Obituaries

Florence Chandler, 91, of New Beaver Boro, Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at her home. Born October 31, 1927 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Hinks Stinnett. She was married to Samuel Chandler who passed away April 20, 1978. Florence was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Chewton where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Her most cherished time was spent with her family, especially with all her nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Survivors include a nephew, Rubin Chandler of Wampum; three great nieces,…

Karen S. Trevelline Locke, 60, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Beaver following a lengthy illness. Born December 5, 1958 in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Francis Trevelline of Ripley, New York and the late Barbara Brown Trevelline. Karen graduated from Lincoln High School in 1978. She owned and operated a dog grooming business in Ellwood City for many years. She had also formerly worked at McGuire Home. Her grandchildren were her life, they were everything that she lived for. In addition to her father, survivors include her husband, David…

Edward C. Lintz,  92, of North Sewickley Township (Ellwood City), passed away peacefully on  Wednesday, February 13 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Evans City PA on March 1 1926, to the late Charles  and  Earla  Nelson  Lintz. He served in the US Navy during World War II, as an aviation machinist mate aboard the USS Pasadena, in battles in the Philippines and  Iwo Jima.   Lintz was a witness to the  signing of the armistice in Tokyo Bay. A well known home builder, he  owned Lintz Construction, building many area homes and buildings….

Agnes M. Lapinsky, 101, formerly of  Princeton  (Slippery Rock Twp.)  and Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, February 11,  2019 at Avalon Place in New Castle. Agnes was  born in Ellwood City  on  January  7, 1918  to the late August   and  Helen Wagner  Tetmeir. She was a member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church. Agnes worked at Curtis Wright Co. in Vanport, and later at Shenango Pottery and Johnson Bronze in New Castle. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lapinsky, who died January 23, 2007. She is survived by  two sisters:  Helen “Sue” Tetmeir of Ellwood…

Lois L Douglass, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 11, 2019. She is survived by the love of her life, C. Harold Douglass, whom she married 68 years ago on August 15, 1950. She was born on December 13, 1929, in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of John W. Steffen and Bessie Keeler Steffen. Also surviving are her children, H. Randall Douglass and Kathy Douglass Lowry and her husband John, all of North Sewickley Township; grandsons, Jonathan (JD) Lowry and his wife Susan of Export, PA and Steven Lowry and his wife Jessica…

Mrs. Joann M. Hart, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Hart was born on June 9, 1935 in Pittsburgh to the late Stephen and Cecelia (Schultheis) Uhrin. She along with her husband Michael where the co-owner/operator’s of Caveman Answering Service and Advertising while they lived in Grants Pass, Oregon. She also had worked at both West Penn and Shadyside Hospital’s. Joann was a devoted member of the Holy Redeemer Parish where she served as a Gretter for several years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, flower gardening, and had a great sense of…

Jean  L. Meehan,  89, of Ellwood City (Wurtemburg), passed away  unexpectedly on Friday evening,  February 8 2019 in the emergency department of The Ellwood City Medical Center. She was born in Ellwood City on  November 24 1929, to the late  Floyd L.   and  Helen V. Kifer                Miesel. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of  1948. Jean worked as a clerk at J.C. Penney Co. at the Ellwood City store. She was a longtime active  member of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Jean  also was a member of  Ellwood City Woman’s Club, and   Order of Eastern Star #212, and…