Obituaries

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Marcie L. Jeffries, 49

Marcie L. Jeffries, 49, formerly of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2016 in her residence in Elco, Pa. Marcie was born on March 28, 1967 in Ellwood City to Richard and Nancy Lample Husing, Sr. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1985. She also attended four years of college for business management in Pittsburgh. Marcie is survived by her parents, her sons, Nicholas Jeffries of Las Vegas, NV, and William Jeffries of Perry Twp., her sisters, Sandy York of Edinburg, Nancy (Butch) Stiffler of Central City, Pa, Dicksie (Frank) Work of…


Anna M. Weingartner, 99

Anna M. Weingartner, 99, formerly of Ellwood Rd., passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24 at the Clepper Manor in Sharon. Born March 19, 1917 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles S.and Clara Kocher Weisz. She was married for 64 years to William Fred Weingartner who passed away February 24, 2003. Anna was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church and a member of the church’s former Naomi Circle. She also volunteered with the Ellwood City Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Deanne (Chip) Kissick…


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Iris J. Bubb, 72

Mrs. Iris J. Bubb, 72, of Wayne Twp. passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 in her residence. Mrs. Bubb was born on January 6, 1944 in Ellwood City to the late Orval Hess and Hazel M. Smith Kincaid. She is a member of the Shenango High School class of 1962. Iris had worked for several years at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She enjoyed sewing, reading, baking, and most of all being with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Bubb, Sr. whom she married on September 8, 1962, her daughters, Beth (Michael) Wiley…


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Anna C. Amadio, 80

Mrs. Anna C. Amadio, 80, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Amadio was born on June 14, 1936 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph A. and Eda Bettoni DeLoia. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954. Anna had worked for the Ellwood City Candy Co. as the book keeper, and presently for Malik Medical services as the receptionist. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Christian Mothers of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She had served as a committee member for…


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John DeLoia, 83

Mr. John DeLoia, 83, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 in the Northview Estates. Mr. DeLoia was born on November 30, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Joseph A. and Eda Bettoni DeLoia. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1951 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. John served with the U.S. Army from November 9, 1954 until his discharge on November 8, 1956 at Fort McClellan in Alabama and held the rank of SP 3. He had worked at DeLoia’s Market from 1954 to 1972, and at Clem’s Trailer Sales for…


Helen J. Zeh, 92

Helen J. Zeh, 92, of New Beaver Boro passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her home following a short illness. Born April 24, 1924 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Nancy H. “Dimple” Davis Wilson. She was married for 68 years to William C. Zeh, who survives. Helen was an active member of the Wampum Presbyterian Church. She was also a lifelong active member and former officer of the Big Beaver/ Mahoning Valley Grange. She was a member of the Grange Campers Club and Ladies Club….


James G. Santis, 90

James G. Santis, 90,   of Frederick,  Maryland, formerly  of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully with his family at his side after a brief illness on Wednesday evening, December 21, 2016 at the Frederick Memorial Hospital in  Frederick MD. He was born in Ellwood City,  on February 8, 1926 to the late Dimitrios and Vasiliki Santis. James  proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, earning his High School GED while in service.  He graduated from Robert Morris College and led an adventurous life:    planning, seeing, doing, and building many great things, usually for the enjoyment of others.  Jim…


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Alexis Vetica, 48

Alexis Vetica, 48, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 17, 2016 in her residence. Alexis was born on February 5, 1968 in Ellwood City to Raymond Vetica, Sr. and the late Emily M. Vetica. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1986 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Alexis had worked at the Dairy Queen in Cranberry Twp. for several years as a manager. She is survived by her father, her companion, Chris Bruening, her daughters, Chelsey and Mariah Vetica, her brother Raymond Vetica, Jr. all of Ellwood City, and her sister Monica Scruggs…


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Arlie Russell Miller, 93

On December 22, Arlie Russell Miller, 93 went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Arlie was born on June 19, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late Harry W. and Mary Olive Kerr Miller. Arlie was a loving, caring, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was married for 70 years to the love of his life, Wilda Elizabeth Graham Miller who preceded him in death on July 13, 2016. He loved gardening, bowling and lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He worked as owner-operator of Miller’s Garage where he helped many…


Harold Lee Gwin Sr., 92

Harold Lee Gwin, Sr, 92 of North Beaver Twp passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver, Pa following a brief illness. Mr. Gwin was born May 28, 1924 in North Beaver Twp, a son of Edwin Lee and Matilda H. Hopper Gwin. He was a 1942 graduate of Mount Jackson High School and was known as something of a lead foot, earning the nickname “Barney Oldfield” after the American pioneer auto racer whose name was synonymous with speed. He was a veteran of WWII and entered the military in 1943, serving 2 years with the…