Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen A. Colosimo of Koppel. She was a beacon of kindness, and a true inspiration of a life well spent. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the age of 74 following a courageous eight-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born November 26, 1950, in Oil City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Tirakis Dunkle. She was the beloved wife of Philip “Blinky” Colosimo with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Helen chose to live…

Virginia M. LeBuis, 89, of New Castle and formerly of East Brunswick, New Jersey passed away on Monday, April 1st, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of of the late Edward and Virginia (Smith) LaBelle and was born May 7, 1935, in Schenectady, NY. She was survived by her children; Marjorie Sokolow and her husband Victor of New Castle, Suzanne LeBuis of New Castle, Arthur LeBuis, Jr, of New Castle, William LeBuis and his wife Noelle of East Brunswick, NJ., her grandchildren; Colby LeBuis of Gulf Port, MS, Quinn LeBuis of Bolivia, NC,…

Terry Lynn Cumberledge, 62, of West Pittsburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born May 10, 1962, in Lawton, OK, he was the son of the late James William and Donna Foster Cumberledge of Texas. He was married to Lori Ferrucci Cumberledge. Terry worked at Universal Refractories in Wampum as a press operator. Catholic by faith, he enjoyed going fishing and having bonfire nights with his family. Survivors include his mother Donna, two sons, Brandon (Jocelyn) Cumberledge of Chewton, and Jake (Charlene) Cumberledge of Pulaski; three daughters, Katie Cumberledge and Makayla Cumberledge both of West Pittsburg,…

Janet Elizabeth Hall, 82, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at The Grove at Harmony following a lengthy illness. Born on August 17, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Clara Lostetter Warren. She was blessed to share 55 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, William E. Hall, until his passing on May 4, 2024. Janet was a woman of unwavering faith, boundless kindness, and selfless love. A devout Catholic, she was a dedicated member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, where her faith guided her every…

Frances “Fran” Aldan, 102, of Shenango Twp passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Haven Convalescent New Castle. Born February 26, 1923 in Bessemer, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Theresa Puz Mohorich. She was married to Daniel Aldan Jr. for 67 years when he passed away on December 20, 2014. Fran graduated from Bessemer High School in 1941. As a teenager she worked at Isaly’s in Bessemer. During WWII she worked at the Bessemer Brick Yard hacking bricks and also supported the war effort in the production of shells at United Engineers. Following WWII she worked…

Frances Irene Sbarro of New Castle, formerly of Chewton departed this world for heaven on March 21, 2025 at the age of 97. Frances was born August 5, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Frank and Florence Cleck Murphy. She was married for 68 years to her husband Nick Sbarro until his death in 2015. Frances is survived by her son Dr. Mark J. (Holly) Sbarro of St. Augustine, Florida, daughter-in-law Nora L. Sbarro of New Castle and one beloved grandson Nico Sbarro in whom she poured an abundance of love always instilling a love for Jesus that…

Cindy M. Hogue, 68, of Ellwood City entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. Born in Ellwood City on October 6th, 1956 Cindy was the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Hover) Rogan. Cindy is survived by her daughter, Michele Zimmer, siblings; Patrick Rogan of New Port News Virginia, Michael Rogan of Ellport, Margie Barshow of Portersville, and Terry Rogan of Spartansburgh, PA, and grandchildren; Brittney Bacon, Riley Charles, Braedon Sammartino, Cameron Houk, Mason Bacon, and Liam Miller. Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sandra Lutz, her husband, Richard Hogue whom she married on May…

Mrs. Shirley M. Smith, 96, of Shenango Township passed away on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born in Wayne Township on April 15th, 1928 to the late Ralph E. and Edith P. (Moore) McMunn. A homemaker, she enjoyed playing cards and games, bowling, needlework, working on puzzles and camping, and most of all spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of the Corner Stone Community Church in New Castle, and belonged to a camping club and a travel club. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law; Judie and Don Minteer…

Mrs. Shirley Jean (King) Larry, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 at her residence. Shirley was born on December 31st, 1935 to Richard and Frances (Holler) King in New Galilee (Wampum, PA). Some of her favorite activities were painting and crafting, which she enjoyed with her dear friend Betty Phillippi. She also enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family. Shirley enjoyed her flower gardens, listening to Tom Jones, and reading James Patterson novels. She is survived by her children: Sharon McCullough, Toni (Dan) Lutz, Sam (Renee) Larry, Jeffrey (Janice) Larry, and Jeffrey McCullough….