Obituaries

Mr. Jimmie Bucci, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital following a motorcycle accident that he was involved in. Mr. Bucci was born on September 8, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Carmen and Carmella Buccelli Bucci. He had attended Lincoln High School and the Holy Redeemer Church. Jimmie had worked at the U.S. Steel Ellwood City plant in the mechanical department for 28 years. He also worked at H&H Truck Repair, Westgate Truck Stop, and Dennise Auto & Truck Repair on State Route 351. Jim was an avid Harley…

Mary C. Wiley, 74, of New Castle passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in the Grove at New Wilmington. Mary was born on September 4, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Robert J. and Anne Bradley Yeykal. She had graduated from Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden, and attended Duquesne University. She had worked at the WKST radio station in Ellwood City as a talk show host, the Ellwood City Ledger and the Cranberry Review Journal as a journalist. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing and singing. Mary was also a co-founder and committee member of the Ellwood…

Barbara Jean Fusco, 64, of 602 Palo Alto Drive, Perry Township passed away in her residence on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 after her battle with cancer. Born in Beaver Falls, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Boneda Cox Searfoss.  She married Jim G. Fusco, Jr. on August 12, 1995.  Barb was a 1970 graduate of Beaver Falls High School and she retired from Loccisano’s Golden Dawn where she was a deli manager.  Barb was active with the Girl Scouts during the 1980’s.  She was an avid reader and she loved yard sales, but most of all, she…

Mrs. Patricia A. Cable-Perkins, 75, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 in the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Patricia was born on April 16, 1942 in New Castle to the late Jim W. and Margaret T. Hollschwander Cable. She is a member of the3 Lincoln High School class of 1960, and the Harmony Baptist Church. She had worked at Alloy in New Castle, National Plumbing, and Netco in the accounting and human resources departments. Patty enjoyed bowling and traveling. She is survived by her sister, Cathy (David) Cable-DeHaven of Greer, SC, her brother James (Carole) Cable of…

Mrs. Pauline Christie, 105, formerly of Ellport passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at Katera’s Kove. Mrs. Christie was born on March 30, 1912 in Wampum to the late Frank and Rose Pastin Wilson. She had graduated from the New Castle Business School and the Beaver Falls School of Beauty. Pauline was the owner and operator of Pauline Christie’s Beauty Shop in Ellport for many years. She enjoyed playing the organ and piano to the delight of many people. For many years she was member of the First United Methodist Church. She also was a member and past president of the Eagles…

Mr. Robert L. Clark, 92, formerly of Shenango Twp. passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at the Countryside Nursing Home in Mercer. Mr. Clark was born on July 6, 1925 in Warriors Mark, Pa to the late Harold F. and Marion F. Maines Clark. He had attended the Warriors Mark High School, and served with the U.S. Navy from October 27, 1943 until February 14, 1946 as a Seaman First Class. He was awarded the Pacific Theater Ribbon with 5 Stars, the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Star. Robert had worked at the Shenango High School as a…