Obituaries

Kathy B. Rekrut, 76, of Brighton Township passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 12, 2023 at her residence at the Friendship Commons. Born April 6, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Agnes Cragle Pack. She was married to Stanley J. Rekrut. He passed away on July 26, 2000. Kathy had graduated from Riverside High School. She previously worked at the Red Bull Inn in Beaver Falls and at Sadies Big Beaver Restaurant but being a homemaker was her greatest joy. She enjoyed going to church and reading her bible. Some of her other…

Amy Fittinghoff, 66, born April 10, 1957 in Belleville Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 14, 2023. Amy is survived by her sister Patty Woodrome, niece Lindsey Nicole Woodrome, nephew Taylor Woodrome and his fiancée Keda, great nephew Channing McClure, and many cousins, one she was particularly close to, Sue Bajan. She was preceded in death by her mother Amanda Racz, father Donald Woodrome, Sister Donna Woodrome, and two brothers Michael and Henry Woodrome. Amy loved gardening and being involved in her church, the First Church of God of Ellwood City. Amy’s greatest desire…

Mr. Joseph C. Nardone, 96, of Koppel, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2023. Born November 1st, 1926, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Charles & Rose (Petti) Nardone. Joe graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944. He served in the US Army from February 1st, 1945 until his honorable discharge on November 22nd, 1946 with the 86th Infantry Division stationed in the Philippines with the rank of Sargant. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, and World War II Victory Ribbon. After the military, he continued his education…

Robert M. “Bob” Nauman, 67, of Ellport passed away on Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Robert was born in Pittsburgh on October 31st, 1955 to the late Ralph A. and Marion T. (Herrle) Nauman, Sr.. Bob graduated from Annunciation Catholic Elementary School and Perry Traditional Academy with the class of 1974. For forty years Bob worked for Duquesne Light Company as a meter technician retiring in 2016. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church where he had served as a funeral mass alter server. Bob is also…

Paula Eileen Skoczylas, 80, of Chewton, went to be with her Lord and personal Saviour Jesus Christ October 4, 2023 surrounded by family in her home. Born June 21, 1943, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Stevens. Paula graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961 and went on to work as a baker at a local store. She married her beloved husband Jim Skoczylas on August 12, 1967 and they celebrated 56 beautiful years of marriage together. Paula was an active member at Park Gate Baptist Church, where she was a part of…

Kathleen F. Ehret, 78, of Ellwood City  passed away on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Kathy was born on April 8th, 1945 in Ellwood City to the late Edgar and Harriet (Nye) Waterfield. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1963. Kathy worked at Halstead-Mitchel in Zelienople and then moved to North Carolina where she worked as a waitress at various places down there. She is a member 0f the Living Water Church in Center Township. Kathy will be remembered for cherishing and spending time with her family. She is survived by her…

Debra K. Bieselt, 72, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on October 2nd, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Debra was born on August 7th, 1951 in Ellwood City to the late Henry “Hank” and Anne (Stabryla) Krupa Sr.. She graduated from Riverside High School. Debra worked as a waitress at McDowell’s Hotel and later became the owner and operator of Ellwood City’s First Street Dinner. She is survived by her daughter, Ali (Joe Brady) Bieselt and son, Zachary Bieselt both of Ellwood City, sisters, Carol (Denny) Lonnett of Ellwood City, Claudeen (Keith) Clingensmith of Hubbard, OH,…