Obituaries

Henry Eugene Krupa, 13 months, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 19, 2017 in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Henry Joseph Krupa Jr. and Davina Marie Clark, both of Ellwood City. Henry was very brave and a strong fighter. He was always smiling regardless of his circumstances and overcame many obstacles in his short time with us.  Henry touched many lives. He was loved by his family and the staff at Children’s Hospital among others. In addition to his parents, survivors…

Nikki Ann Beachem, 33, of Fombell passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May, 17, 2018 at her residence. Nikki was born on November 16, 1984 in Ellwood City to Mark and Cathy (Wimer) Beachem, Sr.. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 2003. Nikki had worked at the Walmart in Cranberry Twp. for several years. She enjoyed playing darts, and was a member of the Double Dealin’ Café dart team, going to Turkey shoots, and playing bingo. Nikki is survived by her parents, her son, Jake Cox and his father Charles Cox of Ellwood City, her brother, Mark (Amanda) Beachem…

Joyce A. McDanel, 72, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her residence following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born April 15, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Collins Dell and Ethel Main Streckeisen. She was married to Donald G. McDanel for 47 years as they were married September 20, 1970. He survives. Joyce graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. She formerly worked at the Dustproof Mattress Company. She was a 45 year member of the Concord United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United…

Dale E. White, 88, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Born September 14, 1929 in Wurtemburg, he was the son of the late Homer and Gertrude Challis White . He was married to Dorothy Patricia Vetica White for 62 years as they were married November 19, 1955. She survives. Dale was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School. He studied and earned a degree in metallurgy with the American Society for Metals Institute. He spent his entire working career within the steel industry. He was first employed with US Steel,…

Joseph A. Mazzei, Jr., 56, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Joe was born on April 14, 1962 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph A. “Lucky” Mazzei, Sr. and Connie (DeBaise) Mazzei. He graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1980 where he earned a diploma in Industrial Electricity. Joe enlisted with the U.S. Army on July 13, 1980 and served with the 6th Battery Battalion as a Weapons Support Radar Repairer at Fort Sill, OK with the rank of SP-4 until his discharge on July 12, 1986. Joe then served with…

Joan C. Lees, 84, of Hermitage passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington following a lengthy illness. She was born August 3, 1933 in New Castle, the daughter of the late John N. and Elizabeth Reno Cornelius. Joan graduated from New Castle High School and later from Grove City College. It was while attending Grove City that she met the love of her life, Robert E. Lees, to whom she was married for 61 years. He survives. She was a Junior High school teacher in the New Castle School District where she retired…

Janey Swanik, 101, formerly of Wampum passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Wyngate Senior Living in Weirton, West Virginia. She was born on June 15, 1916 in Clarksburg, WV. She was one of twelve children born to her Spanish immigrant parents, Jesus and Dolores Artinez Gonzalez The family moved to Langeloth, PA when Janey was a child and she lived there until her marriage to Michael Swanik on July 29, 1937. She was a 1935 graduate of Burgettstown High School. Janey and Mike moved to Wampum in 1946 when Michael purchased the Sno-Top Mushroom Farm. Janey was a member…

Mrs. Lois Siovaila, 87, of Ellport departed for Heaven on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the UPMC Jameson Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Siovaila was born on April 12, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Peter P. and Pauline (Jurick) Schalois. Lois worked at Prince Beaterman Textile in Cleveland, the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Romar Textile, and Dustproof. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Mrs. Siovaila is survived by her husband, Paul Siovaila whom she married on March 16, 1950, her daughter-in-law, Shirley Siovaila of Knoxville, TN, her grandchildren, Tressa (Jerry) Miller, Angela (Benjamin) Siovaila-Erza, Carla (Michael) Hyer, and Timothy (Angela) Siovaila, and…

Mr. Walter Meyer, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mr. Meyer was born on January 21, 1941 in Pittsburgh to the late John and Viola (Brown) Meyer. He had graduated from the South Vocational School in Pittsburgh. He was a machinist by trade. Walt was full of love and cared for everyone he met. We miss him and love him always. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife, Mary Anne (Sill) Meyer whom he married on September 23, 1967, his daughters, Kathy Snyder (Kris Dugan)…

Robert J. Tomko Sr., 83, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at his residence following a short illness. Born July 19, 1934 in Struthers, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Baron Tomko. He was married to Patricia Mahon Tomko for 59 years. She survives. Robert retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube where he was a carpenter. He graduated from Struthers High School and was a member of St. Vincent dePaul Parish. Robert was a lifetime member of the Croatian Club in West Pittsburg. He enjoyed hunting, yard work, and watching sports on…