Obituaries

Ruth J. Jubach, 87, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 1 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford PA. She was born in Ellwood City on November 2 1930, to the late George and Anna Marie “Oma” Bruner Jubach. Ruth graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1949.  She had worked for a time in the business offices at aircraft companies in California, and also worked for various companies here, including Medusa Cement Company in Wampum.   But she was mainly known here as the longtime secretary to late Attorney Wilbert McKim. Ruth…

David E. Smith, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler. Mr. Smith was born on April 23, 1940 in Lackawanna, NY to the late Norman E. and Marjorie V. (Garasz) Smith. He had graduated from the Lackawanna High School with the class of 1958. Following high school, Dave served with the U.S. Navy from 1959 until his discharge in 1963 on the U.S.S. Intrepid. Dave then worked for Republic Steel in Buffalo, NY until moving to Ellwood City in 1978 at which time he was hired by Inmetco and…

Mrs. Dolores L. McMichael, 86, of Franklin Twp. passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. McMichael was born on April 6, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Ida (Cagni) Lance. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. For several years, Dolores worked at the Ellwood Glass Company, and the Dust Proof Mattress Factory. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and was a CCD Teacher for the former Purification BVM Church. She enjoyed bowling with the Wednesday morning early birds, and was a wonderful cook, baker,…

Lois Gay Richards, 86, of Country Club Dr., Ellwood City passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at her residence. Born June 20, 1931 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ira and Margaret Nagel West . She was married in 1957 to R. Thomas Richards who passed away in 1998. Lois graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949. She graduated in 1952 as a Registered Nurse from the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing. Lois then received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1958. While at…

Michael J. McCutcheon, 56, of Kyle Rd., New Castle (North Beaver Twp.) passed away at his home on Friday, March 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with lymphoma. Born January 28, 1962 in New Brighton, he was the son of the John and Bonnie Jones McCutcheon of New Brighton. Mike was married for 30 years to Wendy Lipp McCutcheon who survives. Mike graduated from New Brighton High School and Westminster College where he played football. He was employed as the Manager at Kay Jeweler’s in Hermitage. He was an avid Pittsburgh and Notre Dame sports…

Patricia G. Quinn Shoaf, 64, of  Beaver Falls (North Sewickley Twp.), passed away peacefully into Jesus’ arms, on  Wednesday evening,  March  28, 2018 after a 16 month  courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Ellwood City on January 5 1954 to the late Warren Quinn and  Emma Virginia Aiken Quinn of  North Sewickley, who survives. Patti graduated in the class of 1972   at Riverside High School, and attended Slippery Rock University. A devout Christian, she was active also in her church,  Pathway of Chippewa Township, where she taught Sunday School. She also  participated in ministering to jail inmates at…

Donald Cooper, 81, of Volpes Way, Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born September 27, 1936 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Millard Cooper and the late Emma Tritt Cooper LeFever . He was married to Charlotte Hogue Cooper who survives. Don retired as a millwright in 2000 following 35 years of service at the Ellwood City Forge. Following his retirement, he repaired small engines and lawnmowers. He was a member of the Ellwood City Moose and Eagles Clubs. Don enjoyed mowing the lawn. In…

Robert Eugene Roush, 90, of Wampum Koppel Rd., Wampum passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a short illness. He has gone home to be with the Lord and his late wife and daughter. Born April 11, 1927 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Eugene and Mary Boswell Roush. He was married for 32 years to Vivian L. Phillips Roush who passed away January 1, 1983. Bob retired as a millwright following 38 years of service from Babcock and Wilcox. He served in the Army during WWII with…

Emma L. Blaskowitz, 70, of Second St, Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at her home. Born August 14, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was daughter of the late John and Lorena (Gifford) Lutz, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 44 years Dennis P. Blaskowitz, married September 8, 1973. Emma worked at many companies throughout her life including Mathews Conveyor, the Holiday Inn, Perrone’s Restaurant, Indian Creek Nursing Home and Eat-n-Park. She also graduated from the School of Cosmetology in Poland Springs, ME, with Job Corps. She also assisted her husband in the operations…