Obituaries

Mrs. Valerie D. Moskal, 67, of Mars, PA passed away on Saturday, July 19th, 2025 at Highland Hills Post Acute Nursing Home in Pittsburgh. Valerie was born on December 23rd, 1957 the daughter of the late Clyde and Marilyn (Derringer) Johnson Sr.. She earned her Diploma in Wildlife and Forestry Conservation from the North American Correspondence Schools, while doing her studies she volunteered at Moraine State Park with various projects. She also had worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide. Valerie was an outdoors person who loved all animals, and enjoyed writing poems, crafts, and drawing. She is survived by her…

Leroy M. Ball, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, July 17th, at his residence. Leroy was born on July 25th, 1945 in Pittsburgh to the late Albert and Stella (Meadows) Ball. He worked as an assistant manager at Eat’n Park in Pittsburgh until he moved to Miami, Florida. While there, Leroy owned and operated his own roofing business, “Guaranteed Roofing” for over 14 years. Leroy was known for being a history buff and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Leroy is survived by his wife, Pam (Ambrose) Ball of Ellwood City whom he married on November 8th, 1975,…

Mrs. Saundra K. Gebhardt, 64, of Ellwood City, on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 went to join the love of her life, Ronnie, surrounded by her family, at her residence. Saundra was born on June 28th, 1961 in Ellwood City, to the late Kenneth W. and Marion (Campbell) Horrell Sr.. For many years, Saundra worked in the housekeeping department at the American Eagle Outfitters Distribution Center until her retirement. She was a member of the Park Gate Baptist and a regular at the Hungarian Home Bingo League. Saundra enjoyed shopping around, but most importantly, spending time with her kids and grandkids….

Michael Anthony Napolitan, Jr, 47, of Koppel passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his residence. He was the son of the Michael, Sr. And Katie (Kennelly) Napolitan and was born July 23, 1978, in Pittsburgh. Michael is survived by his wife; Erin Napolitan of Koppel, his children; Michael Napolitan III, and his wife Ashlynn of Enon Valley, Anna Napolitan of Beaver Falls, Kylie Napolitan of Koppel, his grandchildren; Michael A. Napolitan, IV, Ezekiel Napolitan, his mother and father-in-law; Vance and Bobbye Lutz of Big Beaver, his brother-in-law; Paul Lutz and his wife Lisa of Fombell. His was a…

Carol A. Miller, 89, of Wampum passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at her daughter’s home following a short illness. Born October 20, 1935 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Velma Grinnen Mohr. She shared 66 years of marriage with Louis W. “Macy” Miller. He passed away on August 3, 2024. Carol graduated from Wampum High School and then served in the US Navy from October 25, 1954 until December 22, 1955. Catholic by faith, Carol cherished moments spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Barb (Adam) Moldovan of…

Maude V. Shoaf (98) of Brown Road passed away on July 16, 2025. Mrs. Shoaf was born October 28, 1926, to the late Emmett and Clara Ferree Lutz. She was married to Curtis Shoaf for 63 years until his passing in 2010. She was a member of Park Gate Baptist Church. As a young woman, Maude worked at Mathew’s conveyer. A devoted homemaker, her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Maude is survived by her sons and daughters in-law, Curt and Dee Shoaf of Watseka, IL, Ken and Esther Shoaf of Ellwood City and daughter and son-in-law Beverly…

Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Donley of Land ‘O Lakes, Florida, and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on July 14, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born in Ellwood City on September 17, 1933 to Katherine and Oliver Miller. She had one brother, Robert Miller, who predeceased her. She is now re-united with her beloved husband, Herbert “Gene” H. Donley, Jr., who passed away on March 21, 2009. They had been married for 58 years. She is survived by two sons, Gene (Susan) Donley of Portersville, and James (Kathy) Donley of Land ‘O Lakes, Florida, four grandchildren, Jerimy,…

Leona Joanne Swartzlander, 92, of Wampum went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Providence Care Center. Born December 2, 1932 in Penn Hills, she was the daughter of the late John W. Croft, Sr. and Ethel Marie Mains Croft. She married Donald A. Swartzlander, Sr. on September 27, 1952. They shared 46 years of marriage prior to his passing on October 5, 1998. Joanne graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1950. A devout Christian, Joanne was a member of many churches throughout her life, most recently the First Baptist Church in Chewton….

Amy Whitney was born on January 13, 1964, and passed away on July 12, 2025, under the Capricorn moon, at UPMC, with her daughter by her side. Amy is survived by her mother, Anita McDonie, her stepfather, Larry Loftis, her daughter, Marisa Whitney, and her siblings, Laura, Jimmy (& Cheri), Denise, and Scott (& Kathy) McDonie as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her cherished animals. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Mabel Curry, and Arthur and Edith Bliss, her father, Jim McDonie, and her sisters, Marcia McDonie and Donna McDonie and her…