Obituaries

Janice Lee Boone, 79, of Ellwood City died peacefully in Palmetto, FL on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Edward K. and Ida Mae (Reese) Boone and was born July 11, 1945, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her brother; Thomas Boone and his wife Susan of Palmetto, FL, her nieces; Kylie Boone Freed and her husband Dan of Elwood City, Rhiannon Boone of Shenango Twp, Marissa Boone of Ocala, Fla, her cousins; Sarah Kruger and her husband Zach, Andrew Calve, Carli Gilchrist and her husband Tanner, and Samantha Young. She was a 1963…

Mr. S. Dale Benedum, 69, of  Zelienople passed away on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital in McCandless Township. Dale was born on July 22nd, 1955 in Ellwood City. He was the son of the late Glenn and Marium (Floss) Benedum. He had graduated from Riverside High School and later from the University of Pittsburgh earning a Doctorate Degree in Business. Dale was affiliated with the Ellwood City Children’s Center and Rochester Alloy. He also is a member of Divine Grace Parish. Dale enjoyed motorcycles in his younger days, and presently going to car shows and was an…

Mrs. Irmtraud “Judy” Reidy, 86, of New Brighton passed away on Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. Mrs. Reidy was born in Weisbaden, Germany on May 12th, 1938 to the late Elizabeth Teutsch. She had graduated from high school in Germany and later from Nursing School as a Registered Nurse. She had worked at the New Brighton Hospital and at various other hospitals while she was living in Virginia. Judy loved everything about Christmas, ceramics, and watching detective shows. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Susanna and Donald DiFrischia of Scott Township…

Ella Mae Forbush, 101, formerly of New Castle PA, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, March 14, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Shenango township near Duck Run, Castlewood, PA, on October 6, 1923, to the late Harry Edward Ort and Lyda Pearl Ewing Ort. Ella Mae graduated from Shenango High School in 1941. She married Chauncey J Forbush on February 18, 1944. Before her marriage, Ella Mae worked in the office of the former National Tube Company Ellwood Works. In 1950 she became one of the founders and the co-owner of Forbush Frozen…

Mr. Robert E. Neal, 68, of Wayne Township, passed away on Friday, March 14th, 2025 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Robert was born on November 9th, 1956 in Bellvue to Robert Anderson and Jacqueline (McConnell) Neal. He attended Freedom High School and worked for Armstrong World Industries in Beaver Falls as a Fork Truck Operator. An outdoorsman, Robert liked to hunt and fish, but most of all, it was time with his grandchildren that he really cherished. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his loving daughter, Caitlin (Colton) Gardner, grandchildren, Madeline, Parker and Nova Gardner, life-long friend,…

Patricia Tarasovich, a beloved homemaker and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1938, in Philadelphia, Patricia spent her later years in Mars, Pennsylvania, where she was deeply invested in her family and community. Patricia’s life was characterized by her unwavering commitment to her loved ones. As a homemaker, she took great pride in creating a nurturing environment for her family. She had an extremely vibrant personality and her energetic sprit spread to all those who knew her. She was renowned for her culinary skills, teaching her daughters the art of…

David R. Kardish, 78, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Adam and Louisa “Lucy” (Esposito) Kardish and was born September 10, 1946, in New Castle. He is survived by his wife of 40 years; Cathy (McClearn) Kardish of Ellwood City, his children; David M. Kardish and his wife Ashton in Virginia Beach, VA, Rebecca Linn and her husband Andy in Williamsburg, SC, one stepson; Dennis Johnston and his wife Jodi of Oldsmar, FL, grandchildren; Logan, Madison, Katy, Julia, his sister; Annette Stancombe of Ellwood…

Russell J. Malcolm, 72, of North Beaver Twp passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born February 17, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell B. and Margaret Ednie Malcolm. Russell worked at B&W in Koppel and Aliquippa. He then had a deer processing business and retired from Giant Eagle on Wilmington Rd. as a meat cutter. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church. An avid and accomplished coon hunter, he raised coon dogs and traveled to many competitions. He was a lifelong member of the Western PA…