Obituaries

Doyle Kent Butler, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at the VNA Hospice in Butler. Doyle was born on January 20, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Doyle E. and Doris Taylor Butler. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1968, and was certified as a diesel mechanic by the Diesel Mechanic School in New Castle. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 26, 1969 and served until his discharge on March 24, 1972.  He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.  Doyle worked at the Babcock & Wilcox…

Mrs. Ramah J. “Dunnie” Thomas, 96, of Perry Twp. passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Mrs. Thomas was born on June 26, 1920 in Grove City to the late Judson R. and El-len Carlie Bassett Hulbert. She had graduated from the Grove City High School with the class of 1938. She was a home maker, and enjoyed working crossword puzzles and watching game shows. She is survived by her son-in-law, Charles Kotuby of Franklin Twp., her grandchildren, Carrie L. (Mark) Popovich, Charles T. (Rebecca) Kotuby, and Clint Kotuby, her great-grandchildren, Thatcher, Elizabeth, and Olivia Kotuby, Anthony and…

Dale G. Kelly, 76, of Moravia, Pa. formerly of Big Beaver Pa, passed away on April 23, 2017. Dale was a loved father, grandfather, husband, brother, and member of the community. Dale was the son of Joseph A. and Marie Clark Kelly. Born in Moravia, Pa on April 6, 1941, and moved to New Beaver as a child, attending Glen Kirk and New Port schools. He graduated with the class of 1959 from Wampum High School. Dale married Glenda L. Hennon on December 2, 1961. In addition to owning Kelly’s Sales and Service Station in Beaver Falls, he worked at…

Ruth Verda Werner, 99, of Galilee Rd., (North Beaver Twp) passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her residence following a short illness. Born March 26, 1918 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel Youkers Herold. She was married on June 29, 1938 to Walter C. Werner. They were married for 49 years when he passed away February 6, 1987. Ruth was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Moravia Presbyterian Church. She is well remembered for selling her vegetables at the farm stand on Rt. 168. Ruth enjoyed people, cooking, baking, crocheting, and…

Margaret K. Mitchell, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at her daughters residence. Margaret was born on December 20, 1924 in Ellwood City to the late John and Marie Moran Crespo. She had worked at the Ellwood City Hospital in the housekeeping department, the Ellton Hotel as a cook for several years, Leeds and Northrup in Ellport during the 1960’s, and was a home health care giver for many people in the Ellwood City area.  Margaret also was the manager of Daufen’s Bar and Grille for a year. She was a member of the Beaver…

Harry D. Herko, 70, of Old Rt 18, Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the Butler VA Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born October 31, 1946 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Herman F. and Leona I. Parish Herko. He was married for 22 years to Diana L. Rice Herko who survives. Harry retired from Babcock and Wilcox, Wallace Run Plant where he was a conductor. He then worked for the American Asbestos Company. Harry served with the Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He served three tours and received the…

Kenneth F. Bernd, 58, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Twp. following a short illness. Born January 6, 1959 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Floyd L. and Mildred E. Nye Bernd. He was married for 37 years to Diana L. Dixon Bernd, who survives. Ken graduated from Riverside HIgh School in 1977. He worked at the Ellwood City Forge as a lathe operator for 35 years. Ken enjoyed restoring and maintaining vintage cars. He served as the first President of the “Redneck Rods” car club….

David J. Nocera, 58, of North Tower Rd., Fombell (Franklin Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 14, 2017 at his residence due to a ruptured aneurysm. Born March 18, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Joseph Nocera of Ellwood City and the late Katie Pistacchio Nocera. He was married on November 27, 1993 to Julie Householder Nocera who survives. Dave graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977. He furthered his education, graduating from Penn State in 1982 with a Degree in Accounting. He worked as an accountant for Lincoln Fabricating in Pittsburgh for over 30 years….