Obituaries

On Sunday, July 8, 2018, Robert E. Nye Beachem passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family. He was born July 5, 1961 and at the age of 57, he lost his courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Mary and Kermit “Joe” Beachem.. Robert was the beloved companion of Joann Johnson for 28 years. He was also the step father to Ashley Gutshall and Andrew Johnson and a grandfather to Ashley’s four children, Ariel, Makayla, Cayden, and Ella Murray. Robert also had two children of his own, a daughter Shana Nye who has three daughters of…

Mrs. Mary Rugh, 94, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Mrs. Rugh was born on November 12, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late John and Mary (Maier) Neghiu. She had graduated from Lincoln high School with the class of 1941. For many years Mary worked at the Ellwood Glass Company. She was an active member of the St. Elia’s Romanian Orthodox Church, the St. Elia’s Ladies Auxiliary, and the Carol 1 Romanian Aid Society. She enjoyed line dancing and going to Challenges. Mary is survived by her sisters-in-law; Florence “Zina”…

William  A.  Snyder,  75, of   New Castle, (Shenango Township), passed away peacefully on Monday evening, July 2 2018 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Beaver . He was born in Ellwood City on August 12 1942 to the late Robert and Norma Baker Snyder. Bill belonged to the former  Church of the Nazarene in Ellport. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1960. He then served in the US Air Force from 1960-62. Until his retirement, Bill worked for many years  mainly as a welder at the former Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products Co. plant…

Mr. Ronald D. Lefever, Sr., 74, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Mr. Lefever was born on May 31, 1944 in Pittsburgh to the late Ray and Emma (Tritt) Lefever. Ron had worked for the Borough of Ellwood City  street department for over 40 years. he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Ron is survived by his daughter, Sandra Lefever,  his son Ronald D. Lefever, Jr. both of Ellwood City, and his sister Wanda Taylor of California. He is also survived by his former wife, Joann (Zigler) Lefever of Ellwood City. He was preceded…

Mrs. Jean Neve, 97, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the St. John Specialty Care. Mrs. Neve was born on December 18, 1920 in Wampum to the late Michael and Antonette (Celetti) Altobello. She had worked for a fireworks company in New Castle, the WPA (Works Progress Administration, and the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She also worked for Mary Kocevar at the Elton Hotel and her catering business. Jene is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed cooking and playing bingo. Mrs. Neve is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet…

Martha M. Ippolito, 86 of Wampum, went to her eternal home on Sunday, July 1, 2018 to be with her Lord whom she loved. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who always put others before herself. She was truly a blessing to her family and friends, creating bonds that can never be broken. Martha will live on forever in our hearts as we celebrate her life and remember the joyous times spent in her presence. Born July 30, 1931 in Dallas, West Virginia, Martha was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Melba E. Strickler Howard….

Mrs. Norma Szabo, 95, of Ellwood City died peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in the Northview Estates Assisted Living Facility. Born on February 13, 1923 in Ellwood City, Norma was the daughter of Anthony Young (Iacovine) and Loretta (Fusco) Young. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. On June 14, 1945, she married Andrew Szabo and that happy marriage lasted 55 years until his death on December 29, 2000. Norma was a warm, engaging and giving person to everyone she met. She was an exceptional cook and baker. Her greatest joy was preparing…

Gladys E. Lindsay Robinson, 78, of Freedom, PA (New Sewickley Twp.), formerly of Ellwood City,  passed away peacefully  on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. with  Jimmy and Tammy Price by her side. She was born in Ellwood City on July 1 1939 to the late Theodore and  Leona  Francis Lindsay. Gladys enjoyed crocheting, and the outdoors, and  traveling especially to   the mountains.  Most of all, she loved her dogs. She is survived by one sister,   Jean  and Jim Price of Enon Valley PA; sister-in-law Marge Lindsay of East Palestine OH;  and  several nieces…

Robert S. Tardiff, 64, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Robert was born on February 16, 1954 in Warwick, RI to the late John and Marilyn (Ruest) Tardiff. He had worked as a fabricator, welder, and foreman while living in Houston, TX. Robert enjoyed woodworking, doing yard work, and mostly enjoying life with others. He is survived by his bestfriend, lover, soulmate for life, Victoria (Goode) Tardiff whom he married on June 30, 1984, his daughter, Tonya Tardiff and her fiance’ Carl Morris of Ashburn, VA, his son, Steven Tardiff of Tacoma,…

Mrs. Concetta E. “Connie”  Manzo, 94, of Ellwood City, passed away early Friday morning on June 22, 2018 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Connie was born on March 3, 1924 in Ellwood City to the late Antonio Nocera and Antoinette (DiCerbo) Nocera. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1942. Connie married Emmett Manzo on August 22, 1946. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Connie was a devoted mother and an excellent housewife, an occupation in which she took great pride. She had a passion for canning,…