Obituaries

Carol Marie (Brinker) Bofinger, 81, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Carol was born on July 8, 1938 in Brookville, PA, daughter of the late William and MaryBelle (Geist) Brinker. She graduated from Brookville Are High School in 1956. Upon graduation, Carol was employed at the FBI for two years. She was later employed with Sylvania Electric in Brookville. She then worked as the office manager for Joseph’s Builders in Beaver for over 20 years. Carol was a faithful member of Concord…

Gladys Jean Thompson, 88, of Wampum passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. A lifelong Wampum resident, Jean was born February 27, 1931 to the late Lester Clare “Happy” and Florence A. (Shearer) McQuiston. She was married to William E. Thompson who died September 19, 2009. Jean graduated from Wampum HIgh School in 1949. She retired from Medusa Cement Company in 1990 following over 32 years in the payroll/insurance department. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church and attended the Wampum Presbyterian Church. For many years, Jean was a devoted Girl…

Mrs. Gloria Ann Anderson of Franklin Twp. devout and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully at Good Samaritan Hospice Care in Wexford just days after her 94th birthday. Mrs. Anderson was born on July 13, 1925 in Zelienople to the late Ralph “Sparkie” Ewing and Elsie (Molter) Ifft-Ewing. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. During World War II, she worked at the U.S. Steel Mill in the chemistry lab. Gloria was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellwood City where she had sang in the church choir, served on…

Darren (Scotty) Jevcak, 17, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. Darren was born on July 5, 2002 in New Castle to Ashley Altemus. He would have been a member of the senior class at Lincoln High School this upcoming school year. He worked as a pizza delivery boy for Scustie’s Pizza Shop in New Castle. A caring and helpful person, Darren enjoyed weight lifting and spending precious time with his family and many friends. He is survived by his mother Ashley Altemus of New Castle, his adoptive father Chris Jevcak of Brookfield, OH, his aunt/mom Stephanie…

Mr. Carl A. Custozzo, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mr. Custozzo was born on December 27, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Steve and Dorothy Custozzo. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1952. Drafted by the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he served 2 years active duty stationed in Germany, and served as a Medic 15th EVAC Hospital dispatcher. He had visited the following countries during his service: Germany, Italy, Austria, France, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, and Netherlands. When he retuned home,…

   Jean Aleta Ball Kirk, 93, of Edison Manor, New Castle,  passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Edison Manor. She was born on October 24, 1925 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Wendell Phillip and Bessie Hasely Ball. Along with her parents, Jean operated Walmo Gardens on Maitland Lane for 50 years, living her whole life in New Castle. She also worked at Lark Enterprises on the Ellwood-New Castle Road. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her nephews:  Harold Hasely Ball, Jr. of Woodbine, MD and Ronald…