Obituaries

Warren E. Snider, 78, of Portersville Rd., Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Golden Hill Nursing Home, following an on and off again battle with cancer. Born April 16, 1939 in Dravosburg, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd Snider and Ethel Wall Snider . He was married to Linda Dougherty who passed in 2014. Warren retired from Westinghouse after 40 years as a research and development technician. He belonged to both the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City and the Central Highlands Community Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and played…

Keri Rose Lambert, 38, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at her residence. Born November 15, 1979 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of Evan B Lambert Jr. and Shirley Andrews Steffler . Keri attended Lincoln High School. She was known as a good cook and an accomplished artist. She was a wonderful daughter who’s most cherished time was spent with her son. Survivors include her father, Evan B. Lambert Jr. of Pittsburgh; her step father and her mother, Jeff and Shirley Steffler, of Wampum; her son, Nicholas Falba of Ellwood City; her brother,…

Dennis “Denny” R Young, 66, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital following a short illness. Born September 22, 1951. Denny graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. He retired from Billco Manufacturing in Zelienople. Denny enjoyed golfing, working on home construction projects, and restoring houses. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Kathy Fennell Young; his father, Charles A. Young Jr. (Betty Jo); his mother, Nola Hazen Mainwaring, both of Ellwood City; two sons, Ryan (Malinda) Young of Harlansburg, PA, Byron (Lital) Young of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Susan Pamela Miller of Portage,…

Ada Louise (Stratton) Hinkle went to be with our Lord on January 23, 2018 at 3:00 AM, after a short illness, while residing at the Lowrie Place, Butler, PA. Ada was 91 years old and was the youngest of seven children and last survivor of Richard Stratton and Edna (Sloan) Stratton. She was born at home near Ellwood City, PA. She met her husband, Robert Edgar Hinkle, who just returned from the Army, at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City. He was a crane operator and she was a record keeper at the time of their meeting. They…

Mrs. Bonnie McCullough, 59, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the VNA Hospice in Butler. Bonnie was born on June 29, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Marie Phillippi Tindall. She had attended Lincoln High School. Bonnie worked for many years at Cal’s General Store in Portersville in the meat department. Bonnie is survived by her son Chad (Jami) Moffatt of New Castle, her step-daughters Josalyn (Mark) DiFrischia of Portersville and Sandy McCullough of Ellwood City, her grandchildren Brady Moffatt, Emily Moffatt, John Tindall III, Shelby DiFrischia, Deanna DiFrischia, and Cheyenne…

Mary Ann Rosati, 70, of West Pittsburg passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family following a short illness. Born January 16, 1948 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Albert Paul and Josephine Theresa Macchiarelli Dudich. Mary Ann graduated from New Castle High School and was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish. She was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. Mary Ann was a loving mother and grandmother who was an inspiration to the entire family. Survivors include two sons, Randy…

Robert E. McFate, 67, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, at UPMC Jameson following a two year illness. Born November 22, 1950 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert J. McFate and June Henry McFate of Bessemer. He was married for 41 years to Janet Householder McFate who survives. Following graduation from Mohawk High School in 1969, Bob served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from Youngstown Tube Company and was affiliated with the Wampum Presbyterian Church. An avid hunter, Bob was a member of the Mahoning…

Josephine Funari Baker, 72, of Davidson St., Wampum, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Friday, January 19, 2018 following a courageous two and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born October 12, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Funari Sr. and Millie Rainey Funari of Mahoningtown. She was married for 45 years to Gary Baker who survives. Josephine retired from the Union Area School District, where she taught High School English for many years. She was also part owner of the former Cousins Three Restaurant in New Castle….