Obituaries

Kathy Jo “KJ” Frelin, 69, of Wampum, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born May 8, 1949 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Marion K. Pisani Frelin. KJ graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967. In her heyday, she was an accomplished softball player who won many state championships. She retired as an Executive Chef having worked in Georgia and Texas. She loved all animals, especially horses. KJ was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Survivors include two sisters, Anita Bauer…

Virginia Montozzi, 95, of Villa Maria, formerly of Wampum passed away the morning of Monday, August 27, 2018 at her residence with family at her side. She had been in good health until suffering a stroke on August 2. Born September 6, 1922 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Anna Leopardo Montozzi. Virginia graduated from Wampum High School and then received an Associate Degree from Garfield Business Institute of Beaver Falls. She was a Sales Correspondent for Babcock & Wilcox Co in Beaver Falls. She also worked as an accountant for the McGuire Memorial Home…

Mrs. Erna C Nussbaum passed away peacefully in her home on Monday August 27, 2018. She was 91 years old. She was a long-time resident of Ellwood City. She leaves behind two daughters, Karin M. Nussbaum and Lydia C. (Edward) Mansur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hans J. Nussbaum. She was the daughter of Jakob and Cacelie Belka (born Moll). Erna still has some family members living in Germany who shall miss her. She lived in a small community called Lagerdorf much like Ellwood City where everyone knew each other. She worked as a dental technician before…

Mr. Frederick W. “Fritz” Schuster, 77 , formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the UPMC Mercy Hospital. Mr. Schuster was born on October 23, 1940 in Ellwood City to the late John and Christine “Tillie” (Losch) Schuster. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959. He enlisted with the U.S. Air Force on March 20, 1961 and served with the 11th Organizational Maintenance Squadron until his discharge on December 17, 1965. as an aircraft mechanic. Fred worked at Matthews Conveyor for 8 years and  then at Inmetco for 22 years….

Randy P. Kirchel, 59, of Wampum Rd., Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) died Friday, August 24, 2018. Born June 21, 1959 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Edward P. and Marilyn Safreed Kirchel of Wayne Twp. Randy attended Ellwood City Schools and graduated from Lawrence County Vo Tech in 1977. He worked for the past 45 years with his father at Kirchel’s Auto. Randy was an active member of the Moose Lodge in Ellwood. He enjoyed camping and boating. Randy was a friend to many and will be sorely missed. In addition to his parents, survivors include a son,…

Rev. Donald Shellenberger, 91, of Ellwood City passed into eternal life on August 24, 2018. Donald served in the US Navy in the South Pacific on the landing ship LST 1106. Later he worked for Babcock and Wilcox Co. as the Chief of Plant Security for 31 years. He served as Pastor of Bennetts Run United Methodist church for six years. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, his sister, Joanne Cowie, and his brother, Paul Shellenberger. He is survived by his children, Lawrence Shellenberger, Donna Mayhew, Allen Shellenberger, Wanda Shellenberger, Peggy Rudisill and his sister, June Lewis….

Mr. Angelo M. Prestopine, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Prestopine was born on March 29, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Michael J. and Gilda E. (Docchio) Prestopine. He had attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the Holy Redeemer parish. Angelo had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls for 37 years. An outdoors man, Angelo enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing the guitar. In 1965 he was the Ohio Valley Tri-County Archery Champion which he was very proud of. Mr. Prestopine is…

Edward P. Miller,  87, of Alliance Ohio, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 19 2018 at Altercare of Alliance. He was born in Ellwood City on July 4 1931 to the late John and Catherine Linder Miller. Ed graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of 1949. He then served for 3 years during   the Korean War in the US Navy. He was a millwright and welder for 35 years in the tubular  division at the former Babcock and Wilcox Company  plant in Beaver Falls. Ed was also a faithful member of First…

Alice M. Cole, 93, formerly of Cole Rd. (Wayne Twp.) passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Springfield, Ohio on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Born February 20, 1925 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George and Ettie O. Bowden Hobel . She was married for 65 years to David W. Cole who passed away December 22, 2007. Alice was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Ladies Association. She enjoyed sewing, reading, traveling and playing cards. Her most cherished time…

Joseph L. Potter, 70, of New Castle, formerly of Ellwood City,  passed away peacefully on Monday August 13 2018 at his residence. Born on June 23 1948 in Ellwood City, he was the oldest son of the late Daisy Drake Potter and Fred J. Potter.   Joseph was a 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one sister, Janice (Wilson) Funderburg  of Asheboro NC; and  by two brothers:  Charles (Wendy) Potter, and   George  “Pete” Potter, both of Ellwood City. He is also survived by a number of…