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January 26, 2017

Raymond Lopez, 83

  Raymond Lopez, 83, of Portersville PA (Perry Twp., Lawrence County) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017, at Franciscan Manor, in Beaver Falls, with family at his side. He was born in Callery PA, Butler Co., on April 7, 1933 to the late Louis Lopez, and the late Cornelia Adams Lopez. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City before serving in the US Air Force during the Korean War, from 1951-1955. Upon returning from active duty he graduated from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA followed by a Masters degree at Westminster College in New Wilmington PA….

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January 20, 2017

Rev. Victor Lemoyne Brown, 94

Victor Lemoyne Brown, 94, of Perry Township, went to be with the Lord, and his beloved wife and childhood sweetheart, Molly, on Friday, January 20, 2017.He died peacefully at his home, “Sleepy Hollow”.  He was born on April 5, 1922 in Gainesville, Florida. He grew up living in Gainesville during the school year, and at “Sleepy Hollow”, during the summer. His father, Richard Dewitt Brown was the Music Director at the University of Florida. His mother was Mabel Hawthorne Brown, an accomplished musician and artist. He married Molly Omega Morrow on September 22, 1942. Vic was a graduate of the…

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January 20, 2017

Lucille B. Freed, 91

Lucille B. Freed, 91, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born February 7, 1925 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary E. Richey Stickle. She was married to Edward L. Freed for 51 years when he passed away on January 16,1999. Lucille retired from W.R. Grace Corporation where she was an executive secretary. She had formerly worked at Shenango China, JC Penney’s and US Steel in Pittsburgh during the war. She was an active member of the West Pittsburgh United Methodist…

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January 20, 2017

Dale R. Lipan, 56

Dale R. Lipan, 56, of Fombell passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in his residence. Dale was born on October 22, 1960 in Fombell to the late Joseph and Ann Schumack Lipan. He had graduated from Riverside High School. Following graduation Dale worked at Robinson Industries in Fombell as a layout man. He is survived by his companion, Deborah Beatrice, his brother, Robert (Sheryl) Lipan of New Brighton, his sister, Joann Henry of Ft. Louden, Pa, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 pm until the time of the Blessing Service at…

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January 20, 2017

Harold J. Johns, 98

Mr. Harold J. Johns, 98, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in the Passavant Retirement and Health Center. Mr. Johns was born on September 3, 1918 in New Castle to the late Carl and Mary Friday Johns. Harold enlisted with the U.S. Army on May 19, 1941 and served with the 48th Ordnance Company until his discharge on January 19, 1946 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was awarded the American Defense, American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Good Conduct, and Victory Medals. Following his service with the Army, Harold worked as a surveyor on the…

January 18, 2017

Raymond M. Carone, Sr., 61

Raymond M. Carone, Sr., 61, of Shenango Twp. passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. Raymond was born on March 1, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Nick S. and Gloria R. DePaul Carone. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1973. Ray was the owner and operator of his own trucking business “Raymond Carone Trucking” for over 30 years. A devoted family man, Ray enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins, and drag racing. He is survived by his wife, Patty Kelch Carone whom he married on August 31, 1985, his sons, Raymond (Katie)…

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January 17, 2017

Vicki L. Taylor, 51

Vicki L. Taylor, 51 of Paul St., Franklin Twp., passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 7:58 PM at the Good Samaritan Hospice. Born in Beaver Falls on April 29, 1965, Vicki was the daughter of the late Fred Sturm and Maureen McCurdy Beatty.  She is survived by her husband, Jason D. Taylor whom she married on November 15, 1997.  Vicki worked as a nurse’s aide at McGuire Home and Evergreen Nursing Center.  She was a member of the 1st Congregational Church in Beaver Falls.  Vicki enjoyed bowling, horseback riding and scrapbooking but mostly she enjoyed taking care of…

January 17, 2017

Anna Jean Holsinger, 28

Anna Jean Holsinger, 28, of New Castle (Neshannock Twp.) went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017. She was born October 24, 1988 in Ellwood City. Anna worked at various restaurants in the area. She graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 2008 where she played on the volleyball and fast pitch softball teams. She was a member of Word Alive Church. Anna enjoyed playing corn hole and dancing. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially walks at Moraine State Park, mushroom hunting, fishing, and camping. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She will be remembered for her loving…

January 16, 2017

Dr. Allen A. Dunstan, 69

Dr. Allen A. Dunstan, 69, passed into eternal peace on Saturday, January 14th 2017. Allen, a son of the late Kenneth and Thora Mae Dunstan was born December 20th 1947 in Meadville, Pa. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966. He enlisted in the Army in 1967, where he was awarded a purple heart, a good conduct medal, a Vietnam gallantry cross with palm unit citation badge and a national defense service medal. He also won numerous military sharpshooting competition. Returning from the military, he earned his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Mansfield University, his Masters degree in education and…

January 16, 2017

Norma Jean Nye, 86

Norma Jean Nye, 86, of  New Castle, (Shenango Twp.) passed away peacefully on  Monday morning, January 16 2017 at her residence. She was born in Sharpsville, PA (Mercer Co.) on October 26, 1930, to the late Samuel Miller Reed Felton and the late Rachel Julia Shaffer Felton. Norma graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1948  and Westminster College in 1952.  She began her career as a teacher for one  year in Hermitage,  then in the Ellwood City Area School District where she taught  elementary music education at Hartman, North Side, Perry, Ewing Park and West End Schools for 32 years….