Obituaries

Charles B. Baker, 92, of North Sewickley Township, (Ellwood City) , passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Creek Meadows Nursing Home in Zelienople. He was born on September 13, 1924 in Ellwood City, PA, to the late Charles W. and Suzanne Welsh Baker. He attended Lincoln High School in Ellwood City . He was a member of the First Christian Church, VFW Post #252, where he helped form the Honor Squad, and also a member of the American Legion. He was a lifetime member of both the Castlewood Rod & Gun Club and the Ellwood Wampum Rod…

Mr. Lawrence Lance, 88, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Monday, March 21, 2017 in the Rochester Manor. Mr. Lance was born on January 10, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph and Ida Cagni Lance. He had graduated from Lincoln High School and watch makers school in Pittsburgh. Larry enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 11, 1946 and served with the Company 1 34th Infantry until his discharge on December 18, 1947 with the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal Japan. Larry…

Mr. Robert Clark Nesbit, 72, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in the Butler VA Medical Center from health issues that occurred due to his exposure to agent orange during the Vietnam War. Mr. Nesbit was born on May 6, 1944 in New Castle to the late Clark James and Margaret Bell Shaffer Nesbit. Bob graduated from Shenango High School and Florida Technical College. He proudly served two tours of duty with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He had served with the Army from April 9, 1965 until his discharge on January 28, 1968 and was…

Dolores Mae Houk, 84, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the Silverado Memory Care in Austin Texas. Born April 11, 1932 in Keyser, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Creasy Helmick. She was married for 64 years to Clarence Houk who passed away February 10, 2016. Dolores graduated from Lincoln High School. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. Her most precious times were spent with family especially her grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Thomas (Cindy) Houk of Waverly, Ohio; daughter, Annette (Carlos) Espinoza of Austin; step sister, Phyllis Lombardo of…

Karl E. Shoup Jr., 35, of Rt 168, New Galilee (New Beaver Boro) passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born July 30, 1981 in New Castle, he was the son of Karl E. Shoup Sr. of Ellwood City and Jean Ann Pallerino Shoup of New Castle. Karl graduated from New Castle High School in 1999. He worked at various businesses in New Castle but most recently at Walmart in Cranberry Twp. He was Presbyterian by faith. Karl enjoyed boating. His most cherished time was spent with his children. In addition to his parents,…

John E. Lon, 74, of Chewton passed away to joyfully rejoin his mother and wife onTuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Ellwood City Hospital following an extended illness. Born May 5, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Josephine Kellner Lon. He was married for 42 years to Patricia J. Scheidemantle Lon who passed away December 24, 2004. John graduated in 1960 from Lincoln High School. He retired from Hall Industries in Ellwood City where he was a machinist. He was prominent at the Portersville Steam Show where he exhibited large engines. He…