Obituaries

Tom H. Kelosky, 84

Mr. Tom H. Kelosky, 84, of Fombell passed away on Sunday, March 15th, 2026 at his residence. Tom was born in West Homestead, Pa on April 22nd, 1941 to the late Rudy and Betty (Patton) Kelosky. He enlisted with the United States Army Airborne on October 26th, 1958 and served until his honorable discharge on February 19th, 1962 with the rank of Private First Class, and was awarded the Parachutist Badge. Following his military service, Tom worked for the Steamfitter’s Local Union 47 until his retirement. He is a member of the Lillyville Church of God and Air Fitness. In…


William J. Lutz, 70

William J. “Bill” Lutz, 70, of Wampum passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Covington Place East Palestine following a one-year illness. Born January 10, 1956, in New Castle, he was the son of the late William D. and Alberta J. Moore Lutz. He was married to Connie J. McKinney Lutz for 45 years when she passed away on March 3, 2021. Bill retired from Cemex in 2020 following an over 30-year career in maintenance. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and long walks with his dog Tucker. His most cherished moments were spent with his family. Survivors include…


Nicholas A. Manzo, 83

Nicholas A. Manzo, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at his residence. Nicholas was born on October 14th, 1942 in Ellwood City to the late Rocco and Teresa (Cioffi) Manzo Sr.. He was employed at both the Ellwood City Knitting Mill and Airway Luggage. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and coin collecting. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Edward) Enos of Ellwood City, sons, Bryan (Lori) Landman of Patterson Township, and Steven (Summer) Landman of West Middle Sex, grandchildren, Savannah and Jessie Enos, Samantha (Jacob) Faller, Laina (Jake) Fagnano, Chelsie (Andrew) Seminara, and Steven (Alishia)…


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Mary Kay Shirey, 70

Mary Kay Shirey, 70, of Franklin Township passed away at her residence on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Born in Rochester, on February 16, 1956, Mary Kay was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Catherine Zachodni Weihaus. She is survived by her husband, Floyd A. Shirey whom she married on December 3, 2016. Mary Kay was a 1974 graduate of Beaver High School. She received her BS degree from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and her MS degree from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She worked as a purchasing agent for the Newport, Virginia school district. Mary Kay was…


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Bonnilee Mae McClymonds, 104

Bonnilee McClymonds, 104, of Portersville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Trinity Oaks Personal Care Center. Born in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County, on July 1, 1921, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Carl and Yetta Barkley Scheidemantle. She married Carl McClymonds on October 18, 1938 and he preceded her in death on August 2, 1992. Bonnie was a very active member of Mountville Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon in her younger years. She had a strong work ethic and was the quintessential farm wife. Bonnie was well known for her abundant garden…


Mary K. Palinski, 85

Mary K. Palinski, 85, of Fombell passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at her residence. Born September 2, 1940, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Murphy. She was married to John E. “Buddy” Palinski for 57 years when he passed away on April 10, 2016. Mary retired from the Riverside High School Cafeteria. She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, and going camping in Tionesta. Survivors include her daughter, Theresa (Jim) Calhoun of New Castle; two grandsons, Jonathon (Kaitlyn) Palinski of Butler and James Calhoun of Ellwood City; two granddaughters, Victoria…


Daniel Joseph Burns, 63

Daniel Joseph Burns, 63, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on March 5th, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on August 31st, 1962, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Daniel Joseph Burns Sr., Daniel grew up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. He dedicated much of his professional life to public service as a police officer for the City of Duquesne, serving with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to his community and fellow officers. He loved writing, especially about law enforcement and American history. He channeled his passion for the region’s past into writing four local history…


Alene “Jean” Alleman, 92

Alene “Jean” Alleman, 92, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Franciscan Manor in Beaver Falls. Born February 18, 1934 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Jemima Elizabeth Main Reed. She was married to Raymond Alleman on June 14, 1958. They were married for 50 years when he passed away January19, 2009. Jean graduated from Shenango High School and received her Nursing Degree from Jameson School of Nursing. Jean devoted her life to caring for her family. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and attended…


Cyrus Joseph Saba, 75

Cyrus Joseph Saba, 75, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at the Providence Health and Rehab Center in Beaver Falls. Cyrus was born in New Castle on February 28th, 1951 to the late Cyrus and Ann (Vargo) Saba. He had graduated from St. Mary’s Elementary Catholic School, Union High School, and Edinboro University where he earned a degree in Art. He was the owner of The Monteray Inn in Pittsburgh, and is best known for many years of bartending at the Days Inn in Butler, Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls, and Shakespeare’s at Olde Stonewall….


Paul Douglas Eonta, 68

Paul Douglas Eonta, 68, of Ellport passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his residence. Born February 9, 1958 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Paul Eonta, who passed away March 6, 2004 and Mary Lou Koach Eonta of Ellport . He was married to the late Michelle Brewer Eonta. Doug graduated from Riverside High School in 1976. He enjoyed traveling, site-seeing and playing chess with his grandson. An outdoorsman, Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to sportsman’s shows. His most cherished time was spent teaching life lessons with his pride and joy, his best…