Obituaries

Mrs. Janet E. Hufnagel, 71, of Portersville passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 in the VNA Hospice, Butler, Pa. Mrs. Hufnagel was born on October 21, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Wilmer R. and Adda E. Twentier Young. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1963. For 23 years she worked at Butler Refrigerated Meats as the secretary for the transportation department. She is also a member of the Mountville Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed going to auctions, working puzzles, and most of all quilting and belonged to the Wurtembug Presbyterian Church Quilting Club….

Victor Lemoyne Brown, 94, of Perry Township, went to be with the Lord, and his beloved wife and childhood sweetheart, Molly, on Friday, January 20, 2017.He died peacefully at his home, “Sleepy Hollow”.  He was born on April 5, 1922 in Gainesville, Florida. He grew up living in Gainesville during the school year, and at “Sleepy Hollow”, during the summer. His father, Richard Dewitt Brown was the Music Director at the University of Florida. His mother was Mabel Hawthorne Brown, an accomplished musician and artist. He married Molly Omega Morrow on September 22, 1942. Vic was a graduate of the…

Lucille B. Freed, 91, of West Pittsburg passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born February 7, 1925 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary E. Richey Stickle. She was married to Edward L. Freed for 51 years when he passed away on January 16,1999. Lucille retired from W.R. Grace Corporation where she was an executive secretary. She had formerly worked at Shenango China, JC Penney’s and US Steel in Pittsburgh during the war. She was an active member of the West Pittsburgh United Methodist…

Dale R. Lipan, 56, of Fombell passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in his residence. Dale was born on October 22, 1960 in Fombell to the late Joseph and Ann Schumack Lipan. He had graduated from Riverside High School. Following graduation Dale worked at Robinson Industries in Fombell as a layout man. He is survived by his companion, Deborah Beatrice, his brother, Robert (Sheryl) Lipan of New Brighton, his sister, Joann Henry of Ft. Louden, Pa, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3:00 pm until the time of the Blessing Service at…

Mr. Harold J. Johns, 98, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in the Passavant Retirement and Health Center. Mr. Johns was born on September 3, 1918 in New Castle to the late Carl and Mary Friday Johns. Harold enlisted with the U.S. Army on May 19, 1941 and served with the 48th Ordnance Company until his discharge on January 19, 1946 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was awarded the American Defense, American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Theater, Good Conduct, and Victory Medals. Following his service with the Army, Harold worked as a surveyor on the…

Vicki L. Taylor, 51 of Paul St., Franklin Twp., passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 7:58 PM at the Good Samaritan Hospice. Born in Beaver Falls on April 29, 1965, Vicki was the daughter of the late Fred Sturm and Maureen McCurdy Beatty.  She is survived by her husband, Jason D. Taylor whom she married on November 15, 1997.  Vicki worked as a nurse’s aide at McGuire Home and Evergreen Nursing Center.  She was a member of the 1st Congregational Church in Beaver Falls.  Vicki enjoyed bowling, horseback riding and scrapbooking but mostly she enjoyed taking care of…