Obituaries

Bernadette J. “Berny” Brandon, 71, a life-long resident of Ellwood City, entered the Pearly Gates of Heaven after passing away unexpectedly in Mercy Hospital on Monday, May 27, 2019. Although, Berny had been courageously battling with aggressive heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and macular degeneration for many years she was really looking forward to her next great adventure of meeting up again with the love of her life, Bob Brandon who passed away in 2012. They were married for nearly 50 years. Berny was born in Ellwood City on September 18, 1947 to the late Lawrence and Catherine Miller. She graduated…

On Thursday, June 20 2019, local Real Estate agent and Businessman   Robert W.  (Bob)  Powell, loving husband of Helen Bauder Powell, passed away peacefully  at his home , age 97. He was born on November 17 1921 in Ellwood City, to the late William E. and Catherine Boggs Powell. Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of 76 years.   Survivors include a son, Zachery (Jacqueline) Powell, and a daughter, Susan (Terry) Campbell, daughter-in-law, Pamela Powell, and a sister, Joan (Bill) Mould. Surviving grandchildren include: Tiffany (Michael) Horanski, Ryan  (Jill) Campbell, Sarah (Robert) Lynch, Robert Powell, Ashlee (Aaron) Gray, Amanda (Jason)…

Patricia  Jean   Price,  82, of  Enon Valley, passed away peacefully  surrounded by her loving family, at her home on  Wednesday evening,  June 19 2019. She was born in Ellwood City   on January 28 1937  to the late  Theodore and Leona Francis Lindsay. Jean  graduated from  Lincoln  High School in Ellwood City, and  enjoyed spending time with her family outdoors, and loved going camping in the mountains. She is survived by her husband of 64  years,  James C.  Price,  as well as by five children:  James K. (and Toni) Price of Wampum;  Roxanne (and Dave) Dickton of Enon Valley;  Mike (and…

Mrs. Doris J. Daufen, 89, of Fombell passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Providence Care Center in Beaver Falls. Mrs. Daufen was born on May 12, 1930 in New Castle to the late William and Edna (Dean) McCracken. She graduated from the Harlandsburgh High School with the class of 1947. She had worked for the Bell Telephone Company as a switch board operator, and later at Leeds & Northrup in Ellwood City for 20 years. Doris was a member of the Camp Run United Presbyterian Church in Fombell. She enjoyed camping and playing bingo. She is survived…

Gerald S “Jerry” Mook, 70, of Shenango Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Born August 8, 1948 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Gerald S. and Martha A. Campbell Mook. He was married to Patricia Czzowitz Reddick Mook for 27 years. She survives. Jerry retired from Prudential Insurance Company with over 30 years of service as an Agent. He was also a self employed Financial Advisor. Jerry was stationed in Alaska with the Air Force from 1968-1972. He was a former Shenango Twp. Volunteer Fireman. Jerry enjoyed woodworking, farming, fishing and flying his…

Mrs. Janet L. Edinger, 81, of Koppel passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Edinger was born on December 7, 1937 in Koppel to the late Charles and Lorretta (Snedeker) Stanton. She had attended Lincoln High School, and for many years worked for Plaza Maintenance as a custodian. She enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping, and most of all spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Donald C. Edinger whom she married on September 11, 1970, her daughters, Lorene Hopper of Mt. Jackson, Tina (Frank) Miller of Hillsville, and Kara Edinger-Jacoby of Koppel, her…

Mr. Fred M. Nuzzo, Sr., 87 of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Nuzzo was born on May 12, 1932 in Monongahela, PA to the late Antonio and Katherine (Quiden) Nuzzo. Fred enlisted with the U.S. Army on January 27, 1953 and served until his discharge on January 22, 1955 with the rank of Private First Class. He then worked at the George K. Garrett Co. in Ellwood City as a press operator, and retired from the Riverside High School where he worked as a custodian. He enjoyed gardening,…

Charles L. Greenwood, 98, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, June 15 2019 at his daughter’s residence in Wayne Township. He was born in Ellwood City on January 17 1921, to the late Harris  and Blanche Barnhart Greenwood. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941, and then served in the US Army during World War II, as  a military policeman with the 719/749th Battalion stationed on the West Coast.At the end of the war, he guarded ships for the new United Nations Conference. Charlie  worked  at the Ellwood Works of US Steel, then Crucible Steel ,…

    Alice M. Puzz,  91, of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Concordia Personal Care in Plum Boro. She was born November 28, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Dorchak) Poydock.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945.                                                                                               …