Obituaries

David L Reese, 80, of Wayne Township. David’s life ended at his home, surrounded by the people he loved, after a lengthy illness on November 30, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1939 in Franklin Township. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Sue Hienz, and their three children, sons Eric and Sean (Tricia), of Wayne Township, and daughter Beth Anne Demas of Land O’ Lakes, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, George R. Reese Sr.,Ethel Mae Reese, in-laws Andrew and Esther Hienz,his brother, George R. Reese Jr. and wife, Goldie, his…

Concetta “Mae” Contino, 97 formerly of Ellwood City passed away at the Grove in Harmony on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 12:30 PM. Born in Ellwood City on January 21, 1922, Mae was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Virginia Colucci Magnifico.  Mae was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  She was also a member of C.D. of A. Court 901, the Christian Mothers and Golden Agers all of the church.  She taught CCD and helped with Tuesday lunches at Holy Redeemer School.  She helped coordinate weddings at Purification B.V.M. Church.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School….

Janet R. Hinkle, 83 formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away at the Grove in Harmony on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Born in North Sewickley Twp. on September 4, 1936, Janet was the daughter of the late Francis and Alberta Bartley Beachem.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Hinkle on October 17, 2019.  They were married on August 2, 1952.  Janet was a member of the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. Janet is survived by her 5 sons, Donald J. Hinkle, Jr. of Portersville, Dale Hinkle of Hubbard, OH, Jeff Hinkle Emlenton, PA, Randy Hinkle of Portersville and…

Mia Vespaziani Damato, 53, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Aliquippa on September 21, 1966, Mia was the daughter of the late Paul and Judith Evasovich Vespaziani.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984 and then from the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy in 1989.  She married Charles Damato on October 7, 1989 and they celebrated 30 years of marriage last month.  Mia worked as the Director of Quality Control for Pharmacy Systems, Inc. of Dublin, Ohio and she was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish.  She enjoyed spending…

John J. LaRitz, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Born in Ellwood City on March 8, 1934, John was the son of the late Samuel and Antonette Malizia LaRitz.  He married the former Hazel Black on October 26, 1957 and they enjoyed 59 years together until  she preceded him in death on December 1, 2016.  John retired from B&W where he worked as a millwright.  A member of First Church of God in Ellwood City, John was a Veteran of the US Army.  He enjoyed restoring cars and…