Obituaries

Patricia “Pat” Lazar, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Sewickley. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Edward and Verna (Campbell) Reilly and was born November 15, 1948, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughters; Trish Fichter of Chewton, Brandie Moyer-Klink and her husband Randy Klink, Jr., her grandchildren; Ashlee Lamenza and her husband Joseph of Ellwood City, Janae Singer of New Castle, Kelsey Million of Ellwood City, Samantha Million New Castle, Reilly Million of Ellwood City, her great-grandchildren; Gio and Giada Lamenza, Gabriel Singer-Kohl, Joshua Brown,…

Mrs. Rose P. Sulia, 100, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27th, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Sulia was born in Ellwood City on June 22nd, 1925 to the late Agostino and Carolina (Amadio) Farinelli. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1943. After high School, Rose worked as a secretary for the Lincoln High School Principles Office until starting her family. She is a long time member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Rose enjoyed reading, will be remembered as a wonderful cook, and was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan. She…

James C. Quinn, 78, of Wayne Twp. passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Heritage Valley – Beaver following short illness. Born August 27, 1947, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Richard and Virginia Adams Quinn. James graduated from Lincoln in 1965. He worked for McKesson Pharmaceutical Distributors in Shenango Twp. until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing and hunting. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and was also a member of the Ellwood Wampum Rod and Gun Club and the West Pittsburg Croatian Club. Survivors include his beloved wife Melanie L….

Elizabeth Jean “BJ” Carsele Biondi, 84, of Ellwood City, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed onto eternal life peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 at her residence. BJ was born November 6th, 1940, and raised in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. She was the seventh child, born into family of nine children to James and Esther (Barile) Carsele, who were first generation Italian immigrants. A 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School, BJ’s journey in the pharmaceutical industry began. After graduation, she was employed as a sales clerk at the park Pharmacy. It was there that she…

Benjamin Panella Jr, of Wampum, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025. Ben was born May 23, 1943 to the late Benjamin and Ann Panella (Paolini). He is survived by Sister Patricia Smail (Ed), Brother James Caruso, daughters Billie Jo Wyant (Michael) and Robin Luffman (Ransom), companion Donna McConnell, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Ben, a man of few words, but shared a life of great stories and memories not to be forgotten. If you didn’t find Ben elbow deep in the garage working on his latest project, he would be on his Harley. The sun to his back,…

Andrew B. Gierlach, 82, of Shenango Twp. passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his residence following an illness. Born March 6, 1943, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Dante A. Fusco and Bernice Gierlach. Andrew enlisted in the Army in 1960, serving until 1963. For 25 years he worked for UPS as a truck driver. He was a member of the local Teamsters, loved trucks, and enjoyed gardening and feeding birds. Survivors include his beloved wife of 49 years, Helen McDonald Gierlach; four sons, Henry “Hank” (Paula) Gierlach, Christopher (Lisa) Gierlach, Mark Gierlach, and Steve…

Mr. Anthony “Tony” Recce, 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, Pa. Tony was born in Ellwood City on May 25th, 1940 to the late Domenico and Louise (Noschese) Recce. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Tony worked many years at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Koppel and then for Koppel Steel as a brick layer until his retirement. Over the years, Tony enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to casinos, and spending time on Thursdays with his buddies at the SOI in…

Shawn Andrews, 45, of Fombell, passed away on October 20th, 2025 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Shawn was born on July 20th, 1980 in Beaver, to the late Alfred C. Andrews and Tina O’Neil. He attended Beaver Falls High School. Shawn worked at Feezles Auto Wrecking as a laborer in his younger years, and was currently employed at Tony’s Beer Distributor as manager. He is also the president of the Ellwood City Eagles Club #1246, a member of the Zelienople Sportsman’s Club and played on many local dart teams. Shawn enjoyed hunting, fishing, video games about hunting and fishing,…