Obituaries

Donald A. Lutz, 88, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness. Born March 17, 1937, in Hoytdale, he was the son of the late Daniel and Hilda Deal Lutz. He was married to Karen Abraham Lutz. Donald worked as a maintenance supervisor for B&W and Koppel Steel in Ambridge until his retirement. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and attended the First Christian Church in Ellwood City. An avid outdoorsman, Donald was a skilled fisherman and hunter. He particularly enjoyed fishing at Pymatuning and hunting…

Denise Marie Hill, 68, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at her residence. Born June 24, 1957, in Canton, OH, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Gibson and Ruby MacDonald Craine. She was married to the late Leonard Hill. Denise graduated from Lincoln High School and was a devoted member of the Chewton Baptist Church.  For many years, she worked in the kitchen at the Ellwood City Hospital. She enjoyed watching her favorite shows on T.V. and loved going fishing. She is survived by her mom, Ruby Craine of Ellwood City. In addition…

Larry Bruce McCaslin of Ellwood City, PA was reunited with his parents in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Sunday, August 24, 2025 at St. Barnabas at Beaver Meadows in Beaver, PA, three days following the 60th. wedding anniversary to his wife, Linda. Larry was born on January 9, 1943 in Ellwood City, PA to William “Pat” and Esther (Welsh) McCaslin. Larry’s youth was marked by adventures on Wiley Hill and, later, his love of and excellence in baseball. He met Linda Fusetti at Park Gate Baptist Church where they made memories participating…

Mr. Lawrence E. Leggiero, 83, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Leggiero was born on August 28th, 1941 in Ellwood City the son of the late John and Louise (Desanzo) Leggiero. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1959, and later from Geneva College and Penn State University where he majored in engineering. Larry had worked for Carl Baker Architects and Lynch Architects until his retirement. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Carol Ann (Gustafson) whom he married on…

Mr. Marino A. Parascenzo, 95, of Franklin Township, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Trinity Oaks Personal Care Home. Born August 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Demeterio and Dena (DePaul) Parascenzo. A graduate of Lincoln High School, he served in the United States Air Force before earning a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Penn State University. Marino spent his career as a sports journalist, writing for the Ellwood City Ledger and New Castle News before retiring from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as an award-winning writer. He received the PGA of America Lifetime Achievement Award and was recognized by the…

Gloria Jean Port, 80, of Pittsburgh, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her beauty salon-the place where she did what she loved most and where she had shared so many special moments with friends and clients over the years. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1945, in New Castle, Gloria was the daughter of the late Edward Jr. and Anne Paolini Downey. For more than 50 years, Gloria was the proud and devoted owner of The Hair Loft by Gloria Jean in Ellwood City and Zelienople. She had a gift for making others feel beautiful inside and…

Thomas P. Aquino, 73, of Beaver Falls passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Providence Care Center. Born September 7, 1951, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ethel “Joan” Snyder Aquino. Tom graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1969. He worked at B&W for over 20 years and later became a self-employed contractor. He loved playing poker, enjoyed fishing and camping, and in his younger years, enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patti Myers Aquino; three sons, Shane Myers of Beaver Falls, Adam (Christine) Aquino of Macungie, PA,…