Zona of Ellport. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1993 and later from the DCI Career Institute. For his entire life, Ryan worked at every aspect of the family business (Ellwood City Transit/Zona Tours). A history buff, he was a proud supporter of the United States Constitution and the NRA. He also enjoyed Star Wars movies and…

Lynn L. Hogue, 62, of Ellwood City, PA died unexpectedly on November 8, 2019. She was the daughter of David and Norma (Bookamer) Muntean of Ellwood City,  She is survived by her husband and love of her life, for 20 years, Jack Hogue, sons; Rodney Wise, II (Catherine), of Ellwood City, Byron Wise (Lettie) of Alabama, grandchildren; Addison Wise, Lilly Wise, Lilah Wise, Claire Cope, and Jordan Gomez, Brother; Todd (Erica) Muntean of North Carolina, Mother-In-Law; Karen Hogue of New Brighton, Brother-In-Law; Jason Hogue of New Brighton, Nieces; Brooke Muntean of Ellwood City, and Gabriella and Daniela Muntean of North…

Mr. Luigi DiBattista, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence. Mr. DBattista was born on July 19, 1940 in Roccaraso, Italy to the late Nicol and Maria (Ciarolla) DiBattista. He worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Garretts, which later became knowns as “MSL” in Ellwood City as a lead man in the press shop, Locust Grove Cemetery as a caretaker, and for Ellwood City Transit (Zona Tours) as a maintenance man. Luigi was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church, the Hungarian Home, and the Croatian Club in West Pittsburgh. An…

Robert E. Godwin, 86, of Wampum passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople. Born July 11, 1933 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Olga (Scmetheny) Godwin. He was married to Mary Bartley Godwin for 61 years as they were married November 1, 1958. She survives. Robert retired from the Port Authority of Allegheny County where he was a bus driver for 37 years. He was an active member of Dayspring Ministries where he was an usher and greeter. Robert served in the Army during the Korean War. He…

Donald Shoaf Sr., 89, formerly of North Beaver Twp. passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Edison Manor following a lengthy illness. Born March 6, 1930 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Ruth Shoaf Gibson. He was married to Shirley Mae Shoaf who passed away March 19, 2019. Donald retired from Babcock and Wilcox, Koppel following 31 years of service. He was a Veteran of the Army serving during the Korean War. Survivors include three sons, John (Anna) Shoaf of Temecula, CA, Donald (January) Shoaf Jr.of Monaca, Marc (Missy) Shoaf of Koppel; ten grandchildren, Marc (Holly),…

Ronald John Kalac, 83, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington, PA. Born October 28, 1936 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Mary Kalac Smith. He was raised by his Uncle Al and Aunt Kay (the late Albert and Catherine (Kalac) Emilko) in Wurtemburg. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn (Meyer) Kalac and second wife, Teresa (McGowan) Kalac. Ron joined the US Army in 1954 and served his country for 20 years traveling the world serving in many overseas duty stations including…