Obituaries

Marjorie M. Buchanan, 94, of Wampum passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Avalon Place following an extended illness. Born February 21, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Verna Fairbanks Knight. She was married to the late Wendell J. Buchanan who passed on October 9, 1970. Marjorie was a an active member of First Assembly of God Church in New Castle. She retired from K-Mart after 30 years of service as a cashier. Marjorie enjoyed traveling with her sisters to Florida for the strawberry festival. She liked country and gospel music. Survivors…

Benjamin R. Anderson IV, 60, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 9, 2021 following a tremendous 3-year battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Benjamin Anderson III, who passed away on November 26, 2020, and Donna (Scheidemantle) Anderson of Zelienople. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Robin (McCartney) Anderson; his daughter Brooke (David) D’Angelo of Mars; his son Joe (Megan) Anderson of Ellwood City; his grandchildren; Domenico, Ginnaro and Kamila D’Angelo; Joey, Reese, Casey and Demi Anderson; brothers William (Laura) Anderson of Center Twp., and Douglas…

Gerald J. “Jerry” Matus, 81, of Wampum, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his residence. Born June 2, 1939 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John and Alferetta “Freddie” Aloe Matus. Jerry was the owner and operator of Matus Service Center and Auto Sales in Wampum. He was a well known race car driver and four time track champion at Lernerville Speedway. He was a helicopter and airplane pilot, he also instructed and flew ultralights. In Jerry’s free time, he enjoyed going to the casino. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya (Jim) Mangino, Sherry (Kevin)…

Cornelia J. Salak, 94, of New Castle passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born January 24, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah Crawford Allen. She was married to John J. Salak. He passed on August 14, 1994. Cornelia was a current member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grand and great granchildren. Survivors include two sons, Thomas J Salak with whom she resided, Michael (LuAnne) Salak of New Castle; daughter, Donna J. Salak of New Castle; three grandchildren, and two…

Timothy “Timbo” Schlemmer, 63, of Ellwood City, passed away at UMPC Jameson Hospital on January 6, 2021 He was the son of the late Donald and Mary (Wolfe) Schlemmer and was born December 5, 1957, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Diane Schlemmer; daughters; Autumn Schlemmer of Ellwood City, Samantha Harland and her husband Billy, Jr of Forsythe, GA, grandchildren; Dakota, Terry Gage, Ryder, Briella, Aiden, Izabella and Connor, Sister; Mary Lou Ehrenberg and her husband Michael Blair of New Castle, Frank Schlemmer and his wife Felicia of Oviedo, FL, Bill Schlemmer and his…

Robert “Bob” W. Hunt, 90, of New Castle, passed away peacefully, at Passavant Community in Zelienople on January 7, 2021. He was the son of the late Clarence and Nellie (White) Hunt and was born August 12, 1930, in New Castle. He is survived by his sons; Keith E. Hunt and his wife Brenda of Ellwood City, Craig R. Hunt and his wife Gretchen of Butler, K. James Hunt and his wife Jennifer of Volant, one daughter; Kayann J. Slack and her husband Ed of Pittsburgh, Pa, one brother; C. Everrret Hunt and his wife Doris of New Castle, and…