Obituaries

Clara Caravella, 96, of West Pittsburg passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Haven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Born July 31, 1928, in Ellwood City, but grew up in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth Wiles Fosnaught. She married Joseph J. Caravella Sr. on February 14, 1947. They shared 68 years of marriage until his passing on November 19, 2015. Clara graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946. She was Methodist by faith and for many years was a member of the Garden and Birthday Clubs in West Pittsburg. She enjoyed going to…

George M Graham, 39, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born in Ellwood City on November 22, 1985. George graduated from Vo-Tech in 2005. He was employed by Federal Express in Zelienople. George was a talented artist and enjoyed reading. He enjoyed anything outdoors, especially fishing. Survivors include his mother, Sue Kirkham Weir; father, Mac (Linda) Graham; girlfriend, Rhianna Peterson; daughter, Scarlett Graham; sister, Jennifer (Bronson Clyde) Graham; brother, Neil Graham and grandmother, Ann Graham, all of Ellwood City; three aunts, Debbie Cottrell of Ellwood City, Stephanie Graham of Virginia, Ernestta Ziter of Vermont; uncle,…

Mrs. Louise P. (DeCarbo) Massung of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at Kadima at Harmony after a courageous battle with MDS. Louise was born on April 2nd, 1939, in Ellwood City to the late Angelo and Frances (DeMauro) DeCarbo. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. She is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She worked at ESB Bank for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Ellwood City Art Club and served as treasurer for the club. Through the years, she had…

John S. McGrady, 64, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 30, 2025. Mr. McGrady was born on February 8, 1961, at Mary Evans Hospital. John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979, from the School of Computer Technology in 1981, and the Pittsburgh Diesel Institute in 1993. John had many jobs including IT Tech Support, Restaurant Manager and Pizza Baker. John and his wife Polly also bred pedigreed German Shepherd and Shar Pei dogs. John was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed showing his 1956 Chevy at car shows. John is survived by his son Jared…

Mary Alice Krueger, 90, of Newport Rd., Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born November 26, 1934, in Mt. Jackson, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Edith (Kumrow) Schneider. Mary Alice graduated from Mt. Jackson High School and was a member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. She worked as a secretary for Johnson Bronze and in the cafeteria of St. Francis Hospital. Her most fulfilling and cherished role was that of a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, William Jeffrey (Susan) of New Castle, Thomas…

Mrs. Joanne T. Lasso, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Lasso was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Bjanitch) Ciotto born on June 20th, 1931 in New Castle. She had graduated from New Castle High School. Over the years, Joanne worked at Rockwell in New Castle, Harmony Castings both as a secretary and later retired from SAE International where she worked as a meeting planner. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers and the Ladies…

Michael L. Lance, 57, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, May 30th,2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh with his family by his side. Born May 29th, 1968, he is the son of Raymond and Margaret (Peggy) Lance of Ellwood City. After graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1986, he continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh earning a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1990, followed by 25 years as Chief Deputy Engineer of the Media Bureau for the FCC in Washington D.C. Michael was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, boating, the Steelers and especially…

Mrs. LuAnn Santillo, 71, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born March 9th, 1954, in New Brighton, a daughter of the late Harry and Louise Seibel. She was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She graduated from New Brighton High School in 1972. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Edinboro University. She completed her graduate work in the master’s program at the University of Pittsburgh, studying Early Childhood Education. LuAnn’s passion for…