Obituaries

Betty Lou Izzo “Boo,” 81, of Ellwood City passed peacefully on June 4, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. Betty was born on December 3, 1936 to the late Bernard Leroy Brown and the late Frances Marie Brown. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955 and in 1980 continued her education at Butler County Community College for Insurance Licensing. She worked as an advertising executive at the WKST-WFEM radio station, as an auto sales manager for Cranberry Lincoln Mercury, and as a District Secretary for Sherwin Williams before retiring. Betty was a member of Park Gate Baptist…

Lois M. Bennett, 79, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp.. Lois was born on October 6, 1938 in Ellwood City to the late Frances and Margaret (Daufen) Smith. She had graduated from the Zelienople High School with the class of 1957. Lois had worked at the Lark Motel for 18 years as a custodian. She is a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ellwood City. Lois also is a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in New Castle, and enjoyed bowling with the Turner’s Bowling League at Sim’s Bowling Lanes and the…

Frank D. Martz, 62, of Rhode Island Ave, Ellwood City passed away Friday, June  1, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born January 26, 1956 in Hamburg, NY, he was the son of Thomas L. Martz of Ellwood City and the late Patti J. Milliren-Mantz. He was married to Dana Pocza Martz February 16th, 1980, she survives. Frank graduated from Lincoln High School in 1975, then went on to obtain an Accounting Degree from Geneva College in 1979. He stared working at ESB Bank in 1975 as a stock boy and rose thru the ranks until retiring as the Sr VP…

  Louise Helen Welsh, 81, of the Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle,  formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully at the Haven on  Sunday morning,  June 3, 2018. She was born in New Brighton PA on May 24 1937 to the late Lewis H. and Ida Knight Welsh. She graduated from Lincoln High School, class of 1957.  She worked for many years as a companion and aide to many elderly people. Louise was a longtime member of the Park Alliance Church in Ellwood City. She was the last of her family, and is survived by one niece and several nephews….

Patricia Jean Maybray,74, of Ellwood City died peacefully in her sleep at Good Samaritan Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 28, 2018 after a courageous, 4-year battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, niece, cousin and friend.  She was smart, strong and brave and fought hard through any adversity she faced through this thing called life.  Her sense of humor and wit were unmatched and enabled her to persevere.  Her compassion, kind heart, generosity and unconditional love were unwavering and will forever be missed by those she held dear.  She enjoyed spending time with…

Linda G. Moczan, 60, It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Gene Moczan announces her passing after an extended illness, on Friday, May 25, 2018, at the age of 60 years. Linda was born on July 29, 1957 to Eugene and Mary Stiefel. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1975. Linda will be affectionately remembered by her husband of 41 years, Joe, and her children, Kevin Moczan, and Amy (Gary) DeBlasio. Linda “Mema” will also be lovingly remembered by her three grandchildren, Brooklyn and Mya DeBlasio and Matthew Moczan and her sisters, Karen (Shep) Stiefel Harrison…

Lois M. Jameson, 90, formerly of New Castle passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Illinois. Born April 30, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Doelbor and Nora Hays Reno. Lois led a full and productive life, she graduated from New Castle High School, worked for Bell Telephone, JC Penney’s, and the City Rescue Mission. She married Carl M. Jameson and together they raised two daughters, Karen Jameson of New Castle and Marsha (Murray) Smith of Channahon, IL. They were married for 42 years when Carl passed…

Norma J. Kelly, 75, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford following an illness. Born August 20, 1942 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late LaVerne and Helen Kissick Vinroe . She was married to Vernon T. Kelly who passed away August 3, 2008. Norma graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960. She was an active member of the Concord United Methodist Church where she was a member of the New Beginnings Sunday School Class and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was formerly…