Obituaries

Dorothy   “Jean” West  Swick,    82,  formerly of Fombell, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday evening, May 2 2018 at the Carriage Manor   near  New Castle. She was born in  Crider’s Corners  (Cranberry Twp.) on her family’s farm, on  January 23 1936  to the late Abraham and Dorothy Daufen West. Jean graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and worked for a time at the former Ellwood Knitting Mill and later Fotia Brothers. She was a longtime member of First Church of God in Franklin Township. Jean  enjoyed baking, spending time with her family, and loved her church….

Jennifer L. Orock, 50, of Ellport passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Jennifer was born on July 14, 1967 in Ellwood City to Diana (Sera) Barton of Ellwood City and the late John L. Barton. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1985, and the Holy Redeemer Parish family.  Jen had worked at the Ellwood City Ledger in the circulation and advertising departments, and most recently at Blair Personnel Care Home. She loved gardening, watching the children from her neighborhood while they where growing up, and most of…

Anastazia “Nellie” Ohorodnyk, 95, formerly of Koppel passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at Providence Care Center. Born February 12, 1923 in Sanok, Prybysziw, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Berezniak.  She was married for 62 years to John Ohorodnyk when he passed away July 6, 2005. Nellie was a member of the former St. Theresa Church in Koppel where she was a longtime member of their Christian Mothers Association. She currently is a member of Holy Redeemer in Ellwood City. Nellie was the School Crossing Guard in Koppel for many years. She was known…

Edwin W. “Bud” Hardy, 89, of New Beaver Boro passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Haven Nursing Home following a short illness. Born October 13, 1928 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Claude Wheeler and Hazel Elizabeth McKim Hardy. He was married to Ruth Mae Reed Hardy for 63 years as they were married May 15, 1954. She survives. Bud graduated from Lincoln High School and served in the Army during the Korean War. In July of 1962, Bud founded Hardy Trucking in New Beaver Boro. He and…

Donald Edward Boydell, 90, of Pershing St., Ellwood City passed away at sunset on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Ellwood City Hospital in the presence of his family. Born January 12, 1928 in Connellsville, PA, he was eldest child of the late John Joseph and Florence Edith Gross Boydell. Don was married to Delores Frishkorn Boydell for more than 66 years as they were married June 16, 1951. She survives. Don graduated from Lincoln High School and Geneva College. He was drafted into the Army, but joined the Navy, serving from 1945-1948 aboard the USS Wisconsin which was involved…

Douglas K. Schnell, 71, of Walnut Dr., New Castle (Shenango Twp.) passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at UPMC Horizon – Shenango Valley. Born March 12, 1947 in Butler, he was the son of the late Dorothy McWilliams . He was married to Cyndy Martin Schnell for 47 years as they were married June 27, 1970. She survives. Doug was the owner and operator of Sitler and Lemmon Heating and Cooling Company in Ellwood City. In the 70’s and early 80’s, Doug enjoyed drag racing. He also enjoyed working on his cars and spending time golfing. Doug was well…

Mr. Ernest C. Mallary, 76, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mr. Mallary was born on January 10, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late William M. and Hannah (McWithey) Mallary. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1961, and the Wurtemburg United Presbyterian Church. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on June 2, 1961 and served with the 6th US Army signal missile support detachment at Fort Lawton, Washington until his discharge on June 1, 1964. Following his service with the Army, Ernie worked at…

Mrs. Katherine Wiltrout, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Passavant Retirement Community. Mrs. Wiltrout was born on September 14, 1923 in Ellwood City to the late Martin and Mary Segedi. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1941. For a brief time, Katherine worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co.. She also was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and the Ellwood City Saxons Club Auxiliary. Katherine enjoyed being with family and friends. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen (Donald C.) Feeser of Hanover,…