Obituaries

Pete L. Taylor, Jr. 61, of Perry Township, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021. Pete was born on July 20th, 1959 in Ellwood City to the late Pete and Jane (Jacobs) Taylor, Sr.. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1978. Pete worked as a butcher for Wright’s Meat Packing, a collections officer for First Western Bank in Ellwood City, a car salesman for various dealerships in the area, and most recently as a dairy manager for Shop ‘n Save in Cranberry Twp.. He is a member of…

Joyce Thompson Herron, 77, passed away in her residence, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in New Brighton on May 17, 1943, Joyce was the daughter of the late William and Jean Tinsmen Thompson.  Her husband of 53 years, Clifford L. Herron, preceded her in death just two short weeks ago on March 1, 2021.  Joyce was a member of Concord United Methodist Church.  She and Cliff enjoyed traveling together and camping all over the country.  Joyce really enjoyed gardening, especially making sure all the weeds were picked.  When Joyce retired as…

Ronald Prokovich, 80, of Ewing Park passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Ellwood City on January 12, 1941, Ron was the son of the late Harry and Ann Foider Prokovich. Ron was an active member of the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church and the Ellwood City Lions Club.  He served for many years on the Easter Egg Hunt Committee and on the Mayor’s Advisory Board.  Ron was a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1959 and a graduate of Youngstown State University. Ron is survived by his 2 sons, Jeffrey Prokovich and…

Evelyn V. Lauten, 87 of Fombell passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington. Born in McKeesport, PA on October 6, 1933, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Martha Harrison Dawson.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Lauten on September 28, 2020.  They were married on March 23, 1956.  Evelyn along with her husband owned and operated Lauten’s Dairy Farm in Fombell.  She also worked for the Postal Service. Evelyn is survived by her 4 children, Diane Durnell of Evans City, Burt (Janet) Lauten, Sr….

Mrs. Elizabeth P. Kanzleiter, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Kanzleiter was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Paul and Susan (Malachak) Babarck on June 29, 1929. She had graduated from the Chaney High School in Austintown, Ohio. Elizabeth worked for Ohio Machinery, Tri-Farmers in North Sewickley Twp. both as a secretary, Walmart in Cranberry Twp., and for Muscular Dystrophy as a caregiver and fundraiser. In her earlier years she enjoyed fishing, and most recently flower gardening, baking and cooking. She is also a member of the…

Mr. Anthony “Junior” DeLoia, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, March 7th, 2021 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. DeLoia was born in Ellwood City on March 15th, 1941 to the late Antonio and Julia (Fagnelli) DeLoia. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. He enlisted into the U.S. Army on November 12th, 1963 until his discharge on November 10th, 1965 with the Rank of SP-4, and was awarded the AFEM Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Deloia worked at the B & W plant as a machine operator for 20 years and then as…

Connie J. Lutz, 63, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born October 24, 1957 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lenora Widdowfield McKinney. She was married to Bill Lutz for 45 years. Connie graduated from Riverside High School in 1975. She enjoyed reading and visiting the casino. Her favorite moments were spent with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband Bill; two daughters, Brandie (Bill) Butler and Kara Lutz; and a brother, Keith McKinney all of Wampum. She was preceded in death by two sisters;…