Obituaries

Miss Mary Jane Russo, 94, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at the Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care in Shelby Charter Twp., Michigan. Mary Jane was born on July 20, 1925 in Altoona, Pa to the late Joseph and Jennie (Carmosin0) Russo. She, along with her parents moved to Ellwood City in 1926. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1944 and later from Geneva College. For 43 years she worked at Beneficial Consumer as an office manager retiring on December 31, 1987. While living in Ellwood City, Mary Jane was a member of the…

Thomas E. Holler, 75, of  Ellwood City  (North Sewickley),  passed away  peacefully to be with his Lord, on Tuesday evening, August 13 at his home. He was born in  Ellwood City   on April 27 1944, to the late Howard E. and Margaret E. Holler. He graduated from  Lincoln High School in 1962, and earned his machinist degree from Townsend Corporation. Tom worked  at Townsend Corporation in Ellwood City and New Brighton for 18 years, and later at Lockley Manufacturing in New Castle for seven years, and retired from Feed Screw in New Castle after two years there He was a…

Robert (Bobby) A. Hudeck, Jr., 56 of Butler passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Atlantic General Hospital in Ocean City, MD. Born July 18, 1963, in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of Dolores Golon Hudeck of Cabot and the late Robert A. Hudeck Sr. Bobby graduated from Knoch High School in 1981 and obtained his bachelors degree from Penn State University in 1985.  In April, he marked his 20th year with FedEx Freight in Gibsonia where he was an operations supervisor. An avid runner and sports fan, Bobby loved the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and…

Roberta M. Fatula,  94, of  Ellwood City,  passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Roberta was born on June 13, 1925 to the late Hugh and Mary Pollack Maxwell.  She was married  first to the late Floyd Thorpe and later to the late James J. Fatula. Roberta was a 1945 graduate of the Allegheny General Hospital Nursing School and was a retired Registered Nurse for many years working at Drs. Milton and Aaron Caplan’s office.  She was a member of the Beaver Valley Yacht Club and was very active in the local Republican Party….

Frank  J.  Summers, 72, of Ellwood City, passed away    on Sunday afternoon, August 11 2019 at the Ellwood City Medical Center Emergency department. He was born in Ellwood City on February 10 1947 to the late  Joseph W. and  Ada E. Stansfield  Summers. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965, and later from Geneva College. He worked as an accountant, first at Universal Rundle in New Castle, and later at  Thermal Industries in Pittsburgh. Frank was an avid bowler, and also enjoyed golfing. He is survived by two sisters,  Jo Ann Summers Schotsch of Minerva OH;  and  Patty  (and…

Barbara K. Tepsich, 72, of Shenango Twp. (formerly of Boyd School Rd.,Wampum) passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at The Grove of New Castle following a lengthy illness. Born June 6, 1947 in Monaca, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Hope (Webster) Piersol. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James D. Piersol. Barbara graduated from Center High School. She retired from St. Francis Hospital where she was a medical secretary. She then retired from the Youth Development Center. Barb was an avid reader. She enjoyed outdoor activities, especially camping and fishing. Survivors include her…

Herbert E. Deal, 81, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his residence following a short illness. Born July 11, 1938 in Koppel, he was the son of the late Herbert H. and Margaret C. (Mills) Deal. Herb retired in 1986 from Babcock and Wilcox where he was a millwright welder. He then worked and retired in 2000 from Essroc Cement Co. in Bessemer. A Veteran of the Army, Herb served during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also enjoyed trips to the Casino. Herb’s most cherished time was spent with his grandchildren….

Thomas L. Lash, 78, of Ellwood City, North Sewickley twp. passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital. Born October 2, 1940 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth S. and Virginia L. Linville Lash. He was married to Patty Deemer Lash for 34 years, she survives. Tom was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1960. He worked at the B & W/Koppel Steel for 54 years. Tom belonged to the Park Gate Baptist Church. He also held memberships at the Masonic Lodge #599 Ellwood City, the New…