Obituaries

A memorial service for Rose and Edward Fox will be held Monday, March 10 at 10:00 am with Rev. Sam Esposito at Holy Redeemer/Divine Grace Catholic Church, 415 4th St, Ellwood City, PA. Interment will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery. Rose Marie (DiMasi) Fox died peacefully August 30, 2024 at age 86, in Salt Lake City, UT. Rose was born in Ellwood City, PA, to Patsy and Jenny DiMasi on 4/26/1938. She attended Lincoln High School and in 1962, married Edward Fox, a “bad boy” who made her laugh. They had two children, Gregory and Christie, and moved the family to Florida in…

Ruth E. McClintick, 64, Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 7, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Peffer) Graham and was born May 26, 1960, in Ellwood City. Ruth is survived by her son; Cody McClintick and his husband Nick of Ellwood City and her sister; Deborah Dikum of Ellwood City. Ruth was born and raised in Ellwood City and was a 1978 graduate of Riverside High School and DCI Career where she received her certification in Medical Assisting. She met her husband Tracy McClintick and they were married in 1993….

David O. Hairhoger Sr., 91, of New Beaver Boro, passed away March 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Joseph and Wilma Vance Hairhoger and the devoted husband of Marlene Harper Hairhoger. Dave and Marlene were childhood friends whose love blossomed into a 63-year marriage, built on unwavering devotion, shared adventures, and a deep commitment to family. Together, they created a home filled with love, laughter, and the kind of steadfast support that bound generations together. Family was at the heart of everything Dave did. He and Marlene raised their three children close…

Mrs. Judith Ann Simon, 78, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4th, 1946, to Randall and Eunice Williams in Youngstown Ohio. Judith graduated from Hubbard High School in 1964 and after various jobs she began her career in nursing. She graduated with a degree in Nursing from CCBC in 1981. She was a devoted nurse and found her passion in caring for patients and families. Judith later served as a Nursing Supervisor for the Skilled Nursing Unit of Ellwood City Hospital. Judith…

Diana J. Libicer, 74, of Big Beaver Borough passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her residence with her loving husband and family by her side. Born May 17, 1950 in Romney, WV, she was the daughter of the late Glise and Betty McBride Judy. Diana graduated from Beaver Falls in 1968 and was a member of the former 1st Primitive Methodist Church in Beaver Falls. She worked for Dr. Fowler as a veterinarian’s assistant, sold Tupperware, and delivered newspapers for the Times. Her most cherished role was that of a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sewing, crafting,…

William C. Chapman, 84, of Wayne Twp. passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born March 2, 1940 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Van and Vida Houk Chapman. William graduated from Shenango in 1958 and had retired from Calgon after 30 years of service as a chemical operator. An outdoorsman, William was a lifelong gardener and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his youth. Survivors include his wife Charlene Reno Chapman; two sons, Todd R. and Troy L. (Patty) Chapman both of Wayne Twp.; four grandchildren, Crystal, Andrew,…

Judith E. Pasta, 83, of Enon Valley passed away at Orchard Manor in Grove City. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Pawol, Sr. and Velma (Pander) Pawol and was born July 29, 1941, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Laurie L. Stoner and her husband Roy of New Castle, Holly C. Rudolph of Tigard, OR, Leslie J. Lewis of Akron,OH, Kimberly S. Baney and her husband John of Enon Valley, her grandchildren; Andrew Veazey and his wife Becky, Shandi Stewart and her husband Tristan, Jacob Franchetti and his wife Veronica, Samuel Lewis, Lillian Lewis, Shelbey…

Stephan LeRoy Matlack, 59, lovingly known as Steve, passed away the morning of February 18th, 2025. He was a beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him. He had graduated from Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas with the class of 1983. Over the years Steve worked as  security and response officer and property and maintenance technician/security guard. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Marti Matlack. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Matlack; his father, Terry Matlack, and his wife, Sally Eastwood; sister, Michelle Kolfenbach, his brothers, Marc…