Obituaries

Arthur Bellian, 72, of Hickernell Rd., Fombell (Franklin Twp.) passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at VNA Hospice following a lengthy illness. Born February 14, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Clarence Bellian and Doris Wright Bellian Magill of Fombell. He was married to the late Constance Bellian. Arthur was a self employed excavator. He enjoyed nature, gardening, playing pool, and Corvettes. Survivors include his mother, Doris; four daughters, Tammy (Duane) Yerke of Ohio, Tawnya (Chad) Waldele of North Sewickley Twp., Bobbie Schwartz of Aliquippa, April (Doug) Bouterse of Chippewa; two sisters, Sandra (Bill) Clyde…

Elsie L. Macri, 80, of Mallory Rd., Wampum (North Beaver Twp.) passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospice following a short illness. Born May 19, 1936 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Harvey G. and Pearl I. Kelly Yoho. She was married to Vincent A. “Sonny” Macri who passed away in 1986. Elsie was a longtime babysitter, with some families spanning the generations. She enjoyed time spent at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. Survivors include two sons, Scott (Sharon) Macri of New Beaver Boro, Shawn Macri of…

Eric Alfred Miles, born on July 15, 1948, a lifelong resident of Wampum, passed away on February 19, 2017 at the age of 68. Eric was a member of the Wampum United Methodist Church. He served on the Board of Trustees, including the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. He was a member of the Wampum Historical Society, Sons of the American Legion and the Ellwood City Library Book Club. Eric graduated from Lincoln High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Geneva College and attended Westminster College for post-graduate study. Eric taught, primarily History, for 32 years at Lincoln High…

Mr. Richard L. Miles, Jr., 67, of Wampum passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in the Friendship Ridge Nursing Center. Mr. Miles was born on September 7, 1949 in Erie, Pa to the late Richard L. and Edith L. Steele Miles, Sr.. He had attended Riverside High School.  Richard enlisted with the U.S. Marines on February 2, 1967  and served until his discharge on December 17, 1970 . He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Marksmanship Badge.  Following his service with the Marines, Richard worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls for…

Dolores McCandless, 64, of Portersville Rd., Ellwood City passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 20, 2017 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Although she had been in ill health, death was unexpected. Born March 4, 1952 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Elsie A. Newton McCandlless Sr. Dolores enjoyed cooking and playing bingo. She also enjoyed playing pool and darts with the Ellwood City Women’s Leagues. Her most cherished time was spent with family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Alan Daufen; two daughters, Yvonne (Jayson) Loccisano of South Carolina, Gwendolyn…