Obituaries

David R. Kardish, 78, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. He was the son of the late Adam and Louisa “Lucy” (Esposito) Kardish and was born September 10, 1946, in New Castle. He is survived by his wife of 40 years; Cathy (McClearn) Kardish of Ellwood City, his children; David M. Kardish and his wife Ashton in Virginia Beach, VA, Rebecca Linn and her husband Andy in Williamsburg, SC, one stepson; Dennis Johnston and his wife Jodi of Oldsmar, FL, grandchildren; Logan, Madison, Katy, Julia, his sister; Annette Stancombe of Ellwood…

Russell J. Malcolm, 72, of North Beaver Twp passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born February 17, 1953 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell B. and Margaret Ednie Malcolm. Russell worked at B&W in Koppel and Aliquippa. He then had a deer processing business and retired from Giant Eagle on Wilmington Rd. as a meat cutter. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish Holy Redeemer Church. An avid and accomplished coon hunter, he raised coon dogs and traveled to many competitions. He was a lifelong member of the Western PA…

A memorial service for Rose and Edward Fox will be held Monday, March 10 at 10:00 am with Rev. Sam Esposito at Holy Redeemer/Divine Grace Catholic Church, 415 4th St, Ellwood City, PA. Interment will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery. Rose Marie (DiMasi) Fox died peacefully August 30, 2024 at age 86, in Salt Lake City, UT. Rose was born in Ellwood City, PA, to Patsy and Jenny DiMasi on 4/26/1938. She attended Lincoln High School and in 1962, married Edward Fox, a “bad boy” who made her laugh. They had two children, Gregory and Christie, and moved the family to Florida in…

Ruth E. McClintick, 64, Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 7, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice (Peffer) Graham and was born May 26, 1960, in Ellwood City. Ruth is survived by her son; Cody McClintick and his husband Nick of Ellwood City and her sister; Deborah Dikum of Ellwood City. Ruth was born and raised in Ellwood City and was a 1978 graduate of Riverside High School and DCI Career where she received her certification in Medical Assisting. She met her husband Tracy McClintick and they were married in 1993….

David O. Hairhoger Sr., 91, of New Beaver Boro, passed away March 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Joseph and Wilma Vance Hairhoger and the devoted husband of Marlene Harper Hairhoger. Dave and Marlene were childhood friends whose love blossomed into a 63-year marriage, built on unwavering devotion, shared adventures, and a deep commitment to family. Together, they created a home filled with love, laughter, and the kind of steadfast support that bound generations together. Family was at the heart of everything Dave did. He and Marlene raised their three children close…

Mrs. Judith Ann Simon, 78, of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4th, 1946, to Randall and Eunice Williams in Youngstown Ohio. Judith graduated from Hubbard High School in 1964 and after various jobs she began her career in nursing. She graduated with a degree in Nursing from CCBC in 1981. She was a devoted nurse and found her passion in caring for patients and families. Judith later served as a Nursing Supervisor for the Skilled Nursing Unit of Ellwood City Hospital. Judith…