Obituaries

Sylvia J. Umstead, 58, of Shenango Twp. passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at her residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born October 25,1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ernest D. Carter and Evelyn Irene Hulley Carter. She was married to Dennis E. Umstead for 25 years. He survives. Sylvia enjoyed bowling and playing darts. She also enjoyed dirt track racing and wrestling. Sylvia was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan. In addition to her husband, Dennis, survivors include two sons, Nathan L. (Jeremy) Troup and Nickalis K. Umstead, both of New Castle; two…

Leona S. Zeigler, 88 of North Sewickley Township passed away at her residence on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Born in Ellwood City on May 21, 1930, Leona was the daughter of the late Carl and Lena Burr Main.  Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Zeigler on June 26, 2010.  They were married on September 10, 1949. Leona is survived by her 4 children, Harriet and David Stephenson of Ellport, Judy and Wayne Hall of North Sewickley Twp., Charles and Michele Zeigler of North Sewickley Twp. and Harry and Lisa Zeigler of Perry Twp., a sister, Carolyn Smith of…

Dominick “Buddy” Scopellite, 95, of Ellport, Ellwood City Passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Lutheran Senior Life VNA in Western Pennsylvania in Butler, surrounded by his wife of 71 years and his son David Scopellite. Dominick was born October 26, 1923, in Reggio Calabria, Italy. He came to America when he was 2 years old with his mother, he lived in Harrisburg, PA until they moved to Wampum where he settled in Ellwood City. At age 16, he moved to Brooklyn, New York to live with his sister Jean and her husband Ralph Costagliola. He returned to Ellwood and…

Doris C. Rosado, 51, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 25, 1967 in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of the late Efrain and Irene Kennedy Rosado. Doris loved being a full time mother. She cherished time spent with her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her companion of 17 years, June Thompson; two daughters, Arianna Gonzalez and her husband Andres Gonzalez of Ellwood City, Ashley Thompson and her husband Robert Kricos of Coraopolis; two sons, Bradley Thompson and his wife…

Lois Ellen (McCandless) Nye went home to her Lord and Savior after a brief illness on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Lois was born on July 9, 1933 in Pine Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to Harold and Olive(Lutz) McCandless. She was the youngest of six children: Betty Luntz, Gerald (Pete), Harold (Howdie), Richard (Dick), and Peggy Beers. After her mother passed away when Lois was six months of age, she was raised by her Aunt Emma Gehm of Evans City, PA. Lois was a 1951 graduate of Evans City High School. After high school, she went on to graduate from Butler…

Raymond C. Clyde, 59, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 with his loving wife and children at his side at The Good Samaritan Hospice following a short illness Born September 15, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond C. and Frances Eileen Sobczak Clyde. He was married to Kim Nagel Clyde for 37 years, she survives. Ray attended Riverside High School. He retired from the PA Department of Transportation out of Beaver County following 35 years of service as a heavy equipment operator. He loved being with his family and cherished times spent…

Mr. William D. Foley, 79, of 111 Fourth St., Ellport, Ellwood City, passed away at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at Butler Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his wife of 55 years, his six children, two granddaughters, nephews and son-in-law. He had also been in the company over the course of his monthlong stay in the hospital’s ICU by lifelong friends. William was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Beaver Falls, the son of William E. and Lois C. (Gorman) Foley. A 1958 graduate of Beaver Falls Area High School, William served honorably in U.S. Navy and married Rita A. Petro…

Donna J. Guy Shaffer, 86, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at Rhodes Estates following an illness. Born July 21, 1932 in Keeley, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Essie Hairhoger Mahon. She was preceded in death by her husbands, David E. Guy in 1986 and James H. Shaffer in 2009 and a grandson, Aaron Guy. Donna graduated from Wampum High School in 1949. She was a member of the West Pittsburgh Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, David J. (Cathy) Guy of South Beaver Twp., Dennis (Elaine) Guy of Warrensburg, Missouri; and siblings,…

Adam J. Zilka, 26, of Conway passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 as the result of an automobile accident. Adam was born on December 25, 1991 in Ellwood City to Elizabeth L. (Zilka) Jewel. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 2010. Adam had worked at Matthews Wall Anchor in Beaver Falls for three years, and most recently for Pittsburgh Stage Inc. for two years. He is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Adam enjoyed racing his dirt bike, hunting, fishing, working on cars, and participating in demolition derby’s. He is survived by…