Obituaries

Ronald A. Houk, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016. Ron was born on Jan. 17, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late Walter “Bud” and Eleanor D. Brewer Houk. He is a member of the Laurel High School class of 1967. On March 8, 1968 Ron enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served until his discharge on Nov. 28, 1969. He had served on the USS Sierra and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Following his service with the Navy, Ron worked at Calgon, which later became Nalco, for 43 years. An outdoorsman, Ron…

So I’ll cherish the Old Rugged Cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the Old Rugged Cross, and exchange it someday for a crown. Margaret L. “Peg” Warnick, 78, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Born October 13, 1937 in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Julie Andrews Seaburn. She married her husband Elmer Warnick Sr, who passed away in 1989, and together they raised three children, Elmer Warnick Jr who passed away in 2013, George E. (Sheila) Warnick of New Castle and Lisa (Randy) VanKirk…

E. Harriet (Foster) Marshall, 81, of Grandview Rd., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Monday, May 16, 2016. Born June 5, 1934 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Stephenson Foster. She was married for 60 years to William R. Marshall, who survives. Harriet graduated from New Castle High School in 1952. She worked at Bell Telephone in New Castle. Active with the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church, Harriet served as a Deacon and was the Secretary for many years. Harriet was a member of the Wurtemburg Perry Twp Fire Auxiliary, the Ellwood…

Rose J. Bartley, 89, of Pershing St., Ellwood City passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence. Born April 5, 1927 on Division Ave. in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Adele Funari Battilocchi. She was married for 60 years to Clyde M. Bartley as they just celebrated their anniversary on April 28. He survives. Rose graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945 and then attended Geneva College. She first worked as a secretary at the Aetna Standard. Rose then became the Vice President of Clyde M. Bartley Construction Co for many years. Rose…

Lynn C. Stelter, 68, of Turkey Hill Rd., Wampum (Shenango Twp.) passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born April 15, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Margaret L. Harper Stelter. He was married for 48 years to Nancy Wojnar Stelter who survives. Lynn was the owner of the Clean Care Carpet Cleaning. He served in the Army during the Vietnam Era. Lynn enjoyed camping, traveling, cards, pool, dancing, playing his guitar, and going to flea markets. His most cherished time was spent with family and friends….

Elmer George Hall, 91, of Sycamore Dr., Ellwood City passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a three month illness. Born November 29, 1924 in Ellwood City,he was the son of the late Harry L.and Helen Sias Hall. Elmer attended Lincoln High School and then was employed by the Ellwood City Forge, National Tube Company, Mathews Conveyor Company, and lastly Riverside School District where he served as custodian from which he retired in late 1986.Elmer was a member of Providence Baptist Church for over 60 years where he served in several capacities. He took a…

Herman L. Feldman, 90, local attorney, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Ellwood City on June 27, 1925, to the late Morris Feldman and the late Lena Lipshitz Feldman.  He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of 1942, and later the University of Pittsburgh.  He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Law School.  Herman was a well-known local attorney for many years and was a member of the Lawrence County Bar Association and practiced law for over 60 years.  He was a longtime…

Frank Huzinec, 90, of Northview Estates, Ellwood City passed away at the Oakland VA Hospital on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 7:56 a.m. Born in Canton, Ohio on May 3, 1926, Frank was the son of the late George and Betty Dzamka Huzinec. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, the former Janet Restid who died on May 26, 2015. They were married on June 9, 1956. Frank had retired from Babcock and Wilcox in Koppel and was a Jahovah’s Witness. He was a veteran of the Army serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Frank enjoyed…

Helen C. Barto, 98, of Northview Estates passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2016 at her residence. Born October 26, 1917 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Frances Crum Gibson Sr. She was married for 59 years to Ray N. Barto who passed away November 1, 1999. Helen was a long time Crossing Guard for the Ellwood City Police Department. She was a member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Helen enjoyed traveling. Her most cherished time was spent with family. Survivors include a daughter, Susan (Tim) Giegel of Pittsburgh; son, Dennis (Suzanne) Barto of…