Obituaries

Marion V. Gruber, 77

Mrs. Marion V. Gruber, 77, of Fombell passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Gruber was born on April 16, 1941, in Pittsburgh to the late Clarence and Josephine (Kasterik) Kaylor. She had graduated from the Mount Gallitzin Academy in Baden. Marion had worked for the Riverside School District in the cafeteria, and later at Acutran in Fombell as a custodian. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, CCD Teacher, and was very active with the RCIA program. Mrs. Gruber is survived by her daughters, Julie Houk…


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Paul Scott “Scooter” Hays, 53

Paul Scott “Scooter” Hays, 53, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Beaver Falls on January 12, 1965 Scott was the son of Leslie Grey Hays and the former Rebecca Moore.  He formerly owned and operated Scott’s General Contracting and Hays Welding and most recently welded at Aiken’s Refuse.  Scooter, as he was know to family and friends, enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and working on cars. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Scott Hays of Chewton, a daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Joshua Hill of Ellwood City, a…


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Anna Sheeler, 97

Anna Sheeler, 97, of Ellport, passed away at Beaver Valley Health and Rehab Center on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 3:00 PM. Born in Ellport on April 7, 1921, Anna was the daughter of the late Gabriel Harry and Antonia “Baba” Repela Kiddon.  Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Sheeler on March 3, 2005.  They were married on September 23, 1939.  Anna was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and its Christian Mothers.  She was a member of the After Prom Committee and a founding member of the Ellport Booster Club where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary…


Brea Autumn Street, 39

Brea Autumn Street, 39, of Butler passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, November 30, 2018 at her residence. Born November 14, 1979 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of William L. Street and Denise C. Vandevort Street. Even though Brea had a short time on Earth, she lived life to the fullest. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1998 and from Butler County Community College with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy. Brea was a Physical Therapy Assistant working in facilities in Montana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. She touched many peoples lives and made them feel so…


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Patrick W. Ottaviani, 60

Patrick W. Ottaviani, 60 of Wurtemburg passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 1:11 PM surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh on June 12, 1958, Patrick was the son of the late Barbara Franus Osborne.  He is survived by his wife, the former Amy J. Kingston whom he married on June 5, 1987.  Patrick was a machine operator at Standard Horse Nail Corp. in New Brighton.  Patrick was a member of Del Mar Golf Course where he enjoyed golfing and was also an avid hunter. Besides his wife Amy at home Patrick is survived…


Brant “Bud” Buchanan, 48

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 “Dutch” Householder, 71

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…


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Brenda L. Osborne, 61

Brenda L. Osborne, 61 of Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 26, 2018. Born in Ellwood City on July 12, 1957, Brenda was the daughter of the late John H. and Iva G. Mitchell Wallace. She is survived by her husband, David G. Osborne whom she married on November 12, 1977.  Brenda retired as a server at the Cranberry Township Eat‘n’Park where she worked for many years.  She also enjoyed playing bingo and bowling.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed baking. Besides her husband, Brenda is survived by a son, David J. “DJ” Osborne of…


Lysandra R. “Lacey” Sylier, 33

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…


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Eduardo F. Cidade, Sr., 62

It is with great sadness that the family of Eduardo F. Cidade, Sr. of North Sewickley, inform you of his passing on Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was 62. Mr. Cidade was born on October 22, 1956 to the late Ormenzinda and Eduardo V. Cidade. Eduardo was predeceased by his dear wife, Selina Anne, to whom he was married for 37 years prior to her passing. On Friday, November 23, 2018, both Eduardo and Selina were interred at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. At the request of the decedent there will be no public services or memorials held. At…