Obituaries

Very Reverend Father John G. Sidor, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, July, 3rd, 2023 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Twp. Father Sidor was born on July 28th, 1928 in Nizny Orlik-Bardejov, Slovak the son of the late George and Anna (Gergelova) Sidor. Father John graduated from the Orthodox Theological Seminary in Presov, Slovakia earning a Masters in Divinity. He worked as Revizor (Controller) in Slovakia. After moving to the United States Father served at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (OCA) in Ellwood City (Ellport) and in New Castle. He is also affiliated with The Orthodox Monastery of the…

Arthur F. Lowrie III, 61, of Ellwood City passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, July 1st, 2023. Arthur was born on January 11th, 1962 in Pittsburgh to Arthur F. and Joanne (Griffin) Lowrie Jr.. Artie attended Lincoln High School and The Culinary Institute of Pittsburgh, which included a trip to Paris. He loved the cellars where the cheeses were made. He worked for Lowrie’s Gas Station in Pittsburgh, Slippery Rock University in the kitchens, and from 1997 to 2020 at Chrystal Springs (formerly Polar Water) sanitizing the bottles that hold the water. Artie was an outdoorsman and enjoyed gardening….

Arthur P. “Art” Pistachio, 65, of New Castle passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a two-year courageous battle with cancer. Born November 12, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lucy Greco Pistachio. Art had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976. Following graduation, he served in the US Army from 1976-1981. He worked at Rockwell and then at SSI Welding. Some of Art’s interests were fishing, camping, and working in the garage. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs and loved spending time with his sons. Survivors…

David L. Cunningham, 74, of Ellport passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born June 2, 1949 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond G. and Carmel Prestia Cunningham. For many years, David worked at the Butler Memorial Hospital as a physical therapy assistant. He was an active member of the First Church of God in Ellwood City where he served as a sound/audio tech and as a youth group leader for many years. He enjoyed mission trips, running sound for the Mazzant Family Music,…

Mrs. Henrietta B. Booher, 79, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Booher was born in Ellwood City on October 31st, 1943 the daughter of the late William S. Nye and Clara (Newman) Nye Hawkins. She had graduated from Lincoln High School and North American School of Animal Sciences where she earned her Veterinarian Technician Certification. Henrietta worked for ACME Rental in the accounting department, the Boy Scouts of America where she managed a regional trading post in California along with being a Troop Leader and Life Member, and was the owner…

Mrs. Lana June Pandos, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley in Beaver. Mrs. Pandos was born on May 28th, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late Anthony “Tony” and Betty (Rutter) DeFonde. Lana graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. She worked at St. Francis Hospital in New Castle from 1967 to 1979, Bill Kennedy State Farm Insurance from 1979 to 1987, and Passavant Retirement Center from 1987 to 2004. Lana is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She also is a…

Juanita J. Olinger, 83, of Shenango Township passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Avalon Place, Nursing Rehabilitation Center. Born April 25, 1940 in West Union, WV, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Juanita May Watson Perine. She was previously married to the late Clarence E. Olinger. He passed away in 2000. Juanita preferred to be called by her middle name (Jane). Jane enjoyed working in her flower garden and collecting angels. She held many jobs throughout her life, including an inspector for the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, she was the cleaning lady for McElwain…

Timothy Carl Schuster, 70, of Ellport, passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on June 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Carl F. and Ila (Fowler) Schuster and was born July 6, 1952, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his son; Carl T. Schuster and his wife Brianna of New Castle, two granddaughters; Nora and Maya Schuster, his siblings; Deborah Kyle and her husband James of Cherry Hill, NJ, Stephen G. Schuster and his wife Kathy of Ellwood City, John A. Schuster and his wife Kimberly of New Castle, Laurie Staples, and her…

William Guy Hollencamp, 66, of Wampum passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness. Born March 12, 1957 in New Castle, he was the son of the late William B. and Delores Stewart Hollencamp. Bill had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1976. He previously worked for Smith Paving and currently worked at the Ellwood City Forge in Maintenance. He was an active member of the Park Gate Baptist Church where he loved to sing in the choir. Some of his interests were gardening, cutting firewood, and watching the Pirates, whom he loved….