Obituaries

Craig “Queenie” King, 62, of Woodside Ave, Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born August 13, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Warren “Fuzzy” and Evelyn Riffer King. He was married to Grace Francis King for 12 years, she survives. Queenie was a 1976 graduate of VoTech High School. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Marine Corp for six years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. Queenie worked at Kirchel’s Auto repairing automobiles for many years. He…

Richard A. Grymes, 78, of Wampum passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Butler VA Community Living Center following a courageous 50 year battle with MS. Born February 6, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Amos and Gertrude Harris Grymes . He was married to Shirley Wilson Grymes who survives. Richard was a graduate of Wampum High School, Class of 1960. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and belonged to the American Legion Post # 749 in Wampum. He retired after 32 years from Medusa/Cemex Cement. An active member of…

Shirley A. Partridge, 86, of Ellwood City, Wayne Twp., passed away peacefully, on November 19, 2020, at her son’s home. She was the daughter of the late Donald R. and Genevieve (Henry) Scoville and was born November 11, 1934, in Evans City, PA. She is survived by her daughter; Debbie Burkholder of Englewood, Fl, her son; Larry Honneffer and his wife Theresa of Chippewa, granddaughter’s Lori Burkholder of Englewood, Fl, Alethea Steffler and her husband Mitchell of Chippewa, Brittany Perri and her husband Nicholas of Boalsburg, PA, Cierra Comer and her husband Timothy of Watertown, NY, great-grandchildren; Logan Steffler, Chad…

Alfred “Al” C. Andrews, 60, of Shenango Township passed away at his residence Sunday November 15, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 16, 1960 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Lester and Silvia McWithey Andrews . He was married to Theresa Marchette on April 28, 1990. Al was previously employed as a truck driver for Jefferson Poultry. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church New Castle. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of both the North American hunting and fishing clubs. His favorite moments…

Delores “Dolly” L. Ambrose, 88, formerly of North Beaver Township, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Dolly was born November 15, 1931 in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Thomas and Esther (Stimple) McConnell. She was married (December 5, 1952) to the late Jerome “Jerry” Ambrose for 63 years before he passed away on March 30, 2016. Dolly was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Jackson High School. She was a lifelong member of Moravia Presbyterian Church where she served in many roles including Elder, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, and…

Vera L. Minto, 86, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family. Born March 27, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George and Bella Weir Clark. She was actively involved with her church. She especially loved to cook. Vera was always there to lend a hand for anyone in need. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include son, Martin (Renee) Minto of Galivants Ferry, SC; daughter, Sharon Nazarian of New Castle; brother, Tom Clark of OK; 6 grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Mitchell, Daniel Minto, Michelle…