Obituaries

Janice H. Wawrzynski, 54, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 5, 2020 at her residence. Born August 4, 1966 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Albert Spratley of Ellport and Nancy Hall Spratley of Ellwood. She was formerly married to Michael Wawrzynski of Ellwood. Janice attended Lincoln High School. She formerly worked at the Kimmels Bakery in Ellwood and was also a caregiver for a period of time. She belonged to the Full Gospel Assembly Church in Beaver Falls. Janice enjoyed puzzle books, coloring, reading her bible, and times spent with her family. Survivors besides her parents…

Nola J. Mainwaring (Nee Hazen), 86 years, 11 months and 25 days of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, September 30. Born October 5, 1933 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Dallas E. and Mary Seaburn Hazen . She was married to the late Morris Mainwaring. Nola was retired from the Blair Nursing Home where she worked as an LPN. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church where she also taught Sunday School. She was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star #212. Nola enjoyed visits from her many family members, cooking for…

Vesta A. Taylor, 93, of New Castle, passed away peacefully, at her home, on October 1, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Lewis F. and Cora A. (Miller) Michaels and was born February 23, 1927, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughter; Linda S. Holmes of New Castle, son; Brian L. Taylor of Ellwood City, 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Vesta was a 1945 graduate of Lincoln High School and she was retired from the Lawrence County Board of Assistance. After she retired, she worked at City Rescue Mission. She was a longtime member of the…

Brant Cooper, 55, of Marion Township went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Heritage Valley in Beaver. Born December 18, 1964 in Ellwood City, he was the son of John Sr. and Betty Hawke Cooper of Fombell. He was married to Janice Douglas Cooper. Brant was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed muscle cars. Prior to being paralyzed, he loved his job as a carpenter. His children and grandchildren gave him the greatest joy. Along with his wife and parents, survivors include two daughters, Jaclyn (Mark) Reader…

William G. O’Brien, 90, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his residence following a brief illness. Born November 1, 1929 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George and Grace Stiefel O’Brien. He was married to Mary Joan O’Brien until her death on June 26, 2006. Bill was a graduate of Lincoln High School. A veteran, serving four years in the Navy. He retired from the B & W in Beaver Falls after 37 years, working as the coal drawer inspector. An avid Steeler fan, he played football throughout his life, as a…

Joyce M. Kraynak, 71 of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her residence. Born March 22, 1949 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy Chapman Newton . She was married to Ron Kraynak for 46 years, he survives. Joyce owned and operated the Homestead Bar in Ellwood City for 10 years. She was a member of the Keystone II women’s pool team and the treasurer of the pool league. She was a bus driver for the Ellwood City School District. Joyce attended the First Baptist Church in Ellwood City. She…