Obituaries

Mary Jane Hall, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her home in Chewton following a short illness. Born August 12, 1961 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John H. Hall Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Goebel Hall with whom she resided. Mary Jane graduated from Walmo Intermediate School. She worked at Lark Workshop for many years and then attended the Lawrence County Adult Training Facility. She was a member of the Chewton Christian Church. Mary Jane was an avid Pirate and Steeler fan. In addition to her mother, Mary, survivors include a sister and her…

Dr. Charles L. “Lee” Barnes, Jr., 77 of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his residence. Dr. Barnes was born on January 16, 1942 in Wooster, OH to the late Rev. Charles L. Barnes, Sr. and Maryellen (Smith) Barnes. He had graduated from Zelienople High School with the class of 1959, and Penn State University. He then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinarian School with the title of VMD. He was the owner and operator of The North Sewickley Veterinarian Clinic, and for 32 years he worked as the Supervisory Veterinarian…

Louis “Lou” Scialdone, 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at his Florida residence. He was the husband of Sharon (Geniviva) Scialdone. They shared 48 years of marriage together. Louis was born in Ellwood City, PA and was the son of Mary Scialdone of Ellwood City and the late James Scialdone. He was a 1969 graduate from Lincoln High School and also attended Beaver County Community College. He was retired from Ellwood Safety Appliance Company where he was a foreman. Lou attended Victory Family Church. He enjoyed tailgating at Pitt Football games with his family and close friends. He…

Ruth Alma Oberfeitinger, 97, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Northview Estates. Born May 19, 1922 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late LaRue and Bertha Murray Gortner. She was married to Howard Oberfeitinger for 51 years when he passed away in 1998. Mrs. Oberfeitinger began her teaching career in the East McKeesport Schools and retired from the Ellwood City Area Schools in November of 1984 as a First Grade Teacher at Hartman Elementary. Ruth was an active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter # 212, Order of Eastern…

Mr. Larry D. Nash, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Mr. Nash was born on November 14, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late Larry and Theresa (Macri) Nash. He had graduated from Lincoln High School wit the class of 1961, and served with the U.S. Army Reserves. Larry was the owner of Larry Nash Mutual of New York insurance agency in Ellwood City for many years. He enjoyed golfing and bowling. He is survived by his daughter, Kirsten Thompson of Poland, Ohio, his sisters, Sandy Fogel of Ellwood…

Mrs. Rose Marie Stasick, 85 of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. Mrs. Stasick was born on December 30, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Angelo and Jean (Sheldone) Piscitelli. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1951 and the Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. She had worked as a secretary for Dr. J. Ellis Bell at the Ellwood City School District, and was the Owner and Operator of the Ellwood City Answering Service for 3 years. Rose Marie volunteered for the Ellwood City Meals…

Albert “Ray” Reeher Jr, 74, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Elmcroft Senior Living following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 25, 1945 in Hoytdale, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Helen Hacket Reeher. He was married to Constance Jean Bender for 49 years. She passed away September 29, 2018. He retired from the Babcock and Wilcox and Koppel Steel where he was a hydraulics maintenance man. He graduated from Mohawk High School in 1963. Ray was a member of the Masonic Lodge 599 in Ellwood City and an outdoorsman who enjoyed…

Melvin G Ringer, 88, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born October 16, 1930 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Maybelle Denniston Ringer. He was married to Eva Snare on May 31, 1952. She survives. A draftsman, Melvin retired from Billco Manufacturing in Zelienople and Rexnord in Ellwood City. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. Melvin was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Ellwood City. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed following high school football each year. He…