Obituaries

Mr. Carl J. Castellani, 88, formerly of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars, Pa. Mr. Castellani was born on October 25, 1930 in Ellwood City to the late Leandro and Maria (Ceccarli) Castellani. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1949, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Carl worked at the U.S. Steel Mill in Ellwood City before enlisting with the U.S. Army on April 11, 1951. He served with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (ARCT) of the 101st Airborne Division of…

Mr. David L. Shaw, 70, of Wayne Township passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the VA Butler Healthcare. Mr. Shaw was born on March 21, 1949 in Grove City to the late Dr. Stanley M. and Mary L. (McCoy) Shaw. He had graduated from the Slippery Rock High School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on October 23, 1967 and served until his discharge on June 29, 1970 with the rank of SP5. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Following his service with the army, David…

Mr. Howard W. “Gibby” Gibbs, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 26, 2019 peacefully in his home. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and family man, Howard was born on July 4, 1936 in Pittsburgh to the late Howard S. and Anne (Glosser) Gibbs. He had graduated from the Bellevue High School with the class of 1954. Howard then worked for Columbia Gas for 45 years mainly as an inspector. He had volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and enjoyed riding his motorcycle on charity runs. An outdoorsman, he had…

Mr. Thomas M. Bucci, 65, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, FL. Tom was born on December 8, 1953 to the late Jimmie and Anna Marie (Fester) Bucci, Sr.. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1972. Tom enlisted with the U.S. Air Force on April 22, 1975 and served as a radio repairman at the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota until his discharge on November 10, 1976. He then graduated from the Police Academy in 1978. On December 1, 1978 he…

Shirley F. Murphy, 75, of New Beaver Boro, Wampum passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born February 10, 1944 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Dale and Rosanna Jane (Cogley) Haines. She was married to George F. Murphy for 51 years when he died July 23, 2012. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Midge Leighber, and four brothers, Jim, Don, Raymond, and Tom Haines. A homemaker, Shirley enjoyed cooking and baking. She cherished time spent caring for her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include two…

Mrs. Ann L. Fatter, 98, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Arbors at St. Barnabas in Valencia. Mrs. Fatter was born on June 18, 1921, in Gallitzin, Pa to the late Paul and Anna (Harakzen) Lukovics. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1939. A homemaker, Ann enjoyed knitting, sewing, and crocheting. She is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She is survived by her sons, James (Kate) Fatter of Erie, PA, Eric (Sandra) Fatter of Hamilton, OH, Karl (Marie) Fatter of…

Jason D. “Jake” Taylor, 53, of Perry Twp., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Gettysburg. Born December 31, 1965 in Butler, he was the son of the late Dallas and Geneva (Morgan) Taylor. He was married to Vicki Sturm Taylor who died January 17, 2017. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Taylor. Jake graduated from Knoch High School. He was a long distance truck driver for Barnhart Transportation Co. which is based in Northeast PA. Jake was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing. His most cherished time was spent…

Marc R. Hill, 28, of Baden, formerly of Shenango Township, passed away on Monday, August 19 2019. He was born in Ellwood City on October 10 1990 to the late John Crespo, and Christina Hill of Fombell. Marc graduated from Shenango High School in 2009. He received his training as an EMT from Medic Rescue. Marc worked for Medic Rescue Ambulance Service for several years. He was an avid pool player, and played for several pool leagues in Ellwood City and the Beaver Valley. Marc is survived by his mother, Christina Hill of Fombell . He is also survived by…