Obituaries

James P. Douglas, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver. Born December 18, 1935 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Julia I. Laughlin Douglas. He was married to Donna Irwin Douglas who survives. Jim served as the Union President of Local # 8183 of the United Steelworkers of America for 29 years. He worked at St. Joe’s Zinc Corporation. Jim served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church. Jim enjoyed gardening and taking care of…

Mr. Joseph P. Bonfield, 79, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Golden Hill Nursing Home. Mr. Bonfield was born on May 15, 1939 in New Castle to the late Joseph and Ida (Latess) Bonfield. He is a member of the New Castle High School class of 1957. Joe worked as the manager of his mothers service station in New Castle following the passing of his father until they sold the business. He then worked at the Ellwood City Boron Station, later known as the BP Station, for 24 years as a mechanic. Joe then worked…

Gina J. Ferrucci, 90, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born May 5, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Camille Peltier Aniceti. She was married to Orlando T. Ferrucci for 41 years when he passed away January 12, 1990. Gina was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City and a member of the former St. Monica’s Parish in Wampum. She was an active member of the Christian Mothers Society at both churches. Gina was an…

William  F. Orr, 90, of  Ellwood City (Franklin Township), went to be with his Lord and Savior  on Wednesday evening,  January  2  2019 at  The Grove in New Wilmington. He was born in Ellwood City on November 25 1928 to the late   John R. Orr, Sr. and  Blanche Rasely  Orr. After her death, he was raised by  John and  Anna Mae Newell Orr. With his brother,  he owned and operated   Orr’s Garage in Ellwood City.  He retired from Herr Voss Corporation in Baden. Later, he drove cars for McElwain Motors  for 14 years. He was a longtime active member of…

John A. Kuczynski, 74, of Shenango Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Twp. Born August 21, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Stanley M. and Mary Ann Bober Kuczynski. He was married to Jerilynne Barton Kuczynski for 46 years. She survives. John retired from Koppel Steel where he was an electrician. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City and the former St. Monica’s Parish in Wampum. John was a Veteran of the Army and a member of the Polish Falcons in New…

Ruth Ann Eichler, 54, of Beaver Falls died Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence. Born December 9, 1964 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of Jesse and Suzanne Hall Eichler. Ruth was a people person, she always had a smile on her face and enjoyed life to the fullest. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Cox of New Castle; siblings, Suzy (Gary) Clemmer and Dell Eichler, both of Beaver Falls; and three grandchildren, Halee, Sophyah, and Persephany. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 6 from 2 pm until the time of the memorial service at 4 pm at the…