Obituaries

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Donald C. Edinger, II

Donald C. Edinger II, 47, of Edinburg, Pa passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 in the UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Don was born on September 29, 1970 in Ellwood City to Donald and Janet Stanton Edinger . He graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1989 and the New Castle School of Trade where he studied HVAC. He had worked briefly at Central Air in New Castle, then American Industries  and Donahue Rail Cars as a welder. He also had worked as a Fireman with Station 81 in Sheakleyville, Pa, and as a EMT with Life Force in Greenville. An outdoorsman,…


David Samuel Kerr, 32

David Samuel Kerr, 32, of Ellwood City went home to be with his Lord and Savior the morning of November 10, 2017. Born March 11, 1985 in New Castle, he was the son of Samuel and Patricia Kerr. David was a lifelong resident of Castlewood. He attended Portersville Christian School until his senior year where he graduated from Shenango High School in 2003. David was employed with the USPS as a mail carrier. He was a member of Word of Life Family Church. David loved politics. He was proud to share his views and truly lived what he believed. David…


Frederick D. “Buz” Stelter, 86

Frederick D. “Buz” Stelter, 86, of Boyd School Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following an extended illness. Born April 13, 1931 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Fred D. and Virginia Bowden Stelter. He was married for 64 years to Florence “Allie” Alden Stelter as they were married February 26, 1953. She survives. Fred graduated from Shenango High School. He served in the Army from 1952-1954 being stationed in Korea for thirteen months. He retired in 1993 from Penn Power where he was the Yard Supervisor. He…


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Alan H. Bargebuhr, 83

Alan H. Bargebuhr, 83, formerly of South Hills passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Jefferson Medical Center in Clairton. Born December 22, 1933 in New York City, he was the son of the late Herbert and Jeanette Aron Bargebuhr. Alan retired as the District Director of the Pennsylvania Public Welfare Office in McKeesport. He was a Veteran of the Army and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. Survivors include a daughter, Rachel J. Bargebuhr of Ellwood City and his best friend, Georgia Stuart of Whitehall. Per Alan’s request, there will be no services. Memorial Contributions…


Elaine Marie Barillaro, 65

Elaine Marie Barillaro, 65, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017. She was born in Ellwood City on May 9, 1952 to the late Bruno Anthony and Ellen Marie (Lascoula) Barillaro. Elaine graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City with the class of 1970. She worked at the Team Enterprises and ICE both in Chicago, IL, as a product demonstrator. Elaine enjoyed cooking and being with family and friends. She was a caring, compassionate, loving, honest person who was everyone’s best friend that was always smiling. Elaine is survived by her daughter, Michele Caruso of Woodridge, IL whom…


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Edwin E. Price, 81

Edwin E. Price, 81 of Edison Manor, New Castle, formerly of Ellport passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on June 16, 1936, Ed was the son of the late Kenneth and Dora Belle Palm Price.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former, Dawn M. Hazen, who passed away on May 23, 2017, they were married in 1953.  Ed and Dawn were both active members of the First Christian Church.  Ed was a machine operator at the Aetna Standard in Ellwood City where he was also the Union Steward.  After…


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Dolores “Dolly” Sansalone, 84

Mrs. Dolores “Dolly ” Reda Sansalone, 84, formerly of Ellwood City and Villa Maria, PA passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Heritage in Findlay, Ohio. Mrs. Sansdalone was born on June 15, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Louis and Elizabeth Frisk Reda. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Dolly had worked at the National Plumbing and Fixtures Company in Ellwood City, the Brickyard in Eastvalle, and the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls as a clerk. For many years she taught CCD for St. James Catholic Church…


Olga M. Lemanski, 90

Olga M. Lemanski, 90, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 4, 2017 at The Grove in Harmony. She was born in Ellwood City, on March 30, 1927 to the late George and Regina Koenig Miller, and was raised by the late Wilhelm and Anna Schuller. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. She shared 57 years of marriage with the late Sylvester “Sud” Lemanski, who passed away on October 29, 2004. Olga was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ellwood City Saxon Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed attending bingo…


Lillian M. Aromatorio, 86

Lillian M. Aromatorio, 86, of Allen Court, Wampum passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born May 16, 1931 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the John and Rose George Saad. She married Angelo Aromatorio of Wampum on April 24, 1954 and was blessed with over 63 years of marriage. Lillian graduated from New Castle HIgh School in 1950. She was a member of the former St. Monica’s Church in Wampum and a current member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City.She worked for many years as a bookkeeper…


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Guy P. “Nootch” DeFonde, 95

Mr. Guy P. “Nootch” DeFonde, 95, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Butler Veterans Administration Hospital. Mr. DeFonde was born on May 30, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late Angelo and Mary Innocent DeFonde, Sr.. He had enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 31, 1942 and served with the 1st Base Air Depot 39th supply section with the rank of corporal  until his discharge on February 5, 1946.  He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.  Following…