Obituaries

Mrs. Gladys R. (Foreman) Peffer, 82, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home of natural causes. Gladys was born on April 30, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Ruth (McMunn) Foreman. She was an avid bowler in local women’s leagues for many years receiving many trophies and awards. She worked as a part time cook at the Shelby and New Deal bars in Ellwood City and was famous for her lamb on the rod and special wing sauce recipe. She was a humorous person that was quick witted and always…

Trina Darcée Seaburn Weingart , 52, passed away Monday morning, July 1, at UPMC Jameson Hospital after a brief and aggressive battle with cancer. The daughter of the late John W. Seaburn and Patricia Seaburn of Ellwood City, Trina was born August 2, 1966, in Ellwood City. She married her beloved husband of 27 years, Jason F. Weingart on October 12, 1991 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellwood City. They resided in Neshannock Township with their three daughters, Meredith Rose, Cecelia Jayne, and Katarina Grace. Trina graduated Valedictorian of the Lincoln High School Class of 1984. After graduating…

Phillip A. Nerti passed peacefully on June 29, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1929 in West Pittsburg, PA. He was an extraordinary Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Mr. Nerti is survived by his wife of 66 years AnnaMae (Frickanish): sons, Philip Nerti of Oakdale and David (Cheryl) Nerti of Wampum; granddaughters Nicole (Justin) Scott and Angela (Alex) Elbanna; great grandson, Ari; and sister Betty Miller. He was preceded in death by parents Antonio and Catherine (Cappatt) Nerti, sisters Mary, Josephine, Teresa, Jenny, Rosie, and Shirley; and brothers John, Patsy, Joseph, and Victor. Mr. Nerti worked as a welder at…

Margaret Lynn (Wray) Kosciuszko, 61, of Mahoningtown, New Castle passed away  Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born March 3, 1958 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. Wray and Elaine Berry Wray of Ellwood City. Lynn graduated from Riverside HIgh School in 1976 where she played the clarinet in the band.  She owned and operated Lynn’s Craft Supply in Volant.  She had formerly worked at Sara Lee and most recently at Giant Eagle.  Lynn enjoyed sewing and crafting. In addition to her mother,…

Bernadette J. “Berny” Brandon, 71, a life-long resident of Ellwood City, entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven after passing away unexpectedly in Mercy Hospital on Monday, May 27, 2019. Although, Berny had been courageously battling with aggressive heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and macular degeneration for many years she was really looking forward to her next great adventure of meeting up again with the love of her life, Bob Brandon who passed away in 2012. They were married for nearly 50 years. Berny was born in Ellwood City on September 18, 1947 to the late Lawrence and Catherine Miller. She graduated…

On Thursday, June 20 2019, local Real Estate agent and Businessman   Robert W.  (Bob)  Powell, loving husband of Helen Bauder Powell, passed away peacefully  at his home , age 97. He was born on November 17 1921 in Ellwood City, to the late William E. and Catherine Boggs Powell. Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of 76 years.   Survivors include a son, Zachery (Jacqueline) Powell, and a daughter, Susan (Terry) Campbell, daughter-in-law, Pamela Powell, and a sister, Joan (Bill) Mould. Surviving grandchildren include: Tiffany (Michael) Horanski, Ryan  (Jill) Campbell, Sarah (Robert) Lynch, Robert Powell, Ashlee (Aaron) Gray, Amanda (Jason)…

Patricia  Jean   Price,  82, of  Enon Valley, passed away peacefully  surrounded by her loving family, at her home on  Wednesday evening,  June 19 2019. She was born in Ellwood City   on January 28 1937  to the late  Theodore and Leona Francis Lindsay. Jean  graduated from  Lincoln  High School in Ellwood City, and  enjoyed spending time with her family outdoors, and loved going camping in the mountains. She is survived by her husband of 64  years,  James C.  Price,  as well as by five children:  James K. (and Toni) Price of Wampum;  Roxanne (and Dave) Dickton of Enon Valley;  Mike (and…

Mrs. Doris J. Daufen, 89, of Fombell passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mrs. Daufen was born on May 12, 1930 in New Castle to the late William and Edna (Dean) McCracken. She graduated from the Harlandsburgh High School with the class of 1947. She had worked for the Bell Telephone Company as a switch board operator, and later at Leeds & Northrup in Ellwood City for 20 years. Doris was a member of the Camp Run United Presbyterian Church in Fombell. She enjoyed camping and playing bingo. She is survived…