Obituaries

Mr. Edward D. Wiltrout, 71, of Fombell passed away on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 at his favorite place in the world his cottage on Lake Erie. Ed was born in Ellwood City on October 15th, 1953 the son of the late Robert D. and Katherine (Segedi) Wiltrout. He had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1971. From 1973 until 1988 Ed worked at the Ellwood City Forge as a maintenance supervisor, and from 1988 until 2001 he worked for U.S. Air at the Pittsburgh Airport as a shop foreman. Over the years Ed enjoyed golfing, fishing, and refinishing…

Alfred P. Antonia, 89, of New Brighton, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. Born May 20, 1935, in New Brighton, he is the son of the late Alfred and Florence Antonia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen (Capan) Antonia and their son Jeffrey W. Gregory Antonia, his sister, Carole Edgell, and his father and mother-in-law John and Diana Capan. Fred is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Harry Caminite III, Beaver, and two grandsons, Aaron R. Caminite, Beaver, and Joshua and Nicole Caminite and their beautiful boys Noah and Caden,…

Mary Ann Beatty, 82, of Beaver Falls passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, following a brief illness. Born November 15, 1942, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Mary Lou (Braham) Trotter. Mary Ann married Thomas Beatty in June of 1963. They were married 29 years until his death on September 20, 1992. Mary Ann graduated from Mohawk High School and Sewickley School of Nursing. She was a devoted nurse until her retirement. Mary Ann was a member of CUP EP Church where she served as a Deacon and a Shine Children’s program…

Frank D’Amico, 94, of Beaver, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born April 5, 1931 in Ellwood City, he was a son of the late Nick and Frances D’Amico. A proud veteran of the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War, Frank went on to have a long career as a real estate associate broker. He was a former member of Beaver County Realtors Association and the Jolly Boy Investment Club. Frank was a faithful member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Beaver, as well as a member of First Presbyterian Church, Beaver. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded…

Anna Marie Aiken, 89, of Ellwood City passed peacefully on Wednesday May 14 at Northview Estates after a 10 year battle with vascular dementia and complications from diabetes. Anna was born on Feb 16, 1936 to Angelo and Mary (Scala) Bartolomeo in Ellwood City. She was married to her high school sweetheart, the late Ronald Norgrave Aiken, who passed in 2021. They were married for 66 years. Anna was a member of Holy Redeemer Church where she served at St Agatha’s on the Christian Mothers Committee for many years cooking and serving at bingos and annual bazaars. She bowled on…

Rosemary V. Johns, 75, of Ewing Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, following an extended illness. Born December 24, 1949, in Ellwood City, Rosemary was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Carone) Verdecchia. A proud graduate of Lincoln High School, and member of Holy Redeemer Church. Rosemary’s passion for hospitality shone through her work at the Kaufman House, Butler Country Club, and as the proud owner and operator of Brandan’s Restaurant in Ewing Park. Known for her culinary talents, she delighted family and friends with her delicious meals. Rosemary also had a keen eye…

Mr. Robert Perrone, 95, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, May 12th, 2025 at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph, Baden. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Robert had a long and meaningful life rooted in family and hard work. Born on June 18th, 1929, son of the late Pasquale and Dominica “Minnie” (Castellucci) Perrone, beloved husband of Margaret (Mastilak) Perrone whom he married on September 2nd, 1950 and passed away August 20,2021. Together they shared 70 years of marriage. Loving father of Barbara Snedeker and Janet (John) Benedict. Proud grandfather of Justin (Kelli) Benedict, Jocelyn (Van) Sage, Lauren…

Randall “Randy” Blinn, 70, of Perry Twp, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. He was the son of the late Virgil and Helen (Bintrim) Blinn and was born May 31, 1954, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his brother; Kevan Blinn and his wife Jill of Perry Twp, his niece; Nicole Maunder of Ellwood City, and one great-nephew; Aaron Maunder, one nephew; Christopher Maunder and his wife Ashley of Ellwood City, and one great-nephew; Luca Maunder, his cousins; Jake O’Neil and his wife Michelle of Indianapolis. Randy was born and raised in Ellwood City. He…