Obituaries

Linda L. Musser, 77, of New Castle passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born August 25, 1948, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Bessie Jones Williams. Linda graduated from Union High School.  She married James P. Musser Sr on December 26, 1968. They shared 41 years of marriage until his passing on May 21, 2010. Linda was a devoted homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo, but her most cherished moments were spent with her family. Survivors include son, Jim (Linda Imler) Musser of Volant; daughter, Hope Walker of Shenango Twp; six…

Heaven gained a beautiful angel as Rosemarie Moser, 94, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Struthers, Ohio. Born October 20, 1931, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Damiano and Brigida Lopiano Viccari. She was married to Bill Moser for 59 years when he passed away on October 26, 2012. Rosemarie’s love of cooking was evident as she worked many years in the cafeteria at Riverside High School. After retirement, she spent summers at Camp Allegheny preparing meals for campers and staff – especially her famous pepperoni bread….

Antonio “Tony” John Carusone, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at his residence. Antonio was born the son of the late Cataldo “Aldo” and Maria (Napolitano) Carusone on April 19th, 1951 in Roccaramo, Italy. His family come to America in 1954 and settled in New York City. He attended the PS 16 Newton High School in New York. Tony then enlisted with the United States Navy on November 25, 1970 and served until his honorable discharge on March 7th, 1972. He served on the USS Wasp Aircraft Carrier, and was awarded the National Defense Service…

John Derrow Ewing, 72, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, January 16th 2026 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great‑grandfather, Marine veteran, and friend, John’s life was defined by service, loyalty, and love for his family. Born on March 12th, 1953 to the late John E. Ewing and Vivian (Derrow) Foley in Ellwood City, John proudly served his country as a United States Marine, having enlisted on February 25th, 1971 and serving until his honorable discharge on March 14th, 1975 with the rank of Lance Corporal, carrying that same discipline and integrity into…

John T. “JT” Hall, 62, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside following a courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Ellwood City on June 4th, 1963 to Mary J. (Partington) Hall Challis of Ellwood City and the late Thomas J. Hall. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1981 and later from the New Castle School of Trades where he studied the building trades. John is the proud owner and operator of JT Hall General Contracting. He was an active…

Margaret Eloise (Peggy) Shirey, 97, passed away peacefully with all her children in loving presence on January 7, 2026, in Hospice House. Peggy was born in Ellwood City, PA to the late Charles Atwood Adams and Hazel (Currie) Adams, the youngest of four children. She knew hardship as a child of the depression and through the loss of her father at age six, resulting in her learning to be thrifty and valuing relationships over riches throughout life. She met her childhood sweetheart, Lewis (Lew) Shirey, at an eighth-grade skating party. They were a couple throughout high school and college, married…

Mrs. Mary Ann Szabo, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, January 12th, 2026 at the Harmony Hills Healthcare & Rehab Center in Wexford. Mrs. Szabo was born in Ellwood City on July 27th, 1937 the daughter of the late Alex and Florence (Totera) Pecoraro. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955 and earned an associate’s degree from the Community College of Beaver County. For 17 years Mary Ann worked for the Ambridge Department of Labor and Industry. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and Challenges. Mary Ann enjoyed…

Brandy Marie Carpenter, 32, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, January 12th, 2026 following an extended illness. Brandy was born on June 19th, 1993 in Beaver to William V. Bailey Jr. and Karen Lynn Jacobs. She attended Lincoln High School and was a former assistant manager at Domino’s Pizza in Ellport. She was a talented artist, and loved Jack Skellinton and the Nightmare Before Christmas. She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte R. Bailey, Isabella “Izzy” E. Clemmer, Selina K. Carpenter and Kori A. Carpenter, her parents, brother, Alex Bailey, sister, Amber (Brian) Casuccio and their children, boyfriend, John…