Obituaries

Chiseko Bell, 94, of New Castle passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family Born January 10, 1932 in Kobe Japan, she was the eldest daughter of the late Kunshi and Kano Akiyama. She left Yokohama, Japan on an ocean liner and docked in Seattle, Washington where she boarded the train en route to Wampum, Pa. She was greeted by Mr. Harold Marshall of Wampum, Pa. Chiseko worked at the Golden Hills Nursing Home as a CNA for over 20 years until her retirement in 1997. She was affiliated with the Chewton Baptist Church….

Candace L. Freed, 66, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born March 18, 1960 in Beaver, she was the daughter of the late Richard B. and Shirley A. Keller McMurdy. Candace graduated from Beaver Falls High School. Throughout her life, she worked many jobs in the health care field, with her favorite being her time spent as an office manager for a laser surgery clinic. Her most cherished roles were being a homemaker and caring for her aging parents. She loved baking and shared cookie trays and rolls…

Kathleen Anne Kusluch, 61, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved her on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Kathy was born on October 10th, 1964, in Pittsburgh, PA, to her loving parents Ferdinand and Kathryn M. Roehlich. She will be missed by all of her family who she left behind, including her husband, Joseph A. Kusluch III; her children, Jaclyn S. Kusluch, Joseph A. Kusluch IV, Amanda B. Kusluch, Lori A. Roberts, and Mary E. Fallecker; her grandchildren, Alexis M. Kusluch, Lee F. Turney, Liliana L. Roberts, Reese L. Fallecker, and Rainelle R. Fallecker; her…

Mrs. Amy Jo Love, 66, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, September 28th, 2026 at her residence. Amy was born in Ellwood City on February 1st, 1960 to the late Jack L. and Shirley A. (Sternquist) Hangst. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1977. For many years Amy worked at the Ellwood City Hospital as the Head of Admission until the closing of the hospital. She is survived by her brother Jeffrey Hangst of Geneva, Switzerland, nieces Zofia Hangst and Amelie Hangst also of Geneva, Switzerland, nephews Jonas Hangst & Kristian Hangst both of…

Royce Davidson, 70, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 at Heritage Valley – Beaver. Born April 3, 1956 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Raymond and Dilma Halter Davidson. Royce graduated from Lincoln High School. He was employed by the Beaver Falls Water Authority. He loved sports, especially baseball and football, and working on cars. Through the years, Royce was deeply involved with the Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation. First as a player, then as a manager for teams in the Instructional, Minor, Little, Pony, and Colt leagues. He also served as…

Brian D. Moyer, 65, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his residence. Born April 30, 1961 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Pappas Moyer. Brian worked as a glass window maker at Traco for 20 years and then at Alcoa until his retirement. He enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and working on cars. An animal lover, he kept a “small zoo” at his house with two fish tanks, snakes, turtles, and his three dogs. Most of all, he loved his family and cherished spending time with his children…

Nicholas “Nick” L. Genova, 75, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, September, 25th, 2026 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Nick was born on March 19th, 1951 in Ellwood City to the late Frank J. and Laura (Lagana) Genova. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969 and from Slippery Rock University in 1973 with a Bachelors Degree in Education. In 2003 he earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Geneva College. Nick started his career working for Calgon ( later known as Nalco then Echo Lab) as a Lab Technician, then…