Obituaries

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Robert Dean Alben, 66

Robert Dean Alben, 66 of New Beaver Borough passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Born in Ellwood City on December 7, 1952, Dean was the son of the late Arthur LeVern and Elvira Elizabeth Francis Alben.  Dean had retired from Russell Trucking in Wampum as a truck driver.  He was a member of the Polish White Eagles in Chewton where he had played on the pool team.  Dean also enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. Dean is survived by his two sister, Sandra Jean (Ronald) Bosley of Ellwood City and Pamela Irene McCandless of New Castle. Dean…


Kathy Lynn Anderson, 62

Kathy Lynn Anderson, 62, of West Pittsburg went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born October 10, 1956 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Carol Axe Mielke Sr. Kathy graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech in 1974. She was a member and taught Sunday School for many years at the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Taylor Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, William (Jennifer) Anderson and his family, a brother, Walter (Carmen) Mielke Jr., many other family…


Gladys R. (Foreman) Peffer, 82

Mrs. Gladys R. (Foreman) Peffer, 82, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home of natural causes. Gladys was born on April 30, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Ruth (McMunn) Foreman. She was an avid bowler in local women’s leagues for many years receiving many trophies and awards. She worked as a part time cook at the Shelby and New Deal bars in Ellwood City and was famous for her lamb on the rod and special wing sauce recipe. She was a humorous person that was quick witted and always…


Trina Seaburn Weingart, 52

Trina Darcée Seaburn Weingart , 52, passed away Monday morning, July 1, at UPMC Jameson Hospital after a brief and aggressive battle with cancer. The daughter of the late John W. Seaburn and Patricia Seaburn of Ellwood City, Trina was born August 2, 1966, in Ellwood City. She married her beloved husband of 27 years, Jason F. Weingart on October 12, 1991 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellwood City. They resided in Neshannock Township with their three daughters, Meredith Rose, Cecelia Jayne, and Katarina Grace. Trina graduated Valedictorian of the Lincoln High School Class of 1984. After graduating…


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Shane J. Rusnock, 27

Shane J. Rusnock, 27, of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 in Orange County California. Born in Pittsburgh on July 1, 1991, Shane is the son of John S. and Terri S. Moser Rusnock.  A 2009 graduate of Riverside High School, Shane played baseball, basketball and soccer.  He attended IUP majoring in finance.  Shane had worked at Fedex in Cranberry Township. Shane is survived by his parents, John and Terri Rusnock of Franklin Township, his brothers, Brandon J. Rusnock of Cranberry Township and Eric M. (Mandy) Rusnock of Zelienople, a niece and nephew, Colt and Cory Rusnock,…


Phillip A. Nerti, 90

Phillip A. Nerti passed peacefully on June 29, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1929 in West Pittsburg, PA. He was an extraordinary Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Mr. Nerti is survived by his wife of 66 years AnnaMae (Frickanish): sons, Philip Nerti of Oakdale and David (Cheryl) Nerti of Wampum; granddaughters Nicole (Justin) Scott and Angela (Alex) Elbanna; great grandson, Ari; and sister Betty Miller. He was preceded in death by parents Antonio and Catherine (Cappatt) Nerti, sisters Mary, Josephine, Teresa, Jenny, Rosie, and Shirley; and brothers John, Patsy, Joseph, and Victor. Mr. Nerti worked as a welder at…


Margaret Lynn Kosciuszko, 61

Margaret Lynn (Wray) Kosciuszko, 61, of Mahoningtown, New Castle passed away  Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born March 3, 1958 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. Wray and Elaine Berry Wray of Ellwood City. Lynn graduated from Riverside HIgh School in 1976 where she played the clarinet in the band.  She owned and operated Lynn’s Craft Supply in Volant.  She had formerly worked at Sara Lee and most recently at Giant Eagle.  Lynn enjoyed sewing and crafting. In addition to her mother,…


Bernadette J. “Berny” Brandon, 71

Bernadette J. “Berny” Brandon, 71, a life-long resident of Ellwood City, entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven after passing away unexpectedly in Mercy Hospital on Monday, May 27, 2019. Although, Berny had been courageously battling with aggressive heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and macular degeneration for many years she was really looking forward to her next great adventure of meeting up again with the love of her life, Bob Brandon who passed away in 2012. They were married for nearly 50 years. Berny was born in Ellwood City on September 18, 1947 to the late Lawrence and Catherine Miller. She graduated…


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Joshua L. Gibson, 29

Joshua L. Gibson, 29, of Franklin Township, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Born in Brighton Township on August 16, 1989, Josh was the son of Theodore “Ted” and Leann Whelan Gibson, Jr.  A 2008 graduate of Riverside High School, Josh played football all the way through from Little Panthers to his senior year at RHS.  Upon graduation, Josh entered the Army where he served as a Fire Support Specialist from 2008 to 2014, 13 of those months were spent serving in Iraq.  Josh worked at Fox and James in Neville Island as a diesel technician.  An avid Pittsburgh…


Robert W. Powell, 97

On Thursday, June 20 2019, local Real Estate agent and Businessman   Robert W.  (Bob)  Powell, loving husband of Helen Bauder Powell, passed away peacefully  at his home , age 97. He was born on November 17 1921 in Ellwood City, to the late William E. and Catherine Boggs Powell. Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of 76 years.   Survivors include a son, Zachery (Jacqueline) Powell, and a daughter, Susan (Terry) Campbell, daughter-in-law, Pamela Powell, and a sister, Joan (Bill) Mould. Surviving grandchildren include: Tiffany (Michael) Horanski, Ryan  (Jill) Campbell, Sarah (Robert) Lynch, Robert Powell, Ashlee (Aaron) Gray, Amanda (Jason)…