Obituaries

Rosemary Rozzi, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. Rosemary was born in Ellwood City on December 7th, 1937 to the late Louis and Francis (Mingoine) Rozzi. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. She had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill and later at Romar Textile. Rosemary is a life long member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates Fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Louis “Tubby” Rozzi Jr., niece, Deborah Shirley, and…

Maryann Jackson, 93, a longtime resident of Wampum, Pennsylvania, entered her eternal home in Heaven on August 14, 2026. Maryann lived a long life distinguished by the love, faith and quiet service she gave so freely to others. Artistic, loving, humble and gentle, she was perhaps best described simply as a servant. She instinctively looked for ways to care for the people around her and was happiest when doing something for someone else. Born January 2, 1933 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, Maryann was bright, creative and curious from an early age. In high school, she served as editor of her school…

Gloria Heckendorn, public school teacher and art club member, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 11. She was 92. She was born Gloria Mae Iorfido in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, at her parents’ home in 1933. She grew up in Ambridge with six siblings and attended the Ambridge Area School District, graduating in the class of 1951. She attended Slippery Rock University and would eventually earn her bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education. While at college, she also met a former U.S. Navy sailor, Thomas Heckendorn. They wed shortly after her graduation from Slippery Rock in 1955. Gloria was…

Charles W. Kahne, aka “No Coat Charlie”, 79, of Ellport passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born January 28, 1947 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Moss Kahne. Charles worked at Edro Steel and Quality Rolls for many years as a machinist until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed traditional hunting with muzzleloaders and bow and arrows, as well as fishing. Music was an important part of his life, especially the Rolling Stones. He was a fan of the Steelers and…

Christopher Daniel Stunkard, 25, of New Galilee passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 10, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born February 19, 2001 in New Castle, he was the son of Daniel J. Stunkard of New Galilee and Tanya Reno Stunkard of Washington, PA. Chris was a devoted caregiver for his grandmother, Katherine. He enjoyed playing video games, collecting squishmellows, and loved his dog Velma. Survivors include his parents; brother, Isaiah Matthew Stunkard of New Castle; sister, Danni Lynn Stunkard of New Galilee; two grandmothers, Katherine Link of New Galilee and Lori Schoettker of New Castle. He was preceded in…

Kathleen Lois Yarzebinski Chill died at the age of 79 peacefully on August 9th, surrounded by her family. It was a beautiful sunny day. As a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother – she was a wonderfully complex person. A sophisticated, artistic, stylish, and cosmopolitan woman who happily lived her life in the village of Chewton next to a farm. Kathleen was strong-willed and fair, always able to speak her mind with honesty. She devoted her life to her family, she loved us as much as anyone possibly could, always there, always listening, always with open arms. She will be missed. Born…

Dorothy J. Sudano, 97, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at her residence. Born September 24, 1928 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Volrath Ferrese. She married Anthony Sudano on June 26, 1948. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2007. Dorothy was a longtime member of Divine Grace Parish Ellwood City. She enjoyed crocheting, listening to music, and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed baking and hosted a weekly tradition of having coffee and doughnuts for her family after Sunday Mass. A…

Richard Jacob Figurel, 77, of Chewton passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness. Born January 7, 1949 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Jacob Figurel. He married Karen Hairhoger on August 27, 1994. Richard graduated from Lincoln High School in 1967 and later earned his bachelor’s degree in art education from YSU. Throughout his life he held many jobs, working as a paralegal, a Primerica broker, and the owner of several printing and computer businesses in Canada, New Castle, and Ellwood City. He…