Obituaries

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…