Obituaries

Joseph Manion Ludwig, Sr, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, July 2, 2020, in his Ellwood City home following a brief period of failing health, and surrounded by family who loved him. He was born in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA on January 29, 1933. His father, Louis (Lou) Neal Ludwig, and his mother, Margaret (Peg) Manion Ludwig, hailed from families with a deep history in Carnegie, PA. Joe’s maternal grandfather was two years old when he came to America from Clifton, Ireland (located on the west side of the island), and Joe was proud of his Irish heritage. Joe…

Janet L. Avery, 76, of Ellwood City, passed away and into her Savior’s arms on July 1, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Elisha and Effie (Hightower) Shakespeare and was born on June 22, 1944, in Ellwood City, Pa. She is survived by her children, Reverend James Johnson, Ellwood City; Stacy Law (John), Beaver Falls; Jeffrey Johnson, Ellwood City; Bryan Johnson (Michelle), Ellwood City; and Patrick Johnson (Tracy), Ellwood City; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Delores Early (Jerome), Beaver Falls; Debbie Henderson, (Calvin), Ellwood City; Beverly Carlyle…

Stephanie R. Barber, 48, Edinburg passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 unexpectedly at her residence. Born July 18, 1971 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Cherin R. Foreman Small . She was a graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech and the Butler County Community College with a degree in accounting. A dedicated mother, she especially enjoyed attending her sons activities. She was a member of the Mahoning Sportsman’s Club in Hillsville, she enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. In addition to her mother, survivors include two sons, Christopher P. Barber, II and Codey R. Barber with…

Mrs. Connie M. Henry, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Quality of Life nursing home in New Castle. Mrs. Henry was born on November 4, 1929 in Koppel to the late Joseph and Theresa (Pisani) Primerano. Connie had worked as a meat packer for a local grocery store in Beaver Falls. She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed playing bingo, cooking, traveling, raising homing pigeons along with her husband, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her brother, William Primerano, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded…

Cosmo Conforti, 94, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family Monday, April 27, 2020. Cosmo was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was the perfect example of a strong patriarch for his family, a pillar of his community, and man of God. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the Holy Redeemer Church at 10:00 am with Father Mark Thomas officiating. The funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc..

Michael A. “Mundo” Parisi, 62, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mundo was born on December 16, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Armundo and Lena (Vitullo) Parisi. He was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1975 and the Word Alive Church. Mike had worked at Nalco, Sheetz, Co-Part, Aikens, and later as a self employed truck driver. Most recently he was the owner and operator of Mundo’s Auto & Cycle Detail and Sales Inc.. He also was a member of the MOOSE #93, and enjoyed…

Nora B. Canterbury, 86, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Quality of Life nursing home in New Castle. Nora was born on March 30, 1934 in Shippingport, PA to the late J.T. and Rhoda Kitson. In her younger days, Nora worked on the Carrol Berry Farm in North Sewickley Twp.. She also was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. For many years she had a booth at the Ellwood City Arts Crafts and Food Festival featuring her crocheting talent. Most of all she loved being with her family. The last…

Helen McElwain, beloved wife of the late Harold L. McElwain passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Helen was born on June 14, 1921 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Francis J. and Gertrude Cahill Cavanaugh. Helen and Harold met while he was stationed in Philadelphia during WWII. They married on March 11, 1944, and after his discharge from the Army Air Corps they made their home in Ellwood City. Helen’s four children survive: Floyd H. McElwain and his wife, Tona Rae Manzo McElwain, H. Frank McElwain and his wife, Carolyn Crawford McElwain, Kevin L. McElwain and his…