Obituaries

Frances Ruth Leech, 77, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital following an apparent heart attack. Born September 24, 1948 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Frances Stewart Terracio. Frances graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1966. A devoted homemaker and military wife for 29 years, she was a longtime member of Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. She enjoyed quilting and sewing at home, at her church, and at 1st Methodist Church in Ellwood City. Frances cherished moments spent with family, especially her grand and…

Daniel M. “Danny” Sanko ,79, of East Palestine, OH and, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away to the Field of Dreams on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Fedor) Sanko and was born January 16, 1947, in Sewickley. He is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Sharyn Sanko, one daughter: Sunny Dillon and her husband Donald, grandchildren; Faith Elizabeth and Dominic Edward Dillon, Xander Ian and Ivy Kathryn Stokes, Sierra Neville and her husband Aaron, Caleb Burks and his wife Kayla, great-grandchildren; Ezekiel and Kimberly Rose Neville, Forrest,…

Lisa Marie Corsello passed away on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at home in Cranberry Township with her family at her side. She is survived by her husband R. Scott Corsello, her sister Cindy (Doug) Hickok of New Castle, and brother Anthony LaCava of Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence LaCava and Rose Marie (Belissimo) LaCava. She also leaves behind her nephew Cody (Leanne Erwin) Hickok, and niece Liz Hickok, and grand nieces Lexi and Addy Hickok, as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins and close friends. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of…

Robert A. De Joseph passed away on June 4, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice. Robert was born on March 9, 1948, in New Castle, PA, to Alfred and Charotte De Joseph. Robert spent most of his life in Dania Beach, FL before moving to Ellwood City, PA nine years ago to be closer to family. Robert truly loved his career as a self-employed CPA for more than 40 years. He considered it a privilege and a duty to serve his clients to the best of his ability, and he remained exceptionally grateful for the trust and lifelong friendships they shared….

Gregory Rogers, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on June 3, 2026, at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. He was the son of the late Gordon and Dorothy Rogers and was born September 15, 1955, in Rochester, PA. He is survived by his wife; Evonne Rogers, their son; Michael Rogers and his wife Christina of Industry, one granddaughter; Riley Fox, his sister-in-law; Cheryl Lambert of Castle Shannon, his brother and sister-in-law; Ernest and Mary Lambert of Indiana Land, SC along with one additional sister-in-law; Eve Green of Dickinson, TX and one cousin; Fred Blair of Ellwood City. Greg met and…

Albert A. Jerome passed away June 3, 2026, on the 24th anniversary of his beloved wife Ruth’s death on June 3, 2002, at his home surrounded by his large and devoted family holding vigil. He was born April 6,1933 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Albert and Tressa (Gaudio-Phillips) Jerome. Since age 6, he was a resident of Ellwood City PA. It was here, in Ewing Park, that he met the love of his life, Ruth Slevin Jerome, proclaiming at the age of 13 that he would marry her. They celebrated 48 years of marriage before Ruth’s death. They…

Glenda L. Kelly, 82, of West Pittsburg, PA passed away on February 22, 2026, at her residence after a 2-year battle with cancer. Glenda was born on March 15, 1943, to the late Glenn B. and Bernice (Yoho) Hennon of Chewton. She married Dale G. Kelly on December 2, 1961. She was raised in Chewton, attending Chewton Elementary School to 8th grade and graduated from Lincoln High School Ellwood City, PA with the class of 1961. She attended Chewton Christian Church, where she later sang in the choir and served as the song leader. After marriage, Glenda was a member…

Richard M. Jugovich, 70, of New Galilee passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home. He is the son of Pauline (Benko) Jugovich and the late John Jugovich and was born September 11, 1955, in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his sons; Joshua and his wife Meredith of Cecil, Michael Jugovich and his wife Jacklyn of Pittsburgh, his grandchildren; Elliott Jugovich, Ingrid Jugovich, Parker Jugovich, Morgan Jugovich, Zoey Jugovich, his brother; John Jugovich and one sister; Paula Jugovich Bejster, along with numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs; Mr. Dink and Homer. He was a 1973 graduate…

James D. Plesniak, Jr., 70, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, May 29th, 2026 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Township. James was born on January 15th, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late James D. and Patricia (Myers) Plesniak, Sr.. Over the years Jim worked at his family farm (Plesniak Farm) in Prospect, Sky Witch in Ellwood City, Russell Clyde Construction and Farm, Leeds & Northrup later known as Heraeus in Ellwood City. He also earned his certification as an Industrial Electrician. An outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to auction, and farm tractors. He is survived by his…

Edward E. Everstine, 91, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was the son of the late George and Ruth (Raby) Everstine and was born June 4, 1934, in Mobile, AL. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis (Mowry) Everstine his children; Carrie Everstine of Fombell, Douglas Everstine of Fombell, Jill Main and her husband Stephen of Slippery Rock, his grandchildren; Kathryn Burr and her husband Kevin of Slippery Rock, Margaret Free and her husband James of Butler, great-grandchildren; Emma Burr, Abigail Burr, Garrett Burr, and Charles Free, his brother-in-law; Stanley Mowry and his…