Obituaries

Francis E. “Pete” Dawso, 85, of North Sewickley Township, (Beaver Falls), passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 8 2016 at Heritage Valley Beaver Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 19 1931 to the late John J. Dawso, and the late Mary M. Fahey Dawso. He served in the Korean War in the US Army , as a corporal in the Corps of Engineers, serving mainly at Seoul. He later received his degree in accounting from Robert Morris University. From 1968-2000, he lived in the Philadelphia area , working in accounting for the…

Henry W. Wellhausen, 99, of Old State Road, Slippery Rock Twp. passed away at his residence the evening of Sunday November 6, 2016. Henry was born in Slippery Rock Twp. on December 13, 1916 to the late Charles and Clara Guy Wellhausen. He narried the former Anna G. Miller, who preceded him in death on June 14, 2016. Henry was a retired farmer and had worked at the YDC as a Houseparent and in the warehouse. He also was once a substitute mail carrier and County Tax Assessor. He was a member of the Center Presbyterian Church where he had…

Maxine Queen, 89, formerly of Tuscarawas Rd. Ohioville passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born September 24, 1927 in Industry, she was the daughter of the late Oles G. and Daisy Riggs Williams. She was married to Raymond Queen who passed away in 1986. Maxine was a LPN at area hospitals including, Rochester, New Brighton and the Beaver Medical Center. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Beatrice of Ellwood City, Shirley Gimbus of Beaver; sister, Nancy Miller of Texas; two brothers, Bruce Williams of Industry, Clifford Williams of Texas; five grandchildren; and four…

Frank R. Spirk, Sr., 71, of North Beaver Street, New Castle, passed away at his residence the morning of November 5, 2016. Frank was born in Pittsburgh on October 3, 1945 to the late Nicholas and Catherine Krivoniak Spirk. He married the former Hazel Hedglin who survives at home. They were married 31 years. Frank worked in maintenance at the former St. Francis Hospital for 30 years. He was a devoted and active member of the Maitland Lane Free Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his daughter, Charmel Marie Spirk of Pittsburgh; his son, Frank…

Betty Miller Kardish, 89, of Foch St., Ellwood City passed away November 5, 2016 at Northview Estates. Born August 29, 1927 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Brenner Miller. She was married for 38 years to Adam Kardish who passed away February 18, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her brother, John Richard Miller, and his wife, Johanna Miller. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947 and the Youngstown Business School. She worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Company until its closure and then for the Borough of Ellwood City…

Fannie R. Powell, 99, formerly of Beaver St. Wampum passed away at the home of her daughter in Mentor, Ohio onTuesday, November 1, 2016 following a short illness. Born April 26, 1917 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Katherine Golino DeMaio. She was married for 52 to Andrew J. “Hump” Powell who passed away April 30, 2000. Fannie graduated from Wampum HIgh School. She was a lifelong member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum. Survivors include a son, John J. (Mary Ann) Powell of Wampum; three daughters, Mary (Robert) Kohut of Canfield, Ohio,…