Obituaries

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)…

Barry  J.  Jesseman, 63, of Franklin Twp., died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 3 , 2019,at UPMC Passavant  McCandless. He was born in Rochester  PA on January 23, 1956, to William J. Jesseman of Melbourne FL, and Carol Kirkham Jesseman Cutich, of Franklin Township. Barry graduated from Riverside High School in 1975, and played baseball in the County League and umpired. He  enjoyed camping and fishing. For over 12  years, he owned Snake Pro drain cleaning service. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters and one brother:   Sharon DiCerbo of New Castle; Kelly  Gavrile of Ellwood City; …

Mrs. Nancy L. Hudson, 80, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hudson was born on December 15, 1938, in Monaca to the late Roy and Ida (Tice) McKelvey. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1958. Nancy worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Mom’s Pie’s, and Romar Textile. She is a past member of the former V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary, and enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, and flower gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly St. Clair and her fiancé Trevor Fedrizzi of…

Mr. Lewis J. Valvano, Sr., 89, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at his residence with his family at his bedside. Mr. Valvano was born on January 14, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Antonio “Tony” and Josephine (Reino) Valvano. He had attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. He enlisted with the U.S. Air Force on October 22, 1948 and served with the 3310th Air Force Group, 3310th Installation Squadron performing crash rescue and fire fighting duties with the rank of Private First Class. He re-enlisted with…

Alberta Morrison, 99 of Franklin Twp. passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Grove at Harmony where she has resided for the past 3 years. Alberta was born on October 6, 1919 in Ellwood City to the late Merle and Marie (Eiler) Morrison. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1937. She had worked at J.C. Murphy’s in Ellwood City for 35 years as an accountant. She is survived by her brother, Dean “Squeek” Morrison of Ellwood City, her nieces, Terri Morrison Annarumo, Brenda Tinley Ginllorenzo, and Deanna Morrison Schaffer, and her nephews,…

Willie Thomas “Sonny” King, 88, of Wampum passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a short illness. A lifelong resident of Wampum, Sonny was born August 9, 1930 to the late Willie Vincent and Elizabeth Michaux King. He was married to Daneen Guinevere Gray King for 35 years when she died October 6, 1991. Sonny graduated from Wampum High School in 1949. He retired from Medusa in 1992 where he was a millwright. A devout Christian, Willie was an active member of the First Baptist Church, serving as chairman of the Board of Deacons, President of…