Obituaries

Norma J Galmarini, 87, of Galmarini Lane, Wampum passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice following a one year illness. Born January 14, 1933 in Beaver Falls, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina Piazza Montani . She was married to the late Joseph John Galmarini for 62 years who passed on December 11, 2015. Norma was a graduate of Wampum High School in 1951. She was a member of the former St. Monica’s Church in Wampum and currently Holy Redeemer in Ellwood City. She was a supervisor at the former Sno Top…

Rebecca Sue “Becky” Sanders, 68, of Chippewa passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her residence. Although she was in ill health, death was unexpected. Born August 15, 1951 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Chester McQuiston and Jean (Shelatree) McQuiston of Wampum. Becky graduated from Mohawk High School in 1969. She received a Bachelor’s Degree from Slippery Rock University and her Master’s Degree from Kent State. Becky worked as a kindergarten teacher in the Cleveland School District. She was later employed as an office manager for Ron August Trucking. An avid reader, Becky had an…

Mary E Freed, 77, of Big Beaver Borough passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born August 14, 1942 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Ira James Cook and Myrtle E Seaburn Cook Mora . She was married to Martin G Freed who passed away on August 1, 2004. She retired from Phoenix Glass, before working for Mines and Meadows as a greeter and saleswoman. Mary enjoyed spending time shopping and eating out. Her most cherished time was spent caring for family and friends. Survivors include two daughters, Carol L (Bud) Anderson of…

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Miller of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at her daughter’s residence. Mrs. Miller was born in Ellwood City on July 12, 1928, to the late Raymond Ross Evans and Florence Mae (Wemer) Evans. She is a member of The First Christian Church in Franklin Township and a past member of The Chewton Christian Church. For many years she worked as a child caregiver, catering server, and housekeeper. Mrs. Miller enjoyed activities such as camping, gardening, crocheting, walking, knitting, crafting, and most of all visiting with her family and friends. She is survived by…

Mr. Dean A. “Squeak” Morrison, 90, of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Carriage Court Personnel Care Home. Mr. Morrison was born on April 21, 1929, in Ellwood City to the late Merle and Marie (Eiler) Morrison. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on November 15, 1954, and served until his final discharge on November 20, 1962, with the rank of SP4. Following his service with the Army, Squeak worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel as a crane man. After the mill closed he worked for Bloom Coal Mining in Ohio…

Jeannie Williams, 79, of Hamilton, Montana and formerly of Ellwood City, PA, went home to be with the Lord, at her home, in Hamilton, MT on February 27, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Wayne Kirkpatrick and Phoebe Marie (Kennedy) Kirkpatrick and was born on July 27, 1940 in Shenango Twp, PA. Jeannie is survived by her sisters; Judy Williams and Sally Bruce, four children and their families (Margie and husband Michael, Douglas and wife Sheri, Rhonda and husband Jack, Lanna and husband Scott), 17 grandchildren (Shawn, Josh, Chad, Richie, Cody, Zachary, Krystal, Nicole, Dustin, Patrick, Cory,…

Mr. Frank V. Viccari, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Viccari was born on September 12, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Damiano “Domenic” and Bridget (Lopiano) Viccari. He had graduated from Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. On October 2, 1946 Frank enlisted with the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge on February 23, 1948 with the rank of Private First Class. Following his service with the Army he worked at George K. Garrett Co. for over forty years as a…

Barbara J. Fink, 73, of Monaca passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at her residence. Barbara was born on March 29, 1946, in Ellwood City to the late Charles and Betty (Senior) Kreigisch. She had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1964. For many years she worked at the Giant Eagle distribution center in Washington, Pa as a stocker. She was an avid sports fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Terri Neeley of Monaca and Heather Fink of Oklahoma, her son, Bruce (Michelle) Harter…

Ted C. Ford, 89, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away peacefully,on March 2, 2020, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. He was the son of the late Raymond and Ina Dunham Ford and was born on  February 7, 1931 in Ellwood City, PA. He is survived by his wife, of 12 years, Hazel Beltz Ford, of Ellwood City, Son; Ronald Ford of North Beaver Twp, PA, Sister; Janine Nichol and her husband John of Colorado, Stepchildren; Brenda Peffer and her husband Vic of Zelienople, PA; Sharon Swortwood of Ellwood City, Pamela MacMurdo and her husband Duke of Zelienople, PA, 4…

Balind “Bert” Birtalan, 98, of Chewton Wurtemburg Rd., Wampum passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle following a short illness. Born February 20, 1922 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Balind and Mary (Toth) Birtalan. He was married to Victoria Valentino Birtalan for 70 years when she passed away September 9, 2016. . Bert retired from the Ellwood City Forge where he was a press operator. He was a member of the former St. Monica Catholic Church in Wampum and current member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. He…