Obituaries

Brant E. “Bud” Buchanan, Jr. 48, of Wayne Township, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at his residence. Bud was born on June 19, 1970 in Ellwood City to Brant E. and Dollie (McQuiston) Buchanan. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1988. After high school, Bud worked for the Laborers Local Union #964 and most recently was the owner and operator of Buchanan Excavating and Concrete. As an outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, turkey shoots, and spending time with his dog Piper and his ponies. Bud lived life to the fullest and always had…

Harold Lee “Dutch” Householder, 71, of New Beaver Boro passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown from injuries sustained in a tree stand accident on Sunday. Born October 29, 1947 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Norma Jane Wilson Householder. He was married to Carol Nulph Householder for 51 years. They shared many amazing adventures together. Dutch retired with 40 years of service from Cemex (Medusa Cement Co). He served in the US Army, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam as an air traffic controller. An avid…

Lysandra R.   “Lacey” “ Lysander”  “Anders”  Sylier, 33, of North Sewickley Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 24 2018 at her home. She was born in Brighton Township, Beaver County, on February 27 1985 to  Wendy Nippert Sylier of Ellwood City. Lacey  was a  2004 graduate of Riverside High School, and  attended Beaver Co. Community College and Edinboro University. She had worked at the McGuire Memorial Home in New Brighton as a CNA. Lacey  enjoyed writing, and was an excellent artist. In addition to her mother, Wendy, she is also survived by her sister, Erika Sylier,  and aunt, Jeanne…

Laura M. Stoyanoff, 58, of Ellport passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Laura was born on June 21, 1960 in Ellwood City to James and Octavia (Conforti) Stoyanoff. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1978, and attended Clarion University where she studied Theater. Laura worked in the restaurant hospitality field for several years, and later as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various facilities in the Ellwood City Area. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed gardening and loved animals. She is survived by…

Catherine B. McLaughlin, 66, of Portersville Rd., Ellwood City (Perry Twp.) passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 8, 1952 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Evelyn Bevington Davis. She was married to Martin D. McLaughlin for 43 years. He survives. Cathy graduated from New Brighton High School and Indiana University of PA. She worked for Carl W. Herrmann Furs in Pittsburgh for 20 years. An accomplished seamstress, Cathy enjoyed sewing for her children and grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Martin, survivors include a son,…

JoAnn McBride Johnson, 83, of Little Beaver Twp., Enon Valley died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on November 14. Born August 8, 1935 on McBride Rd. in North Beaver Twp., she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Wilda McKinney McBride . She was married to Bradley K. Johnson who passed away in 2002. JoAnn worked for McCarter Transit as a bus driver for the Blackhawk School District for 15 years. She was a member and Deacon at the Enon Valley Presbyterian Church and also attended…

Clara E. Brown, 88, of Northview Estates, Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center following a rich and full life. A lifetime resident of Ellwood City, she was born February 5, 1930. Clara was the daughter of the late Gerald R. and Agnes M. Hahn Conner . She was married for 47 years to Robert O. Brown who passed away July 3, 2005. Clara graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. A registered nurse, she worked in the Maternity Department of the former Mary Evans/Ellwood City Hospital for 33 years. She was a…