Obituaries

John Douglas McClaren, 52, of Ellwood City passed away at his residence on Monday, February 12th, 2024. John was born in Pittsburgh on March 27th, 1971 to the late Carl and Rita (Schmidt) McClaren Sr.. He is a member of the Fox Chapel High School class of 1989. For the past 26 years John worked at VEKA Inc. in Fombell where he was the Lead Production Tuning Technician. John was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan who enjoyed golfing especially with his brother-in-law and father-in-law. He also is a member of the IMBS Club in Koppel where he loved to play…

Mrs. Pauline Selva, 95, a cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt passed away peacefully Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her family’s love. Pauline was born November 30, 1928 in Ellwood City, PA, to the late Nicholas Lewchenko and Barbara (Cieply) Lewchenko. She attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the concert choir, as music was always her passion. She was a parishioner of St. Agatha Church and was employed in Ellwood City. (GC Murphy’s, The Ellwood Knitting Mill, and the Ellwood City Hospital). She could warm your heart with…

Mr. William “Bill” L. Atkinson Jr. of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh following a 3-year illness. William was born in New Castle on July 10, 1943 to the late William L. and Margaret (Hinkle) Atkinson Sr.. Bill graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962 and earned an Associate Degree from the Beaver County Community College. He was employed by the former B&W Steel Mill in the cold draw department, and later by the Ellwood City Area School District as a custodian. Throughout his life he was…

Catherine Theresa (Klemenz) Shuttleworth, 89, of Wampum died on Sunday February 11, 2024 at home surrounded by many family members. Catherine was born in Philadelphia on October 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Kathryn and Joseph Klemenz. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 65 years, William (Bill) Shuttleworth on December 17, 2020, a son-in-law, William J Fleck and a daughter-in-law, Regina Santamaria Shuttleworth. Catherine and Bill married on October 22, 1955, at St. Mathew Catholic Church in Philadelphia. After his death, she spoke to him every day and longed for the time when God…

Charles Wallace Evans, 76, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 after a brief battle with illness. He was born in Ellwood City Pennsylvania. Charles was a happy resident of Mercer, Pennsylvania were he lived with his loving wife, Kelley Evans. He leaves behind three daughters, Rachelle, Heather and Denise and son, Rory. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Glenda Evans; son, Wally Evans and daughter, Rebecca Evans. In keeping his wishes there are no services. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrusted to John…

Deblin E. Stoops, 50, of Koppel passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at Family Hospice in Lawrenceville. Deblin was born in Butler on September 4th, 1973 to Aaron Stoops of North Sewickley Twp. and the late Elizabeth (Parks) Rudy. She had worked as a Certified Nurses Aid at various healthcare facilities in the area. She is survived by her father and step-mother Aaron and Ellie (Lee) Stoops of North Sewickley Twp., step-father Gary Rudy of McDonald, Ohio, daughters Hope Stoops of Ellwood City and Savannah McClain of Pittsburgh, sons Austin McClain, Nigel McClain, and Marshall McClain all of Ellwood…

Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” S. Carsele, 78, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at the Grove in Harmony. Mrs. Carsele was born in McKeesport to the late Bernard L. and Edna G. (Dombeck) Kuben on April 8th, 1945. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She had worked for the Ellwood City Forge since 1963 at first as a receptionist and later in the quality control department as a certification clerk until she retired in 2015. Kathy also was the Ellwood City Area Local Registrar…

Mabel “Betty” Shafran, 70, of Ellwood City passed away February 8, 2024, at the Grove of New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Milo and Gloria (Cover) Derrow and was born March 2, 1953, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Stephen Shafran, her daughter; Emily Shafran of Monaca, her grandchildren; Leah Neville and her fiancé Bryce Sutter of Aliquippa, Anthony Prestopine of Monaca, her great grandson; Brody Sutter, her siblings; Georgia Fife of Chewton, Vallie George and her husband Chuck of Koppel, Milo Derrow and his wife Diane of South Carolina, brother-in…

Vicki Lynn Pekarchik 63, of Fombell passed away at her home on February 3, 2024, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband; Michael McKee of Fombell and her children; Michael Pekarchik and his wife Alesha of Fombell, Tiffanie McKee of Fombell and James Pekarchik, and her two grandchildren; Hunter Tritt and Austin McKee. Vicki was born January 29, 1961, in Ellwood City to the late Harry and Martha Fischer (McKeough). She was a 1980 graduate of Riverside High School. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, especially in the truck with her…