Obituaries

Ira Clifford   Boyer, 71, of Fombell, (Franklin Twp.) passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning, November 13,  2017. He was born in Ellwood City  on December 31,  1945  to the late Ira W. Boyer and the late Mary Daufen Boyer. Cliff was a graduate of Riverside High School, class of  1964.  He then volunteered for service in the US Army, serving  as a sergeant for more than one tour in Vietnam, where he drove supply trucks in battle areas. Upon his return, Cliff worked  for many years as maintenance superintendent at the Ellwood City Forge Co. (now Ellwood…

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, 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…

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…

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, 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…