Obituaries

Jennie (Calve) Safreed, 105, Franklin Twp passed away peacefully in her sleep at Trinity Oaks in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Nick and Caterine (Tornese) Calve and was born in the region of Calabria, Italy on March 11, 1921. After going through immigration procedures at Ellis Island, Mrs. Safreed arrived with her family in Ellwood City on December 6, 1926. Jennie Safreed lived and worked her entire life in the Ellwood City community. She worked in the accounting offices of the local US Steel plant from 1941 until the plant’s closing in 1975. During that time,…

John L. Schutte Jr., 65, of Beaver Falls passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2026, at his residence. Born October 16, 1960, in Rochester, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Elva Teapole Schutte. John enjoyed driving his fast cars and attending car shows. He also enjoyed visiting flea markets, especially Rodgers, bowling, and loved the Tasmanian Devil. Above all, he cherished moments spent with his family. Survivors include his beloved wife Virginia Nicholson Schutte; two daughters, Chantal Schutte and Abigail Schutte; son, Jeremy Bundy; sister, Dusty (Curt) Schutte-Fenchel; niece, Sophia, and nephews, Scott Jr. and…

Mary Jane Hergenrother Navolio, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice House following an extended illness. Born July 27, 1932, in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late John Oliver and Dorothy May Wigley Hergenrother of Chewton. Mary Jane graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1950, and was a graduate of Geneva College. She worked for Scharr Jewelry Distributors from Hartford, CT as a District Manager. She was a member of the former St. Agatha’s Church in Ellwood City. Mary Jane is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Ken) Gates of…

Mrs. Myrtle L. Patton, 84, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Patton was born in Munhall, PA on August 30th, 1941 to the late Sumner and Myrtle (Bragg) Moody. She is a member of the Munhall High School class of 1959 and the Concord Church. Over the years Myrtle had worked at many places with her many focus on being a homemaker. Her greatest joy was time spent with her grandchildren and especially her great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Ron…

Helen Caroline Boots, 84, of Perry Township passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Burr) Frishkorn and was born January 3, 1942, in Zelienople. She is survived by her husband of 62 years; Norman L. Boots Jr, her children; Norman L. Boots, III and his wife Theresa (Richard) of Perry Twp, A Surviving daughter in-law Julianne (Stoops) Boots of Perry Twp, Timothy J. Boots and his wife Nora (Beachem) of Perry Twp, Teresa L. (Boots) Sinclair and her husband Michael, Sr. of Perry Twp….

Ms. Coleen S. Myers, 69, of Ellwood City passed away on the morning of Monday, April 13th, 2026 with her loving family at her bedside at Northview Estates. Coleen was born in Ellwood City on February 9th, 1957 to the late William R. and Gertrude E. (Hamilton) Myers. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1975. She also graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1979 earning a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, University of North Texas with a Masters degree in Land Water Resource Management in 1983, Masters Degree in General Counseling in 1992, and in…

William “Bill” Shaffer, 78, of Frisco, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at AHN Wexford Hospital, surrounded by his family. Bill was the beloved husband of 56 years to Charlene, and a devoted father and grandfather who cherished every moment spent with his family. He was a steady presence, a source of strength, and someone whose love and guidance will be deeply missed. Born December 15th, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Ada (Marziano) Smith and Theran Edward Shaffer. He dedicated many years of his life to working at Koppel Steel before retiring in…

William “Bill” Harley, 84, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home. He was the son of the late Clyde and Clara Jane (Mountain) Harley and was born July 6, 1941, in Sewickley. He is survived by the love of his life, Sara “Sally” Harley, his children; Warren Harley and his wife Stacy of Goodyear, AZ, Diane Lechner and her husband Gregg of Ellwood City, his grandchildren; Kim, Erin, and Mason Lechner, Alex Harley, his siblings; Shirley Springer, Betty Shafran, Dennis Harley and his wife Roseann. Bill was a 1959 graduate of Hopewell High School. Following…

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and husband, William “Bill” Young, who was born on March 17, 1954, in Ellwood City. He was the devoted son of the late John Young and Alberta (Sabatini) Young. On May 22, 1976, he married the love of his life, Elaine Waterfield, with whom he shared a lifetime of memories, partnership, and unwavering love. He dedicated over four decades of hard work to Ellwood City Forge, where he built not only a career but a reputation for dedication and integrity before enjoying his…