Obituaries

Tom Barberio, 82, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Born February 14, 1938 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late George T. and Abigail Margaret (Hughes) Barberio . He was married to Lois Jean McDowell Barberio for 43 years, she passed on October 6, 2003. Tom was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1956. He owned and operated McDowell’s in Koppel until his retirement. He was a member of the IMBS in Koppel and the SOI and Hungarian Home in Ellwood City. Tom…

Patrick Somerville Sr., 62, of North Sewickley Township passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a short illness. Born March 15, 1958 in Bellevue, PA, he was the son of the late James S. and Winfield Joanne Schwemm Somerville. He was married to Diana M. Tibolet Somerville for 38 years. Patrick was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors. He retired as an escalator repair mechanic. Along with his wife Diana, survivors include a daughter, Amanda (Ryan) Benedict; two sons, Patrick Somerville, Jr., Scott (Janine) Somerville; Stepmother Barb Somerville; four sisters, Paula (Shelly) Somerville,…

Glenn M. Freed, 79, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully with his family by his side at UPMC Presby Hospital on August 23, 2020. Born November 9, 1940 in Beaver Falls, PA he was the son of the late Martin and Olive Freed. He was married to the late Robyn Wasser Freed. He served as an accountant at Fort Eustis, Virginia in the United States Army from 1959 until 1962 when he was honorably discharged. He then served in the Army Reserves until 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri. He had the pleasure and honor of being the General’s driver during…

Nancy L. McKeough, 77, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Mildred (Gallaher) Koch and was born August 24, 1942 in Ellwood City, PA. She is survived by her children; Linda Dallies and her husband William of Ellwood City, James McKeough and his wife Haeng of Ellwood City, David McKeough and his wife Lisa of South Carolina, grandchildren; Thomas McKeough, Kristin Custer, Ashley Freed and her husband Chris, Kayla Matsook and her husband Nick, all of Ellwood City, great-grandchildren; Darius, Avalise, Bradley, Gavin, Carson,…

Mr. Frank J. Ritorto, Jr., 63, of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Mr. Ritorto was born on July 14, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Joanne E. (Timpano) Ritorto, Sr..Frank is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1976 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. He had worked at the Aetna Standard Eng. Co. in Ellwood City and later at Harmony Castings. Since 1997 he has worked at Herr-Voss as a fitter. In 1977, Frank joined the Wurtemburg Perry Twp. Volunteer Fire Department and most recently…

Emma Virginia Quinn, 94, of Ellwood City, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, August 17, 2020, surrounded by her family at her home, of 73 years. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Leslie and Emma Belle (Fowzer) Eakin and was born August 10, 1926, in New Castle, PA. She is survived by her daughters; Brenda West and her husband Boyd of North Sewickley Township, Leslie Quinn of Ellwood City, Son-in-law; Ronald Shoaf of North Sewickley Township, grandchildren; Eric West and his wife Diane of Ellwood City, Amy Freed and her husband…