Obituaries

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LuAnn Houk, 61

Mrs. LuAnn Houk, 61, of Lake Arthur Estates in Portersville passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the UPMC Jameson Memorial Hospital. LuAnn was born on March 28, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late James R. and Anna Mae Graff Piper. She had graduated from Seneca Valley High School with the class of 1974, and from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Health Care Administration. She had worked as a CNA at the Passavant Retirement Community and at the Sunrise Nursing Home in Cranberry Twp. as a medical technician. She is a member of the Word…


Marilyn J. Wiltrout, 83

Marilyn J. Wiltrout, 83, of Perry Twp. Ellwood City passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at her residence following a brief illness. Born September 15, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James Ervil and Martha VanGorder McDevitt. Marilyn graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. She was active with the Wurtemburg Perry Ladies Fire Department Auxiliary and also worked on the Perry Township Election Board. She was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. Survivors include two sons, Warren “Willy” (Cathy) Wiltrout of Glenshaw, Andy (Carey Swidorsky) Wiltrout of Prospect; brother, Larry McDevitt of Perry…


Guy J. Aromatorio, 88

Guy J. Aromatorio, 88, of Main St., Wampum passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. A lifelong resident, Guy was born July 28, 1929 in Wampum. He was the son of the late George and Jennie Bennett Aromatorio. He was married to Betty L. Houk Aromatorio who passed away May 10, 1999. Guy retired as the Ambridge Plant Manager from Babcock and Wilcox. A devout Catholic, Guy was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City. He had served on the parish council at the former St. Monica Church in Wampum…


June Flynt-Barton, 92

June Flynt-Barton, 92, of Aliquippa, formerly of Wampum, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the West Hills Health and Rehab Center in Coraopolis. June was born in Wampum on November 26, 1925. A daughter of the late Vincent Ray McBride and Iva E. McBride, she lived there for 70 years before moving to Aliquippa in 1995. June was primarily a homemaker, but while in Wampum was an active member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Elder, and Bible Study Leader. She also served as the borough tax collector for twelve years. June loved to…


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Robert E. Campbell, 85

Robert E. Campbell, 85 of Harmony-Fisher Ave., Ellwood City passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 5:35 PM. Born in Ellwood City on February 16, 1932 Robert was the son of the late Erwin and Delilah Newton Campbell.  He is survived by his wife, the former Sara McLaughlin whom he married on May 17, 1952. Robert retired from the Maintenance Department at Calgon.  He was a veteran of the Army serving in Korea during the Korean Conflict.  Robert was also a Life Member of the Franklin Township VFD, a member of the Ellwood VFW and Saxon…


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Helen Z. Ungham, 98

Mrs. Helen Z. Ungham, 98, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Cambridge Village. Mrs. Ungham was born on June 6, 1919 in Ellwood City to the late Zack and Elizabeth Cristea Brandes, Sr.. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937 and was the class Valedictorian. She had worked at the former Ellwood City Federal Savings and Loan. Helen was one of the banks first female bank tellers. She was a very active member of the St. Elias Romanian Orthodox Church, and the Romanian Aid Society.  She also enjoyed playing…


Vicki Jo Stelter, 66

Vicki Jo Stelter, 66, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly at a friend’s home in Ohio on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Born May 31, 1951 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Guy and Elizabeth Plassmeyer Smith. She was married to Ray Stelter who died March 7, 1999. Vicki graduated from Mohawk High School. She drove for Swift Trucking Company and was a member of the New Beaver Volunteer Fire Department. Vicki helped with holiday dinners at the Clinton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include…


Lynn Marie Schry, 55

Lynn Marie Schry, 55, of West Pittsburg passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born July 6, 1962 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James C. Schry and Patricia Mehard Schry formerly of Ellwood City. Lynn graduated from Riverside High School. She was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School for the Pre-K kids for many years. She was known for work with plastic canvas and yarn. She made Christmas ornaments for the giving tree for many years and she also made the Christmons for the two trees in…


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Larry Walls, 74

Larry “Bear” Walls, 74, of Old Rt. 18, Wampum passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 following a short courageous battle with cancer. Born February 6, 1943 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Merrill and Vera Mitchell Walls. Larry was a self employed truck driver. A graduate of Wampum High in 1961, Larry played on the state champion basketball team. He enjoyed working on cars and engines, attending car and steam shows, and riding his Harley. He was a lifetime member of the Portersville Steam Show Assn. Survivors include his wife,…


Linda White, 68

The family of Linda White is saddened to announce her passing on December 17, 2017 due to complications from surgery. Strong willed and courageous, Linda fought hard the last 59 days with her husband and her daughters by her side. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Hazel Bemis, her sons Dale Weilacher Jr. and Boyd Weilacher, her husbands Bill Lutz and Jay Leonard, her siblings Bud Bemis, Monroe Fehlman, Gladys Fehlman, Pauline Rogers, Cora Ishman, Marilyn Bemis , and Gean Becker. She is survived by her loving husband, Richard White; devoted children, Judy and Teddy Brown,…