Obituaries

Tammy S. Ritter, 63, of Ellport, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Born in Ellwood City on March 29, 1960, Tammy was the daughter of the late George and Matilda Seaburn Yhelka.  She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Ritter whom she married on April 8, 1978.  She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and a former member of its Christian Mothers.  She enjoyed playing bingo but mostly enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Besides her husband, Joseph E. Ritter, Tammy is survived by her 4 children, David Joseph…

David Andrew Hulick, 38, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024 in Carthage, North Carolina. Born February 19, 1986 in Ellwood City, David is the son of David Hulick and Cathy McKinney Hulick.  After graduating Lincoln High School in 2004, David attended the Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  In 2006, he joined the United States Air Force where he served honorably until 2019.  During his military career, David received the Air Force Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,…

Edward “Butch” P. Schuller, 71, South Beloit, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 21, 1952, in Ellwood City, PA, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Paul) Schuller. Butch married his wife, Denise Schuller, on May 19, 1984, she passed away on January 19, 2016. He worked as a machine repairman for Zenith Cutters for many years until his retirement. He attended Faith Community Church – Stateline. He loved to spend time with his family as he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Dad had a passion for his Lionel…

Joshua M. Wymer, 39, formerly of Ellport and Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at Continuing Health Care of Niles in Niles, Ohio following an extended illness. Joshua was born on April 26th, 1984 in Ellwood City to the late Donald R. Wymer and Terri (Gallagher) Wymer. While living in the Ellwood City area Josh had worked at Pizza Joe’s as a cook and later at Precision Metals as a custodian. Josh is survived by his mother Terri, brother Donald R. Wymer III of Pittsburgh, grandmother Nancy (Kennedy) Britton, and Uncle Edward “Buster” (Marilyn) Wymer of Ellport….

Carol Klingensmith, 76, of Shenango Township passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Butler Hospital surrounded by her family members. Born on October 14, 1947 in Meadowville, West Virginia, Carol was the daughter of the late Hobert an Rosalie Anderson Moore.  She is survived by her husband, James H. Klingensmith, whom she married on June 24, 1964.  For 50 years Carol along with her husband were amateur ham radio operators.  She had worked at Red Hot in Ellwood City for over 20 years and previously worked at Romar Textile.  Carol loved bingo, crafting but mostly spending time…