Obituaries

Pamela J. Coburn, 52

Pamela J. Coburn, 52, of Franklin Twp. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Born May 16, 1964 in New Brighton, Pam attended Riverside High School. Survivors include her parents, Richard and Jo Ann McDanel Coburn of New Brighton; two daughters, Tina (Justin) Miller, with whom she resided, Ashley N. (Mike) Hodak of East Palestine, Ohio; son, John A. (Gina) Wimer III of Ellwood City; two sisters, Diana (Jeff) Apotosh of Darlington, Joey (Roger) Rossi of New…


Daniel V. Nonnemacher Jr. 30

Daniel V. “Boone” Nonnemacher Jr., 30, of Mt. Jackson, PA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence. Born August 20, 1986 in New Castle, Daniel was a beloved son, grandson, brother and friend. “Boone” graduated from Mohawk High School in 2004. He worked at the Tic Toc in Mt. Jackson. He was a poet, writer, and an avid Cleveland Sports Fan. Daniel was a genuine, honest, loving, and caring individual who will be missed by many. Survivors include his father, Daniel V. Nonnemacher Sr. with whom he resided, his mother and step father, Tracy Strayer (Curtis)…


David J. Falatko, 61

David J. Falatko, known to his friends as ” OSO”, 61, of Taylor Township went home to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Greenville Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle against cancer. Born September 14, 1955 in New Castle, he was the son of John M. Falatko and Joyce K. Pavkovich Falatko. Surviving him is his beloved wife of 30 years, the former Miss Robin Hedlund, whom he married on May 29, 1987. David was a self employed contractor. He was affiliated with the Victory Christian Center. He earned his bachelor’s…


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John A. McConahy, Jr., 60

John Addison McConahy, Jr., 60 of Beaver passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice on Thursday, February 16, 2017 with his family by his side. Born in Ellwood City on July 12, 1956, John was the son of Opal Nye McConahy of Ellwood City and the late John Addison McConahy. John is survived by his loving wife, Valerie Carsele McConahy. John owned Pore Boys Auto Body in Beaver for 25 years. He was a member of the Midland Sportsmen Club, an avid sportsman, he loved hunting, fishing and racing especially his Yenko Chevelle. John was a 1974 graduate of Lawrence Co….


Mark Romanoski, 46

Mark Romanoski, 46, of 3rd Ave., Koppel passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver following a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born January 23, 1971 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Darl L. Romanoski and Jill Thellman Romanoski with whom he resided. Mark formerly worked at the Rowan Rd. Driving Range in Cranberry. He was a member of the Koppel United Methodist Church and graduated from Blackhawk High School in 1989. Mark was a member of the IMBS Club in Koppel where…


Millie Sosnoski, 89

Millie Sosnoski, 89, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at the Lima Convalescent Home where she had resided for the last nine years. Born October 4, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Eleanor Lenarchiak Moczan. She was preceded in death by her previous husband, John Damato and also by her second husband, Vincent Sosnoski who passed away May 26, 2007. The last of her family, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Stella Marie Sheeler and Helen Frances Prokop; and two brothers, William S. and Joseph James…


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Michael A. Young, 44

Michael A. Young, 44, of Franklin Avenue, Ellwood City passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Born in New Brighton on November 5, 1972, Michael is the son of Ernest and Linda Vannoy Young of Ellwood City. Michael graduated from Laurel High School in 1991 and Gannon University in 1995. He worked at the Lawrence County Correctional Facility as a work-release coordinator before serving as the Chief of Security for Corrections Corporation of America. In 2011, he opened his own Farmers Insurance Agency on Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City. Michael…


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Bradley S. Grinnen, 21

Bradley S. Grinnen, 21, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Waynesburg University. Bradley was born on November 5, 1995 in Ellwood City to Deanna Sberna and John Grinnen. He had graduated from the Holy Redeemer Elementary School, and Lincoln High School with the class of 2014 where he was a standout football player and wrestler. Presently, Brad was in his junior year at Waynesburg University majoring in Business and playing football as a defensive lineman. He also was serving on the Leadership Council for the football team. In 2012 he won the MAC…


Robert G. McCarter Sr. 66

Robert G. McCarter Sr., 66, of New Castle passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Edison Manor following an extended illness. Born January 4, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harvey T. and Elizabeth Sheffey McCarter. Bob had formerly worked for the Borough of Ellwood City and also for Alsy Lighting. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chewton. Bob attended Lincoln High School where he was a member of the track team. He was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan. His most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include two sons,…


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Carol Ann Buzzelli, 71

Mrs. Carol Ann Buzzelli, 71, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in her residence. Mrs. Buzzelli was born on April 24, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Robert and Sara Houk Lambert. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963. Carol had worked at Loccisano’s Grocery Store, and presently at Giant Eagle in Franklin Twp. in the customer service department. She is a member of the West Minister United Presbyterian Church in New Brighton where she served as a deacon and helped with the soup kitchen. Carol also did missionary work…