Obituaries

Michael R. Nicely, 74, of Enon Valley passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Born August 16, 1949 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Willard and Ruth Meehan Nicely. Michael was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He was a welder by trade and had worked for Thompson Brothers Coal Company and at Universal Rundle in New Springfield OH. Always a jokester, Michael loved anything to do with cars, camping in Tionesta, and watching old Westerns on Tv. Above all else, Michael cherished time spent with his family. Survivors include…

Raymond D. Hupko, 87, of Slippery Rock Township passed away with his family by his side on Monday morning, June 3, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was the son of the late Thomas and Susan (Dubinsky) Hupko and was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Ellwood City. He is survived by three sons and three daughters, Kathy (Jim) Swartz of Texas, Colleen (John) Yoho of Arizona, Todd (Barb) Hupko of New Castle, Amy Hupko of New Castle, Christian and his wife, Allyssa, of Kansas and Jamal Hupko of Maryland; his grandchildren; Ashley Tran and her husband Griffith, Jennifer Book and…

Dr. Anthony R. “Tony” DiBiagio, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at the Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, PA. Dr. DiBiagio was born on March 11th, 1928 in Houtzdale, PA to the late Romeo and Josephine (Gatti) DiBiagio. He had graduated from Houtzdale High School with the class of 1946, and from Lock Haven University in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Anthony then enlisted with the U.S. Army on December 14th, 1950 and served with the U.S. Army Dental Corps until his honorable discharge on November 24th, 1952. In 1957 he graduated from…

Helen Burns, 94, of Portersville Rd. Perry Township passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, June 2, 2024 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Born December 2, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Thelma Bartle McKinney Smith. She was married to Kenneth Burns for 66 years when he passed away in 2014. Helen graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed spending time at home and at her camp in Marionville. Above all Helen cherished moments with her family. She is survived by her…

Norma M. Boots, 95, of Pleasant Hill Rd. Perry Township passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at her residence. Born May 19, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William Oris and Gertrude Gibson Houk. She was married to Paul N. Boots for 42 years when he passed away in 1993. Norma graduated from Harlansburg High School. She was a devoted homemaker. Norma enjoyed singing in the choir at the Wurtemburg Methodist Church and also in the Pennsylvania State Choir in her youth. She was a member of the Women’s…

Mrs. Frances (Dombeck) Falcsik, 81, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, at UPMC -Jameson Hospital. Frances was born on August 19th,1942, in Ellwood City to the late Frank S. and Mafalda R. (Ricci) Dombeck. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1960. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. On December 26th, 196l, she married the love of her life, Anthony A. “Tony” Falcsik who preceded her in death on September 18th, 2011. Frances was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and a friend to all. She worked…

Richard D. Keith, 75, of Darlington Township passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2024 at his residence. Born March 3, 1949 in Garrett, PA, he was the son of the late Russell D. and Ila Mae Ackerman Keith. He was married to Shirley A. Keith for 22 years when she passed away on June 16, 2012. Richard had retired from Koppel Steel where he worked as a crane operator. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed watching sports and was an ardent fan of any team from Pittsburgh. He is survived by his daughter, Dana (Steve)…