Obituaries

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;…

Clifford L. “Cliff” Herron, 74, of North Sewickley Township, passed away unexpectedly at Heritage Valley Beaver on Monday, March 1, 2021. Born in New Brighton on October 5, 1946, Cliff was the son of the late Clifford W. and Margaret Bonomo Herron.  He married the former Joyce Thompson on October 21, 1967.  Cliff was a 1964 graduate of Riverside High School and Slippery Rock University.  He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 420 and retired from Ceraini Construction.  Cliff was also a member of Concord United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling out west and camping…

Robert A. “Bobby J” Jeffries, 56, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born on January 13, 1965 in Beaver Falls, Robert was the son of the late Richard and June Emes Jeffries.  A 1984 graduate of Beaver Falls High School, Robert was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator for over 25 years for Kerry Coal in Wampum and most recently as a crane operator at IPSCO in Koppel. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert A. Jeffries of New Castle, Mathew P. (Sofia) Tatasco…