Obituaries

Robert M. Buzzelli, 73, of Perry Twp. passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 in the Butler Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born on Aug. 30, 1942 in New Castle to the late Domenik and Louise Capone Buzzelli. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1960 Bob enlisted with the U.S. Army on March 12, 1964 and served with the Company A 20th Engineering Battalion until his discharge on March 3, 1966. He was awarded the Sharpshooter Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with the Army, Bob worked at the…

 Joy  W. Hancox,  74, of the Evergreen Nursing Center, Harmony, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on  Saturday morning, August 6 2016, in the care of  Amedisys Hospice at Evergreen Nursing Center. She was born in Brookville PA on October 9 1941, to the late  Quay and  Georgia  Conway  Wolfe. Joy graduated from  Brookville High School,  and the Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing, affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. She was Methodist by faith.   Joy loved reading, sewing, and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguin, Steelers, and Pirates fan.  She loved her grandchildren:  Jessica  Olson,  Steven, Nicholas, and Joseph Totin….

Cheryl A. “Sherri” Craven Hampton, 55, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 in her residence. Cheryl was born on May 4, 1961 in Ellwood City to Robert G. and Carolyne D. Boy Craven of Perry Twp. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1979. She had worked at the former McDowell’s Hotel in Ellwood City as a waitress for six years. Since 2003 Cheryl has worked at Costco in Cranberry Twp., first as a cashier and most recently as a greeter. She enjoyed gardening, but most of all spending time with…

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…