Obituaries

John A. Kuczynski, 74, of Shenango Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Twp. Born August 21, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Stanley M. and Mary Ann Bober Kuczynski. He was married to Jerilynne Barton Kuczynski for 46 years. She survives. John retired from Koppel Steel where he was an electrician. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City and the former St. Monica’s Parish in Wampum. John was a Veteran of the Army and a member of the Polish Falcons in New…

Ruth Ann Eichler, 54, of Beaver Falls died Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence. Born December 9, 1964 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of Jesse and Suzanne Hall Eichler. Ruth was a people person, she always had a smile on her face and enjoyed life to the fullest. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Cox of New Castle; siblings, Suzy (Gary) Clemmer and Dell Eichler, both of Beaver Falls; and three grandchildren, Halee, Sophyah, and Persephany. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 6 from 2 pm until the time of the memorial service at 4 pm at the…

Gail C. Kerry, 77, of Portersville passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh surrounded by his loving family. Born January 2, 1941 in Portersville, he was the son of the late Roy W. and Velda Young Kerry. He was married to Gena Creech Kerry who survives. They had been together for 16 years. Gail and his family owned and successfully operated Kerry Coal Company which he enjoyed. He graduated from Lincoln High School, loved his church, and was a member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City. His family remembers him with…

Donald  P.  “Grump” Franz,  79, of  Ellwood City,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Monday,  December 31 2018 at  Heritage Valley  Beaver  Medical Center. He was born in Ellwood City   on March 30 1939 to the late Adolf  and Estella  Marshall Franz. Don graduated from  Lincoln High School in Ellwood City  in 1957 , and served in the US  Air Force in the 1960’s. He worked at Babcock & Wilcox Tubular Products Koppel  Steel  mill for 30 years, and later at Koppel Steel for ten years.   He also worked at Barry’s Service Station for over 20 years. He…

David A. Bailey, 71, of North Sewickley Twp., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his residence. Born November 20, 1947 in Grantsville, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn Sears Bailey. He was married for 49 years to Catherine Deal Bailey who survives. David worked at IPSCO, Koppel Steel and was a Veteran of the Army. He attended the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City. David enjoyed camping and wood working. His most cherished time was spent with his family, especially his grandson. In addition to his wife, Cathy,…

Tanya Jean Andrews Ables, 45, of Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 30, 2018 from a heart attack at Forbes Regional Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 7, 1973 in Danville, Indiana, Tanya was the daughter of Al and Dorothy Snyder Andrews of Ellwood City. Tanya graduated in 1991 from Lincoln High School where she played softball and was a member of the Marching Band. She was the owner of the former “Especially For You Salon” and currently was a stylist at “Designs by Rose” in Ellwood City. She also bartended at the Saxon Club. Tanya…

Gloria Giovannini, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Northview Estates. She was born in Ellwood City on March 5, 1926 to the late Filippo and Irene (Peuto) Giovannini. She was a teacher in the Junior High School in Ellwood City for 38 years teaching English, Literature, Reading and Remedial Reading. She was a graduate of Geneva College in 1948 and received an M.A. in Education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959. She retired from teaching in 1986. She traveled widely in Europe and Russia. She spent much of her travels visiting relatives in…