Obituaries

Mark Andrew Conti, 70, passed away on October 10, 2026, just fifteen days before his 71st birthday. Born on October 25, 1955, Mark was originally from Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, and later made his home in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, with his beloved wife, Linda Conti, whom he married on September 26, 2014. Mark graduated from Lincoln High School 1974. He dedicated 40 years of his life to working for FirstEnergy, building a long and dedicated career before enjoying the many things that brought him happiness. If you knew Mark, you knew his love for football. Football was almost always on the…

Barbara J. Stiles, 78, of Franklin Township, passed away on October 7th, 2026 at the Allegheny Health Network Beaver Hospital. Barbara was born on November 13th, 1947, in Ellwood City to the late Stephen “Steve” and Helen (Slecka) Rabosky. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965, and also from a local college with a degree in business. Barbara worked as a manager both at Ivex packaging corporation in Grove City for over 30 years, as well as the Weisz’s Hazel Manor in Ellwood City. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, Riverside…

Wayne E. Dean, 82, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 8, 1944, in Connoquenessing, he was the son of the late Walter and Mildred Marshall Dean. Wayne graduated from Laurel High School in 1962. He then proudly served four years in the Air Force. A patriot at heart, Wayne flew the American flag every day and always took it down every night. He worked for 36 years at Penn Power as a line and meter man until his retirement. Faith was the…

Rebecca M. Stewart, 77, of Portersville, passed away on October 7th, 2026 at Quality of Life Services in New Castle. Rebecca was born n December 14th, 1948 in Ellwood City, to the late Carmine and Cora (Naples) Costa. She graduated from Lincoln Highschool with the class of 1966, and later from the Bradford Business School, with an associates degree in business. Rebecca formerly worked at JOANN Fabrics, at the local Franklin Plaza, as a manager for many years, and then was the creator behind “Becca’s Creations”, a craft vendor-shop in Volant, Pa in the late 90s. Gifted with her artistic…

Brandon E. Holsinger, 29, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2026. Brandon was born May 6th, 1997 in Ellwood City the son of Nicole (Musloe) Holsinger of North Sewickley Township and Edward Holsinger Jr. of Mt. Jackson. He is a member of the Riverside High School class of 2016. He had worked at Shook Specialty Welding and presently was the owner and operator of Holsinger Lawn Care & House Washing. Recently he has been attending the Lillyville Church of God. An outdoorsman, Brandon enjoyed hunting, fishing and is a member of the Zelienople-Harmony Sportsmen’s Club. He…

Mrs. Santina “Sunny” Cucunato, 93, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 at the Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing in Canonsburg. Mrs. Cucunato was the daughter of the late Augusto and Martina “Martha” (Barsottini) Cruciani born on April 28th, 1933 in Ellwood City. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. Sunny worked at Dustproof Mattress Company and later for the Ellwood City Area Public Library as a clerk. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. She volunteered as a Girl…

Barbara S. Sheehan, 72, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2026 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital surrounded by her family, after along and complicated battle with cancer. Barb was born on January 26th, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Clifford E. and Vivian (Cunningham) Boren. She graduated from Riverside Highschool with the class of 1972. She was a proud catholic by faith. Barb was adored and loved by her family and community, a selfless women who found joy in her devotion to her family. Barb is survived by her son, Jason Matheny, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Matheny, grandchildren,…

John Hudson, 58, of North Sewickley Township passed at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township on Sunday, October 4th 2026. John was born on February 16th,1968 at Mary Evan’s Hospital in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Walter and Nancy (McKelvey) Hudson. John graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1986. He served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years, he was stationed in Rhode Island as a diesel mechanic on the USS Exploit. He was awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle Efficiency “E” Award, Good Conduct, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and Naval…