Obituaries

Andrew K. McClintick, 24, of Scottview Dr., Scott Township passed away unexpectedly in his residence on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. Born in Ellwood City on April 19, 1991 he was the son of Richard and Carrie McClintick Pander of Portersville. Andrew was a 2010 graduate of Laurel High School. He worked at Pittsburgh Plug and Product in Evans City. Andrew was a people person. He enjoyed drawing and music. Always the life of the party, Andrew could bring a smile to anyone’s face. He will be deeply missed by his parents, his two brothers, Brian McClintick of Ft. Riley, Kan….

Betty J. Street, 85, of Chewton passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2015 at the Rochester Manor. Born Jan. 30, 1930 in East Palestine, Oh., she was the daughter of the late Lyman and Mary Jane VanKirk Schultz. Betty retired from Conley’s Irish Pub where she was the head cook. She then worked at Little Joes in Beaver Falls for a few years. She was a member of the Chewton Christian Church. Betty was an accomplished cook and baker. She won over 70 ribbons from the Lawrence County Fair, three of them were blue ribbons for her apple pie. Her most…

Pamela Diane Reed, 56, of South Beaver Boro, Pa. passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 at her residence. Born Feb. 25, 1959 in Aliquippa, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Roberta McDonald Cooper. She was married to Duane Reed who passed away in 2007. Pam graduated from Hopewell High School in 1977. She worked as a nurse’s aid at McGuire Home for 25 years. He was a member of the Teamster’s Union through McGuire Home. She was a great homemaker and was very outgoing. She cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include daughter,…

Shirley V. Harper, 76, formerly of Denny Schill Manor, Ellwood City passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital following an illness. Born Nov. 19, 1939 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Lester Boyd and Isla Naomi Smurthwaite Cook. She was married to David D. Harper who passed away in 1991. Shirley was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Her most cherished time was spent with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include four daughters, Rebecca Murray of Ellwood City, Gail Hackett of Florida, Susan (Robert) Musgrave of Biglerville, Pa., Sandra Dee…

Alice L. Biego, 68, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015 in her residence. Alice was born on Oct. 5, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late William J. and Ruth P. Baley Cole. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1965. Alice had worked at the Aetna Standard Engineering Co. as a secretary, Wolverine Plastics as a machine operator, and presently with the Ellwood City Area Historical Society. She enjoyed collecting historical memorabilia. She is survived by her son William Biego of Ellwood City, her brother, Loren (Donna) Cole of Perry…

Mary Frances Conti, 86, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on Dec. 13, 1929 in New Brighton to the late Leonard G. and Mildred A. Reynolds Babcock, Sr. Mary is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City. She had worked at the Ellwood City Glass Plant, Christy’s Grocery Store, and later at Value King grocery store which was located on Wampum Ave. in the deli department and as a checkout clerk. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother….

Deborah E. Gillespie, 63, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015 in the Butler VNA. Deborah was born on March 22, 1952 in Ellwood City to the late Charles and Betty Senior Kriedisch. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1971. She enjoyed doing embroidery and reading. She is survived by her husband, Craig E. Gillespie whom she married on Aug. 19, 1979, her three sons, Jared, Troy and Darrin Gillespie all of Florida, her three sisters, Barbara Fink of Monaca, Sharon Brytczuk, and Cheryl Ansbach of South Carolina, her mother-in-law, Anita Gillespie of…

Dana Kaye Banko, 67, of Franklin Twp. passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 in her home. Dana was born on Feb. 18, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late Paul “Bus” and Kathleen Allen McKinney. She is a member of the Riverside High School class of 1966, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Dana had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill for 16 years, and later at the Eat-N-Park restaurant in Cranberry Twp. as a server for 25 years. Dana lived for her children and husband, and adored all activities with them. She…

John R. Toth, 83, of Ellport passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 in the Ellwood City Hospital Emergency Room as the result of an automobile accident. Toth was born on April 20, 1932 in Ellwood City to the late John and Helen Remack Toth. John served with the U.S. Navy from April 21, 1950 until his discharge on Feb. 16, 1954 with the rank of Seaman First Class. He had served on the USS Soley, USS Putnam and the USS Loeser during the Korean War Era. He had then worked at the J&L steel mill in Aliquippa for over…