Obituaries

Alfred “Al” C. Andrews, 60, of Shenango Township passed away at his residence Sunday November 15, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 16, 1960 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Lester and Silvia McWithey Andrews . He was married to Theresa Marchette on April 28, 1990. Al was previously employed as a truck driver for Jefferson Poultry. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church New Castle. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of both the North American hunting and fishing clubs. His favorite moments…

Delores “Dolly” L. Ambrose, 88, formerly of North Beaver Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Dolly was born November 15, 1931 in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Thomas and Esther (Stimple) McConnell. She was married (December 5, 1952) to the late Jerome “Jerry” Ambrose for 63 years before he passed away on March 30, 2016. Dolly was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Jackson High School. She was a lifelong member of Moravia Presbyterian Church where she served in many roles including Elder, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, and…

Vera L. Minto, 86, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family. Born March 27, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George and Bella Weir Clark. She was actively involved with her church. She especially loved to cook. Vera was always there to lend a hand for anyone in need. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include son, Martin (Renee) Minto of Galivants Ferry, SC; daughter, Sharon Nazarian of New Castle; brother, Tom Clark of OK; 6 grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Mitchell, Daniel Minto, Michelle…

Laura Farrelly, 79, away on November 9, 2020 at Brighton Wellness Center, after battling dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, in Beaver. She was the daughter of the late Murray Ayers and Laura (Black) Ayers and was born December 26, 1941, in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband; Joseph P. Farrelly and their 10 children; Judith Boring -Hodge and husband Russell Hodge, John Pointer and wife Lori Pointer David Pointer, Diane Herko, Norman Miller, Laura Walko and her husband John Walko, Christine Duncan and her fiancé Jason E. Sobel, Brooke Farrelly and her husband Michael, Meghan Farrelly, Trisha vanWinkle, 60 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, numerous great great grandchildren, and one…

Larry Howard Barge 72 of Wellston, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio following complications during a surgical procedure. Larry was born to the late Howard L. Barge and the late Lilian Marks, and raised by his father and stepmother the late Rose Mary Barge of Ellwood City. Larry served a six-year tour of duty with the US Navy sixth fleet where he was a Corpsman aboard the USS Waccamaw. Waccamaw was a replenishment oiler. He also served on the USS Independence. Larry was a 1966 graduate of Riverside High School….

Betty Minteer, 95, of Slippery Rock Twp passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Margaret Stoner and was born March 24, 1925 in Rose Point, PA. She is survived by her sons; David Minteer and his wife Pricilla of Conesus New York, Richard Minteer of New Castle, Frank Minteer and his wife Janet of New Castle, Everett Minteer of Austintown, OH, daughters; Sandra French of New Castle, Joyce Esposito and her husband Robert of New Castle, Debra Clouse and her husband Jeffrey of New Castle, grandchildren; Jack Minteer…

Bud Courson, 73, of Wayne Twp. Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 5, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born November 15, 1946 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Fred and Leona Thompson Courson. He was married to Cindy Hoyman Courson for 24 years, she survives. Bud was a 1964 graduate of Riverside High School. He spent 30 years in the Air Force National Guard in Pittsburgh retiring as a Master Sergeant. With his family, Bud owned and operated the Oak Grove Inn for 25 years. Bud loved to travel and to ride his Harley. He…