Obituaries

Ada Louise (Stratton) Hinkle went to be with our Lord on January 23, 2018 at 3:00 AM, after a short illness, while residing at the Lowrie Place, Butler, PA. Ada was 91 years old and was the youngest of seven children and last survivor of Richard Stratton and Edna (Sloan) Stratton. She was born at home near Ellwood City, PA. She met her husband, Robert Edgar Hinkle, who just returned from the Army, at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City. He was a crane operator and she was a record keeper at the time of their meeting. They…

Mrs. Bonnie McCullough, 59, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the VNA Hospice in Butler. Bonnie was born on June 29, 1958 in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Marie Phillippi Tindall. She had attended Lincoln High School. Bonnie worked for many years at Cal’s General Store in Portersville in the meat department. Bonnie is survived by her son Chad (Jami) Moffatt of New Castle, her step-daughters Josalyn (Mark) DiFrischia of Portersville and Sandy McCullough of Ellwood City, her grandchildren Brady Moffatt, Emily Moffatt, John Tindall III, Shelby DiFrischia, Deanna DiFrischia, and Cheyenne…

Mary Ann Rosati, 70, of West Pittsburg passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family following a short illness. Born January 16, 1948 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Albert Paul and Josephine Theresa Macchiarelli Dudich. Mary Ann graduated from New Castle High School and was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish. She was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan and enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. Mary Ann was a loving mother and grandmother who was an inspiration to the entire family. Survivors include two sons, Randy…

Robert E. McFate, 67, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, at UPMC Jameson following a two year illness. Born November 22, 1950 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert J. McFate and June Henry McFate of Bessemer. He was married for 41 years to Janet Householder McFate who survives. Following graduation from Mohawk High School in 1969, Bob served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from Youngstown Tube Company and was affiliated with the Wampum Presbyterian Church. An avid hunter, Bob was a member of the Mahoning…

Josephine Funari Baker, 72, of Davidson St., Wampum, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, Friday, January 19, 2018 following a courageous two and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born October 12, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Funari Sr. and Millie Rainey Funari of Mahoningtown. She was married for 45 years to Gary Baker who survives. Josephine retired from the Union Area School District, where she taught High School English for many years. She was also part owner of the former Cousins Three Restaurant in New Castle….

Lydia M. Simmons, 81, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, January 19, 2018 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler. She was born in Zelienople PA on March 28 1936 to the late Charles Mathes  and Lydia Josephine Davidson.   She also was preceded by her stepfather, Scotty Davidson. Lydia was preceded in death by her late husband, Herman Simmons, who died in 1980, and by her longtime companion, Earl R. Edinger, who died in 1995. She was also preceded by a granddaughter, Crystal Dawn Simmons in infancy. She is survived by five daughters and two sons:   Donna…