Obituaries

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Amelia “Millie” Stiles, 84

Mrs. Amelia “Millie” Stiles, 84 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Northview Estates. Mrs. Stiles was born on April 12, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Wade and Della Allam Thomas. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1951 and the Holy Redeemer parish. Millie enjoyed cooking, baking, and being with her family. She is survived by her nieces Patty Suppa of Pittsburgh, Kathy (Jim) Kleine of St. Louis, MO, and Della (Tim) Stabryla of Columbus, OH, and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by…


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Louis Tammaro, Sr., 81

Louis Tammaro, Sr., 81, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Trinity Oaks. Born in Ellwood City on August 24, 1936, Lou was the son of the late Carlo and Mary Sheldone Tammaro.  Lou married the former Kathleen McCarthy on September 30, 1977 and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2017.  Lou was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War.  A member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Lou worked at Rockwell Standard in New Castle and then as a salesman at McElwain Motors in Ellwood City.  He was also…


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William R. Nagel, 76

William R. Nagel, 76, of North Side, Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born February 12, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ralph A. and Margaret Walker Nagel. He was married for 55 years to Georgie Louden Nagel who survives. They were married August 3, 1962. Bill worked in retail for over 45 years, starting at the Ellwood City G.C. Murphy’s at age 16. From there he went into the management training program, working in various Murphy’s and Murphy’s Mart stores in…


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James V. Capone, 94

James V. Capone, 94, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Ellwood City on January 25, 1923, James was the son of the late Mike and Lucy Abrunzo Capone.  James met his wife, the former Joyce Pantling, in Europe while he was serving in the Army during WWII.  They were married on July 14, 1945 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2007, a week shy of their 62nd anniversary.  He retired as a straightening operator in the hot finish from the Beaver Falls plant of B&W in 1985 after…


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David A. Quintanilla, 66

David A. Quintanilla, 66, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford. Born on October 23, 1951, David graduated from Lincoln High School and Lawrence County VoTech in 1970 where he studied restaurant trades.  He served his chef apprenticeship at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh.  He owned his own business, Chef DAQ in Ellwood City.  In 2003, David earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State in Human Development and Family Studies.  David always had a smile and an encouraging word.  He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him….


James T. Irwin, Jr., 74

James T. Irwin, Jr. (Jim) – 74, passed away peacefully at Golden Hill Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Jim was born on July 6, 1943 in Ellwood City to the late James T. Irwin, Sr. and Virginia Telford Irwin. Jim would have been married 50 years in June to Michele Kraynak Irwin who survives. He leaves behind his children: James T. Irwin, III of Moon Twp., Kristen Irwin of New Castle, and Dr. David (Dr. Monica) Irwin of Erie. Jim also leaves his beloved grandchildren: Alivia Michele and Michael David who adored him. In addition, he…


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Taryn Elizabeth Michlich, 29

Taryn Elizabeth Michlich, 29 of Mesa, Arizona “Our Sunshine” passed away on Friday, December 8th at her home. Memorial services will be held 12/14/2017 from 1-4 with a prayer service 4- 5pm at Sonoran Skies Mortuary 5650 E Main St Mesa, Arizona 85205.  Taryn was born on Christmas Day 12/25/1987 in Chandler, Arizona to David and Jayne (Maietta) Michlich. Taryn grew up in Chandler and Mesa and graduated in the class of 2006 from Skyline High School in Mesa. She also attended Mesa Community College. Taryn is Catholic by faith. Taryn enjoyed adventures, hiking, road trips, amusement parks, shopping, singing,…


Nancy L. Hazen, 77

Nancy L. Hazen, 77, of Ellwood City (Perry Township), passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Monday evening, December 11, 2017. She was born in Ellwood City on March 6 1940, daughter of the late Harry and Ellen Lutz Stewart. Nancy  worked  at the Ellwood Knitting Mills  and  Pittsburgh Mailing Service in Cranberry. She was married  for over 60 years to her husband, Paul L. Hazen. Nancy served her community, by serving on the Perry Township, Lawrence County  Elections Board for 48 years. Nancy loved to travel,  having visited all 50 states, and numerous countries around…


Patricia Ann Leonhardt, 75

Patricia A. Leonhardt , 75, of  New Castle,  (Neshannock Township)  passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at her residence. Patricia was born in New Castle PAon December 26, 1941 to the late Russell and Anne Weppler McKnight. She married the late Robert P. Leonhardt, Jr.,  who preceded her in death on November 14, 2016. Patricia had worked in clerical department at the former Shenango Pottery in New Castle. Patricia is survived by her son Todd (Sharon) Leonhardt of Medina, Ohio; and by  her two granddaughters, Megan and Jacqueline Leonhardt. No public services are planned at this time. The TURNER FUNERAL…


Dr. Ronald Galbreath, 77

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, Christian, athlete, educator, coach, mentor, patriot, and friend, Dr. Ronald Galbreath, passed peacefully to his eternal reward on Saturday, December 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born August 12, 1940 in Wampum, the son of the late Charles T. and Helen M. Newbold Galbreath. Ron was a long time professor and basketball coach at Westminster and Geneva Colleges. He was a member of the Chippewa United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Donnelly Galbreath and three daughters, Kathy (David) McCommons of Ellwood City, Kim (Dan) Bowman of Greensburg, Meg (Neal) Waldron of…