Obituaries

Mrs. Stacey M. Hoak, 53, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her home following a long time illness surrounded by her loving family. Stacey was born on November 9, 1965 in Ellwood City to the late Erwin “Bud” and Mary (Rockyvich) Campbell. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984. Stacey had worked at Ellwood Federal Savings and Loan from 1985 until 1993 as a collection officer. She was also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Her greatest joy in life was being a devoted wife and mother. She is…

Mrs. Betty J. (Rocco) Lubich, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Lubich was born on June 19, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Dan “Donato” and Rose Marie (Paglia) Rocco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. For over 50 years Betty worked at the Beaver County Court House as the supervisor of the assessment office retiring in 2004. She had served as the Democratic Party Chairperson for North Sewickley Twp. and as Democratic Committee Woman for Ellwood…

Shirley F. Snare, 84, of  Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 1 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a long illness. She was born in Ellwood City on June 22 1935 to the late Victor and Lillian McCready  Rider. Shirley graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953, and  graduated from the Jameson Hospital School of Nursing.    As a registered nurse, she worked for over 40 years at Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was a longtime member of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. She  was married  to her husband,  Robert L. Snare,  who survives,…

Russell B. Malcolm, 39, of North Beaver Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2019. Born October 22, 1979 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Russell J. Malcolm with whom he resided and the late Barbara Jean Moore Malcolm. Russell formerly worked at Doren Inc in Wampum and Steelite International in New Castle. He was currently employed at McKesson Pharmaceuticals. Russell was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also an avid Steeler Fan. In addition to his father, survivors include a daughter, Allysia Tommelleo; three sisters, Christina (Jeffrey) Norris of Ellwood City, Jennifer…

Mr. Wilbert Gary Hall, 87, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Curahealth Pittsburgh in Oakdale. Mr. Hall was born on June 14, 1932 in Franklin Twp. to the late Mike and Tressa (Ritter) Hall. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950 and was an outstanding baseball player for the high school team. He then attended Geneva College where he studied Theology. Gary enlisted with the U.S. Army on June 4, 1953 and served until his discharge on July 3, 1954 with the rank of Private E-2. He had worked for…

Theresa H. Jones, 85, of North Sewickley Twp. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle, PA. She was born November 6, 1933 in Beaver Falls, PA. Theresa was a Title Abstractor for over 50 years at the Beaver County Courthouse. She was a member of the Lifeway Christian Fellowship Church in Beaver Falls, PA. Survivors include a son, Gary (Jessie) Jones of Monaca, PA and two daughters, Crystal (Michael) Pinnix of Monmouth Junction, NJ, and Candace Grymes (Richard) of Beaver Falls, PA. Seven grandchildren including Brooke, Courtney,…

Carol Marie (Brinker) Bofinger, 81, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Carol was born on July 8, 1938 in Brookville, PA, daughter of the late William and MaryBelle (Geist) Brinker. She graduated from Brookville Are High School in 1956. Upon graduation, Carol was employed at the FBI for two years. She was later employed with Sylvania Electric in Brookville. She then worked as the office manager for Joseph’s Builders in Beaver for over 20 years. Carol was a faithful member of Concord…

Gladys Jean Thompson, 88, of Wampum passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. A lifelong Wampum resident, Jean was born February 27, 1931 to the late Lester Clare “Happy” and Florence A. (Shearer) McQuiston. She was married to William E. Thompson who died September 19, 2009. Jean graduated from Wampum HIgh School in 1949. She retired from Medusa Cement Company in 1990 following over 32 years in the payroll/insurance department. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church and attended the Wampum Presbyterian Church. For many years, Jean was a devoted Girl…

Mrs. Gloria Ann Anderson of Franklin Twp. devout and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice Care in Wexford just days after her 94th birthday. Mrs. Anderson was born on July 13, 1925 in Zelienople to the late Ralph “Sparkie” Ewing and Elsie (Molter) Ifft-Ewing. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. During World War II, she worked at the U.S. Steel Mill in the chemistry lab. Gloria was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City where she had sang in the church choir, served on…