Obituaries

Talia I. Durnell, 38, of Ellwood City died unexpectedly Friday, February 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born September 30, 1980 in Harmony, Pa and attended Riverside High School where she was a cheerleader and majorette. She was a talented gymnast. Talia had a brilliant mind, she enjoyed participating in both academic games and Bible quizzing. She formerly worked as a waitress at Christy’s and at Shakespeare’s. Talia had the heart of a lion and was generous and loving. Survivors include her mother, Darla LeRoy of Ellwood City; her father and step mother, Randy (Tammy) Durnell of Slippery Rock;…

Mr. Joseph M. Tesone, 72, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Tesone was born on February 16, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late Giuseppe “Joseph” and Concetta “Mae” (Pratt) Tesone. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1964 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Joe also graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Accounting. Joe worked as a journeyman carpenter through the Local 922. He belonged to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, the Sons of Italy Lodge 608, and the Ellwood City…

Jeff “Harpo” Wright, 64, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness. Born February 25, 1954 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Arthur Verno and Esther Gaskell Wright. Harpo was a 1972 graduate of Lincoln High School. He furthered his education at CCBC. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler, Penguin, and Pirate fan. He also enjoyed watching Pitt basketball. Harpo was a longtime member of Christ Presbyterian Church and the Hungarian Home. Surviving is his brother, Steve Wright of Ellwood City; Visiting hours will be held…

Florence Chandler, 91, of New Beaver Boro, Wampum passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at her home. Born October 31, 1927 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Hinks Stinnett. She was married to Samuel Chandler who passed away April 20, 1978. Florence was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Chewton where she enjoyed singing in the choir. Her most cherished time was spent with her family, especially with all her nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Survivors include a nephew, Rubin Chandler of Wampum; three great nieces,…

Karen S. Trevelline Locke, 60, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Beaver following a lengthy illness. Born December 5, 1958 in Beckley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Francis Trevelline of Ripley, New York and the late Barbara Brown Trevelline. Karen graduated from Lincoln High School in 1978. She owned and operated a dog grooming business in Ellwood City for many years. She had also formerly worked at McGuire Home. Her grandchildren were her life, they were everything that she lived for. In addition to her father, survivors include her husband, David…

Edward C. Lintz,  92, of North Sewickley Township (Ellwood City), passed away peacefully on  Wednesday, February 13 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Evans City PA on March 1 1926, to the late Charles  and  Earla  Nelson  Lintz. He served in the US Navy during World War II, as an aviation machinist mate aboard the USS Pasadena, in battles in the Philippines and  Iwo Jima.   Lintz was a witness to the  signing of the armistice in Tokyo Bay. A well known home builder, he  owned Lintz Construction, building many area homes and buildings….

Agnes M. Lapinsky, 101, formerly of  Princeton  (Slippery Rock Twp.)  and Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, February 11,  2019 at Avalon Place in New Castle. Agnes was  born in Ellwood City  on  January  7, 1918  to the late August   and  Helen Wagner  Tetmeir. She was a member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church. Agnes worked at Curtis Wright Co. in Vanport, and later at Shenango Pottery and Johnson Bronze in New Castle. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lapinsky, who died January 23, 2007. She is survived by  two sisters:  Helen “Sue” Tetmeir of Ellwood…

Lois L Douglass, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 11, 2019. She is survived by the love of her life, C. Harold Douglass, whom she married 68 years ago on August 15, 1950. She was born on December 13, 1929, in Beaver Falls, PA, a daughter of John W. Steffen and Bessie Keeler Steffen. Also surviving are her children, H. Randall Douglass and Kathy Douglass Lowry and her husband John, all of North Sewickley Township; grandsons, Jonathan (JD) Lowry and his wife Susan of Export, PA and Steven Lowry and his wife Jessica…