Obituaries

Katherine C. “Kathy” Oliver, 73, of Indiana PA passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. Born March 7, 1952, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Leonard S. and Patricia C. Mears Oliver. Kathy graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. Following high school, she went to IUP where she earned her B.A. in French and then her master’s degree in Counselor Education. She was first employed by Indiana County Dept. of Human Services as a Case Manager and then for the Indiana Community Guidance Center as a Case Manager for the chronically…

Abraham J. Stevenson, 73, of Wampum passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born September 19, 1951, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Mildred E. Forrest Stevenson. Abraham was Christian by faith. He had a decorated 20-year career in the Army as a SSGT where he earned a Bronze Star amongst many other accolades. Survivors include son, Christopher Stevenson of Washington DC (Elaine Pelton – partner); daughter, Suzanne Stevenson of Bryan, TX (Neil Gutierrez – partner); two grandchildren; Mason Joel Lobdell and Sarabelle Alison Stevenson Lobdell; six…

Harold M. Kumrow, 64, of North Beaver Twp. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his residence. Born May 4, 1961, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold L. “Luke” and Elizabeth L. “Betty” Caravella Kumrow. Harold previously worked as a cook at Eat’n Park in New Castle. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering around the house. Survivors include two sons, Brandon (Monica) Kumrow of Hillsville and Harold M. Kumrow, Jr. of New Castle; two grandchildren; Khya and Kambria Kumrow; three sisters, Sherry (Arthur) Johnson of West Pittsburgh, Jo Ellen (Ronald) Harper of Beaver Falls, and…

Ms. Rita K. Kennard, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at her residence. Rita was born in Ellwood City on February 6th, 1958 to the late Katheryn (Santillo) Kennard and Charles Kennard. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1976 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Rita had worked at the Beaver Valley Power Station in Shippingport as an armed security guard. She led a quiet simple humble life who loved animals, enjoyed listening to Christian music, thirsted for reading material that gave her insight to God especially the…

Richard R. Baker, 83, of Shenango Twp. passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at his residence. Born November 3, 1941, in Akron, he was the son of the late William and Nellouise Frymyer Baker. He married Nancy Vaneman Baker on July 7, 1962. Richard graduated from Howland High School in 1959 and spent his career as a machine operator, working 20 years at Casings. He was affiliated with the Savannah United Methodist Church and faithfully listened to In Touch Ministries by Charles Stanley. He loved bird watching, listening to country music, and dogs. He was a car enthusiast, enjoyed riding…

Jessica Anne Leonberg Williams, 42, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born July 25, 1983, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of David and Patricia (Lutz) Leonberg. Jessica was always the life of the party, a jokester, who loved to make people smile. She was very caring, with a heart of gold, and always put others before herself. Sports were a huge part of life for Jessica she played slow pitch softball since she was seven years old into adulthood. She played on many women’s and co-ed teams throughout Beaver, Butler and Lawrence Counties. Jessica…