Obituaries

John Kravos Jr., 90, of New Beaver Boro passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver following an extended illness. Born January 22, 1929 in Wampum, he was the son of the late John and Leopolda Volk Kravos Sr. He was married to Edith DiFalco Kravos for 69 years She survives. John retired from Medusa Cement Company in 1991. He was a member of the former St. Monica Parish. In addition to his wife, Edith, survivors include a son, John Kravos III of Wampum; daughter, Karen (Bill) Geer of Wampum; two brothers, Mike (Jenny) Kravos of…

Joyce M. (Rossi) Kelly, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at her residence following a brief illness. Joyce was born on May 24, 1958, in Ellwood City to the late Dominick “Flush A Dude”, and Rose (Malagise) Rossi. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1976. She had worked at Shakespeare’s Restaurant, Busy Beaver, WesBanco, and most recently at Campers Inn in the service department. She is survived by her companion for the past 21 years, Charles “F” Sturges of Ellwood City, her sons, Charlie Kelly and Jonathan (Kelly) Kelly both…

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…