Obituaries

Russell A. Carr, 60, of Wampum passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at the VNA Hospice in Butler following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born January 7, 1956 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Vincent and Donna J. Moore Carr. Russell graduated in 1974 from VoTech HIgh School. Following graduation, he worked in the Painter’s Union. For the past 28 years, Russell worked as a lineman for Penn Power. An avid outdoorsman, Russell enjoyed hunting. He cherished the times he spent attending his sons hockey games and all the fun times spent with family…

Martin C. Zajac, 90, of Allen Court, Wampum passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at his residence. Born August 14, 1926 in Gallitzin, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Olshefka Zajac. He was married for 62 years to Irene Rafacz Zajac who survives. Marty retired in 1986 from Babcox and Wilcox. He was a member for over 50 years of St. Monica Church in Wampum, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was a current member of Holy Redeemer Church. Marty was a WWII Veteran of the Army Air Force…

Donald  Loyal  Hockenberry,  88, of  Harpers Ferry Road, Ellwood City (North Sewickley Twp), passed away peacefully at his home on  Thursday  morning, September 29 2016. He was born in Frisco (Franklin Twp, Beaver Co.) on January 16 1928 to the late Loyal E. and Ethel G. McCartney Hockenberry. He attended Lincoln  High School in Ellwood City,  and was employed as a union carpenter for many years, working mainly from the New Brighton Carpenters Local 422, later 922.   As a union steward, he worked with Dick Corporation and helped build the Shippingport Nuclear Power plant, Beaver Valley Mall, and several other…

Marian  W. Kaufman, 98, of Douglasville Georgia,  formerly of Ellwood City (Wiley Hill), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27 2016 at the Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Lithia Springs GA. She was born in Ellwood City on November 27 1917 to the late Earl Ellwood Duncan and the late Ida Mae Hummer Duncan. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and was a member of Berachah Chapel  and later attended Wiley Hill Baptist Church while she lived here. Marian loved her family.  She enjoyed bowling, and belonged to the Church  Bowling League here. Her late husband, Rev….

Jeremiah George Baker, 36, of Ridgewood Way, Neshannock Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at his residence. Born August 22, 1980 in New Castle, he was the son of Mark R. and Marie E. Annarelli Baker of Wampum. Jeremiah graduated from New Castle High School in 1999. He enjoyed hunting and following football. His most cherished time was spent with his children. In addition to his parents, survivors include his companion, Kasey Wilder; two daughters, Shaylee L. Baker, Allison J. Baker; son, Andrew L. Baker; step daughter, Kaidence M. Wilder, all at home; a sister, Stephanie N….