Obituaries

James L. Beatrice, 73, of Wampum Rd., Ellwood City passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital. Born October 16, 1942 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Carmen J. and Elizabeth Muoio Beatrice. He was married for 33 years to Karen Queen Beatrice as they were married February 16, 1983. Jim was the retired owner and operator of J. Beatrice Foods. He and his wife, Karen had formerly owned the Nautical Lounge in Beaver Falls. Jim also had been a bartender at the Moose Club in Ellwood City for many years. He…

Josephine Lucille Eonta, of Ellwood City, died July 27, 2016. She was 90. She was born in Ambridge, Pa., on Sept. 16, 1925, just after her twin sister, Mary, the youngest of seven, Gerardo, Laura, Antoniette, Alfonso, Frank, and Mary: to parents who’d not been in America long. She was educated by the nuns of St. Veronica School and carried their lessons and stories with her the rest of her life. She was a product of her family, her heritage and her church–and she bore each as a matter of pride and identity. She told their stories–with all the flair…

Barbara J. Marshall, 68, of Wampum passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Born September 26, 1947 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Harold F. and Leona G. Mottern Osche. She was married for 40 years to Robert S. Marshall who survives. Barb graduated from Butler High School where she was the head majorette. Following graduation, she worked at Citizen’s National Bank in Butler, After getting married and moving to the area, she was employed by Dr. Jack Brooks as his secretary. She then worked in customer service for both Airway Luggage and Alsy Lighting. Following her…

Carmen J. DeGennaro, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in his residence with his loving family at his side. Mr. DeGennaro was born on July 11, 1922 in Italy to the late Stefano and Assunta Napolitano DeGennaro. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1942 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Carmen enlisted with the U.S. Army on January 8, 1943 and served with the Company M 14th Infantry Regiment 71st Division until his discharge on Oct. 31, 1945. He was in the battles of the Rhineland, Ardannes, and Central Europe, and…

Sandra J. Miller, 64, of Sewall Court, Ellwood City passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Evergreen Nursing Center following an extended illness. Born August 10, 1951 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Thelma White Miller. She recently celebrated 39 years of marriage to Raymond C. Miller as they were married July 22, 1977. He survives. Sandy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969. She continued her education, graduating from Edinboro University in 1973. Sandy taught for the Ellwood City School District for 31 years. She taught from 1973 until her retirement in…

Henry “Chuck” Arsene LeRoy, 69, of Summit Ave., Ellwood City passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at his residence. Born February 16, 1947 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Henry Arsene and Irene Burke LeRoy. He was married to Darla J. Rough LeRoy who survives. Henry was a truck driver for many years. He was an expert auto repairman. He was into classic cars, especially, “Nova’s”. Henry enjoyed fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan. In addition to his wife, Darla, survivors include four sons, Charles R. (Laura) LeRoy and Frank LeRoy, both of Wintersville, Ohio,…

Delores L. “Dee” Price, 83, of Enon Valley, formerly of North Sewickley Twp. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Born August 2, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys Taylor Dix. She was married for 62 years to Edward E. “Dink” Price Sr. who passed away January 28, 2015 Dee was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and great grandmother. She had formerly worked at Mayer China and also at McDanel’s Refractories. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include a son,…

Veronica B. Corwin, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 in the Manor Care Health Services in Monroeville. Mrs. Corwin was born on April 15, 1947 to the late Thomas V. and Mary Pearl Charon Corcoran. She had been an active member and volunteer with the former St. Agatha Catholic Church, and presently with the Holy Redeemer Parish. Veronica volunteered with the church Bazaar, and taught Bible School and CCD classes. She also enjoyed sewing and painting. Mrs. Corwin is survived by her husband, Thaddeus Corwin, her daughters, Letitia (Craig) Kunkel of Monroeville, Yvonne Corwin of…

Harry James Cooper Jr., 54, of Crescent Place, Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 22, 2016. Born Dec. 28, 1961 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harry James Cooper Sr. and Carol Jean Lutz Cooper of Ellwood City . Through out his life, Harry worked at many different jobs, his most recent was as the Produce Manager at Giant Eagle in Franklin Twp. He was an avid Steeler fan and loved his dog, “Sadie”. In addition to his mother, Carol, survivors include a daughter, Nicole (George) Richard of Youngstown, Ohio; son, Christopher Cooper of…