Obituaries

Norma J. Kelly, 75, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford following an illness. Born August 20, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late LaVerne and Helen Kissick Vinroe . She was married to Vernon T. Kelly who passed away August 3, 2008. Norma graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. She was an active member of the Concord United Methodist Church where she was a member of the New Beginnings Sunday School Class and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was formerly…

Mr. Harry W. Tindall, 61, formerly of Portersville passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at his residence in Titusville. Harry was born on December 15, 1956 in Butler to the late Harry and Grace (Cranz) Tindall. He had worked at Kerr Glass in Waxahachie, TX for 15 years, and most recently at Homerwood Hardwood Finishing Flooring in Titusville for 11 years. He is survived by his sister, Shirley (Tindall) Almany of Waxahachie, TX, and his step-son, Michael Spearman of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Cheryl Diane (Goodwin) Tindall, his brothers, John, Robert, and…

Perry Alan DuBois Sr., 29, of Clover Ave., Ellwood City died as the result of injuries received from a motor vehicle accident on Route 18 on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Born August 30, 1988 in New Castle, he was the son of Sherry Klingensmith of New Castle and the late Frank DuBois. He was married to Amy Romano DuBois for almost 10 years as they were married August 16, 2008. She survives. Perry worked for Frito Lay in Cranberry for the past 5 years. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Perry enjoyed sports, painting, and spending time with…

Mrs. Josephine M. Massine, 98, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Trinity Oaks Care Center. Mrs. Massine was born on September 3, 1919 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Bertha Florio (Flowers) Ierace. She had attended Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. During World War II, Josephine worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City. She is a member of the Golden Agers. and she enjoyed bingo, bowling and playing cards. Josephine especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Massine is survived…

Mark  A. Campbell, 61, of Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.), passed away peacefully on  Monday afternoon,  May 21, 2018 at his home. He was born in Ellwood City on August 25 1956, to the late Wayne T. Campbell, and the late Clara C. Yeykal Campbell. Mark graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of 1974. He attended both Edinboro University and the University of Pittsburgh. Passionate about politics, he worked for the Edward “Ted”  Kennedy campaign for President and other campaigns. Mark worked as an engineer in imaging,  for Ritz Camera Centers, expanding   their network to over 200 stores….

Steven C. Palatka, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. Born February 27, 1949, Steven was the son of the late Steve Z. and Pauline (Savu) Palatka. A 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, Steven subsequently studied engineering technology at Point Park College, where he was a member of Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity. Upon culminating his education at Point Park College, Steven worked at U.S. Steel as an engineering technologist. With members from both side of his family having worked at U.S. Steel, Steven was a third generation U.S. Steel employee. Steven…