Obituaries

Justine Croston, 89, of Koppel passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born May 10, 1930 in Philippi, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George and Virginia (Kennedy) Newman . She was married to Denver Croston who died in May of 1996. Justine was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. Survivors include two sons, Thurwood “Jim” (Barb) Croston of Texas, Randy (Lori) Croston of Ellwood City; two daughters, Karen Lash of Beaver Falls, Pamela (Barry) Cody of Wampum;…

Martin L. “Marty” Seman, 76, of West Pittsburgh passed on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mr. Seman was born on July 28, 1943 in Mahoningtown to the late Michael and Edith (Perrotta) Seman. He had graduated from New Castle High School with the class of 1962. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on June 27, 1962 and served on the U.S.S. Oglethorpe until his honorable discharge on August 26, 1966. Following his service with the Navy, Martin worked for Penn Power for 35 years mainly as a welder. He is a…

Beverly J. Lucarelli, 81, of Ellwood City died Tuesday morning at the Good Samaritan Hospice Unit at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver, following a lengthy illness. Born Feb. 9, 1938, to the late Kenneth and Josephine Kaufman Cowan, Beverly attended Lincoln High School. On Sep. 10, 1955, she married John L. Lucarelli, who preceded her in death. A lifelong area resident, Beverly was an avid baker, known for her elaborate Christmas trays which she gifted to friends and families. She volunteered as a cook at the Holy Redeemer School kitchen and church bazaars for several years and worked…

Mrs. Deborah A. Bubb, 65, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at her residence in Utica, Pa on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Mrs. Bubb was born on September 5, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Marie (Phillippi) Tindall. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972. Debbie worked for the United States Postal Service in Ellwood City as a rural postal carrier for 20 years. She enjoyed flower gardening, photography, working puzzles, but most of all being with her family. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Paul Bubb Sr….

Mr. Anthony C. “Tony” Santillo, 82, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Mr. Santillo was born on July 27, 1937, in Ellwood City to the late Louis F. and Mary S. (Carinci) Santillo. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Anthony enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 20, 1956, and served with the Company B 704th Tank Battalion as a Tank Commander until his discharge on March 27, 1957, with the rank of Private-2. Following his service with the Army,…

Ryan J. Coonfare, 44, of Ellwood City died on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Ellwood City Medical Center Emergency Room. Ryan was born on October 14, 1975, in Ellwood City to Dale Coonfare of Wampum and Debbie Zona of Ellport. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1993 and later from the DCI Career Institute. For his entire life, Ryan worked at every aspect of the family business (Ellwood City Transit/Zona Tours). A history buff, he was a proud supporter of the United States Constitution and the NRA. He also enjoyed Star Wars movies and…

Lynn L. Hogue, 62, of Ellwood City, PA died unexpectedly on November 8, 2019. She was the daughter of David and Norma (Bookamer) Muntean of Ellwood City,  She is survived by her husband and love of her life, for 20 years, Jack Hogue, sons; Rodney Wise, II (Catherine), of Ellwood City, Byron Wise (Lettie) of Alabama, grandchildren; Addison Wise, Lilly Wise, Lilah Wise, Claire Cope, and Jordan Gomez, Brother; Todd (Erica) Muntean of North Carolina, Mother-In-Law; Karen Hogue of New Brighton, Brother-In-Law; Jason Hogue of New Brighton, Nieces; Brooke Muntean of Ellwood City, and Gabriella and Daniela Muntean of North…

Mr. Luigi DiBattista, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his residence. Mr. DBattista was born on July 19, 1940 in Roccaraso, Italy to the late Nicol and Maria (Ciarolla) DiBattista. He worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Garretts, which later became knowns as “MSL” in Ellwood City as a lead man in the press shop, Locust Grove Cemetery as a caretaker, and for Ellwood City Transit (Zona Tours) as a maintenance man. Luigi was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church, the Hungarian Home, and the Croatian Club in West Pittsburgh. An…