Obituaries

Donna G. Wright, 91, of Franklin Township passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Trinity Oaks Nursing Center following a four month illness. Born June 7, 1933 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Merrill and Laureme Darling Brenner. She married the late William Wright on December 3, 1954. He passed away on December 31, 2006. Donna graduated from Rochester High School. She was the former owner of Wright’s Country Fruit Market. A member of First Church of God, Donna was steadfast and had an unwavering faith in her savior Jesus Christ. Survivors include two Sons, Robert D….

Mrs. Kathryn Jeanne Manzo, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on October 10th, 2024 at her residence. Kathryn was born on December 9th, 1948, in Beaver, to the late Michael and Elsie (McConnell) Landman. She was a graduate of Riverside High School. Kathryn worked as a cook at Cully’s Restaurant in Ellport, Fray’s Restaurant, and the Ellwood Hot Dog Shop, which later became, Breakfast and Burgers, all on Lawrence Avenue. Kathryn enjoyed reading, gardening, candy-making, and most of all, spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Manzo of Ellwood City, whom she married on October…

Denis E. Graf Sr., 83, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at his residence. Born January 27, 1941 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Edward L. and Laura Mae Flaherty Graf. Denis worked at numerous mills in the area and also at Penn State University where he devoted 25 years of service until his retirement. He was a member of the teamsters and a lifetime member of ABATE. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and most of all riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his wife of 64 years Carole Stephan Graf;…

Frederick L. Schry, 91, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Kittanning, PA on December 30, 1932. He was the son of L.A. and Mary O’Connor Schry. Fred graduated from Kittanning High School in 1951. He served in Korea for two years with the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Corporal. He attended St. Vincent College graduating in 1957. During this time he met his future wife, Donna Bearer, who happened to be a sister of his friend. They were married in August of 1958….

Mr. Norman L. Giancola, Sr., 95, of New Wilmington, formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Avalon Care Center. Norman was born on October 28, 1928, in Ellwood City, to the late Clemente and Anna D.(Perrotta) Giancola. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1946 and from Geneva College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Norman is a veteran of the United States Air Force with the rank of Sergeant. He then joined the United States Air Force Reserves, where he retired as a Major from the 9-11th airlift wing,…

Donald L. Kingston, Sr. passed away on October 6th, 2024, at the age of 79 from complications associated with AL Amyloidosis, contracted as a result of his exposure to Agent Orange toxins while serving in Vietnam. He was born in Ellwood City, PA on January 22nd, 1945, to Giles and Gertrude (née Stubbel) Kingston. Don was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather and is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marianne (née Williams), brothers Dennis and David, sister Patricia, and his three sons and their immediate families, including Don and wife Beth of Arnold, MD; Kevin and…

Jamie V. Barile, 37, of Ellwood City, passed away at home, on Friday, October 4, 2024 after a twenty year fight with Wilson’s Disease. Born in Ellwood City on December 20, 1986, Jamie is the daughter of James Barile of North Sewickley Township and Janeen Weisz of Ellwood City.  She was a 2005 graduate of Lincoln High School.  From the time she was diagnosed in 2005, Jamie was a warrior in every sense of the word.  She enjoyed music, she loved Luke Bryan, she loved watching Lifetime movies and taking baths.  She also loved taking trips to her own personal…

Helen M. Guy, 91, of Wampum passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side. Born August 25, 1933 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Mary Ryan Johnson. She was married to Lynn N. Guy for 64 years. They were together as a couple for almost 70 years when he passed away in 2016. Helen was a graduate of Wampum High School in 1951. She worked as a secretary at the St. Francis and Ellwood City Hospitals and was a devoted wife and mother. Helen was a member…

Norma Jean Carothers of Florence Kentucky, (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away on September 28, 2024 at the age of 86. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary Jane Bathgate Tritt. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Carothers of 56 years, her son Eric Carothers, and brother Gilbert Tritt. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Karen Carothers of Walton, Kentucky, daughter-in-law, Heather Carothers of Grove City; sister Mary Jane LeRoy of Ellwood City, and her sister-in-law JoAnn Tritt of Katie TX. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren. Brian and…

Stanley Benham, 67, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his residence following a one-year illness. Born May 24, 1957, in Lake Placid, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley D Benham and Patricia DeLoria Benham. Stanley served as a volunteer EMS driver while living in Lake Placid. Locally, he worked at the Pottery Barn in Beaver Falls and provided transportation for the airport Marriott, the railroad, and children with special needs. Stanley had a passion for old cars and enjoyed going to car shows. He loved being outdoors, hiking, and playing Township on his…