Obituaries

Rebecca M. Stewart, 77, of Portersville, passed away on October 7th, 2026 at Quality of Life Services in New Castle. Rebecca was born n December 14th, 1948 in Ellwood City, to the late Carmine and Cora (Naples) Costa. She graduated from Lincoln Highschool with the class of 1966, and later from the Bradford Business School, with an associates degree in business. Rebecca formerly worked at JOANN Fabrics, at the local Franklin Plaza, as a manager for many years, and then was the creator behind “Becca’s Creations”, a craft vendor-shop in Volant, Pa in the late 90s. Gifted with her artistic…

Brandon E. Holsinger, 29, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026. Brandon was born May 6th, 1997 in Ellwood City the son of Nicole (Musloe) Holsinger of North Sewickley Township and Edward Holsinger Jr. of Mt. Jackson. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 2016. He had worked at Shook Specialty Welding and presently was the owner and operator of Holsinger Lawn Care & House Washing. Recently he has been attending the Lillyville Church of God. An outdoorsman, Brandon enjoyed hunting, fishing and is a member of the Zelienople-Harmony Sportsmen’s Club. He…

Mrs. Santina “Sunny” Cucunato, 93, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 at the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing in Canonsburg. Mrs. Cucunato was the daughter of the late Augusto and Martina “Martha” (Barsottini) Cruciani born on April 28th, 1933 in Ellwood City. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Sunny worked at Dustproof Mattress Company and later for the Ellwood City Area Public Library as a clerk. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She volunteered as a Girl…

Barbara S. Sheehan, 72, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2026 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital surrounded by her family, after along and complicated battle with cancer. Barb was born on January 26th, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Clifford E. and Vivian (Cunningham) Boren. She graduated from Riverside Highschool with the class of 1972. She was a proud catholic by faith. Barb was adored and loved by her family and community, a selfless women who found joy in her devotion to her family. Barb is survived by her son, Jason Matheny, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Matheny, grandchildren,…

John Hudson, 58, of North Sewickley Township passed at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township on Sunday, October 4th 2026. John was born on February 16th,1968 at Mary Evan’s Hospital in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Walter and Nancy (McKelvey) Hudson. John graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1986. He served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years, he was stationed in Rhode Island as a diesel mechanic on the USS Exploit. He was awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle Efficiency “E” Award, Good Conduct, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Naval…

Chiseko Bell, 94, of New Castle passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family Born January 10, 1932 in Kobe Japan, she was the eldest daughter of the late Kunshi and Kano Akiyama. She left Yokohama, Japan on an ocean liner and docked in Seattle, Washington where she boarded the train en route to Wampum, Pa. She was greeted by Mr. Harold Marshall of Wampum, Pa. Chiseko worked at the Golden Hills Nursing Home as a CNA for over 20 years until her retirement in 1997. She was affiliated with the Chewton Baptist Church….

Candace L. Freed, 66, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 18, 1960 in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Richard B. and Shirley A. Keller McMurdy. Candace graduated from Beaver Falls High School. Throughout her life, she worked many jobs in the health care field, with her favorite being her time spent as an office manager for a laser surgery clinic. Her most cherished roles were being a homemaker and caring for her aging parents. She loved baking and shared cookie trays and rolls…

Kathleen Anne Kusluch, 61, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved her on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Kathy was born on October 10th, 1964, in Pittsburgh, PA, to her loving parents Ferdinand and Kathryn M. Roehlich. She will be missed by all of her family who she left behind, including her husband, Joseph A. Kusluch III; her children, Jaclyn S. Kusluch, Joseph A. Kusluch IV, Amanda B. Kusluch, Lori A. Roberts, and Mary E. Fallecker; her grandchildren, Alexis M. Kusluch, Lee F. Turney, Liliana L. Roberts, Reese L. Fallecker, and Rainelle R. Fallecker; her…

Mrs. Amy Jo Love, 66, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, September 28th, 2026 at her residence. Amy was born in Ellwood City on February 1st, 1960 to the late Jack L. and Shirley A. (Sternquist) Hangst. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1977. For many years Amy worked at the Ellwood City Hospital as the Head of Admission until the closing of the hospital. She is survived by her brother Jeffrey Hangst of Geneva, Switzerland, nieces Zofia Hangst and Amelie Hangst also of Geneva, Switzerland, nephews Jonas Hangst & Kristian Hangst both of…