Obituaries

Mrs. Betty L. Olinger, 77, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Mrs. Olinger was born on January 28, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Rena Lanam Greco. Betty had worked at the Blaire Nursing Home, and at the Oasis restaurant as a waitress. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church. Betty enjoyed karaoke, country music, and baking especially cakes. Betty is survived by her daughters, Kim Cody and Khristy Gaus of Ellwood City, her sons, Tony (Beth) Gaus of Beaver, and Brian Olinger of Chippewa…

Clyde L. Bowers, 90 formerly of North Sewickley Twp. passed away at Magnolias of Lancaster on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 11:14 AM. Born in Franklin Twp., PA on July 9, 1926, Clyde was the son of the late Charles and Lora Moyer Bowers. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Melva Quinn in 1994. He retired from Riverside High School as Director of Facilities in 1988 after 35 years of service. Clyde was a member of Riverview Country Chapel. He taught Sunday School for over 50 years at both North Sewickley Presbyterian Church and Riverview Country…

James E. “Jimmy” Mason, 36, of Ellport, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Born on February 9, 1980 in Rochester, PA Jimmy was the son of Linda Buda Milchak and the late James E. Mason. He married the former Angelica Sanchez on September 5, 2010 and he was the general manager at Beaver County Nissan. Jimmy was a loving husband, dad, son and friend. Jimmy had the ability to make everyone he came in contact with smile. He was the kindest and most gentle person who took care of his family, friends and those less fortunate. He was…

Stephanie “Stevie” Hangst, 71 , passed away peacefully at her Ellwood City residence on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Beloved by many, Mrs. Hangst was almost universally described as “wonderful” by those who knew her. She was best-known for her ability to find the good in and bring it out of anyone she met and her generous nature. Born July 20, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington to Jean (Gina) Marie Ricciuti-Gunn and Dr. Edward M. Gunn, she returned with Ms. Ricciuti-Gunn to Ellwood City post-WW2. A graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh, PA, Ms. Hangst then went on to work…

Mr. Errol Lee Gebrosky, 67, of Grove City, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in the Jameson Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gebrosky was born on March 23, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late John E. and Archangel “Arkie” Russo Gebrosky, Sr.. Lee is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1967. He also graduated from the New Castle Business School where he earned an Associates Degree in Accounting. Lee enlisted with the U.S. Army on April 15, 1969 and served until his discharge on February 14, 1970. He was awarded the National Defense…