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March 2, 2017

Jacklyn McMillan Hoffman, 34

Jacklyn McMillan Hoffman, 34, of Freedom (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her residence. Born January 2, 1983 in Merced, California, she was the daughter of Jeff and Kerri Eichenberger of Ellwood City. She was married to Scott Hoffman who survives. Jackie attended Riverside High School. She had previously worked at the Marriott in Cranberry Twp. She was affiliated with the New Hope Lutheran Church. Jackie was a talented artist. She enjoyed dancing and the outdoors, especially thunderstorms. She loved her kids. In addition to her parents, Jeff and Kerri, husband, Scott, survivors include children,…

March 1, 2017

Joseph J. Buzzelli, 92

Joseph J. Buzzelli, 92, of Franklin Twp., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a lengthy illness. Born August 29, 1924 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Girloma Frazzini Buzzelli. He was married to Mary Ann Pasquarelli Buzzelli who passed away on August 26, 2013. Joe retired from J & L Steel in Aliquippa. Following his retirement, he was well known as recently as two years ago as a handyman. He was a Veteran of the Army, serving in the European Theatre during WWII. Joe…

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February 28, 2017

Normajean Lonkert, 90

Mrs. Normajean Lonkert, 90, of Franklin Twp., formerly North Sewickley Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in the Heritage Valley Medical Center Emergency Room. Mrs. Lonkert was born on October 12, 1926 in Beaver Falls to the late Henry and Mary Thompson Bischoff. She had attended Beaver Falls High School. Normajean had worked at the Beaver Valley medical Center in the admissions department as a clerk for many years. She is a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Franklin Twp.. She also enjoyed reading, and sewing. Mrs. Lonkert is survived by her daughters, Dana (Charles) Altsman…

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February 27, 2017

Samuel L. Lample, 79

Mr. Samuel L. Lample, 79, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in his residence. Mr. Lample was born on August 26, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Martin and Anna Petro Lample. He had graduated from Lincoln high School with the class of 1955. He had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, the Ellwood City U.S. Steel Tube Mill, Butler Auto Auction, and Walmart. Sam is survived by his sister, Anna Marie Brenneman of Pittsburgh, and his brother, William (Barbara) Lample of New Jersey. As per Sam’s wishes there will not be a…

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February 27, 2017

Fred Cistolo, 87

Mr. Fred Cistolo, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in the LaCasa Personnel Care Home in New Castle. Mr. Cistolo was born on December 21, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late Carmine R. and Elvira Rotolo Cistolo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1947, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. He served with the U.S. Army from June 11, 1947 until his discharge on December 10, 1948 in Alaska with the 2nd Battalion, Headquarters Company 23rd infantry. He had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill for many years….

February 27, 2017

Arthur Bellian, 72

Arthur Bellian, 72, of Hickernell Rd., Fombell (Franklin Twp.) passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at VNA Hospice following a lengthy illness. Born February 14, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clarence Bellian and Doris Wright Bellian Magill of Fombell. He was married to the late Constance Bellian. Arthur was a self employed excavator. He enjoyed nature, gardening, playing pool, and Corvettes. Survivors include his mother, Doris; four daughters, Tammy (Duane) Yerke of Ohio, Tawnya (Chad) Waldele of North Sewickley Twp., Bobbie Schwartz of Aliquippa, April (Doug) Bouterse of Chippewa; two sisters, Sandra (Bill) Clyde…

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February 26, 2017

Rita Marie Barkley, 56

Rita Marie Barkley, 56 of Muddy Creek Township passed away at her residence on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Born in Los Angeles, CA on August 9, 1960, Rita was the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Cecconie Hogan.  She is survived by her husband, Russell J. Barkley, Jr. whom she married on July 5, 2007.  Rita had worked at Concordia in Cabot as LPN.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Besides her husband Rita is survived by her former Husband, Edward G. Ewing of Hyde Park, PA and her four children, Robert Alton Holt of Chicora,…

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February 24, 2017

Larry DeBlaso, Jr., 63

Mr. Larry DeBlaso, Jr., 63, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Larry was born on September 12, 1953 in Ellwood City to the late Lawrence and Mary Lapenta DeBlaso, Sr.. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1972, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Larry had worked at G.K. Garrett’s for 13 years, Fishers Big Wheel for 10 years, American Asbestos for 10 years, Airway Industries for 10 years, and OSG (Opening Solutions Group) as the Director of Quality Control for several years. He enjoyed working with computers,…

February 23, 2017

Elsie L. Macri, 80

Elsie L. Macri, 80, of Mallory Rd., Wampum (North Beaver Twp.) passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice following a short illness. Born May 19, 1936 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Harvey G. and Pearl I. Kelly Yoho. She was married to Vincent A. “Sonny” Macri who passed away in 1986. Elsie was a longtime babysitter, with some families spanning the generations. She enjoyed time spent at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include two sons, Scott (Sharon) Macri of New Beaver Boro, Shawn Macri of…

February 22, 2017

Eric Miles, 68

Eric Alfred Miles, born on July 15, 1948, a lifelong resident of Wampum, passed away on February 19, 2017 at the age of 68. Eric was a member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. He served on the Board of Trustees, including the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. He was a member of the Wampum Historical Society, Sons of the American Legion and the Ellwood City Library Book Club. Eric graduated from Lincoln High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Geneva College and attended Westminster College for post-graduate study. Eric taught, primarily History, for 32 years at Lincoln High…