Obituaries

Sandra L Gahagan, 65, of New Castle passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her residence. Born March 4, 1959 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Irene Gahagan. Sandra had worked in telemarketing and as a cook at various restaurants in the area including the Ellwood Hot Dog Shop, Fray’s, and the Oasis. An attendee of Riverside High School, some of her interests were cooking, reading, playing cards, and watching the Steelers. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Charles McCarter both of New Castle; two sisters, Connie Bell of Ellwood City and Patty Beitsch…

Patricia Courson, 87, of Ellwood City passed away from natural causes on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her son’s residence in New Wilmington. Born October 29, 1936 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Catherine Hickman Majors. She was married to Clair Wayne Courson when he passed away on November 11, 2015. Patricia was a graduate of Lincoln High School. A devoted homemaker, Patricia’s greatest joy was raising her children and taking care of the home. She enjoyed fishing and spent time working for Dr. Kinny and at Loccisano’s. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy…

Jesse G. Montero, 42, of Koppel passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following an extended illness. Born December 25, 1981 in Beaver, he was the son of the late Thomas Montero and Tina Montero Turner of Koppel. . Jesse had attended Lincoln High School and was formerly employed at Shop and Save. An avid and accomplished artist, Jesse also enjoyed cooking. Survivors include his mother Tina and step-father Henry “Bucko” Turner, his daughter whom he loved very much, Emma Rose Montero of North Sewickley, and his brother, Thomas James Montero of Koppel. He was preceded…

Ted Pinksaw, 86, was born on August 3rd, 1937 in Chicago Illinois, passed away on March 27th, 2024, in Ellwood City, PA. He was a loving, devoted husband of 60 years to Dolores and a supportive father to his two sons, Rick Pinksaw and his wife Missy and Jeff Raman and his wife Cheryl. Ted was a proud grandfather to four grandchildren, Kory Raman, Geno Raman, Anthony Pinksaw and Justin Pinksaw and four great-grandchildren, Mason, Luca, Landon and Arlo. A United States Army veteran, Ted dedicated his early years to serving his country. He had a successful career, spending 30…

Patricia Sue Tyler, 56, of Ellwood City passed away on March 27th, 2024 at her residence. Patty was born on July 21st, 1967 in New Hartford, New York to Elmer and Ruth (Wilson) Chamberlaind. She graduated from Columbiana High School with the class of 1986 and attended Cosmo Beauty School shortly after. Patty worked as a waitress at various restaurants in the area. An animal lover, Patty was described as being compassionate and loving person who always looked out for the under dog. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Sandy” Tyler whom she married on October 28th, 2017, her…

Fred Harding, 70, of Ellwood City passed peacefully in his home on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on February 11,1954 to Fred and Harriet (Frazier) Harding. Fred worked as a Laborer at First Energy until he happily retired with his late significant other Michele Harding who passed away on December 1st, 2023. He loved football, the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He always had a story to tell or a joke to crack. lt never failed that he also had a saying or phrase for…

Marilyn A. Connors, 83, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Providence Care Center. Born April 5, 1940 in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mary T. McElhivly Johnson. A devoted homemaker, Marilyn was a member of the Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City, and cherished time spent with her family. Survivors include daughter, Ann Layciak of Darlington; granddaughter, Mandy Layciak; grandson, Christopher Layciak; two great-granddaughters, Belinda and Anastasia Bailes. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Crescent Place Community Room in Ellwood City on her birthday Friday April…

Diana (Nocera) Massaro, 93, of Ellwood City went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Avalon Place in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maddelena (Colella) Nocera and was born January 30, 1931, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her son; Joseph Massaro, III and his wife Julie E. of Ellwood City, her daughter; Sharon L. Kelly and her husband Timothy of Wilmington Twp, five grandchildren; Jenna E. Massaro of Pittsburgh, Kristin Forsberg and Dan of Hermitage, Alissa Kelly and Ian of Hermitage, Jeremy Kelly and Emily of New Wilmington…