Obituaries

Robert H. Symons, 71 of Lilac Hill Lane, Volant PA passed away at his residence the evening of August 10th 2016. Bob was born in New Castle on February 13, 1945 to the late Howard and Myrtle Minshull Symons. He married the former Lucinda “Cindy” McIver on May 31, 1969 who survives him at home. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Union High School and then served in the US Army, serving in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. He drove truck for various trucking companies in the area, before his retirement. He was an active member of the Independent Methodist…

Gary R. Foreman, 65, of Panella Way, Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born August 27, 1950 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell F. Foreman and Antoinette Rossi Foreman of Ellwood City.  He was married to Debra J. Spiker Foreman who survives. Gary retired from the Franklin Twp. Municipal Authority where he served as the Supervisor of the Sewer Department. He was affiliated with the Riverview Church. He was active with the Boy Scouts, serving as a Troop Leader Scoutmaster for Troop 854 and the…

LuAnn Blaine, 63, of Spring Ave., Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Despite being in ill health, death was unexpected. Born April 7, 1953 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late David and Rose Geniviva Moritza. She was married for 38 years to Robert J. Blaine as they were married June 10, 1978. He survives. LuAnn graduated from Lincoln High School in 1971 and continued her education, graduating from Slippery Rock University. She was an elementary teacher and librarian at St. Philomena’s in Beaver Falls for 25 years. She also…

Raymond D. Reed Jr., 58, of Mt. Jackson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Born February 17, 1958 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Raymond D. Reed Sr. and Annette Fandozzi Mahood of Hubbard, Ohio. He was married to Susan Coulter Reed who survives. Ray was a Supervisor with Smith Paving Company. A Navy Veteran, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and cooking. In addition to his wife, Susan, survivors include a daughter, Kelly (Jay) Wagner of New Castle; two granddaughters, Zayna and Danika Wagner; two stepchildren, Jamie McClelland of…

Mrs. Shirley E. Gearhart, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, August, 8, 2016 in the Evergreen Nursing Center. Mrs. Gearhart was born on May 15, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Floyd and Mary Kathryn Antherson Smith, Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1953, and the Christ Presbyterian Church. Shirley had worked at Loccisano’s Golden Dawn as a baker for 42 years. She enjoyed baking, but mostly spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Gearhart is survived by her daughters, Suellen (John) Dillon of Bridgeville, and Sally (Tim) Brandt of Ellwood City,…

Our much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William (Bill) Arthur Fischer was taken home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Hilton, NY. Bill was born in Blue Island, IL, on January 1st, 1923. He was married on June 5, 1945 to the love of his life, Constance M. Vota Fischer, who died on December 22, 2000 after more than 55 years of marriage. At the time of their wedding, he was a Gunner’s Mate Third Class in the Navy and she was a Private First Class in the Marines. Upon…

Louise G. Gibson, 94, of Stony Brook, New York, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2016. Born June 28, 1922, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Katherine Young Gayle. Her maternal grandparents were George S. Young and Clara Hamilton Young. She was married for 58 years to Wilfred A. Gibson, who passed away on June 3, 2004. Louise was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City and Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. She taught business subjects for many years at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket, New York. Her…

Leonard L. Wolfe, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in the UPMC Passavant Hospital. Leonard was born on April 1, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Frank F. and Nancy Russo Wolfe, Sr. Leonard enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp. in October of 1943 and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II with the rank of Sargent until his discharge in November of 1947. He reenlisted in 1950, during the Korean War, and served at Camp LeJune, NC where he trained new troops and held the rank of Staff Sargent. Leonard had…

Florence E. Bingle, 79, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 in the Butler Memorial Hospital. Florence was born on Aug. 9, 1936 in Wurtemburg to the late William and Dorothy Dibell Bubb. Florence had worked at the Riverside High School in the cafeteria for 35 years as a cook. She enjoyed camping at her families camp in Kennerdell and traveling with her husband on his motorcycle. She is survived by her husband, Donald G. Bingle whom she married on Nov. 29, 1952, her daughter, Cathy (Ron) Huet of Lucinda, Pa., her son Donald (Carol) Bingle of Franklin,…