Obituaries

Alice M. Puzz, 91

    Alice M. Puzz,  91, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Concordia Personal Care in Plum Boro. She was born November 28, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Dorchak) Poydock.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945.                                                                                               …


Gladys Marshall Stich Faull, 96

Gladys Marshall Stich  Faull, 96,  of Ellwood City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, June 15 2019, at Trinity Oaks Care Center in Franklin Township. She was born in Harmony PA on June 2 1923 to the late Joseph L. and  Elsie Myers Marshall. Gladys went to the one-room  American Grade School in the Camp Run area, graduated from the old Zelienople High School, and was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. She also attended Ellport Presbyterian Church. She had been a member of AARP, Portersville Keen-Agers, and the Happy Bunch Square Dance Club….


Rodney N. Peters, 64

Rodney N. Peters, 64, of North Sewickley Township passed away June 13, 2019 at his residence. Rodney was born on November 30, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Raymond M. and Lucetta (Remler) Peters. He was a machinist for 30 years. His passions in life included hunting, camping, and the love for his dog, Jesse. He is survived by his loving companion Mary Jane Griffith, his brother Kevin (Tina) Peters of New Beaver Borough, several nieces and nephews, and his sister-in-law Keneen Peters of North Sewickley Township. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Raymond…


Mary Jane Hall, 57

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

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…


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Nicholas C. Risko, 95

Nicholas C. Risko, 95, of Ellport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2019 in The Grove at New Wilmington, passing peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Ellport, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Trynovich Risko.  A 1941 graduate of Lincoln High School, Nicholas attended Garfield Business College and Geneva College.  He served in the US Army from 1943 to 1946, attaining the rank of Corporal and serving 30 months in the Pacific Theatre.  He was awarded two battle stars for the New Guinea and Philippine campaigns.  He married…


Louis “Lou” Scialdone, 68

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 Oberfeitinger, 97

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…


Larry D. Nash, 75

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…


Rose Marie Stasick, 85

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…