Obituaries

Mary C. Yerace, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the Evergreen Nursing Center. Mary was born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Ellwood City to the late Pietro and Carmen DeJonghe. She had attended Lincoln High School, and is a member of the Christian Assembly Church. Mary had worked at Ellwood Dustproof, and then as a cook for Mary’s Pizza, IMB Frays and JoAnn McNutt’s Catering Service. She was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan, and mostly enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her sons, Robert Yerace, and Raymond (Missy) Yerace both of…

Charles A. “Chuck” Casuccio, Jr., of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in the Good Samaritan Hospice. Chuck was born on Aug. 18, 1940 to the late Charles A. and Catherine Hilda Myers Casuccio, Sr. He had attended Lincoln High School. Chuck worked as an over the road truck driver for most of his life. He had also studied to become an airplane pilot. He enjoyed working on vehicles and traveling. A devote Christian, Chuck was a very caring and giving person that will be sadly missed. Chuck is survived by his daughters, Susan Casuccio of Wayne…

Kimberly Sue Lordi, 51 of Evans Drive, Ellwood City passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on March 29, 1965, Kim was the daughter of the Harry James and Judith Lynn Johnston Guy of Ellwood City. Kim is also survived by her husband, Domenic “D. J.” Lordi whom she married on Sept. 30, 1989. Kim graduated from Lincoln High School in 1983 and received her associate’s degree in nursing from CCBC. She was a Registered Nurse who started working at the Ellwood City Hospital in 1988….

Marie Pander, 91, formerly of Lundy Lane, Ellwood City passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Hospice following an extended illness. Born August 8, 1924 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Margaret DeRose D’Amore. Marie was married to George O. Pander who passed away November 9, 2006. Marie was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. She was active with the Women of the Moose and was an officer in the Gotta-Gittaway-Campers club. Survivors include a sister, Agnes D’Ambrosia of California and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death…

Victoria A. Landolfi, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the Jameson Care Center. Victoria was born on Sept. 15, 1926 in New Castle to the late Frank and Philomenia DeRobbio Comparone. She is a member of the New Castle High School class of 1943, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. She had worked as a legal secretary for various attorneys in New Castle and Ellwood City. Victoria is survived by her daughters, Roseann (John) Monti of Meadville and Phyllis Jean Varrati of North Canton, Ohio, her son, David C. Landolfi of Shenango Twp., her grandchildren,…

Justin R. Lively, 23, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Justin was born on Nov. 5, 1992 in Beaver to Rick Lively of Aliquippa and Deborah Berline Lively of Monaca. He had attended the Central Valley High School. Justin is survived by his parents, his maternal grandmother, Shirley Berline of New Brighton, his sisters, Heather (Brian) Anderson of Rogers, Ohio, Ashley Vankirk of Beaver Falls, and Brittany Lively of Koppel, and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Eleanor and James Lively, and his maternal grandfather, Charles Berline. Visitation will be held…

Alfred N. Sberna, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born on Oct. 24, 1924 in Ellwood City to the late Virgilio and Lisena Foiani Sberna. Alfred is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1942. On June 21, 1943 he enlisted with the U.S. Army and served with the 75th Bomb Squadron until his discharge on March 12, 1946 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was awarded the American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. Following his service…

Mary A. Cilli, 87, of New Beaver Boro, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 18, 2016. Born December 25, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Shultz Caimano. She was married for over 50 years to Alfred G. Cilli who passed away March 11, 2002. Mary was a homemaker who loved her six children. She was a member of the former St. Monica Catholic Church in Wampum. She enjoyed cooking and baking, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Survivors include…

Ann A. Kovach, 101, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 in the Northview Estates. Ann was born on July 17, 1914 in Ellwood City to the late Pavel and Constance Crych Voitowich. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. A home maker, Ann was a devoted and supportive wife to her husband Martin. She was a knowledgeable cook, and enjoyed traveling to California to visit with her family. She is survived by her daughter, Constance (Richard) Mank of El Cerrito, Calif., her son, Edward (Kathleen) Kovach of Chevy Chase, Md., her grandchildren, Nancy Mank,…