Obituaries

Mona Mineo, 82 formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Edison Manor in New Castle. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Mona was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Vanchiro Mineo. Mona worked at Grossman’s Restaurant and later at Carsele’s Restaurant in Ellwood City. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Mona is survived by her four nephews, Charles Mineo, Randy Mineo, Samuel Mineo and Mark Mineo. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Joann Mineo Bigos of Osprey, FL. Besides her parents, Mona was preceded in death by her two brothers, Joseph and…

Sally G. Householder, 87, of North Tower Rd., Fombell passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Ellwood City Hospital following an extended illness. Born May 2, 1929 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Sarah Anderson Gillespie Sr. She was married for 66 years to Ted Householder as they were married June 30, 1950. He survives. Sally graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Beaver County Community College. She had formerly worked for US Steel and Matthews Conveyor. Sally was also a manager for Tupperware. She was a member of the First United…

Mrs. Emma F. Naticchioni, 91, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Mrs. Naticchioni was born on January 20, 1926 in Ellwood City to the late Eutimio and Caroline Lanza Mancini. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1944, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Emma had worked at the U.S. Steel Ellwood City plant in the payroll bureau and accounting department from January of 1945 until November of 1948. For many years she and her husband Earl volunteered with the Meals on Wheels program. While her children where…

Ms. Ruth V. Bell, 63, of New Castle passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in the UPMC Magee Hospital. Ruth was born on July 15, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Lewis and Geraldine Alben Bell Johnston. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1971, and attended the Cincinnati Bible College for 1 year. Ruth then earned her Degree in Education from Geneva College. She had worked as a substitute teacher for over thirty years for the New Castle School District at the elementary level. She is an active member of the First Christian…

Harry  T.  Kauffman, 81, of North Sewickley Township  passed away peacefully on  Tuesday evening, March 7 2017 at the Ellwood City Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a  union  trucker for  30 years, and worked for Quality Carriers trucking.  He loved his job, and always said “ the bigger the truck, the better”. Harry was proud that he had driven over 1 million miles completely  accident-free. He loved all his vehicles and loved to travel. He loved spending time with his family.  Harry was a loving husband, father, stepfather, and “pa” and “great pa”. He is survived by his…