Obituaries

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Gary D. Hedglin Sr., 64

Gary D. Hedglin Sr, 64, of Beaver Falls passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at his residence. Born August 7, 1952 in Stoneboro, PA, he was the son of the late LaVerne J. and Mary Velda Clingerman Hedglin Sr. He was married to Tracy L. Honneffer Hedglin who survives. Gary graduated from Riverside High School. For many years, Gary worked in the automotive repair and restoration business. He was an avid hunter and thoroughly loved the outdoors. In addition to his wife, Tracy, survivors include two daughters, Billy Joe Hedglin of Belle Vernon and Lisa Jones of Beaver Falls; son,…


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Mrs. Kathleen M. Thompson, 85

Mrs. Kathleen M. Thompson, 85, formerly of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 in the Passavant Retirement Community. Mrs. Thompson was born on November 1, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Michael and Margaret Dabranski Lasky. Kathleen is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1949, and the First Church of God in Franklin Twp.. She also was an avid bingo player. She is survived by her daughter Brenda Thompson of Ellport, her sons Bill (Kathy) Thompson of Gettysburg, Tom (Cindy) Thompson of Ellwood City, and Mike (Lynn) Thompson of Baltimore, her 11…


Anthony Tomeo, 94

Anthony Tomeo, 94, of Northview Estates, formerly of Woodside Ave. Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born February 8, 1923 in Baiano, Italy, he was the son of the late Stefano and Giorgina DeGennaro Tomeo. He was married to Violet “Honey” Paswell Tomeo who passed away January 28, 2002. Tony retired in 1985 as the Head of the Maintenance Department at M.S.L. Industries in Ellwood City. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Anthony served as an interpreter for the US Army during WW II. He served in Europe and…


Betty Popa, 99

Betty Popa, 99, of Wampum passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. Born February 15, 1918 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Zenovia Toda Pope. She was married to George Popa Jr. who died June 8, 1959. Betty graduated from Wampum High School and from St. Francis School of Nursing. She worked from 1945 to 1959 as the Nurse Supervisor of the Operating Room at the Ellwood City Hospital. In 1959 until her retirement in 1975, Betty worked as the Industrial Nurse at the Ellwood City Works of US…


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Richard E. Rodgers, 71

Richard E. Rodgers, 71 of State St., Ellport passed away at his residence on Monday, June 26, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born in Ellwood City on February 24, 1946, Richard was the son of the late Thomas and Katherine Miller Rodgers.  Richard was married to the former Virginia “Ginger” Mazzant on August 2, 1969.  He had retired from Koppel Steel where he worked as a crane operator.  He previously worked at Matthews Conveyor and B & W.  Richard was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School.  He was also a veteran of…


Paul Zurynski, 89

Paul Zurynski, 89, of Koppel, PA, died peacefully at Allegheny General Hospital on Sunday, June 25, 2017 with his children at his side. On April 1, 1928, Paul was born in Koppel, PA. He was the son of the late Stanley and Katherine (Gurniak) Zwierzynski. Paul was a long-time member of St. Teresa’s Parish in Koppel (integrated into Holy Redeemer Parish). One of ten siblings, Paul was born into a strongly family-centered environment, and Paul’s life continually focused on his love for his entire family. Affectionately known as a “Palo” by many of his friends, he was a devoted husband, father,…


Ralph E. “Meg” Ferrucci, 74

Ralph E. “Meg” Ferrucci, 74, of Main St., Wampum passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. Born May 2, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ralph A.”Smitty” and Eileen “Ikie” Altman Ferrucci. He was married for 27 years to Terry Beshero Ferrucci who survives. Meg retired in 1984 as a Supervisor at the Wallace Run Plant of Babcock and Wilcox. He was also the former owner operator of the Colonial Manor in West Pittsburg. He was Catholic by faith. He enjoyed hunting…


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Dan B. Hawke, 65

Dan B. Hawke, 65, of Koppel passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 in his residence. Dan was born on April 23, 1952 in Fombell to the late Arthur J. and Jean Matthews Hawke.  He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1970. Dan served with the U.S. Air Force  February 12, 1971 until his discharge on February 10, 1978.  He than worked at Tex Oil and Gas and Marathon Oil in Texas than at Trader Horn. Dan enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Hawke is survived by his wife, Janice M. Dickson…


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Margaret L. Lutz, 89

Mrs. Margaret L. Lutz, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in the Wexford Healthcare Center. Mrs. Lutz was born on February 20, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late James and Marie Durbin Coast. She had attended Lincoln High School, and was a member of the United Free Methodist Church in Ellwood City. She is survived by her sons, Bernard (Patty) Lutz of Portersville, and Ralph (Kathleen) Lutz of Ellwood City, her 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and her daughter-in-law, Marsha Lutz of Slippery Rock, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband…


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Robert T. Yanke, Jr., 70

Robert T. Yanke, Jr., 70, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, June 21-2017 in his residence. Robert was born on November 23, 1946 in McKees Rocks to the late Robert T. Yanke, Sr. and Gertrude Hufnagel Yanke of McKees Rocks.  He served with the U.S. Army December 7, 1967 until his discharge on December 5, 1969 with the Company D 7th Engineering Battalion Fifth United States Army. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He then worked as a maintenance supervisor for Envirotrol in Darlington for 33 years….