Obituaries

Betty J. Wall, 91, of Sherwood Dr., New Galilee (Big Beaver Boro) passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a brief illness. Born February 10, 1925 in Darlington, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Pearl Baker Crees. She was married for 52 years to William Wall as they were married on August 5, 1946 and he passed away August 17, 1998. Betty was a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. During WWII, she worked at the B&W as a “Rosie the Riveter”. She was a member of the Lighthouse…

Paul A. Maochi, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 in his residence. Paul was born on Jan. 24, 1922 in New Galilee to the late Peter and Angeline (Caroni) Maochi. Paul is a member of the Beaver Falls High School class of 1939. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on Jan. 28, 1943 and served with the Medical Corps in Northern Ireland, England and France until his discharge on Dec. 26, 1945 with the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and the European African Middle…

Bryan Paul Hague, 44, of Hanna St., New Castle passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a short courageous battle with cancer. Born July 29, 1971 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Ralph and Judy Engle Hague of Chippewa. He was married to Melissa Argiro Hague who survives. Bryan graduated from Blackhawk High School in 1990. He then worked at the former Cemex Company in Wampum. He currently was a welder for RAM Industrial Services in Moon Twp. In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include two sons, Ryan…

Dorothy A. “Dot” Moyer, 78, of Florence St., Ellwood City (Ellport) passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital following a brief illness. Born July 30, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Dorothy (Randazzo) Custozzo. She was married for 52 years to Frederick O. Moyer as they were married September 2, 1963. He survives. Dot graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. She formerly worked at Loccisano’s and also as the receptionist for Dr. James McLaughlin. Dot was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in New Castle where she was…

John Stambul, Jr., 92, of Elm Street, Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in UPMC Jameson. Born in West Wooster, Ohio on June 11, 1923, John was the son of the late John and Mildred Jurich Stambul. John married the former Mary Frank and she preceded him in death in 1960. John retired from Metropolitan Brick in Darlington. A lifetime member of the Bessemer Croatian Club, he enjoyed playing bocce and gardening. John was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII. John is survived by his children and their spouses; Mildred Cossentino of New Castle, Larry…

Jenna Claire Roth, 22, of Moore Haven, FL passed away at Palms West Hospital in Laxahatchee, Fla. on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 9:10 a.m. Born in York, Pa. on Dec. 27, 1993 Jenna was the daughter of Michael C. and Lisa M. Plansker Roth of Moore Haven, Fla. Jenna was a teachers aid for Hendry County School District Middle School and was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Jenna enjoyed spending her time with children and her family. An avid baseball fan, Jenna enjoyed cheering on her brother and rooting for her favorite team, the Detroit…

Larry O. Fisher, 75, of Wampum died on Friday, June 3, 2016 at his residence following a brief illness. Born September 11, 1940 in Moundsville, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas Clinton and Flossie Virginia Hinnerman Fisher . He was married to Jackie Nativio Fisher on March 23, 2009. She survives. Larry worked and retired from both B&W and PennPower. He also formerly was employed at Sears, and currently worked at PTC Alliance in West Mayfield. He enjoyed antique cars and going to cruises, working, and exercising. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine (William) Hollencamp of Wampum; step…

George Robert “Bob”  Gilchrist, 92, of Venice Florida, formerly of Ellwood City, passed  away peacefully on  Thursday afternoon, June 2,  2016 at The Summit Assisted Living Center in Venice FL. He was born in Ellwood City on June 21 1923 to the late  Russell T. Gilchrist and the late Maude Ethel Fullmer Gilchrist.   He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943, and then served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II, later during the Korean War from 1949-1952, and then as senior master sergeant with the Air Force, where he served as an aide to President  Dwight…