Obituaries

John Stambul, Jr., 92, of Elm Street, Bessemer, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 in UPMC Jameson. Born in West Wooster, Ohio on June 11, 1923, John was the son of the late John and Mildred Jurich Stambul. John married the former Mary Frank and she preceded him in death in 1960. John retired from Metropolitan Brick in Darlington. A lifetime member of the Bessemer Croatian Club, he enjoyed playing bocce and gardening. John was a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII. John is survived by his children and their spouses; Mildred Cossentino of New Castle, Larry…

Jenna Claire Roth, 22, of Moore Haven, FL passed away at Palms West Hospital in Laxahatchee, Fla. on Monday, May 30, 2016 at 9:10 a.m. Born in York, Pa. on Dec. 27, 1993 Jenna was the daughter of Michael C. and Lisa M. Plansker Roth of Moore Haven, Fla. Jenna was a teachers aid for Hendry County School District Middle School and was a member of Holy Redeemer Church in Ellwood City. Jenna enjoyed spending her time with children and her family. An avid baseball fan, Jenna enjoyed cheering on her brother and rooting for her favorite team, the Detroit…

Larry O. Fisher, 75, of Wampum died on Friday, June 3, 2016 at his residence following a brief illness. Born September 11, 1940 in Moundsville, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas Clinton and Flossie Virginia Hinnerman Fisher . He was married to Jackie Nativio Fisher on March 23, 2009. She survives. Larry worked and retired from both B&W and PennPower. He also formerly was employed at Sears, and currently worked at PTC Alliance in West Mayfield. He enjoyed antique cars and going to cruises, working, and exercising. Survivors include a daughter, Catherine (William) Hollencamp of Wampum; step…

George Robert “Bob”  Gilchrist, 92, of Venice Florida, formerly of Ellwood City, passed  away peacefully on  Thursday afternoon, June 2,  2016 at The Summit Assisted Living Center in Venice FL. He was born in Ellwood City on June 21 1923 to the late  Russell T. Gilchrist and the late Maude Ethel Fullmer Gilchrist.   He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1943, and then served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II, later during the Korean War from 1949-1952, and then as senior master sergeant with the Air Force, where he served as an aide to President  Dwight…

William D. Welsh, 84, of Shenango Rd. Big Beaver Boro passed away Thursday, June 2, at his residence. Born in Negley, Ohio on April 6, 1932 to the late David G. and Lenore M. Dyke Welsh. He was married to the former Patty J. Crees for 64 years, as they were married on December 29, 1951. She survives. Bill was an active member of the Pathway Church. He was an Air Force Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He thoroughly enjoyed woodworking, many of the family will cherish his hand made heirlooms. Along with his wife Patty, he is survived…

Ann L. Patrizio, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in the Ellwood City Hospital. Ann was born on July 20, 1921 in West Pittsburgh to the late John and Anna Sinkovitch Winter. Ann graduated from New Castle High School with the class of 1939. During World War II, Ann worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill, and later at Shenango Pottery. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and enjoyed cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Patrizio of Ellwood City, her sister, Kathryn Newton of Ellwood City, and several nieces…

Rita M. Scopellite, 97, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at her home in Huntington Beach, Calif. Rita was born on Feb. 3, 1919 in Pittsburgh to the late Sam and Theresa DelGaudio Botte. She was raised in Koppel, Pa. and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1936. She moved to Ellwood City when she married the love of her life, Anthony Scopellite on Oct. 28, 1939 and they had 42 wonderful years together before he passed away on June 6, 1981. In the end she felt she led a full and happy life having…

Jeffrey S. Johnson, 58, of West Pittsburg passed away at his home on May 25, 2016, following his courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 4, 1957 in New Castle, the son of the late Edwin R. and Nancy K. Armstrong Johnson. Surviving at home is his beloved wife and soul mate, the former Tracey L. Rice, whom he married June 22, 1990. He graduated from Neshannock High School in 1975 and enlisted into the US Army, proudly serving 12 years, participating in search and recovery of US soldiers missing-in-action from the Vietnam Conflict. He was a graduate…

Patrick M. Moran, 81, of Fombell passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in his residence. Mr. Moran was born on May 22, 1935 in Franklin Twp. to the late Thomas J. and Anna Catherine Roth Moran. Patrick had worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in both Koppel and Beaver Falls for 33 years as a truck driver. He then worked for Ritter Engineering for 10 years in the janitorial department. He retired in 2000. Patrick absolutely enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a great babysitter to his great-grandchildren. He was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers…

David James Aiken, 69, of St. Rt. 488, Portersville (Perry Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at his residence. Born May 3, 1947 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Arthur and Helen McElwain Aiken. He was married for 47 years to Patricia Young Aiken who survives. David graduated from Lincoln HIgh School in 1965. He was a self employed farmer and owned and operated Aiken Custom Meats. He was a member of Mountville Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed muscle cars and tractor pulls. He also enjoyed anything that was farm related. In addition to…