Obituaries

Katie Johns, 90

Katherine “Katie” S. Johns, 90, of Wayne Township passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Northview Estates. Born May 31, 1926 in Ellwood City, she was the eldest daughter of the late George and Katharina Szegedi Paul. She was married for 35 years to W. Ray Johns when he passed away May 2, 1984. Katie graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. She had formerly worked at the Savings and Trust Bank in Beaver Falls, Calgon Corporation, the Connoquenessing Country Club, Christy’s Restaurant, and the Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls. She was a member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian…


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Frank J. Wallace, Jr., 88

Mr. Frank J. Wallace, Jr., 88, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wallace was born on November 23, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank J. Wallace, Sr. and Essie Majors Wallace. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on September 6, 1950 and served on the USS Las Angeles as a fire control technician near Korea until 1952 at which time he served on the USS Randolph in the Mediterranean Sea until his discharge on January 29, 1954….


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Concetta P. “Connie” Caminite, 93

Mrs. Concetta P. “Connie” Caminite, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Caminite was born on September 1, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late Demeterio and Dena DePaul Parascenzo. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1941, and later from the Bradford Business School. She had worked at J.C. Murphy, U.S. Steel Ellwood City plant as the time keeper during World War II, and then at the Ellwood City Hospital as the maintenance secretary. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian…


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Cynthia K. Antinossi, 66

After battling cancer for two years, Cynthia K. Antinossi, 66, of North Sewickley Twp. was born into eternal life on December 31, 2016, passing peacefully in her home surrou8nded by her family. Cynthia was born on February 6, 1950 in Ellwood City, the daughter of James L. and Shirley McElwain Brown. She was a 1968 graduate of Riverside High School, where she was elected prom queen and escorted by her soon-to-be husband, John W. Antinossi. Cindy and John were married on October 19, 1968 at Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Ellwood City. After raising her two children…


Tina M. Harding, 42

Tina M. Harding, 42, of St. Rt 18, New Castle (North Beaver Twp.) passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. Born June 8, 1974 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Martin J. Schiraldi and Kathryn M. Pollyblank Schiraldi of New Beaver Boro. She was married for thirteen years to Darrell Harding who survives. Tina graduated from Mohawk High School and the Erie School of Business. She was a supervisor at “Personal Touch”, a home health care company. She was a member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. In addition to…


Betty L. Butera, 95

Betty L. Butera, 95, of New Beaver Boro passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Center following an extended illness. Born December 18, 1921 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Nettie Ray Wigley Brooks. She was married for 53 years to Jack A. Butera who passed away February, 27, 1995. Betty graduated from New Castle High School. She enjoyed cooking and baking. She also liked to sew and crochet. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include son, John A. “Jack” Butera of New Beaver Boro; three daughters,…


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Beverly A. Yoho, 71

Beverly A. Yoho, 71, of Northwestern Dr., Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Family Hospice in Lawrenceville following a short illness. Born March 28, 1945 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George W. “Mick” and Dorothy E. Laughlin Huffman. She was married to Frank N. Yoho who survives. Beverly had formerly worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill and also as the secretary for Zajac Trucking in Wampum. She was a member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum and a current member of Holy Redeemer. She was a…


Ronald B. Anderson, 55

Ronald B. “Ronnie” Anderson, 55, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, December 29, 2016 at West Penn Hospital. Born March 20, 1961 in Punta Gorda, Florida, he was the son of the late Alan L. and Doris McConnell Anderson Sr. He was married for 35 years to Sue Ellen Grinnen Anderson who survives. Ronnie graduated from the Lawrence County VO Tech in 1979. He worked for 34 years as a truck driver for Wampum Hardware. He also partnered with his wife in Home Exterior, a family craft business. Ronnie was a hard worker whose greatest pleasure in…


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Sarah “Sally” B. Abels, 77

Sarah “Sally” B. Abels, 77, of Harpers Ferry Road, North Sewickley Twp., passed away at Heritage Valley Beaver on Friday, December 30, 2016. Born in Beaver Falls on April 21, 1939, Sally was the daughter of the late Delbert and Sara Neidlinger Scott. She married Ray Abels on February 20, 1960. Sally and Ray operated and managed three Falcon Stations; Franklin Twp., New Brighton, and on Route 18 in Big Beaver. A member of Holy Redeemer Church, Sally had coffee every morning with her friends at Christy’s Restaurant. She also had her neighborhood lunch group. Sally was a very loving…


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Nancy E. D’Arrigo, 61

Nancy E. D’Arrigo, 61, of Main St. Wampum passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence following a short illness. Born November 3, 1955 in Meadville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Geraine Stallard Watkins. She was married for 30 years to Anthony C. D’Arrigo who survives. Nancy was a member of the Springfield Church of God, where she belonged to their sewing club. They hand made many items for nursing homes and the elderly. She was also a member of the Wampum Women’s Club. Nancy enjoyed baking. In addition to her husband,…