Obituaries

Sheryl A. Deemer, 76, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully and into the arms of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ. She was the Daughter of the late Bert, Sr. and Boneta (Goff) Milnes and was born October 22, 1946 in Beaver Falls. She is survived by her husband of 56 years and the love of her life; Gary Deemer, her daughters; Traci Chewning of Ellwood City, Lynda Deemer of West Pittsburg, Brenda Deemer of Ellwood City; her two granddaughters; Rebecca Ahmad and her husband Shahin of Ellwood City, Miranda Chewning of Ellwood City, and one sister-in-law; Mary Ann Milnes of…

Richard Michael Cini, 88, of Monroeville and formerly Wampum, died on September 12, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. The deceased was born on November 1, 1934, in Chewton to Stella Sobczak Cini and Joseph Cini. During the depression, Richard and his brother were raised by his single mother with help from her siblings. Richard graduated from Wampum High School in 1952. He enlisted in the U.S. Army for two years, graduating Signal School in Fort Gordon, Georgia, and then serving in the reserves. His military records were destroyed in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC)…

Mrs. Charlotte A. Ottobre, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at her residence. Charlotte was the daughter of Richard Santilli and Marie (Mike) Cavalier born on October 5th, 1931 in Ellwood City. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949 and is a member of Diviner Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Charlotte had worked at Airway Luggage in West Pittsburgh then for the Ellwood City Candy Company for 47 years. She enjoyed going to Challenges, bingo, crocheting, traveling, casinos, sunbathing, and doing yard work. She is survived by her daughter and…

Mrs. Rose Marie LaCava, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, September 11th, 2023 peacefully, in her sleep at her home, after a brief illness. Rose Marie was the daughter of Sam and Elizabeth Bellissimo, born on October 10th, 1930 in Ellwood City. She graduated from Lincoln High School and married her loving husband Lawrence in 1953. Although she didn’t go on to a career, she held jobs at GC Murphy’s and did bookkeeping for her uncle’s construction company. Rose Marie loved being a housewife and a mother and kept her house, along with her parent’s home immaculate and…

Kenneth L. Jenkins, 89, of New Galilee passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his residence, the house where he was born. Born March 23, 1934, he was the son of the late Frank W. and Sylvia F. Russell Jenkins. He was married to Olga A. Franchi Jenkins for 65 years until her passing on January 13, 2020. Kenneth was a Veteran of the Army serving from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He was a group leader at Westinghouse until his retirement. He was a member of the Galilean Presbyterian Church where he served as a former…

Shari E. Kennedy, 63 of Ellwood City, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 6, 2023 following a valiant fight against Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her husband, James, her father William R. Marshall, her sister Patricia (Jay) Petrak, and many in-laws, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. A graduate of Lincoln High and Slippery Rock University, she crafted a successful executive career at Nationwide Mutual in Butler, Pittsburgh, Annapolis, and Columbus. She was a lifetime member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder. She was preceded in death by her mom E. Harriet Foster…

Mr. Samuel Anthony Pezzi, 81, of Chewton passed away on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Pezzi was born in Ellwood City on August 21st, 1942 the son of the late Charles J. and Rose J. (Scarpetti) Pezzi. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960 and Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Sam enlisted with the United States Army on February 9th, 1962 and served until his honorable discharge on December 28th, 1964 with the rank of Specialist 4. He was awarded the Sharpshooter Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with…

A visitation and memorial service for Mr. Stephen E. “Steve” Pulleo, 74, of Ellwood City who passed away on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 will be held on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023. The visitation will be from 2-4 pm and 6:00 pm until the time of the memorial service at 8:00 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.. Pastor David C. Keppen of the Wampum United Methodist Church will officiate the service.

Rev. David Alleman, 63, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness. Born September 26, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond Alleman who passed away in 2009 and Jean Reed Alleman of Ellwood City. Rev. David had graduated from Riverside High School, then attended Geneva College, Point Park, and Robert Morris University where he earned his Master’s Degree. He then attended the Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, after which he became ordained as a Reverend. He served as a chaplain for the Beaver Falls…