Obituaries

Mr. Brian D. Conti, 73, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at his residence. Brian was born in Ellwood City on September 24th, 1952 to the late James A. and Mary Frances (Babcock) Conti. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1970 and attended Point Park University and played on their baseball team. While in high school Brian was a multi sport athlete, excelling at baseball and basketball. He secured a tryout with the Pittsburgh Pirates and letters from major league scouts. He was a standout shortstop. His claim to fame was when…

John W. Coleman Jr., 78, of New Beaver Borough passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a lengthy illness Born September 12, 1947, in Rochester, PA, he was the son of the late John W. Sr. and Anna Ethel Doyle Coleman. John proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War and later worked as a driver for Recycled Fibers until his retirement. He was a current member of the Church of the Nazarene in New Galilee. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and always keeping busy at home. His most cherished moments were spent…

David Bruce Smith, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the son of Sandra Bishop Smith and the late David John Smith and was born March 9, 1959, in Ellwood City. He was survived by his nephews; Vinnie of South Carolina, as well as Tyler and Ryan both of New Brighton, and his sister-in-law; Janet Smith of New Brighton, his aunt; Delores Bishop-Morida of Ellwood City, one uncle; George King Smith and his wife Barbara of Texas; as well as numerous cousins. He was a 1977 graduate of…

William M. Swick, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 22, 1943, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Milton and Ethel Goehring Swick. William graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1961. He was a devoted member of Concord Church, loved God, his family, and farming. A proud 4th generation dairy and fruit orchard farmer, William served on the land preservation committee and enjoyed sharing his fresh produce at the Beaver County Farmer’s Market for 40 years. He cherished time spent with his…

Beverly L. Mars, 64, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her residence. Born February 5, 1962, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Gustave and Nancy Lawrence Linn. Beverly’s was last employed as a manager for Krogers. She was artistic and enjoyed crafts, especially ceramics. Survivors include her husband Eugene G. Mars; three sons, Eric, Matthew, and Joshua Mars; two sisters, Peggy Antosh and Susan White; two brothers, Norman Linn and Greg Downs, and six grandchildren. Per her wishes, no services will be held. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

John Richard “Dick” Shaffer, 89, of Shenango Twp. passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Northview Estates following a brief illness. Born January 2, 1937, in New Castle, he was the son of the late John B. and Sara Badger Shaffer. Dick received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Slippery Rock University. He taught geometry and trigonometry at Shenango High School for many years until his retirement. He loved collecting military memorabilia and driving his tractor on his property. A skilled woodworker, he crafted many beautiful pieces of furniture that his family will enjoy for generations. In his younger years,…

Dean Allen Friend, 53, of Big Beaver Borough, passed away on May 9, 2026. Born on May 16, 1972, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, Dean spent his life in Beaver County and built his world around hard work, loyalty, family, and helping anyone who needed him. He was the kind of man who would show up without being asked, give away his last dollar if someone needed it more, and quietly carry burdens for the people he loved. Dean was a proud Teamster Local 341 CDL truck driver. He could never quite park a Mini Cooper straight at Walmart but put him…

Honey Jo McKeough, 84, of Ellwood City passed away at Quality Life Services in New Castle on May 10, 2026. She was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Wright) McKeough and she was born June 6, 1941, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her brother; Gary McKeough and his wife Betty of Ellwood City, and one sister-in-law; Elizabeth McKeough. Honey was a 1959 graduate of Lincoln High School. She also had perfect school attendance for her entire school area from 1st to 12th grade. After graduation, she worked at J. C. Murphys after she graduated high school….

Mrs. Dorothy H. Paglia, 100, passed away on May 8th, 2026 at her loving granddaughter’s house in East Liverpool, Ohio. Dorothy was born on April 26th, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Ambrose and Frances (Mayer) Nedesky. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. She was a member of the Saint Vincent DePaul Parish in New Castle, and a former member of both Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City and the Holy Cross Parish in New Castle. Dorothy worked as a secretary to the Superintendent of the Ellwood City Area School District from 1944-1950, then…

James David Mundo, the beloved anchor of our family, completed his journey on earth on May 5, 2026. While history will remember him as an innovator in the automotive and aerospace industries, his family will remember the man who believed a sharp mind was best used in the service of those he loved. ​James was a man who never stopped learning. His journey began with a rigorous education at John Carroll University and the University of Michigan. Still, he was exceptionally proud of his degree in Aerospace Engineering from Northrop University. These years weren’t just about the titles; they were…