Obituaries

Robert W. “Sky” King, 71, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born January 19, 1948 in Springfield, OH, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Ruth M. Shoff King. He was married to Linda King for 45 years, she survives. Sky graduated from Lincoln High School class of 1966. He formerly owned and operated Pizza King on 2nd St. in Ellwood City. He currently worked at Home Depot in Chippewa and previously at B & W. He joined the National Guard after high school. Sky enjoyed trips to the…

Madison “Ken” Main,  61, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly on  October 15, 2019. Ken was born in Ellwood City on March 2, 1958 to the late Madison and Dorothy Kettler Main.  He married the former Jill Barnes, who survives at home.  Ken worked construction as well as being a cow farmer.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandson and family. In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by his children, Carl and Ryan Main of Ellwood City, his brothers and sisters, Sally Main of Ellwood City, Betty Main of Wampum, Bonnie (Dennis) Fedder of Little Rock, AR., Dorothy…

Dr. Mary Ann DiBiagio-Suppa, 61, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital with her family by her side. Born to Dr. Anthony DiBiagio and the late Dollie (Haag) DiBiagio on October 22, 1957,  Mary Ann was a graduate of Riverside High School, Gannon University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Dr. Mary Ann has been a family physician in Ellwood City for over 36 years. During this time she had the honor of caring for her patients and our community with abounding love and compassion. Along with her membership in numerous…

John “Jack” Jennings, 90, formerly of Fombell passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Northview Estates following a brief illness. Born October 25, 1928 in Franklin Twp., he was the son of the late James and Marjorie Galbreath Jennings . He was married for 63 years to Doris M. Drushel Jennings who passed away May 3, 2016. Jack retired in 1987 from Babcock and Wilcox where he worked in the Hot Finish Department. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946. Jack served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion. He was a…

Mrs. Maria DiBuono, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Mrs. DiBuono was born on October 10, 1928 in Baia e’ Latina, Italy to the late Stefano and Maria (Paglia) Perrotta. In 1956, Maria traveled from Italy to the United States. She had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill for 26 years and then at Romar Textiles in Ellport for 10 years as a machine operator. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Caroline (James)…

Anthony “Junior” Rockar III, 58, of Darlington Twp., New Galilee died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was involved in a motor vehicle accident in New Galilee. Born August 9, 1961 in New Brighton, he was the son of Anthony Rockar Jr. of Darlington Twp. and the late Delores Zack Rockar. He was married to Marilyn Sypolt Rockar who survives. Anthony worked for Big Beaver Boro in the road maintenance department. He was a member of the VFW in New Galilee and the LMBA. Junior was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his father and wife, survivors…

Mrs. Amalia A. Pecoraro, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mrs. Pecoraro was born on January 13, 1934, in New Castle to the late Arduino and Luisa (Lamucca) Parente. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Amalia had worked at Edmin and Keller’s Department Stores in Ellwood City as a salesperson, and later at Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh in the cosmetic department. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Holy Redeemer…

Judy B. Gaston, 66, formerly of New Castle, passed away on September 4, 2019 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana. Judy was born in West Liberty, Kentucky on May 9, 1953 to the late Sheldon and Lucy ‘Lewis’ Watkins.  She married Edward M. Gaston who preceded her in death on July 27, 2014. Judy worked as a PSA with various senior care facilities including Jameson Home Health, Cedar Manor and the former Greer House as well as having worked at West Penn Plastics.  She was also quite active with the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department and volunteered her time with the Union…