Obituaries

Mark H. Cragle, 59, of S. Hazen Ave., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 26, 2016. Born April 21, 1957 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Eugene “Dagwood” and Ester “Mazie” Greenwood Cragle. Mark was a self employed Auto Mechanic who loved his job. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. Survivors include his companion of 25 years, Patty Nye, a son, Kevin M. Cragle at home; step children, Shana and Joseph Nye, both of Ellwood City; granddaughters, Summer, Coral, and Elliana; uncles, Clyde and Charles Greenwood; a special nephew, Caleb Cragle; and three…

   Patricia J. Miller, 75, of Edinburg (New Castle) passed away on Wednesday August 24th 2016 at UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle. Pat was born on September 8, 1940 in Rimersburg, PA. to the late Russell and Geneva Frampton Lewis. She married Blaine E. Miller, who preceded her in death on January 16, 2001. Through the years, Pat worked at various dry cleaners as a clothes presser. Prior to retiring, she worked in the bakery at WalMart. She attended the New Hope Wesleyan Church, New Castle. Pat is survived by her children and their spouses: Georgia and John Stuble of…

Mary Margaret Nye, 66, of Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.), formerly of Cumberland Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, August 21 2016 at the Beaver Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Beaver Falls PA. Mary was born in New Castle PA on April 25 1950 to the late Donald E. Leydig and the late Betty J. Phillippi Leydig. Mary Margaret graduated from the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind in Pittsburgh, and had some college credits. She later worked a vending service in Washington PA. She belonged to Word Alive Church in Ellwood City, the Beaver County Association for the…

Mr. Ronald L. Stuck, 71, of New Beaver Boro passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2016 in the Heritage Valley Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. Ronald was born on January 31, 1945 in Rochester to the late Leroy and Margie Mace Stuck. He is a member of the Beaver High School class of 1963. Ron also had attended Indiana State University for one year. He was the owner and operator of Stuck’s Water Conditioning for 23 years, and later worked as an advisor at group homes for life management in Beaver Falls for 7 years. He…

Richard V. Fisher, 85 of Perry Highway (US Rte 19), Portersville, passed away on Saturday, August 13th 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, Pennsylvania. Dick was born in New Castle PA on September 14, 1930 to the late Vernon T. and Alda Jane Fisher. He married the former Florence Louise Fisher who preceded him in death on September 25, 2008. Dick was a dairy farmer and lifelong member of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, Old Rte 422, Portersville. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association. Mr. Fisher is survived by his son: Gary L. “Fish” Fisher;…

Robert H. Symons, 71 of Lilac Hill Lane, Volant PA passed away at his residence the evening of August 10th 2016. Bob was born in New Castle on February 13, 1945 to the late Howard and Myrtle Minshull Symons. He married the former Lucinda “Cindy” McIver on May 31, 1969 who survives him at home. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Union High School and then served in the US Army, serving in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. He drove truck for various trucking companies in the area, before his retirement. He was an active member of the Independent Methodist…

Gary R. Foreman, 65, of Panella Way, Ellwood City (Wayne Twp.) passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Born August 27, 1950 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell F. Foreman and Antoinette Rossi Foreman of Ellwood City.  He was married to Debra J. Spiker Foreman who survives. Gary retired from the Franklin Twp. Municipal Authority where he served as the Supervisor of the Sewer Department. He was affiliated with the Riverview Church. He was active with the Boy Scouts, serving as a Troop Leader Scoutmaster for Troop 854 and the…