Obituaries

Roberta M. Fatula,  94, of  Ellwood City,  passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Roberta was born on June 13, 1925 to the late Hugh and Mary Pollack Maxwell.  She was married  first to the late Floyd Thorpe and later to the late James J. Fatula. Roberta was a 1945 graduate of the Allegheny General Hospital Nursing School and was a retired Registered Nurse for many years working at Drs. Milton and Aaron Caplan’s office.  She was a member of the Beaver Valley Yacht Club and was very active in the local Republican Party….

Frank  J.  Summers, 72, of Ellwood City, passed away    on Sunday afternoon, August 11 2019 at the Ellwood City Medical Center Emergency department. He was born in Ellwood City on February 10 1947 to the late  Joseph W. and  Ada E. Stansfield  Summers. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School in 1965, and later from Geneva College. He worked as an accountant, first at Universal Rundle in New Castle, and later at  Thermal Industries in Pittsburgh. Frank was an avid bowler, and also enjoyed golfing. He is survived by two sisters,  Jo Ann Summers Schotsch of Minerva OH;  and  Patty  (and…

Barbara K. Tepsich, 72, of Shenango Twp. (formerly of Boyd School Rd.,Wampum) passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at The Grove of New Castle following a lengthy illness. Born June 6, 1947 in Monaca, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Hope (Webster) Piersol. She was also preceded in death by a brother, James D. Piersol. Barbara graduated from Center High School. She retired from St. Francis Hospital where she was a medical secretary. She then retired from the Youth Development Center. Barb was an avid reader. She enjoyed outdoor activities, especially camping and fishing. Survivors include her…

Herbert E. Deal, 81, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his residence following a short illness. Born July 11, 1938 in Koppel, he was the son of the late Herbert H. and Margaret C. (Mills) Deal. Herb retired in 1986 from Babcock and Wilcox where he was a millwright welder. He then worked and retired in 2000 from Essroc Cement Co. in Bessemer. A Veteran of the Army, Herb served during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also enjoyed trips to the Casino. Herb’s most cherished time was spent with his grandchildren….

Thomas L. Lash, 78, of Ellwood City, North Sewickley twp. passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital. Born October 2, 1940 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth S. and Virginia L. Linville Lash. He was married to Patty Deemer Lash for 34 years, she survives. Tom was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1960. He worked at the B & W/Koppel Steel for 54 years. Tom belonged to the Park Gate Baptist Church. He also held memberships at the Masonic Lodge #599 Ellwood City, the New…

Mrs. Stacey M. Hoak, 53, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her home following a long time illness surrounded by her loving family. Stacey was born on November 9, 1965 in Ellwood City to the late Erwin “Bud” and Mary (Rockyvich) Campbell. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1984. Stacey had worked at Ellwood Federal Savings and Loan from 1985 until 1993 as a collection officer. She was also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Her greatest joy in life was being a devoted wife and mother. She is…

Mrs. Betty J. (Rocco) Lubich, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at her residence with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Lubich was born on June 19, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Dan “Donato” and Rose Marie (Paglia) Rocco. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. For over 50 years Betty worked at the Beaver County Court House as the supervisor of the assessment office retiring in 2004. She had served as the Democratic Party Chairperson for North Sewickley Twp. and as Democratic Committee Woman for Ellwood…

Shirley F. Snare, 84, of  Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 1 2019, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a long illness. She was born in Ellwood City on June 22 1935 to the late Victor and Lillian McCready  Rider. Shirley graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953, and  graduated from the Jameson Hospital School of Nursing.    As a registered nurse, she worked for over 40 years at Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was a longtime member of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. She  was married  to her husband,  Robert L. Snare,  who survives,…