Obituaries

Mr. Ronald D. Lefever, Sr., 74, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Mr. Lefever was born on May 31, 1944 in Pittsburgh to the late Ray and Emma (Tritt) Lefever. Ron had worked for the Borough of Ellwood City  street department for over 40 years. he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Ron is survived by his daughter, Sandra Lefever,  his son Ronald D. Lefever, Jr. both of Ellwood City, and his sister Wanda Taylor of California. He is also survived by his former wife, Joann (Zigler) Lefever of Ellwood City. He was preceded…

Mrs. Jean Neve, 97, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the St. John Specialty Care. Mrs. Neve was born on December 18, 1920 in Wampum to the late Michael and Antonette (Celetti) Altobello. She had worked for a fireworks company in New Castle, the WPA (Works Progress Administration, and the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She also worked for Mary Kocevar at the Elton Hotel and her catering business. Jene is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed cooking and playing bingo. Mrs. Neve is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet…

Martha M. Ippolito, 86 of Wampum, went to her eternal home on Sunday, July 1, 2018 to be with her Lord whom she loved. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who always put others before herself. She was truly a blessing to her family and friends, creating bonds that can never be broken. Martha will live on forever in our hearts as we celebrate her life and remember the joyous times spent in her presence. Born July 30, 1931 in Dallas, West Virginia, Martha was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Melba E. Strickler Howard….

Mrs. Norma Szabo, 95, of Ellwood City died peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2018 in the Northview Estates Assisted Living Facility. Born on February 13, 1923 in Ellwood City, Norma was the daughter of Anthony Young (Iacovine) and Loretta (Fusco) Young. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. On June 14, 1945, she married Andrew Szabo and that happy marriage lasted 55 years until his death on December 29, 2000. Norma was a warm, engaging and giving person to everyone she met. She was an exceptional cook and baker. Her greatest joy was preparing…

Gladys E. Lindsay Robinson, 78, of Freedom, PA (New Sewickley Twp.), formerly of Ellwood City,  passed away peacefully  on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. with  Jimmy and Tammy Price by her side. She was born in Ellwood City on July 1 1939 to the late Theodore and  Leona  Francis Lindsay. Gladys enjoyed crocheting, and the outdoors, and  traveling especially to   the mountains.  Most of all, she loved her dogs. She is survived by one sister,   Jean  and Jim Price of Enon Valley PA; sister-in-law Marge Lindsay of East Palestine OH;  and  several nieces…

Robert S. Tardiff, 64, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Robert was born on February 16, 1954 in Warwick, RI to the late John and Marilyn (Ruest) Tardiff. He had worked as a fabricator, welder, and foreman while living in Houston, TX. Robert enjoyed woodworking, doing yard work, and mostly enjoying life with others. He is survived by his bestfriend, lover, soulmate for life, Victoria (Goode) Tardiff whom he married on June 30, 1984, his daughter, Tonya Tardiff and her fiance’ Carl Morris of Ashburn, VA, his son, Steven Tardiff of Tacoma,…

Mrs. Concetta E. “Connie”  Manzo, 94, of Ellwood City, passed away early Friday morning on June 22, 2018 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Connie was born on March 3, 1924 in Ellwood City to the late Antonio Nocera and Antoinette (DiCerbo) Nocera. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1942. Connie married Emmett Manzo on August 22, 1946. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Connie was a devoted mother and an excellent housewife, an occupation in which she took great pride. She had a passion for canning,…

Sara I. Vaneman, 100, of Old Pittsburgh Rd. , New Castle passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Haven Nursing Home following a short illness. Born May 5, 1918 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace Mayberry Edwards . Sara was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, David R. Vaneman who passed away on April 5, 1994, her step mother, Lura Gill Edwards; three sisters, Leona Crenny, Prudence Matthews, and Rheda Glaspay; and a grandson, Daryl L. Baker. Sara graduated from New Castle High School in 1936. She was a…

   Virginia “Jinx”  Hupko, 77,  of  the Ellwood Road, New Castle (Slippery Rock Twp.) went to be with the Lord  on Thursday evening, June 21 2018. She was born in New Castle, PA  on June 15 1941. Jinx graduated from New Castle High School in 1959.  Jinx  had worked at various supermarkets in our area,  A & P in New Castle, and the Shop N’Save and ValuKing in Ellwood City. She was a longtime active member of Harmony Baptist Church. Jinx was known for her sense of humor and her friendships. Virginia is survived by her loving husband of 58…