Obituaries

Mrs. Hazel J. LaRitz, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the Allegheny General Hospital. Mrs. LaRitz was born on August 11, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Leamond L. and Esther A. LeFever Black. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954 and the First Church of God in Franklin Twp.. Hazel had worked at the Green and Shears Bakery, Pettibon’s Dairy, Keller’s, and Health City all in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband of 59 years John J.LaRitz whom she married on October 26, 1957, her…

Mr. Edward R. “Eddie” Bookamer, 59, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 in the VNA Hospice. Mr. Bookamer was born on January 22, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late Edward V. and Martha N. Rugh Bookamer. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1975. Eddie had worked at Mayer China in Beaver Falls, and most recently at Veka in Fombell for 23 years. He loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and fishing along the Connoquenessing Creek. Eddie is survived by his wife, Cheryl Campbell Bookamer whom he married on June…

“My love and peace to you on this special day. At 7:32 AM, in the quiet of the morning, the angels, archangels and my Guardian angel surrounded me and carried me to the Heavenly Kingdom. I took my final breath at the place in which I was born, 1835 Brighton Road. I have now left this Earth after 95 years to be with God, Our Heavenly Father, Jesus, Our Brother and Savior and the Blessed Mother of Jesus, Blessed Mary, my friend and confidant. As practicing Catholics we believe in the Saints, Angels, and Archangels and their many interventions, the…

Joshua M. Figurel, 34, of Fourth St., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his home. Josh was a kind hearted man who is loved by many and will be missed by all. Born April 28, 1982 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Daniel and Toni Dombeck Stephenson of Chewton. Josh graduated from Lincoln High School in 2000 He worked as a pipe fuser for Team Fishel. He enjoyed working with his hands, especially doing carpentry and construction work. He was an outdoor enthusiast and loved the outdoors, mostly riding his dirt bike, hunting, and…

Eileen C. DeLisio, 78, formerly of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Providence Care Center following an extended illness. Born August 1, 1938 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice James Oliver. She was married for 43 years to Joseph M. DeLisio who passed away November 9, 2000. Eileen, with her husband Joe, owned and operated DeLisio’s Hair Replacement in Beaver Falls for many years. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Eileen was the former longtime cheer leading coach for the Ellwood City Packers Football Program and…

Robert J. McConahy, 80, of Boyd School Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Curahealth – Heritage Valley Hospital following a one month illness. Born October 25, 1936 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Ida Glenala Johnston McConahy. He was married for 47 years to Nancy Barber McConahy who survives. Bob was member of the Local Teamsters # 261, he drove truck and retired from Russell Trucking. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. Bob enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed riding horses and…

Shirley J. Slaugenhaupt, 84, of Union Twp., New Castle, formerly of Squaw Run Rd. Ellwood City, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born October 5, 1932 in Rimersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Mae Hollobaugh Stanford. She was married for 55 years to Harvey E. Slaugenhaupt who passed away January 6, 2009. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She volunteered for the Meals on Wheels Program in Ellwood City for many years. She was Presbyterian by faith. Survivors include two daughters, Diane Freson…