Obituaries

Mrs. Melinda M. Greer, 42, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, July 13th, 2026 at her residence. Melinda was born in Beaver, Pa on March 19th, 1984 to Mary Beth (Stiggi) Nocera and the late Louis Nocera. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 2002 and later from the Bradford Business School where she earned an associates degree in Medical Assistance. Most recently Melinda was working at Renodis in Ellwood City as a document specialist and at the Hungarian Home as a bartender. She belonged to the Ellwood City Women’s Pool League and never missed…

Kenneth A. Boffo, 81, of Portersville, PA, died Friday, July 10, 2026, at his residence in Portersville, PA. He was born in Rochester, PA, on August 3, 1944, a son of the late Anthony and Eva (Franco) Boffo. Mr. Boffo has been married to his beloved wife, Toni Lynn (Hoover) Boffo for over 30 years, she survives at home. Kenneth was a United States Marine Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. During his time in the service, Mr. Boffo was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a 7th grade Science Teacher at Rochester High School, retiring after 30 years. Mr….

Stephanie Eileen Dixon, of Bowie, MD completed her earthly journey on Monday, June 8, 2026, at home. She was 60 years old. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Portia (Kirklin) Dixon and Bernard Dixon, Jr. She was the sister of Valerie of NC and her brothers Geoffrey of WV, and Rodney (sister-in-law Kim) of Crofton, MD. Stephanie grew up attending Prince George’s County public schools including Pointer Ridge Elementary and Thomas G. Pullen Junior High. She attended Largo High School before enrolling at Elizabeth Seton High School, from which she graduated. She went on to earn…

Arlene B. MacDonald, 90, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Haven Nursing Home. Born February 11, 1936 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Alvi Ross VanGorder and Mary VanGorder Kennedy. She married John R. “Jack” MacDonald on April 27, 1956. Together they shared 65 years of marriage until his passing on April 1, 2022. Arlene graduated from Lincoln High School. She was a lifelong member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church where she previously served as a deacon, choir member, janitor, secretary, and teacher. She was a 65 year member of Wurtemburg Perry Volunteer…

Denise N. Allison, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on the morning of Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at New Wilmington. Denise was born in Ellwood City to Charles and Martha (Dillaman) Allison on June 21st, 1952. She had worked at Medusa Cement, later known as C-Mex, for many years as an equipment operator. She was active in sports having played for the Hazel Manor Women’s Softball Team and Pool Team. She was preceded in death by her sister Charlene Allison and brother-in-law Gerald Hess. Denise is survived by her parents, sisters Susan Hess and Barb…

Ruth Mae Hardy, 92, of New Beaver Borough passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 28, 1933 in Middlebourne, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harold Harmon and Ethel Mae Eddy Reed. She married Edwin W. “Bud” Hardy on May 15, 1954. They shared 63 years of marriage until his passing on April 29, 2018. Ruth was instrumental in the creation and worked as the secretary treasurer for the family business, Hardy Trucking. She was an active member of Clinton United Methodist Church serving as treasurer, piano player,…

Paul Daniel Shirley, 51, of Fombell passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born April 1, 1975 in Latrobe, he was the son of Kenneth and Emma Jane Warren Shirley of Latrobe. Daniel graduated from Latrobe High School and from Penn State University. He began his career at Carrera Corporation in Latrobe, where he worked in manufacturing for 10 years. He then spent over two decades with the interventional radiology and X-ray departments at AHN. Most recently, he worked in medical sales at INARI. Daniel attended the Trinity Lutheran…