Obituaries

Cheryl L. Baker, 68, of Wampum passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 3, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Born June 3, 1950 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. Kirkwood and Betty Heaton Kirkwood of Wampum. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two husbands, John K. Martin and David Baker and a brother, Robert D. Kirkwood. Cheryl formerly worked as a cook at Northview Estates. She was affiliated with the Wampum Methodist Church. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include her mother, and a…

Vera Jean Wilson, 92, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Trinity Oaks, following a brief illness. Born September 13, 1925 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Rhoda Jean McClelland Smith. She was married to Albert G. “Jingles” Wilson for 63 years when he passed on March 13, 2009. Vera was a member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, where she was a former Deacon and Elder. She was the eldest member of the Order of Eastern Star. A volunteer driver of Meals on Wheels, Vera enjoyed…

Mrs. Angelica L. “Angie” (Bevivino) Lackey, 100, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Golden Hills Nursing Home in New Castle. Mrs. Lackey was born on June 20, 1918 in Ellwood City to the late George and Lula (DePaul) Bevivino. She had attended Lincoln High School. Over the years Angie worked at J.C. Penney’s, Mario’s Market, Jake’s Market, and Murphy’s 5 & 10. She also enjoyed playing cards. Mrs. Lackey is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Georgian (Donald) Mudric of Ellwood City, her niece, Joane (John) Karchezsky, her great-nieces, Ashley (Matt) Herko and Chelsey…

Mrs. Katherine V. Salvati, 86, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the Newhaven Court at Clearview. Mrs. Salvati was born on November 1, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Michael and Margaret (Debranski) Lasky. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1949. She also was a member of the Holy Redeemer parish while living in Ellwood City. Katherine had worked at the Ellwood City Ledger in the advertising department for several years. She later worked for the Ellwood City Area School District from 1979 until her retirement in 2007…

Peggy Kay Osborne, 69, of Portersville, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Peggy was born on July 4, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Harold A. “Jake and Jane L. (Rawding) Osborne. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1967. Peggy also graduated from the Montefiore Hospital School of Radiologic Technology in 1969. For many years, she worked at Montefiore Hospital and for UPMC as a radiologic technologist. Peggy’s long career in radiology enabled her to touch countless lives. Her kind heart and endless optimism brought comfort to…

The world has lost some sparkle after the passing of Anthony J. Santillo, 94, of Ellwood City, on the morning of Saturday, July 21st. He was a wonderful and much loved husband, father, in-law, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his wife of over 60 years, Sylvia (Toth) Santillo, daughters, Linda (Danny) Bartolomeo, Helen (Ron) Walker, and Kathy (Frank) D’Ambrosio. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Jake (Steph) Walker, Bethany (Matt) Mierski, and Brooke Bartolomeo, as well as five great grandchildren, Maggie and Mylah  Walker, Levi and Hannah Mierski, and baby girl Walker due in…

Mr. Albert B. Contino, 62, of Ellport passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Albert was born on May 27, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Bruno Albert Contino and Rose (Mundo) Contino. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1974. He also graduated from the Community College of Beaver County with a degree in Auto Repair. He had worked at the Linda Jones auto dealership in Beaver Falls and the Kenny Ross auto dealership in Cranberry Twp. as the manager of the auto body department. Most recently he worked…