Obituaries

Mrs. Carrie Charlotte (DeCola) Scripsky, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019 into the arms of Jesus at the age of 97 in Ellwood City. To all who knew and loved her, she went by her nickname “Chickie.” She was born on Nov. 19, 1921 in Ellwood City to the late John and Maria (Battista) DeCola of Division Ave. A 1939 graduate of Lincoln High School, she married Samuel Ierace of Crescent Avenue. They had two children, Dominic Ierace of Pittsburgh, and Caren Levis of Ellwood City. Chickie was a lifelong musician, playing with her Uncle Curly…

Mrs. Darlene D. Tino, 84, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Tino was born on April 11, 1935 in New Castle to the late William and Sarah (DeHass) Lotz. She, along with her husband Tony, was the co-owner and operator of Tony’s Distributing Co. in Ellwood City since 1963. She is survived by her daughters, Becky (Mike) McAllister of Ellwood City, and Beth Ann Fuehrer of Wampum, her son, Dennis (Angela) Tino of Ellwood City, her eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her…

Linda Larue Szalankiewicz, 70, of Center Church Rd., New Castle passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her residence following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born September 29, 1948 in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Larue (Johnston) Moenich . She was married to Edward J. Szalankiewicz, who survives, for 45 years as they were married May 5, 1974. A graduate of Wilkinsburg High School, Linda retired from the AFLCIO Local 590 following 20 years as the secretary. She then worked part time at the Last Minut Mart as a bookkeeper for a…

Kathy Lynn Anderson, 62, of West Pittsburg went to be with her Lord on Monday, July 1, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born October 10, 1956 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Carol Axe Mielke Sr. Kathy graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech in 1974. She was a member and taught Sunday School for many years at the Moravia Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Taylor Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, William (Jennifer) Anderson and his family, a brother, Walter (Carmen) Mielke Jr., many other family…

Mrs. Gladys R. (Foreman) Peffer, 82, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home of natural causes. Gladys was born on April 30, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Ruth (McMunn) Foreman. She was an avid bowler in local women’s leagues for many years receiving many trophies and awards. She worked as a part time cook at the Shelby and New Deal bars in Ellwood City and was famous for her lamb on the rod and special wing sauce recipe. She was a humorous person that was quick witted and always…

Trina Darcée Seaburn Weingart , 52, passed away Monday morning, July 1, at UPMC Jameson Hospital after a brief and aggressive battle with cancer. The daughter of the late John W. Seaburn and Patricia Seaburn of Ellwood City, Trina was born August 2, 1966, in Ellwood City. She married her beloved husband of 27 years, Jason F. Weingart on October 12, 1991 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellwood City. They resided in Neshannock Township with their three daughters, Meredith Rose, Cecelia Jayne, and Katarina Grace. Trina graduated Valedictorian of the Lincoln High School Class of 1984. After graduating…

Phillip A. Nerti passed peacefully on June 29, 2019. He was born on January 15, 1929 in West Pittsburg, PA. He was an extraordinary Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Mr. Nerti is survived by his wife of 66 years AnnaMae (Frickanish): sons, Philip Nerti of Oakdale and David (Cheryl) Nerti of Wampum; granddaughters Nicole (Justin) Scott and Angela (Alex) Elbanna; great grandson, Ari; and sister Betty Miller. He was preceded in death by parents Antonio and Catherine (Cappatt) Nerti, sisters Mary, Josephine, Teresa, Jenny, Rosie, and Shirley; and brothers John, Patsy, Joseph, and Victor. Mr. Nerti worked as a welder at…

Margaret Lynn (Wray) Kosciuszko, 61, of Mahoningtown, New Castle passed away  Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born March 3, 1958 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. Wray and Elaine Berry Wray of Ellwood City. Lynn graduated from Riverside HIgh School in 1976 where she played the clarinet in the band.  She owned and operated Lynn’s Craft Supply in Volant.  She had formerly worked at Sara Lee and most recently at Giant Eagle.  Lynn enjoyed sewing and crafting. In addition to her mother,…