Obituaries

Mrs. Helen Z. Ungham, 98, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Cambridge Village. Mrs. Ungham was born on June 6, 1919 in Ellwood City to the late Zack and Elizabeth Cristea Brandes, Sr.. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937 and was the class Valedictorian. She had worked at the former Ellwood City Federal Savings and Loan. Helen was one of the banks first female bank tellers. She was a very active member of the St. Elias Romanian Orthodox Church, and the Romanian Aid Society.  She also enjoyed playing…

Larry “Bear” Walls, 74, of Old Rt. 18, Wampum passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 following a short courageous battle with cancer. Born February 6, 1943 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Merrill and Vera Mitchell Walls. Larry was a self employed truck driver. A graduate of Wampum High in 1961, Larry played on the state champion basketball team. He enjoyed working on cars and engines, attending car and steam shows, and riding his Harley. He was a lifetime member of the Portersville Steam Show Assn. Survivors include his wife,…

Russell H. Yanssens, 63, formerly of Ellwood City passed away at his residence in Clintonville, Pa on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Russell was born on April 10, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Robert E. and Irene Hudspath Yanssens. He had attended Lincoln High School and the Lillyville Church of God. Russell had worked at ITC Inc. for 7 years and Aikens Refuge for 15 years. He is a member of the Wampum Rod and Gun Club and the NRA. An outdoorsman, Russell enjoyed hunting, and fishing. He is survived by his daughter PFC Anna Zilka who is stationed at…

Mrs. Amelia “Millie” Stiles, 84 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Northview Estates. Mrs. Stiles was born on April 12, 1933 in Ellwood City to the late Wade and Della Allam Thomas. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1951 and the Holy Redeemer parish. Millie enjoyed cooking, baking, and being with her family. She is survived by her nieces Patty Suppa of Pittsburgh, Kathy (Jim) Kleine of St. Louis, MO, and Della (Tim) Stabryla of Columbus, OH, and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by…

Louis Tammaro, Sr., 81, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Trinity Oaks. Born in Ellwood City on August 24, 1936, Lou was the son of the late Carlo and Mary Sheldone Tammaro.  Lou married the former Kathleen McCarthy on September 30, 1977 and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2017.  Lou was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War.  A member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Lou worked at Rockwell Standard in New Castle and then as a salesman at McElwain Motors in Ellwood City.  He was also…

William R. Nagel, 76, of North Side, Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at his home. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born February 12, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ralph A. and Margaret Walker Nagel. He was married for 55 years to Georgie Louden Nagel who survives. They were married August 3, 1962. Bill worked in retail for over 45 years, starting at the Ellwood City G.C. Murphy’s at age 16. From there he went into the management training program, working in various Murphy’s and Murphy’s Mart stores in…

James V. Capone, 94, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Ellwood City on January 25, 1923, James was the son of the late Mike and Lucy Abrunzo Capone.  James met his wife, the former Joyce Pantling, in Europe while he was serving in the Army during WWII.  They were married on July 14, 1945 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2007, a week shy of their 62nd anniversary.  He retired as a straightening operator in the hot finish from the Beaver Falls plant of B&W in 1985 after…