Obituaries

Thomas C. Remler, 76

Thomas C. Remler, 76, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Tom was born on Sept. 23, 1939 in Ellwood City to the late Charles W. Remler and Ellen Rice Remler of North Sewickley Twp. Tom had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox steel mill in Beaver Falls from 1959 until 1986. He then worked for Angels Cleaning Service from 1989 until his retirement in 2010. He enjoyed sunbathing, going to flea markets and especially being with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Christi Venglass and her husband Bob…


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Dale “Fred” Tomb, Jr., 64

Dale “Fred” Tomb, Jr., 64 of Portersville passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Born in Indiana, Pa. on Dec. 20, 1951, Fred was the son of the late Dale F. and Sara Miller Tomb. He is survived by his wife, the former Linda J. Pistorius whom he married on Nov. 21, 1998. Fred worked as a salesman for LKQ Auto Parts in New Kensington. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Besides his wife, Fred is survived by three daughters, Rebeka Tomb of New Castle, Megan Alexander and Mollie Alexander both of Atlanta, a…


Dolores “Dolly” Gardner, 84

Dolores “Dolly” Gardner, 84, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 in the Golden Hills Nursing Home. Dolly was born on July 16, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Stanley and Mary Sienkiewicz Krantz. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1952. Dolly had worked at the V.F.W. Club in Ellwood City as a bartender for over 20 years. She served as the Memorial Day Parade Committee chairperson for many years. Dolly was a member of the V.F.W. post #252 ladies auxiliary, the Eagles Club ladies auxiliary, the Ellport Boosters Club, past…


John E. Palinski, 75

John E. “Buddy” Palinski, 75, of Lynnwood Dr., Fombell died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family who will miss him tremendously on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Born August 11, 1940 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kendi Palinski. He was married for 57 years to Mary K. Murphy Palinski who survives. John was originally from the Brookline Area of Pittsburgh. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1979. John and his family then settled in the Fombell area. John worked for…


John G. Fury, 96

John G. “Jack” Fury, 96, formerly of Hickernell Rd., Ellwood City (Wurtemburg) passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Jameson Care Center after a period of declining health. John was born in Ellwood City, on April 8, 1920. He was the son of the late Harry and Isabelle Majors Fury. John attended grade school in Wurtemburg where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938. He married Goldie Pearl Main on November 4, 1942. They were married for 65 years when she preceded him in death on January 8, 2008. John served in the US…


Bernard J. Pogozelec, 74

Bernard ” Bernie” J. Pogozelec, 74, of Chewton passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born December 1, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John B. and Anna B. Skoczylas Pogozelec. He was married for 52 years to Dorothy A. (Tedrow) Pogozelec as they were married on June 22, 1963. She survives. Bernie was the owner and operator of Keystone Lawrence Express Trucking Company in Koppel for over 25 years. He was a member of the former St. Monica Church in Wampum and a current member of St. Joseph the Worker Church…


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Vernon S. Haegg, 65

Vernon S. Haegg, 65, of Sewickley, Pa. passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Aspinwall, Pa. Vernon was born on Oct. 14, 1950 in Colorado to the late Lewis and Alice Haegg. He had graduated from high school in California. After high school, Vernon enlisted with the U.S. Navy serving for several years. Following his service with the Navy, he earned his Masters Degree in Psychology. Vernon worked for Allegheny County as a Social Worker until his retirement in 2013. He was a active member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church, and was an…


Joan E. Patterson, 59

Joan E. Patterson, 59 of Todd Avenue, Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Born in Ellwood City on June 5, 1956, Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Esther Mchattie Petrak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Patterson on July 7, 2006. They were married on June 17, 1988. Joan was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Joan is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Beverly Straw of West Palm Beach, Fla., Janet Perrico of Tarpon Springs, Fla., George Petrak of Ellwood City and Tim Petrak of…


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Rodney D. “Toot” Freed, 52

Rodney D. “Toot” Freed, 52, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 1, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Rodney was born on June 19, 1963 in New Brighton to the late Harold Freed and JoAnn Moore Freed of Slippery Rock Twp. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local #66. Rodney enjoyed motorcycle riding. Rodney is survived by his mother, JoAnn, his sister-in-law, Kathy Freed of Princeton, his niece, Rickie Jo Freed, his nephew, Dalton Freed, and his great nephew, Ryder Freed. He was preceded in death by his father, his…


Lois I. McCandless, 86

Lois I. McCandless, 86, of Lowell, MI, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 5, 2016 at Green Acres of Lowell, MI. She was born in Ellwood City on April 28, 1929 to the late Clyde L. Brewer and the late Madge Anderson Brewer.  She married her husband of nearly 60 years, Alvin Dale McCandless in 1952.  He preceded her in death on June 2, 2011.  She was a registered nurse, having graduated from the Beaver Valley General Hospital nursing program and worked at the Ellwood City Hospital. She did private duty nursing after moving to…