Obituaries

Brian David Muehlman, 65, of Ellwood City died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 10, 1953 in Pittsburgh. Brian was a car consultant. He enjoyed competitive dirt track racing for 20 years, winning seven championships. An outdoorsman, Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid whitetail deer hunter, traveling throughout United States and Canada hunting with his grandson, Kurt. Brian was a USCG Charter Captain on Lake Ontario for 15 years. His most cherished time was spent with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Gail Krauss Muehlman; his mother and step father, Margaret (Rex)…

Thomas O. “Tear Drop” Musguire, Jr., 48, of Koppel, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at his residence. Thomas was born on April 25, 1970, in New Brighton to Thomas O. Musguire, Sr. of Darlington, and Roberta (Reeder) Robbins of Milford, KS. He had worked as a truck driver for many years. He is a member of the Word Alive Church, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He is survived by his wife, Bridget (Cummings) Musguire whom he married in April of 2009, his mother and stepfather, Roberta (Frank) Robbins, his father and stepmother, Thomas O. (Jodi) Musguire,…

Thomas J. Davis, 77, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Tom was born January 23, 1942 in Fombell. He was married to Carolyn Hooks Davis for 47 years as they were married April 30, 1971. She survives. Tom was a self employed truck driver. He was a dedicated member of the Brickyard Gym in Darlington. Tom was an avid walleye fisherman and a member of the Ohio Walleye Federation. He also enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his loving and devoted wife, Carolyn, survivors include seven daughters, Patty…

Caesar W. Craine, 86, of Ellwood City was called home Thursday, March 7, 2019 from the Ellwood City Medical Center. Born August 3, 1932 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Wyatt Craine and Era Craine Allen. He was also preceded in death by his step son in law, Leonard Hill; a brother, Coy Allen, and four sisters, Dorothy Etta Daniels, Iona Bernard, Helen Elizabeth Craine, and Sarah Lee Eady. Caesar was married to Ruby McDonald Craine for 45 years as they were married November 22, 1973. She survives. Caesar graduated from Wampum High School in 1951. He…

Mr. Samuel A. Battaglia, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Allegheny General Hospital. Mr. Battaglia was born on December 10, 1942 in Ellwood City to Joseph A. Battaglia, Sr. and Mary (Mangelli) Battaglia. Sam had graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Gannon University. He started out working as a claims adjuster for the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Insurance Company and later at Pittsburgh Tube in Monaca. Mr. Battaglia was elected District Justice in 1980 and served for 24 years until his retirement in 2005. He is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, the…

James L. McQuiston, 59, formerly of Enon Valley passed away at his residence in Ellwood City on Monday, March 4, 2019. Jim was born on November 19, 1959 in Ellwood City to Leroy McQuiston and the late Bertha (Miller) McQuiston. He had worked as a truck driver for Aiken Refuge and later for Valley Waste Service Inc. He attended the Lillyville Church of God, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses, and German Shepherds. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Leroy (Beverly) McQuiston of Muellers Inlet, SC, his daughters, Elizabeth N. (Pete) Grossman of North Sewickley twp. and Kyleigh (Matt)…