Obituaries

Andrea R. Eversole, 40, of New Beaver Borough passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 16, 2023 of natural causes at her home. Born August 24, 1983 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Timothy and Kim M. Gaus Cody. Andrea had graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech and then from Nursing School. She worked as a nurse for the Ellwood City School District and was Methodist by faith. Andrea was a devoted mother and her main focus and joy in life was her children and family. She is survived by her husband of 10 years Shawn M. Eversole; three…

Lloyd A. Myers Sr, 82 of Franklin Township passed away on Wednesday November 15, 2023 at Concordia Hospice in Baden. Lloyd was born September 30, 1941 in McKeesport, PA to the late John B. and Ann Katherine Walsh Myers. He was preceded in death by his mother on March 27, 1943, and by his father in 1996, Lloyd was raised by Lee and Flora Zellefrow of Kittanning, PA. A 1959 graduate of Kittanning High School, he was married on September 18, 1961, to Sandra (Foster) Myers, of Rural Valley, PA. They were married for 55 years when she passed away…

Ron P. Kraynak, 82, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born December 24, 1940 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Kotuba Kraynak. He was married to Joyce M. Newton Kraynak when she passed away on September 29, 2020. Ron graduated from Lincoln in 1959. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962. Along with his wife Joyce, Ron was the owner and operator of the Homestead Bar in Ellwood City for 10 years. He was a member of the Union Goodwill Community…

Mrs. Lou Anne McClintick, 68, of Franklin Township, passed away on Thursday, November 16th, 2023. She was being kept comfortable at home after her courageous year-long battle with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma. Lou Anne was born on June 26th, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Eugene ‘Gene’ F. Lanza and Betty Jane (Powell) Lanza. Lou Anne was a member of the Riverside High School class of 1973. She had been retired after 20+ years in the food service industry and known for her baking and beautiful cake decorating skills. Lou Anne enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, cooking,…

Mr. Gary T. Rozanski, Sr., 72, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mr. Rozanski was born in Ellwood City on June 1st, 1951 to the late Carl and Mary (Wojciechowicz) Rozanski. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1969 and from Beaver County Community College in 1971 earning an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Mechanics. For 30 years Gary worked at McElwain’s in the service department as a master technician followed by 10 years at Good Wheel’s as the service manager. He is a member of Divine Grace…

Thomas “Tom” Syphrit, 85, of Ellwood City, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2023, at his home. He was the son of the late Charles Howard Syphrit and Gladys McDanel. Tom was born August 16, 1938, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Hollinback) Syphrit, two sons; Jeffrey Syphrit and his wife Jacqueline, Richard Syphrit and his wife Nicole, his daughter; Carrie Froce and her husband Neil all of Ellwood City, one daughter-in-law; Lori Syphrit of Ellwood City, his grandchildren; Jennifer Parks and her husband Robert of Ellwood City,…

Richard G. Pistorius II, 51, of Greenville, PA passed away on November 3rd, 2023. He was born on July 15th, 1972 to Sandra Lee (Faraoni) Brei in Ellwood City, PA. Richard graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Science and a Master’s degree in Business. On January 3rd, 2014 he married his wife, Dawn (Hunter) Pistorius who survives him at home. Richard was in the United State Marine Corps and served in the Peacetime war. He worked for Wheatland Tube as a Quality Assurance Supervisor. He enjoyed his 2018 Ford Mustang Supercharged Convertible. Richard loved his two Pit…

Mr. Pasquale (“Patsy”) DiBuono, 89, of 704 Line Avenue, Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, Nov, 8, 2023 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Baia e Latina, ltaly on October 7th, 1934 to the late Pompeo and Amalia (Nacca) DiBuono. Having survived through WWll as a child in Europe, he went on to work at the family bar-cafe in his hometown, served as staff in a restaurant in Bern, Switzerland, operated a postal service route delivering mail via Vespa scooter and served in the ltalian Army. During the 1950s while in ltaly, he played soccer…

Mary M. Krchmar, 76, of Koppel passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center. Born December 9, 1946 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Fred D. and Violet Arvada Dixon Leksell. Mary had graduated from culinary school and worked as a cook for many years in a number of restaurants in the area including the McDowell Hotel in Koppel. She loved cooking and especially loved to cook holiday dinners. She enjoyed making Christmas cookies and giving them to her friends and loved ones. Mary was a Presbyterian by faith. “An angel in…

Donald H. Haydo, 81, of Zelienople, went to be with Jesus on Monday, November 6, 2023, while under the care of Passavant Retirement Community. He was born August 11, 1942, in Ellwood City, PA, the son of the late Julius Haydo, Jr., and Virgie Reagle Haydo. Donald married Patricia A. Haydo (Kosior) on September 26, 1970. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage. He served in the Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in May of 1976. He loved spending time with his family, and also gardening and reading. He is survived by his wife; his children, Cary Haydo, Allison Bendekovic,…