Obituaries

Thomas F. Cooper Sr., 89, of New Beaver Borough passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Born November 14, 1934 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Earl D. and Beatrice E. Derrow Cooper. Thomas was a welder by trade and worked for PA Engineering, Aetna Standard, Morgan Brothers, and Hall Industries. After his retirement he worked as a cook at the Wolverine in Ellwood City. He was a former active member of the Free Methodist Church in Ellwood City where he served in many capacities and a current active member…

Harry “Whitey” Perkowitch, 75, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home. He was the son of the late Edward and Sarah (Payne) Perkowitch and was born in Ellwood City on November 29, 1948 He is survived by his daughters; Sherry Baker and her husband Thomas of New Castle, Kimberly Davis and Sam Eaton Ellwood City; his grandchildren; Tommy Baker, III and Mackenzie of Salem, OH, Nikki Baker of New Castle, Jacob and Ronnie Parks of Ohio, Sarah Parks and Sean Shaffer of South Carolina, Amanda Brandt and Frank Rizzo of…

Wanda J. Lechner, 82, of Shenango Twp. passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a decades-long battle with breast cancer. Born April 2, 1942, in Butler County, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. and Mildred Marshall Dean. Wanda lived in Eastbrook and graduated from Laurel High School, class of 1960. Wanda was an active member of the Center Presbyterian Church. Through the years, Wanda worked at Citizen’s Bank in New Castle and at Affordable Car Rental in Ellwood City; but her most important job was being a homemaker…

Alexander C. Wisbith, 80, of Chippewa Township passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at VA Hospital-Aspinwall following a lengthy illness. Born October 29, 1943 in Wampum, he was the son of the late Raymond and Veronica Jaskolka Wisbith. Alexander or as everyone who knew him, Alex, was known as the strongest man they have ever met, both inside and out. Along with his strength, he was matched with his giving heart, willing to help anyone in need. These two traits carried him through as he served in the Army during the Vietnam era. He then worked at B&W as a…

Thomas Machine, 86, of Beaver Falls passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at North Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Peter and Harriet Machine and was born December 30, 1937, in Point Marion, PA. He is survived by his wife; Mary Machine of Beaver Falls; his children, Todd (Beth) of Pittsburgh; Rebecca of Beaver Falls; and granddaughter, Sarah. Daughter, Pamela, preceded him in death. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox Steel and Mailing Services of Pittsburgh before retiring. He enjoyed spending his time rooting for the Riverside High School sports…

Paul E. Bubb, Jr., 49, of Utica, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at the Edison Manor in New Castle following a 6 month illness. Paul was born in Ellwood City on April 21st, 1975 to Paul E. Bubb, Sr. of Utica and the late Deborah A. (Tindall) Bubb. He is a member of the Laurel High School class of 1994. Following graduation Paul was hired by W.W. Williams Diesel Mechanic Shop where most recently he was working as a shop supervisor. An outdoorsman, Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, ATV riding, and playing pool. He also is a…

Kim R. “Goat” Goatley, 68, of East Liverpool (formerly of Chewton) passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Valley Oaks Care Center in East Liverpool. Born January 11, 1956 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Gus Leonard and Dorothy Penney Goatley. He was married to Anita English Goatley when she passed away on May 17, 2022. Kim graduated from Lincoln High School in 1974 where he was a member of the track team. A talented athlete, Kim set the triple jump record at Lincoln that still stands to this day. Following high school, he graduated from…

John William “Bill” Keul, 94, of North Sewickley Twp passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at St. John Community Care in Mars. He was the son of the late John, Jr and Margaret (Nagel) Keul and was born January 9, 1930, in Mount Oliver, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie Chrobak Keul, his daughter; Jean Marie K. Householder and her husband David of North Sewickley Twp, his grandchildren; Devin Tyler Householder and his wife Lauren, Hillary Anne Burkett and her husband John. He was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School where he was on…

Blaine W. “Bill” Magill, Jr., age 79, of Ellwood City, PA, was welcomed into his Heavenly Home early Sunday morning, October 20, 2024 at his home in Hardyville. He was born in Ellwood City on March 18, 1945, son of the late Blain W. Magill, Sr., and Kathryn Geneva (Smith) Daufen. Bill served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. On April 3, 1971, at Mountville Presbyterian Church in Portersville, PA, he married Sarah Leona (Brenner) Magill. She preceded him in death on March 15, 2020. He worked at the former Highway Equipment Company in Zelienople…

William E. Gillespie, 68, of Grove City, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Bill was born in New Brighton, PA on February 21, 1956 to William K. and Olive Mae (Balderson) Gillespie. Bill attended North Liberty Presbyterian Church and Grace Community Church. He was an ordained deacon, and a youth ministry leader. Bill was a volunteer fire fighter at North Sewickley Fire Department and worked as a contractor in woodworking and restoration. Surviving are his two daughters, Amanda Gillespie and Megan (Gary) Williams all of North Sewickley Twp., PA; two sisters, Susan Black in…