Obituaries

Dennis L. Wallace, 71, of Ellwood City (Wayne Township), passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Ellwood City on December 14, 1945 to the late Clarence Edward Wallace and the late Mildred McQuiston Wallace. Dennie was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of 1963. He worked at the former G.K. Garrett Co., and later Laszlo Plumbing, and C & C Equipment Co.  He also was a union carpenter. He was a longtime member of Christ Presbyterian Church, where he had been an elder and deacon, a member of…

David J. Boydell, 56, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital. He was born August 10, 1961 in Ellwood City. Dave graduated from Vo-Tech in 1979. He worked for 26 years as a millwright at BNZ Materials in Zelienople. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He also enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Dave was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, especially the Steelers. Survivors include his father and stepmother, John D.(Barbara Hall) Boydell of Ellwood City; his wife, Jennifer Boydell;  three sons, Josh (Krista) Boydell of Ellwood City, Shayne…

Frances J. Campbell, 94, formerly of Hogue Rd. passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Carriage Manor in New Castle. Born July of 1923 in Tug Hill, New York, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Myrtle Hopseker Rogers. Frances was married to Ernest Raymond Campbell who passed away March 2, 1995. Mrs. Campbell was an Elementary School Teacher for 24 years in the Laurel School District. She was a member of the Rose Point Reformed Presbyterian Church. Frances was an avid reader. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors…

Fanny Ottaviani,  87, of Ellwoood City, passed away  peacefully  but unexpectedly on Sunday evening, October 22 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in  Ellwood City  on July 20, 1930, to the late Dimitrios and Vasiliki  Santis. She was a graduate of  Lincoln High School in Ellwood City.    She had worked for years in the clerical department at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co. in Ellwood City. Fanny was a longtime member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City where she sang in the church choir, and was a charter member of the Ellwood City Area Civic…

Richard A. Kasparek, 63, of Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, October 22 2017 at his home. He was born in Ellwood City on May 21 1954, to the late Gerald Kasparek, Sr., and the late Alma Kotuba Kasparek. Rick was a graduate of Riverside High School. He worked for the  P&LE Railroad at Conway Yards and later as a meat cutter at Paul’s Market,  Ellwood City Shop n’ Save,  and Giant Eagle Supermarkets, at the Chippewa Township and Cranberry stores. Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting and most of all, his nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He…

Nickolas Palagallo, 90, of New Beaver Boro passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born November 8, 1926 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Colao Palagallo. He was married for 65 years to his beloved wife, Phyllis Leopardo Palagallo who survives. Nick retired in 1988 after working for 42 years at Medusa Cement Company. He served in the Navy during WWII and was a member of the Wampum American Legion Post 749. Nick’s passion was baseball. He played in the Local American Legion and County Baseball…