Obituaries

Jane M. Makepeace D’Amico, 81, of Ellwood City (Wiley Hill, North Sewickley Twp.), passed away peacefully on Saturday,   September 29  2018 at her home. Jane was born in  Ellwood City  (Wiley Hill) on September 10 1937 to the late Fred Makepeace and the late Nettie Price Makepeace. She was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and worked for Gen Sales and Sumner and Lero  Ford in Ellwood City.    She  enjoyed  crocheting, mainly beautiful afghans and baby blankets. Jane was an avid  sports fan, loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, and high school sports.  She traveled all over to…

Norman C. “Randy” Johnston III, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center following a lengthy illness. He was born July 22, 1957 to the late Norman C. Johnston Jr. and Margaret E. Baker Johnston. Norman was a 1976 graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech and a 1981 graduate of the New Castle School of Trades. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Steeler fan. He was Protestant by faith and his favorite Bible verse was John 3:16. Norman was the father of two sons, Joseph of Washington, PA and Norman who preceded…

Mrs. Anna J. Butchelli,95, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at The Grove in Harmony. Mrs. Butchelli was born on April 13, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late Gesualdo and Josephine (Buona) Pirrera.  Anna is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1941. She had worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City during World War II. After the war, Anna worked at Loccisano’s as a sales clerk. She later worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill as a seamstress. From 1969 to 1996, Anna served on the Wayne Twp. election…

Sharon M. Badger Pistorius, 66, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on  Thursday  morning, September 20,  2018 at Allegheny General  Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in Ellwood City PA on  April 19 1952,  to the late Earl B. Badger Sr., and the late Naomi J. Cupps Badger. Sharon graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. She belonged to Wurtemburg  Presbyterian Church,   where she served as a deacon. She enjoyed  playing bingo but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Sharon is survived by  two daughters and one son:    Danielle Marie  (and Scot)  Dennis;   Elizabeth Ann…

Jean M. Hartzel  Duncan, 73, of Ellwood City (North Sewickley), passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 18  2018 in the emergency department at the Ellwood City Medical Center. She was born in Ellwood City  on April 29 1945 to the late Harvey William Hartzel and the late Marie Minett Hartzel. Jean was a beautician, and worked for many years at Especially for You salon. She  enjoyed crafting, and in earlier years, enjoyed camping with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband,  Samuel  J.  Duncan, Sr., who died   September 18 2002. Jean is survived by  one sister, …

Richard E. Burnett, 61, of New Beaver Boro passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at UPMC Mercy Hospital following a sudden and brief illness. Born August 31, 1957 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Elmon “Al” Burnett and Angie Maravola Burnett Kelley. He was married to Jody Hairhoger Burnett for 18 years. They had been together for 28 years. Richard worked for Fiber Cable Services in Beaver Falls. In addition to his wife, Jody, survivors include two half sisters, Patty Sutherland and Darlene Van Hart; father in-law, David Hairhoger; brother in-law, David (Dr. Richard Moriarty) Hairhoger;…

Mary Ann Gearhart, 84, of Foch St., Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Providence Care Center following a brief illness. Born July 12, 1934 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Ethel Stephenson Venezie. She was married to Harry E. Gearhart who passed away in 1982. Mary Ann graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. She worked at J.C. Penney’s as the catalog manager for many years. She also formerly worked at K-Mart and Value King. She was a member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mary Ann enjoyed going to Challenges and…

Marjorie L. Brown, 77, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 following a brief illness. Born September 20, 1940 in Perry Twp., she was the daughter of the late Clarence M. and Pearl E. Francis Singloub. Marge was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was known for her delicious apple pies. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James E. Brown; her son and daughter in law, Curt and Kate Brown of Pittsburgh; sister, Pearl Knight of Volant; and brother, Earl Singloub of New Castle. She was preceded in death…