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July 23, 2018

Albert B. Contino, 62

Mr. Albert B. Contino, 62, of Ellport passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Albert was born on May 27, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Bruno Albert Contino and Rose (Mundo) Contino. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1974. He also graduated from the Community College of Beaver County with a degree in Auto Repair. He had worked at the Linda Jones auto dealership in Beaver Falls and the Kenny Ross auto dealership in Cranberry Twp. as the manager of the auto body department. Most recently he worked…

July 22, 2018

Michael Makrenos, 64

  Michael  Makrenos,64,   of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on  Friday, July 20 2018 at his home  in New Jersey. He was born in Ellwood City on  September 8 1953,  to the late Michael S. Makrenos and the late Mary Tirlea Makrenos. Mike graduated from high school in New York, after the family left Ellwood City, and later graduated from Brockport State  with a degree in physical education. He was co-owner, with his father, of M & M’s Tool Mart in Ocean City NJ for many years, and was a member of Holy…

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July 20, 2018

Carol Ann Herko, 61

Carol Ann Herko, 61, of Wampum passed away in her residence on Friday, July 20, 2018.  Born in Ellwood City on January 2, 1957, Carol was the daughter of the late Ralph and Sarah Hudspath Redmond.  Carol was strong-willed and fun loving with a vibrant personality.  She cared deeply about her family, friends and especially her patients at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center where she worked as an LPN.  She enjoyed going to the casino, but her passion was for the beach. Carol was loved by many and she will be missed by all who knew her.  She…

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July 17, 2018

Martha Ann McConnell, 57

Martha Ann McConnell, 57, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh following a brief illness. Born April 16, 1961 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Frank Thomas McConnell who passed away in 1986 and Veva Herold McConnell with whom she resided. Martha graduated from Walmo School and was a member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church. Martha collected stuffed animals and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother, survivors include three brothers, Thomas Edward (Cindy) McConnell of Hickory Twp., Frank David (Kathy)…

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July 17, 2018

Terry Rae Hienz, 61

Terry Rae Hienz, 61, of Ellwood City,  passed away peacefully on Monday, July 16 2018 at the Edison Manor Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born in Ellwood City on February 12 1957 to the late Henry and  Roberta  Daellenbach Hienz. Terry graduated from Lincoln High School, in the class of 1975.  She then attended Point Park College in Pittsburgh. She lived for many years in Pittsburgh. Terry is survived by her one son,  Caleb  James  Cragle of Ellwood City, and by one granddaughter,  Caleena Cragle, as well as  by  a  special friend, Chad Markovich of Ellwood City. She…

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July 16, 2018

Glenn E. Ford, 65

Glenn E. Ford, 65, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center, Emergency Room. Glenn was born on August 8, 1952 in Glendale, AZ to the late Howard E. Ford, Sr. and Rhoda (Smail) Miles. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1971. Glen most recently had worked for Matthews Wall Anchor in Beaver Falls. He enjoyed all sports and drawing. Glenn is survived by his sisters, Frankie Paglia of Ellwood City and Cathy (Richard) Lutz of Beaver Falls, his brother, Howard E. Ford, Jr. of Ellwood City and…

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July 15, 2018

Robert L. Locke, 71

Robert L. Locke, 71 of Ellwood City passed away at the Oakland VA Hospital on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 6:48 PM. Born in Ellwood City on July 24, 1946, Robert was the son of the late Arthur and Melissa Gould Locke.  Robert worked at the B & W in Koppel and Ambridge as a Millwright.  He later worked at Veka in Fombell.  Robert was a veteran of the Navy.  He was a member of the Ellwood VFW, Hungarian Home, Polish White Eagles and the Ellwood SOI Lodge. Surviving Robert is his daughter, Pamela A. Locke of New Brighton, a…

July 13, 2018

Joseph L. Doutt, 84

Joseph L. Doutt, 84, of North Beaver Twp., Wampum went to his eternal home with Jesus on Thursday, July 12, 2018. He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born October 23, 1933 in Moravia, he was the son of the late Eugene and Grace Buttermore Doutt . He was married for 66 years to Mildred “Millie” Dukovich Doutt who survives. Joseph graduated from Mt. Jackson High School where he was a star basketball player. He retired as a Supervisor from Cemex in 1995. Joe was a proud and loyal Patriot, having served in the Marine…

July 12, 2018

Helen E. Rocco, 96

Mrs. Helen E. Rocco, 96, formerly of Shenango Twp. passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Fairview Manor in Fairview, Pa. Mrs. Rocco was born on April 17, 1922 in New Castle to the late Anton and Emma (Kline) Schultz. She had worked for many years at Airway Luggage in West Pittsburgh. While living in Shenango Twp., Helen was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her granddaughters, Bobbie Jo (David) Mahaffey and Billie Jo (David) Ziacik, her 14 great-grandchildren, her sister, Ruth Smelzer of Cleveland, her special…

July 11, 2018

Henry G. Sommers, 85

Henry G. Sommers, 85, of Sechen Dr., Portersville (Muddy Creek Twp.) passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following a brief illness. Born August 14, 1932 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late George B. and Irene L. Kline Sommers . He was married for 63 years to Janis E. Hawthorne Sommers when she passed away February 4, 2018. Henry retired as the Camp Manager at the Seneca Hills Bible Camp. He had also worked at Mathews Conveyer. Henry was an active member of the Portersville Presbyterian Church where he served as…