Obituaries

Janice Renee Crawley, 60, of 2nd St., Ellwood City passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 17, 1956 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Vivian M. Eady Crawley Sr. Janice worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Trinity Oaks and also worked at the Ellwood City Children’s Center. She was a member of the Word Alive Church.  Janice was an avid walker. Survivors include two sisters, Diana (Greg) Spencer of New Brighton, Brenda Moses of Ellwood City; brother, Charles E. “Chuck” Crawley Jr. of…

Sandra E. Myers, 75, of Ellwood City passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital. Born September 9, 1941 in Uniontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Florence Dwyer Foster. She married Lloyd A Myers Sr. 56 years ago in the Brush Valley Brethren Church in Adrian, PA. He survives. Sandra graduated from Shannock Valley High School in 1959 in Rural Valley, PA. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star # 212 where she served as Worthy Matron. She was also a member of the Women’s Club…

George E. Robinson, 75, of   Freedom  PA (New Sewickley Twp.) passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon , May 7 2017 at UPMC McCandless Hospital, after a short illness. He was born in Marshall Township, Allegheny Co., on December 23 1941 to the late George E.  and G. Naomi  Holsinger  Robinson Jr. He was employed for many years as a truck driver  for various  sanitation and refuse companies in the area. George enjoyed hunting and fishing and truck and tractor pulls. He is survived by his wife of 50 years,  Gladys E.  Lindsay Robinson,  as well as by his two favorite…

Dr. Donald Alvin Magee passed away peacefully at his home on Beechwood Boulevard in Ellwood City, PA on May 3, 2017. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 60 years, Vivienne Bauder Magee and his sisters Dr. Margaret Craig and Dorothy Philson. Dr. Magee was born on February 12, 1925 in Ellwood City to Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Edna Mae Magee. He attended Geneva College before graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree. At Pitt, he was the President of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the…

Mrs. Mary Babin, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in the Jameson Care Center. Mrs. Babin was born on December 30, 1920 in Pittsburgh to the late Nicholas and Kensena Stec Batz. She had graduated from Oliver High School in Pittsburgh. Mary was a member of the St. John’s the Baptist Orthodox  Church in Ellwood City. For many years she volunteered at the Red Cross Blood Bank in Ellwood City. Mary was also a member of the Connoquenessing Country Club, and enjoyed swimming, golfing, and bowling. She is survived by her two daughters Barbara (Donald) Ricker of…

Misty B. McKim, 33, of Franklin Ave, New Castle passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 22, 1984 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clair McKim and Lori Schoettker. Misty enjoyed skating and going to the movies. She also loved to shop and paint. In addition to her mother, survivors include the father of her children, Christopher Brown; five children, Halle Loraine, Naudia North, Christopher Brown II, Calen Brown, Camilyn Brown; two sisters, Tanya Stunkard, Ashley McKim; brother, John Dakota McKim and 10 nieces…

Leona B. Crable, 92, of Old Pittsburgh Rd., New Castle (Shenango Twp.) passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born November 16, 1924 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Laura Belle Weakley Stewart. She was married to Edgar Crable who passed away December 21, 1998. Leona graduated from Lincoln High School and worked for a short time in the mail room at US Steel. Leona was an active member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church where she was a long time director of the Vacation Bible School Program, a…