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February 4, 2017

Peggy E. Rychlicki, 83

Peggy E. Rychlicki, 83, of Main St., Wampum passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital in New Castle following a short illness. Born June 29, 1933 in Rush Twp., Center County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Corabelle Henderson Grinnen. She was married for 48 years to John R. “Mike” Rychlicki who passed away March 11, 2001. Peggy, with her husband Mike, owned and operated Peggy’s Floral and Gift Shop in Wampum for 45 years. Active in the community of Wampum, Peggy was a member of the United Methodist Church,a former Councilwoman,…

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February 3, 2017

GERALD “JERRY” YOHO , 85

  Gerald T. “Jerry” Yoho, 85 of Hillcrest Dr., Ellwood City passed away at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 1:45 PM. Born in Hookstown, PA on March 8, 1931 Jerry was the son of the late Ross and Garnet Weltner Yoho. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife the former Virginia “Jean” Mettica on October 12, 2009. They were married on January 19, 1957. Jerry had worked at the Ellwood Knitting Mill from 1959 through 1983 as a production manager. He later worked at Lampus Brick Co. in Wampum, Freeman Buick-Pontiac…

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February 3, 2017

Marjorie L. Grinnen, 81

Mrs. Marjorie L. Grinnen, 81, of Ellwood City, formerly of Wampum, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Mrs. Grinnen was born on August 2, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Paul E. and Margaret G. Francis Minteer. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953. In her younger years, Marjorie enjoyed bowling. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara, (Randy) Senior of Ellwood City, and Diana (Jeffery) McDonald of Koppel, her son, Timothy Grinnen of Burghill, Ohio, her grandchildren, Tom (Erin) Stelter, Beth Ann (PJ) Ceriani, Liam…

February 2, 2017

Judith A. Wise, 72

Judith  A.  Wise, 72, of  Camp Allegheny Road,  Ellwood City, (Wayne Township),  passed away suddenly  and unexpectedly  on Wednesday evening, February 1, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in the Ellwood City Hospital. She was born in Ellwood City  on  November 15 1944  to the late  Henry and Nina  Gongaware Wilson. She graduated from  Lincoln High School, and also graduated from the Beaver Falls Beauty Academy. She was a member of the Berean Presbyterian Church in Wayne Township. For over  41 years, she has worked for Ellwood City Transit Co. as a school bus driver…

February 2, 2017

Loretta H. Hutchison, 96

Loretta H. Hutchison, 96, of Ellwood City (Wayne Township), passed away peacefully on  Wednes day, February   1, 2017 at The Grove at  Harmony PA . She was born In Ellwood City on December 26 1920 to the late Byron Hutchison Sr., and the late Olive Umstead  Hutchison. She attended Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and  for many years,  did private duty housekeeping for many families in the area. She was Protestant by faith. She enjoyed sewing,  and  was deeply devoted to her pet cats, Missy and Midget. She was preceded in death by two sisters and brother:  Ethel H….

February 2, 2017

Dorothy A. Lumley, 73

Dorothy A. Lumley, 73, of Beaver Falls, formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31 2017 in  Curahealth  at  Heritage Beaver Valley. She was born in New Castle   on January 7 1944 to the late  George  and Minnie  Keller. She  was a member of Valley Baptist Church in Beaver Falls. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, sewing, reading and puzzle books. She also  enjoyed  listening to Christian music. She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years,  Clair E. Lumley, who died  on August 20 1989. Dorothy is survived by her loving daughter, Linda (and Stephen)  Andresen…

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January 31, 2017

Vincent M. Stanton, 23

Vincent M. Stanton, 23, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in the UPMC Jameson Memorial Hospital. Vincent was born on November 13, 1993 in Ellwood City to Michael D. and Becky J. Atkinson Stanton. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 2012. He had worked as a construction worker with the Laborers Union #373 in Pittsburgh. Most recently, Vince was working as a shipper/receiver for Hall Industries. He enjoyed martial arts, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. Vincent is survived by his parents, his sisters, Amber Stanton of…

January 30, 2017

Linda L. Brown, 70

Linda L. Brown, 70, of Fountain Ave. Ellwood City passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. following a brief illness. Born September 28, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Nettie Collins Myers. She was married for 50 years to Dale A. Brown as they were married November 11, 1966. He survives. Linda graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. She had previously worked at Airway Industries, Shop and Save and the Butler Auto Auction. Linda was a faithful member of the First Church of God in Ellwood…

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January 30, 2017

Helen M. Giancola, 79

Mrs. Helen M. Giancola, 79, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2016 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Mrs. Giancola was born on February 4, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Ernest and Theresa Sandora DeCaro, Sr.. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Helen, along with her husband Clem, was the co-owner/founder of Clem’s Electronics and the 8-Til-Late on 88 Food Mart in Franklin Twp., Clem’s Trailer Sales Inc. on Route 65, Riverside Chrysler Dodge, the Ellwood City Boron Station, Riverside Pizza, and the Beaver Valley RV Center in Beaver…

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January 30, 2017

Janet E. Hufnagel, 71

Mrs. Janet E. Hufnagel, 71, of Portersville passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 in the VNA Hospice, Butler, Pa. Mrs. Hufnagel was born on October 21, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Wilmer R. and Adda E. Twentier Young. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1963. For 23 years she worked at Butler Refrigerated Meats as the secretary for the transportation department. She is also a member of the Mountville Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed going to auctions, working puzzles, and most of all quilting and belonged to the Wurtembug Presbyterian Church Quilting Club….