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September 14, 2020

Dorothy I. Doherty, 83

Dorothy I. “Peannie” Doherty, 83, of Wampum passed away peacefully after a short illness Monday, September 14, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 14, 1937 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Sarah E. Hairhoger Barber. She was married to Edward D. Doherty for 57 years, he passed on August 23, 2015. She was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church. Peannie formerly owned and operated Doherty Personal Care Home. She enjoyed traveling and camping but her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include daughter, Vivian (Jim) Champion…

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September 14, 2020

Debra A. Voland, 65

Debra A. Voland, 65, of 1117 Agnew St., New Castle passed away the morning of September 10, 2020, at her residence. Debra was born June 12, 1955, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Mary R. (Makepeace) Newman. Debra was married to the late Harry Voland. They were married for 15 years. Debra was a high school graduate. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Debra is survived by two children, daughter Georgette (Anthony) D’Ambrosia Sr. of New Castle and son Harry Voland of California;…

September 13, 2020

Carrie E. Shaffer, 99

Carrie E. Shaffer, 99, of Shenango Twp., New Castle passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born January 24, 1921 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Albert Will and Elva (Rolshaus) Will. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Leslie Shaffer, a son, Albert Shaffer, sister, Helen Mottle, and a brother, Chuck Will. Carrie was formerly a member of the Greenwood Methodist Church and the Christ Gospel Church. Currently she is a member of Word Alive Church in New Castle. She played the organ and piano…

September 12, 2020

Ronald R. McCready Sr.

Ronald R. McCready Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home in Kingsville, MD surrounded by the ones he loves most. Ron was born on July 2, 1951 in New Castle, PA to the late James Arthur and Bertha Mae McCready (nee Murphy). He will be laid to rest at a private ceremony at the family cemetery in PA. He is survived by his amazing wife of 43 years, Carole (nee McGonigle), son Rusty and wife Maria, daughter Kelly (Rawleigh) and husband Brian, 6 amazing grandchildren; Kaylee, Eric, Jaxon, Landon, Owen and Jordan, his brother Jimmy…

September 10, 2020

Charles L. Shearer, 99

Charles L. “Chuck” Shearer, 99, of New Beaver Borough, loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1921 in the Clinton-Possum Hollow area of Wampum to the late Harry and Ida (Davis) Shearer. He was married to G. Eileen Boots for 78 years. She survives. Chuck retired from Babcock and Wilcox as a millwright following 40 years of service. He was an active member of First Assembly of God Church in New Castle. Chuck was a jack-of-all-trades and could do most everything….

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September 8, 2020

James A. Tritt, 71

James A. Tritt, 71, of Ellwood City, passed away due to COVID on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Born in Ellwood City on March 31, 1949, James was the son of the late Raymond F. and Mary B. Koach Tritt.  A 1967 graduate of Riverside High School, Jim attended Youngstown State University on a track scholarship.  He retired in 2015 as a project coordinator from Littell Steel Company in Fallston.  James was an avid golfer and he also enjoyed bowling and playing softball. James is survived by his children and their spouses, Mary (Brian)…

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September 7, 2020

Dorothy “Dotty” Wallace, 79

Mrs. Dorothy “Dotty” Wallace, 79, of Perry Township. passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mrs. Wallace was born on July 26, 1941 in Jackson Center to the late Nelson L. and Laura Emily (Faulconbridge) McAnallen. Dotty is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1959. Following high school she worked at Lava Crucible in Zelienople as a secretary until her sons where born. Once her family was grown she worked at Evans Industrial Supply. For the past 24 years she had been serving as the Perry Twp. Tax Collector….

September 5, 2020

Michael “Mike” Young, 61

Michael S. Young, 61, of North Sewickley Twp, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 5, 2020. He was the son of the late William D. and Blanche M. (O’Brien) Young. He was born on January 15, 1959. He is survived by the love of his life, Valerie Young, his beloved daughter; Amanda Young and numerous cousins. Mike was a 1977 graduate of Riverside High School and earned his degree from Geneva College. He met and married the love of his life, Valerie Shaffer, on March 4, 1989 and they were married 31 years….

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September 3, 2020

Charles C. Hedlund, 64

Charles C. Hedlund, 64 of Taylor Township passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Born in Taylor Township on October 19, 1955, Charles was the son of the late Charles V. and Charlotte Clark Hedlund.  He is survived by his wife, the former Lila Shutack, whom he married on July 10, 1978. Charles worked as delivery person for Butler Siding.  Charles was a veteran of the Army serving from September of 1973 through September of 1976.  He also served in the Army Reserves through 1979. Besides his wife Lila, Charles is survived by his two children, Charles…

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September 3, 2020

Dorothy C. Powell, 91

Mrs. Dorothy C. Powell, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Mrs. Powell was born on December 2, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Antoni and Bernice (Lawrence) Mikosz. She was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1946, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. A home maker, Dorothy had worked at the former J.C. Murphy’s 5 & 10 Store for 3 years. Dorothy also was an avid reader. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Bruce) Zikeli and Cathy DeBlaso both of Ellwood City, her sons,…