Obituaries

Margaret A. Sofelkanich Rowse, 83,  of Brighton Township, Beaver PA, formerly of Ellwood City and Monaca, passed away peacefully at her home,  surrounded by her loving family,  on Tuesday morning,  December 13 2016, She was born in Ellwood City on July 26 1933 to the late Andrew and  Martha Cholak Yacko. She graduated in 1951 from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and  recently attended her 65th class reunion.   She was a member of the Jehovah’s  Witnesses.   Margaret  enjoyed reading  the  Bible,  and looked forward to living in God’s Kingdom  one day. Margaret  enjoyed cooking and baking,  and was known…

Terry L. McCandless, 57, of First Ave., Ellwood City passed away at home,surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 11, 2016 following an extended illness. Born June 1, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Elsie A. Newton McCandless Sr. He was married to Cathy Yeykal McCandless who passed away in 2012. Terry graduated from Lincoln High School. He had formerly worked at Wiley Heating and Alsy Lighting in Ellwood City, and A-C Plus in Burnstown. He enjoyed working on cars and anything with a motor in is. Terry loved drinking coffee. His…

Richard James Duncan, 42, of Portersville (Perry Twp.) , died suddenly and accidently from injuries sustained in a car crash on US Route 422 Saturday morning, December 10 2016  near Prospect PA. He was born on June 9, 1974 in Grove City PA to Patricia Duncan of Portersville, and the late James C. Duncan. Richard graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and was affiliated with Mountville Presbyterian Church. He was employed until recently in the construction trades. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and darts, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. In addition to his mother, Patricia…

Arlene M. Kennard, 60, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Arlene was born on September 17, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late Charles and Katheryn Santillo Kennard. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1975 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Arlene had worked at the Ellwood City Hospital as a nurses aid, Kimmel’s Bakery as a clerk, and at Airway Industries from 1980 until 1984. She enjoyed all of her pets, sending people cards and having them enrolled in spiritual bouquets, along with giving people…

Luana Lordi, 68, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at The Grove of New Wilmington. Luana was born on October 8, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late Louis and Elizabeth Clager Lordi, Sr. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1966, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Luana enjoyed listening to all types of music. She is survived by her brother, Louis, (Debbie) Lordi, Jr. of Beaufort, SC, her sister, Dolores (Michael) Kara of Canonsburg, Pa, and her nephews Jay Mariotti and Jeoffrey Lordi. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00…

Mrs. Betty L. Masotti, 80, of Hermitage passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2014 in the Northview Estates. Mrs. Masotti was born on April 6, 1936 in McDonald, Pa to the late Arthur and Esther Wilson Blair. She had worked at the Ellwood City Hospital as a surgical Nurse for many years. Betty later worked as a manager at Sears Optical in Hermitage for several years. She is affiliated with the Notre Dame Catholic Church in Hermitage. Betty enjoyed playing tennis, cooking, and mainly spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Larry J. Masotti whom she…