Obituaries

Celeste L. Barnes, 44, of Beaver Falls passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Celeste was born on February 7, 1975, in New Brighton to the late Dr. Charles L. “Lee” and Linda “Linn” (Stempeck) Barnes. She had attended Riverside High School and Culinary School at CCBC. Celeste worked as a cook at various restaurants in the area. She enjoyed cooking, swimming, singing karaoke, and loved all animals. She is survived by her fiancé, Shaun Scott of Beaver Falls, her brother and sister-in-law, Christopher (Jana) Barnes of North Sewickley Twp., her nieces and nephews,…

Linda L. McLaughlin, 75, of Portersville passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 following a short illness. Born December 7, 1944 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Leland and Anna (Stoops) Brown. Linda graduated from Riverside High School with the Class of 1963. She worked as a waitress for many years at many different restaurants most recently at McDonald’s on 422. Linda was a member of the Hungarian Home in Ellwood City. She cherished time spent with family, especially her grandsons. Survivors include two children, Robert R. McLaughlin Jr. and Brandie (Rick) Means,…

Colby K. Tooker, 36, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence. Colby was born on June 27, 1983 at Fort Hood, Texas to Malea Cochran of Portersville. He had graduated from Seneca Valley High School with the class of 2001 and later from the New Castle School of Trades earning a certificate in HVAC. He had been working at Costco in Cranberry Twp. for 11 years as a meat cutter. Colby enjoyed hunting, fishing, weight lifting, and most of all he loved his daughter Aida. He is survived by his mother, Malea Cochran of…

Olga A. Jenkins, 82, of New Galilee passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Avalon Place in New Castle following an extended illness. Born May 27, 1937 in New Galilee, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Giovanna (Borroni) Franchi. Olga formerly worked at Mayer China and Uslenghi Candies in New Galilee. She was a member of the Galilean Presbyterian Church and their fellowship committee. She was also a member of the LMBA in New Galilee and the New Galilee Fire Department Auxiliary. Olga enjoyed cooking and baking. She cherished time spent with her grandson. Survivors include her…

Elizabeth M. Petro, 98, formerly of Wampum passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Northview Estates following an extended illness. Born April 29, 1921 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Camille Peltier Aniceti. She was married to the late William Petro. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Gina J. Ferrucci and two brothers, Andrew and Alfred Aniceti. Elizabeth was a member and sang in the choir at the former St. Monica Church in Wampum. She currently is a member of Holy Redeemer Church and their Christian Mothers. Survivors include a…

Mrs. Jane E. Taylor, 90, of Beaver Falls passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. Mrs. Taylor was born on May 10, 1929 in Paden City, West Virginia to the late William Arthur and Izetta (Tippens) Jacobs. A home maker, she enjoyed racing coon hounds with her husband, crocheting, baking, and working puzzles. Jane also was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She is survived by her daughters, Wanda “Breezy” Locke of Ellwood City, Linda (John) Zachodni of Ellwood City, Mary Jane Perell of Kittaning, and Robin (Ken) Hardy of Wampum, her sons,…

Melvin L. Moser, 83, of Portersville passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital following a two week illness. Born August 21, 1936 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Michael and Leila (Smith) Moser. Melvin formerly owned and operated Moser Logging and also worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. Melvin served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Zelienople American Legion and the Ellwood City Hungarian Home. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Diane L. (Bridge) Moser; two…

Irene Sainato, 89, of Seymour, Tennessee and formerly of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2019, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Steven and Agnes (Shufert) Kramer and was born July 5, 1930 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She enjoyed sewing, reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Nicholas A. Sainato, Jr and his wife, Linda, of Calhoun, Georgia and Frank S. Sainato and his wife, Donna, of Maryville, Tennessee; daughter, Doreen Pender and her husband, Don, of Walland, Tennessee, as well as, ten grandchildren and ten…