Obituaries

Mrs. Dorothy “Dotty” Wallace, 79, of Perry Township. passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mrs. Wallace was born on July 26, 1941 in Jackson Center to the late Nelson L. and Laura Emily (Faulconbridge) McAnallen. Dotty is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1959. Following high school she worked at Lava Crucible in Zelienople as a secretary until her sons where born. Once her family was grown she worked at Evans Industrial Supply. For the past 24 years she had been serving as the Perry Twp. Tax Collector….

Charles C. Hedlund, 64 of Taylor Township passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born in Taylor Township on October 19, 1955, Charles was the son of the late Charles V. and Charlotte Clark Hedlund.  He is survived by his wife, the former Lila Shutack, whom he married on July 10, 1978. Charles worked as delivery person for Butler Siding.  Charles was a veteran of the Army serving from September of 1973 through September of 1976.  He also served in the Army Reserves through 1979. Besides his wife Lila, Charles is survived by his two children, Charles…

Mrs. Dorothy C. Powell, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Mrs. Powell was born on December 2, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Antoni and Bernice (Lawrence) Mikosz. She was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1946, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. A home maker, Dorothy had worked at the former J.C. Murphy’s 5 & 10 Store for 3 years. Dorothy also was an avid reader. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Bruce) Zikeli and Cathy DeBlaso both of Ellwood City, her sons,…

Edward Raymond Gasper, 75, of West Pittsburg PA, passed away August 11, 2020 at Cadia Healthcare in Hagerstown, MD following a lengthy illness. Born November 26, 1944 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Vincent T. Sr. and Margaret (Eckler) Gasper. Edward was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He enjoyed attending NASCAR races. He was a truck driver and was proud of being a teamster. He also liked going to the casino. Survivors include two sons, Justin (Amber) Gasper of Martinsburg, WV, Jason Gasper of Pittsburgh, PA; two daughters, Arvada (Jeff) Morrissey of…

Mollie R. Mazzanti, 90, formerly of Ellport passed away in Northview Estates on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Born in New Castle on November 27, 1929, Mollie was the daughter of the late Luigi and Virginia Pacella Nocera.  Mollie was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob “Jake” Mazzanti on October 27, 2015.  They were married on July 9, 1947.  Mollie was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  Mollie was a full time mother, she enjoyed time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her 7 children, Virginia “Ginger” Rodgers of Ellport, Jacob (Cynthia) Mazzant of Hermitage, Jeri…