Obituaries

Rosemary A. Cooper, 87, of North Beaver Township passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence. Born April 11, 1932 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Mary E. (Pecore) Murphey. She was married to Willis A. “Bill” Cooper for 62 years when he passed away November 29, 2012. Rosemary graduated from Mt. Jackson High School and the New Castle Beauty Academy. She owned and operated her own Beauty Shop for over 50 years. She was an active member of the Moravia Presbyterian Church, where she served as the Church Treasurer, Elder, and member…

Nathan C. Fatula, 28, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at his residence Friday, May 17, 2019. Born March 6, 1991 in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the son of Charles M. Fatula of Ellwood City, and Kerry (Ron) Halter of Kodiak, Alaska. Nate was an avid and accomplished guitarist and bass player who enjoyed writing music. He was known for his kindness and generosity. In addition to his parents, survivors include three brothers, Paul F., Collin M., and Stephen M. Fatula all of Ellwood City; aunts, Louise (Wayne) Cobb, and Jeanne Harvey of Alaska; three uncles, James (Eliane) Harvey of…

Mrs. Zita (Cupac) Pesano, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Pesano was born on October 26, 1922 in Ellwood City to the late John J. and Teressa (Sebecic) Cupac. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Church, and the Lincoln High School class of 1940. She had worked as a waitress at Mike Isabella’s restaurant in New Castle, and Pee Wee’s Hot Dog Shop in Ellwood City. Zita also worked at Beverly’s Antique Shop in Ellwood City as a clerk. She enjoyed assisting with weddings at the Holy Redeemer Church,…

Robert L.  Wymer, 87, of North Sewickley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 15, 2019 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. He was born in Ellwood City on October 2, 1931 to the late Chester Wymer and the late Adella Dietrich. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950, and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was employed at the former Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products Co. in Beaver Falls as a millwright foreman. Bob was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, and was an avid hunter, golfer, and bowler. He was…

Christina R. Santillo, 95, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2019, at the home of her son in Valencia following a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. She was born in Chewton on November 4, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (D’Andrea) Maietta. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael L. Santillo, who died January 24, 1989. They were married August 1, 1942. A loving and compassionate Wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Christina will be remembered most…

Frances M. Evans, 76, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at Vibra Hospital in Boardman, Ohio following a brief illness. Born February 25, 1943 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Wetzel and Gladys (Stoups) Murphy. Frances graduated from Lincoln High School and was a Notary Public from 1989 -2017. She had an amazing collection of porcelain dolls. Frances enjoyed flower gardening, especially roses. She loved time spent with family, especially with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Ralph R. Evans; two sons, Raymond Evans and George (Terry)…