Obituaries

Mr. Michael P. Sera, 98, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the St. Mary of Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI. Mr. Sera was born on May 7, 1921 in Ellwood City to the late Benardo and Damiana (Losacco) Sera. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on August 7, 1942 and served with the Service Battery 766th Field Artillery Battalion until he was discharged on November 11, 1945 with the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Victory…

George J. Durbin, 87, formerly of Wurtemburg Heights passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Born August 23, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Norman and Joyce Durbin. He was married to Cora Ruth Burns Durbin for 49 years when she passed away May 3, 2006 . Bud retired in 1985 from the Aetna Standard. He was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church and Life member of the Wurtemburg Perry Volunteer Fire Department. Bud served in the Marines during the Korean War and was a member of the American…

Mrs. Claudia R. Killian, 90, formerly of Fairfax, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Mrs. Killian was born on May 14, 1929 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Alfred and Marie (Sadowski) Remely. She had graduated from the Nanticoke High School. For 35 years Claudia worked as a school bus driver for the Fairfax County School District. While living in Ellwood City she attended the Lillyville Church of God. She was a member of the Fairfax County Rod and Gun Club, and enjoyed bowling. She also played slow pitch softball until the…

Mrs. Carrie Charlotte (DeCola) Scripsky, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019 into the arms of Jesus at the age of 97 in Ellwood City. To all who knew and loved her, she went by her nickname “Chickie.” She was born on Nov. 19, 1921 in Ellwood City to the late John and Maria (Battista) DeCola of Division Ave. A 1939 graduate of Lincoln High School, she married Samuel Ierace of Crescent Avenue. They had two children, Dominic Ierace of Pittsburgh, and Caren Levis of Ellwood City. Chickie was a lifelong musician, playing with her Uncle Curly…

Mrs. Darlene D. Tino, 84, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Tino was born on April 11, 1935 in New Castle to the late William and Sarah (DeHass) Lotz. She, along with her husband Tony, was the co-owner and operator of Tony’s Distributing Co. in Ellwood City since 1963. She is survived by her daughters, Becky (Mike) McAllister of Ellwood City, and Beth Ann Fuehrer of Wampum, her son, Dennis (Angela) Tino of Ellwood City, her eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her…

Linda Larue Szalankiewicz, 70, of Center Church Rd., New Castle passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her residence following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born September 29, 1948 in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Larue (Johnston) Moenich . She was married to Edward J. Szalankiewicz, who survives, for 45 years as they were married May 5, 1974. A graduate of Wilkinsburg High School, Linda retired from the AFLCIO Local 590 following 20 years as the secretary. She then worked part time at the Last Minut Mart as a bookkeeper for a…

Kathy Lynn Anderson, 62, of West Pittsburg went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born October 10, 1956 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Carol Axe Mielke Sr. Kathy graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech in 1974. She was a member and taught Sunday School for many years at the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Taylor Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, William (Jennifer) Anderson and his family, a brother, Walter (Carmen) Mielke Jr., many other family…

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…