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July 30, 2017

Pastor Eugene R. McConnell, 56

Pastor Eugene R McConnell, 56, of East St., North Sewickley Twp. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Born December 3, 1960 in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. and Phyllis Maeola Goddard McConnell. Eugene graduated from Mohawk High School in 1979. He later furthered his education, graduating in 1991 with his BA in Christian Ministries from Circleville Bible College. He worked for the last 24 years in the Sales Department of Hovis Auto and Truck Supply. He also has been the Pastor of the Union Goodwill Church for…

July 28, 2017

Edwin Dewayne Armstrong, 84

Edwin Dewayne Armstrong, 84, of Edwards Rd., New Beaver Boro passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Ellwood City Hospital following an extended illness. Born June 12, 1933 in Boyer, Butler County, he was the son of the late Edwin P. and Mary A Deal Armstrong. He was married for 55 years to Betty L. Hackett Armstrong who passed away September 21, 2013. Dewayne retired as a Master Sergeant (E8) following 21 years of service with the Armed Forces. He spent 4 years with the Air Force and 17 with the Army , 10 of which were with Special…

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July 28, 2017

Jimmie Bucci, 89

Mr. Jimmie Bucci, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital following a motorcycle accident that he was involved in. Mr. Bucci was born on September 8, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Carmen and Carmella Buccelli Bucci. He had attended Lincoln High School and the Holy Redeemer Church. Jimmie had worked at the U.S. Steel Ellwood City plant in the mechanical department for 28 years. He also worked at H&H Truck Repair, Westgate Truck Stop, and Dennise Auto & Truck Repair on State Route 351. Jim was an avid Harley…

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July 27, 2017

Mary C. Wiley, 74

Mary C. Wiley, 74, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in the Grove at New Wilmington. Mary was born on September 4, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Robert J. and Anne Bradley Yeykal. She had graduated from Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden, and attended Duquesne University. She had worked at the WKST radio station in Ellwood City as a talk show host, the Ellwood City Ledger and the Cranberry Review Journal as a journalist. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing and singing. Mary was also a co-founder and committee member of the Ellwood…

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July 26, 2017

Barbara Jean Fusco, 64

Barbara Jean Fusco, 64, of 602 Palo Alto Drive, Perry Township passed away in her residence on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 after her battle with cancer. Born in Beaver Falls, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Boneda Cox Searfoss.  She married Jim G. Fusco, Jr. on August 12, 1995.  Barb was a 1970 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and she retired from Loccisano’s Golden Dawn where she was a deli manager.  Barb was active with the Girl Scouts during the 1980’s.  She was an avid reader and she loved yard sales, but most of all, she…

July 25, 2017

Jennifer L. Snider, 35

Jennifer L. Snider, 35, of New Galilee passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 24, 2017. Jennifer worked as a care worker for McGuire Memorial Home. She enjoyed animals and spending time outdoors. She also enjoyed participating in her children’s activities. Survivors include her mother, Robin L. Phillippi Boots of New Castle; father, Larry J. Boots Sr. of Alabama; two sons, Vincent and Dominick Schiraldi both at home; her former companion, Martin Schiraldi of New Castle; siblings, Lisa McCune, Amanda Alley, and Larry Boots Jr., all of New Castle; paternal grandmother, Rosa Boots and maternal grandparents, Samuel and Mary Ann Phillippi, all…

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July 25, 2017

Patricia A. Cable-Perkins, 75

Mrs. Patricia A. Cable-Perkins, 75, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Patricia was born on April 16, 1942 in New Castle to the late Jim W. and Margaret T. Hollschwander Cable. She is a member of the3 Lincoln High School class of 1960, and the Harmony Baptist Church. She had worked at Alloy in New Castle, National Plumbing, and Netco in the accounting and human resources departments. Patty enjoyed bowling and traveling. She is survived by her sister, Cathy (David) Cable-DeHaven of Greer, SC, her brother James (Carole) Cable of…

July 24, 2017

Ralph L. Marshall, 90

Ralph L. Marshall, 90, of Ellwood Rd. , New Castle (Wayne Twp.) passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born July 8, 1927 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Earl and Elizabeth Barkley Marshall. He was married for 65 years to Sally A. Mayberry Marshall who passed away November 30, 2014. Ralph graduated from Lincoln High School and was a member of Bell Memorial Church. He was a Veteran of the US Navy. Ralph was a lifetime Union Carpenter. He was one of the founding members of…

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July 24, 2017

Pauline Christie, 105

Mrs. Pauline Christie, 105, formerly of Ellport passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Katera’s Kove. Mrs. Christie was born on March 30, 1912 in Wampum to the late Frank and Rose Pastin Wilson. She had graduated from the New Castle Business School and the Beaver Falls School of Beauty. Pauline was the owner and operator of Pauline Christie’s Beauty Shop in Ellport for many years. She enjoyed playing the organ and piano to the delight of many people. For many years she was member of the First United Methodist Church. She also was a member and past president of the Eagles…

July 23, 2017

Charles L. “Chuck” Timblin, 74

Charles L.  “Chuck”  Timblin,  74 , of New Castle,  passed away  peacefully after a lengthy illness  on  Saturday, July 22 2017 at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler PA. He was born in Ellwood City on March 27, 1943, to the late  Charles  W. and Alma Hazen  Timblin. Chuck graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of  1961 and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, including  one year in Vietnam. He worked at the former  Mathews  Conveyor, then was a cold draw foreman at B & W Tubular Products in Beaver Falls, and lastly  Shook Welding,…