Obituaries

Gina J. Ferrucci, 90, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born May 5, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Camille Peltier Aniceti. She was married to Orlando T. Ferrucci for 41 years when he passed away January 12, 1990. Gina was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City and a member of the former St. Monica’s Parish in Wampum. She was an active member of the Christian Mothers Society at both churches. Gina was an…

William  F. Orr, 90, of  Ellwood City (Franklin Township), went to be with his Lord and Savior  on Wednesday evening,  January  2  2019 at  The Grove in New Wilmington. He was born in Ellwood City on November 25 1928 to the late   John R. Orr, Sr. and  Blanche Rasely  Orr. After her death, he was raised by  John and  Anna Mae Newell Orr. With his brother,  he owned and operated   Orr’s Garage in Ellwood City.  He retired from Herr Voss Corporation in Baden. Later, he drove cars for McElwain Motors  for 14 years. He was a longtime active member of…

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…