Obituaries

Mrs. Judith Ann Simon, 78, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4th, 1946, to Randall and Eunice Williams in Youngstown Ohio. Judith graduated from Hubbard High School in 1964 and after various jobs she began her career in nursing. She graduated with a degree in Nursing from CCBC in 1981. She was a devoted nurse and found her passion in caring for patients and families. Judith later served as a Nursing Supervisor for the Skilled Nursing Unit of Ellwood City Hospital. Judith…

Diana J. Libicer, 74, of Big Beaver Borough passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her residence with her loving husband and family by her side. Born May 17, 1950 in Romney, WV, she was the daughter of the late Glise and Betty McBride Judy. Diana graduated from Beaver Falls in 1968 and was a member of the former 1st Primitive Methodist Church in Beaver Falls. She worked for Dr. Fowler as a veterinarian’s assistant, sold Tupperware, and delivered newspapers for the Times. Her most cherished role was that of a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sewing, crafting,…

William C. Chapman, 84, of Wayne Twp. passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born March 2, 1940 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Van and Vida Houk Chapman. William graduated from Shenango in 1958 and had retired from Calgon after 30 years of service as a chemical operator. An outdoorsman, William was a lifelong gardener and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his youth. Survivors include his wife Charlene Reno Chapman; two sons, Todd R. and Troy L. (Patty) Chapman both of Wayne Twp.; four grandchildren, Crystal, Andrew,…

Judith E. Pasta, 83, of Enon Valley passed away at Orchard Manor in Grove City. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Pawol, Sr. and Velma (Pander) Pawol and was born July 29, 1941, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her children; Laurie L. Stoner and her husband Roy of New Castle, Holly C. Rudolph of Tigard, OR, Leslie J. Lewis of Akron,OH, Kimberly S. Baney and her husband John of Enon Valley, her grandchildren; Andrew Veazey and his wife Becky, Shandi Stewart and her husband Tristan, Jacob Franchetti and his wife Veronica, Samuel Lewis, Lillian Lewis, Shelbey…

Stephan LeRoy Matlack, 59, lovingly known as Steve, passed away the morning of February 18th, 2025. He was a beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him. He had graduated from Coronado High School in El Paso, Texas with the class of 1983. Over the years Steve worked as  security and response officer and property and maintenance technician/security guard. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Marti Matlack. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Matlack; his father, Terry Matlack, and his wife, Sally Eastwood; sister, Michelle Kolfenbach, his brothers, Marc…

Mr. John M. Mason, Sr, 70, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Friday, February 21st, 2025 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Mason was born in Ellwood City on October 5th, 1954 to the late Edward L. and Margaret (Paszint) Mason Sr.. John had graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech where he studied masonry work. Buy trade he had worked as a welder at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill and Medusa Cement Works. An outdoorsman, John loved fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, watching westerns, and most of all time spent with his grandchildren. He is a member of the…

Mrs. Elsie J. DeVries, 96, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at Quality of Life Services in New Castle. Mrs. DeVries was the daughter of the late Henry and Emma Welsh born on April 17th, 1928 in Ellwood City. For many years she worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill as a Floor Girl. She had attended the Lillyville Church of God. Elsie enjoyed gardening, baking, and most of spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Juanita Weatherby, step-daughters, Kathleen (Charles) Grazione, and Barbara (Thomas) Milnes, all of Ellwood City, 10 grandchildren,…

Eleanor M. Cunningham, 94, of New Castle passed away on Monday, February 18, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Yates) Usselton and was born July 25, 1930, in Youngstown, OH. She was survived by her children; Karen Perzanowski and her husband Joe of Meriden, CT, Donna R Dorris and her husband Dan of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Kenneth L. Cracraft, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Wampum, Dennis Cracraft and his wife Kim of Meriden, CT, Linda Robinson and her fiancé Tom of New Castle, Marie Parady and…

Kenneth R. Zwick, 59, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late William Zwick and Katherine (McCormick) Krezan and was born in Pittsburgh on November 12, 1965. He is survived by his wife, of 20 years; Rae Ann Zwick, his step-children; Amanda Young of Bessemer, Matthew Wheeler and his fiancé Shelly Webb of New Castle, Lance Wheeler of New Castle, Tara Miller of Bessemer, his 7 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his siblings; Patrica Freiss and her husband David of Pittsburgh, Robin Gavulic and her husband Thomas of Pittsburgh,…

Robert R. McLaughlin Sr., 79, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born October 28, 1945 in Park Gate, he was the son of the late Christopher Alex and Katurah Wineman McLaughlin. He married Elsie I. Curtis McLaughlin on September 11, 1976. They were married for 32 years when she passed away on January 15, 2009. Robert graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963 and then served in the Navy. He worked at the Ellwood City Forge as a heat treat operator for 45 years until his retirement in…