Obituaries

Cathy Iva Ketterer, 72, of Wampum,went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all. Cathy was born on July 28, 1951, in Ellwood City to David and Mary Alice (Wehr) Kelly. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Westminster College. Cathy married the love of her life, Kenneth, in 1970 and they were married for 53 years. She was a devoted 50-year member of The…

Paige Yarzebinski, 55, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. She had battled Huntington’s Disease for many years. Born May 10, 1968 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anabelle Houk Yarzebinski. Paige worked at Kimmel’s Bakery in Ellwood City and also bartended at the Eagles Club. She was a member of the Hungarian Home and the Eagles Club in Ellwood City. Planting flowers, being outdoors in nature, being around children, and reading were some of the things that brought her joy. Paige…

Mary K. “Poppy” Quintanilla, 74, of Ellport passed away on December 6th, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Mary was born on May 10th, 1949 in Ellwood City to the late John “Radar” and Louise M. (Barbarti) Mazzant. She graduated from Lincoln High School. Mary worked locally as a hairstylist at various shops, as a baker at the Chef D.A.Q. & Co. where she would assist in wedding cake designing and catering, in Ellwood City, and lastly, at Passavant Retirement Home in the dietary Department. Her passion was baking, especially ginger bread houses. She enjoyed spending quality…

Carolyn (Brewer, Weir, Workley) Riedel, 84, of North Sewickley Twp. arrived at her heavenly home on Thursday December 7, 2023 at UPMC Mercy following a short illness. Born February 4, 1939 in Morgantown WV, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Juanita (Mallott) Brewer. Carolyn graduated from Beaver Area High School with the class of 1957. She was a homemaker and had worked at Mellon Bank, Zeiden’s Clothiers and Brown’s Office Supply, all in Beaver Falls. She was a Social Rehabilitation Aide at Friendship Ridge for two and a half years. Carolyn was a former member of Berean…

Mrs. Charlene V. Fife, 63, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Fife was born on October 3rd 1960 in Ellwood City the daughter of Norma (Eidenmiller) Johnston of Ellwood City. Charlene had worked at Romar Textile in Ellport and later at Wolverine Plastics. She is a member of the Ellwood City Eagles Club, Hungarian Home, Sons of Italy #608, MOOSE Lodge #93, and Ellwood City Women’s Pool League. She enjoyed motorcycle riding, going with her daughter on their annual casino trip, and shooting pool. She will be sadly missed by her…

James Szymoniak, Jr., 64, of Prospect, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023. Born May 13, 1959 in Sewickley, Allegheny County; he was the son of Dianne Lee Prasek Szymoniak Opsatnik and the late James Szymoniak, Sr. Jim was a 1977 graduate of Ambridge Area High School. After graduation he joined the US Air Force, and then proudly served from 1979 to 1989. He retired in 2020 from PepsiCo, where he worked his own route driving, selling, and delivering to his customers. He was a faithful member of The Presbyterian Church of Prospect. He utilized his gift of humor as a…

Lillian I. Cunning, 99, of New Beaver Borough passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her residence. Born on July 10, 1924 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Oval and Idella Zeigler Moore. She was married to Wilbert F. Cunning when he passed on December 19, 1993. A strong and independent woman, Lil enjoyed sitting on her porch watching the birds, especially hummingbirds. She enjoyed the smell of fresh cut grass, baking bread and cold water buns. Her most cherished time was spent with her family. She was loved and…

Mrs. Betty Ann Brown, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on December 1st, 2023 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Township. Mrs. Brown was born on September 16th, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Thomas L. and Pearl J. (Lasso) Beatrice. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1954 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. In her earlier years she worked at Jackson’s Shoe Store which was on Lawrence Ave. in Ellwood City. Betty enjoyed both bowling and golfing and is a member of the Connoquenessing Country Club Women’s Golf League. She…

Michele Marie Harding, 68, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 1st, 2023 at her residence from natural causes. Michele was born in Ellwood City on July 22nd, 1955 to Bruno Suppa and the late Mary Jane “Peppy” (Manzo) Suppa. She was a Lincoln High School graduate, class of 1973. She studied at Slippery Rock University and Beaver County Community College for nursing. She served this community at the Ellwood City Hospital for over 40 years. Michele is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She loved her family, holidays, her time spent with all the…

Lois Jean Chappell, 95, of Wampum (formerly of Plant City, Fl.) passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her daughter’s residence after a brief illness. Born July 21, 1928 in Harmony, she was the daughter of the late Lester L. and Dorothy Sheiver Wehr. She married Howard D. Chappell in 1947. They were married for 59 years when he passed away in 2006. Lois had graduated from Zelienople High School in 1946. She owned “Country Touches” in Wampum and Zelienople and also worked as a waitress at the Kaufman House in Zelienople. She was a member of the Chewton Christian…