Obituaries

On July 12, 2016, Wilda Elizabeth Graham Miller, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Wilda was born on June 20, 1924 in Wurtemburg, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Mary Hines Graham. In her early years she worked at Isaly’s. After Graduating from Lincoln High School in 1943, she graduated from a Red Cross training course as a Nurse’s Aide and also worked in the Tube Mill Order Department during World War II. On February 9, 1946 she married Arlie Russell Miller, a loving and caring husband of 70 years who…

Harvey C. Wright II, 57, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on  Tuesday evening,  July 12, 2016 at his residence,  following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Ellwood City on July 10, 1959 to the late Harvey C. Wright, who died on March 12, 2012 and the late Opal E. “Pat” Kettler Wright on February 1, 1995.  He graduate from Lincoln High School in the class of 1978 and served in the U.S. Navy for ten years as a Quartermaster aboard the frigate USS Gallery out of Mayport, FL.  Harvey married his…

Kevin “Scott” Brown, 57, of Franklin Twp. died Monday, July 11, 2016. He passed at Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by the presence and words of his entire family. He stubbornly fought a battle with cancer for 4 1/2 years, appearing superhuman these past six months. Born June 10, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Robert and Marilou Boots Brown of North Sewickley Twp. He was married for 29 years to Terri Garmen Brown as they were married February 14, 1987. She survives. Scott graduated from Riverside High School in 1977. He began his masonry career as a…

  Verna A. Stuart, 77, of New Castle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday evening, July 6 2016 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband , Wes C. Stuart, who died 27 years ago. She is survived by one son and three daughters: Wes (and Pamela) Stuart, Jr. of West Pittsburg PA; and Lori (and Ken) Aller, of New Castle; and Stacy (and Daymon) Attisano, and Christine (and Michael) Collins, all of Portersville. Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive. Private services were held at 11:00 A.M….

Michael A. Esoldo, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Glades West Rehab Center in Miramar, Fla. Born June 11, 1942 in New Brighton, PA, Michael was the son of the late Michael S. and Betty Pisani Esoldo. He had retired as a foreman from the Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products Plant in Koppel. Michael was a member of Holy Redeemer Church and was a 1960 graduate of Lincoln High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also had a passion for music and dancing. Michael enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball,…

Beverly Ann Sutkowski passed away peacefully on Monday July 4, 2016, surrounded by loving friends and family, at UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 47 years old. Born May 7, 1969, she was the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor Sutkowski of Ellwood City. Ms. Sutkowski was employed as a Pathology Systems Engineer at Orchard Software. A 1987 graduate of Lincoln High School, she went on to study at both Duquesne University and Slippery Rock University. An ardent lover of all animals, she opened her heart and home to many rescued pets. Her kindness and compassion knew no boundaries. She is…

Doris L. (Loveable) Steele, 85 passed to be with her lord and savior peacefully at Butler Memorial Hospital surrounded and embraced by loving family and friends after a valiant battle with heart related issues. Despite the adversity of the final weeks, Doris was spreading happiness and appreciation to various doctors and nurses; their smiles and positive comments were proof. Doris is survived by her youngest son Grant Steele, middle son Blake Steele and his wife Frances, granddaughters Callie & Alena Steele and daughter in law Mary Ann Steele. Doris is also survived by her younger sister Donna Wilson. Doris was…

Donna Jean Montozzi, 84, of Spring Hill, Florida (formerly of Ellport) passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Mariner Palms Assisted Living Facility in Florida. Born March 16, 1932 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Hazel Gilchrist Ferrucci. She was married for 65 years to Gene Montozzi as they were married February 3, 1951. He survives. Donna graduated from Lincoln High School and attended the Victor Mannequin Modeling School. She was of the Roman Catholic Faith. Donna worked and retired after 16 years as a Real Estate Broker in Ellwood City and Schererville, Indiana….