Obituaries

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…

Lee Anne Moyer, 77, of Wayne Twp, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born May 19, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Johanna Crowe Gaiser. Lee Anne was a current member of the Calvin Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City. She worked for a number of years at Johnny’s Pizza Shop. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she cherished moments spent with her family, especially her granddaughter Selene, who lived with her. She is survived by her beloved husband of…

Linda L. Bognoski, 77, of Chewton passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born August 31, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Huber Rambo. She married Ralph D.”Boogie” Bognoski in 1965. They shared 59 years of marriage until his passing on September 18, 2024. Linda graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1965. After graduation Linda owned and operated an answering service for 17 years. She finished her working career as an office manager at Geneva College. She loved trips to the beach and…

Daniel James Blank, 23, of Scott Twp passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Born November 2, 2001 in Farrell, he was the son of Jacob R. and Nancy E. Blank. Daniel graduated from Laurel Jr/Sr High School with the class of 2020. He furthered his education at Westminster College where he earned his degree in Biology, and a minor in Business. He was a dedicated member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. A gifted athlete, Daniel excelled on the football and track and field teams at both the high school and collegiate levels. His mother was known in the stands…

Dann S. Zelic, 85, of Chewton passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Butler Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born November 21, 1939 in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of the late Mike and Eileen Hickman Zelic. He was married to Mary G. Jacquin Zelic. Dann first worked at Mike’s Bait Shop in Portersville, then B&W, and then he owned and operated Zelic’s Sewage and Drain. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and in his younger years hunting. A kindhearted man, he enjoyed helping people. Survivors include his wife of 33 years Mary; son, Dan (Lori) Zelic of…