Obituaries

Mrs. Josephine M. Massine, 98, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Trinity Oaks Care Center. Mrs. Massine was born on September 3, 1919 in Ellwood City to the late Domenico and Bertha Florio (Flowers) Ierace. She had attended Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. During World War II, Josephine worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City. She is a member of the Golden Agers. and she enjoyed bingo, bowling and playing cards. Josephine especially enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mrs. Massine is survived…

Mark  A. Campbell, 61, of Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.), passed away peacefully on  Monday afternoon,  May 21, 2018 at his home. He was born in Ellwood City on August 25 1956, to the late Wayne T. Campbell, and the late Clara C. Yeykal Campbell. Mark graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of 1974. He attended both Edinboro University and the University of Pittsburgh. Passionate about politics, he worked for the Edward “Ted”  Kennedy campaign for President and other campaigns. Mark worked as an engineer in imaging,  for Ritz Camera Centers, expanding   their network to over 200 stores….

Steven C. Palatka, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. Born February 27, 1949, Steven was the son of the late Steve Z. and Pauline (Savu) Palatka. A 1967 graduate of Lincoln High School, Steven subsequently studied engineering technology at Point Park College, where he was a member of Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity. Upon culminating his education at Point Park College, Steven worked at U.S. Steel as an engineering technologist. With members from both side of his family having worked at U.S. Steel, Steven was a third generation U.S. Steel employee. Steven…

Henry Eugene Krupa, 13 months, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 19, 2017 in Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Henry Joseph Krupa Jr. and Davina Marie Clark, both of Ellwood City. Henry was very brave and a strong fighter. He was always smiling regardless of his circumstances and overcame many obstacles in his short time with us.  Henry touched many lives. He was loved by his family and the staff at Children’s Hospital among others. In addition to his parents, survivors…

Nikki Ann Beachem, 33, of Fombell passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May, 17, 2018 at her residence. Nikki was born on November 16, 1984 in Ellwood City to Mark and Cathy (Wimer) Beachem, Sr.. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 2003. Nikki had worked at the Walmart in Cranberry Twp. for several years. She enjoyed playing darts, and was a member of the Double Dealin’ Café dart team, going to Turkey shoots, and playing bingo. Nikki is survived by her parents, her son, Jake Cox and his father Charles Cox of Ellwood City, her brother, Mark (Amanda) Beachem…

Joyce A. McDanel, 72, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at her residence following a courageous three year battle with cancer. Born April 15, 1946 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Collins Dell and Ethel Main Streckeisen. She was married to Donald G. McDanel for 47 years as they were married September 20, 1970. He survives. Joyce graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. She formerly worked at the Dustproof Mattress Company. She was a 45 year member of the Concord United Methodist Church where she was a member of the United…