Obituaries

Jason William Cooper, 40, of Bayard Iowa passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Born February 22, 1980 in New Castle, he was the son of William Lawrence and Jackie Rae Patterson Cooper. Jason was a graduate of VO-Tech High School in New Castle. He worked as a welder at New Way Trucks. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jason had a love for all animals. His favorite moments were spent with his children. Survivors include his parents William and Jackie of North Beaver Township; two sons, Braydin and Hunter Cooper and…

John “Jack” Bryan Hardy, 89, of Ellwood City, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his home. He was the son of the late Ernest and Helen (Gallagher) Hardy and was born February 13, 1931 in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 47 years, Myrtle (Main) Hardy, children; Terri Emery and her husband Jim of New Castle, Woody Hardy and his wife Debbie Gibbs of Ellwood City, Timmy Hardy of Ellwood City, Debbie Piper and her husband George of Ellwood City, Diane Lutz of Ellwood City, Darlene McQuiston of Fombell, Dennis Agnew…

Jennifer Anne Houk, 39, of Wexford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Born December 1, 1980 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the Clyde W. Houk of St. Petersburg, FL and Andrea Schenker Houk of Ellwood City. Jennifer was a 1999 graduate of Lincoln High School. She attended Gannon University in Erie, where she obtained her Bachelors degree in business in 2003. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. Jen loved to cook, exercise, and go to the beach. Besides her parents, survivors include her grandmother, Joyce Stander of Ellwood City; three…

Roxanne L. Gwilt, 60, of Wayne Twp. passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness. Born October 24, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Chapman Newton. She was married to Randy Gwilt for 15 years, he survives. Roxanne was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She worked at the Passavant Retirement Center for over 20 years. Roxanne enjoyed playing pool, poker, bowling, and bingo. She enjoyed attending garage sales. Her most cherished time was spent with…

Benjamin Anderson III, 81, passed away on Thursday,November 26, 2020, at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, PA. He was the son of the late Ben Jr. and Grace Alice (Oliver) Anderson Bartle and was born November 1, 1939, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his loving partner for over 30 years; Charlotte Edinger; his sons; Benjamin (Robin) Anderson IV of Ellwood City, William (Laura) Anderson of Center Twp., and Douglas (Lori) Anderson of Ellwood City; his daughters; Pamela (Robert) Ottaviani of Ellwood City, Kimberly Smith of Zelienople, and Anita (Fred) Orozco of Petrolia; his ex-wife with whom he shared…

William J. Strohecker, 71, of Wampum, Big Beaver, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center. He was the son of the late Floyd and Gladys (Schroth) Strohecker and was born January 18, 1949 in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 42 years, Brenda (Waldon) Strohecker, son; Floyd Strohecker of Wampum, daughter; Sarah Schultz and her husband James Enon Valley, grandchildren; Ciara Schultz, Camryn Schultz, and Alivea Jeffries. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and being with his grandchildren. He was a hunter, though he hadn’t hunted for several years, and enjoyed keeping busy. He…