Obituaries

Miss Arlene Frances Cogliano, 72, Of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 under the loving care of her nephew and neice. Arlene was born on November 11th, 1952 in Ellwood City to the late Frank and Matilda (Calabrese) Cogliano. Arlene was a lifelong member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and attended the former BVM Catholic School. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City with the class of 1971. She had worked at Leeds & Northrop for eleven years and Giant Eagle for five years in the bakery department. In 1987 she attended CCBC…

In Loving Memory of Florence ‘Sissy’ Estermyer Keller, 86 A wife, mother and friend It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our cherished family member, Florence ‘Sissy’ Estermyer Keller at the age of 86. She departed this world on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars, PA, surrounded by loved ones. Sissy was born on September 20, 1938, in New Brighton, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Howard and Florence Murray of Beaver Falls, PA, and the twin sister to Sonny Murray of Patterson Heights, PA. She…

Deborah Jacklett, 57, of Franklin PA, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Virginia (Potts) Cottrell and was born July 24, 1967, in Greenville, PA. She is survived by her children; Frank Jacklett and his wife Sara of Linesville, PA, Trisha Harmon and her husband Michael of Albion, PA, Heather Jacklett of Meadville, her grandchildren; Tanner, Jayden, Trevor, Chase, Reece, Stepheni and her husband Elliot, Renee and her fiancé Julian, and Lexi and Bella, her siblings: Melanie Cottrell, Sherry Clark and her husband Tim of…

John fell asleep in Christ on April 19, 2025. Holy Saturday at the age of 91. John was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on September 6, 1933. John attended Forest Hill Collegiate in Toronto and McGill University in Montreal. At the age of 38, in a time of deep despair and brokenness he was brought into a life changing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and his life became an exciting adventure from that moment. In 1977, he was called to the USA to serve under the Anglican bishop of Pittsburgh in a street and bar ministry in the…

John H. Bollinger, 83, of Perry Twp passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at UPMC Jameson. Born October 6, 1941, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Carl Marshall Bollinger and Marion (Clyde) Bollinger. John worked at New Castle PennDot for over 30 years. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bird watching. He loved feeding birds, especially the yellow finches. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Nancy Ann Lample Bollinger; three daughters, Deborah Bollinger, Ann Ritter, and Elizabeth Freed; a son, John Bollinger; three granddaughters, Vanessa Tomeo, Audrey Ritter, and…

Kelly Renna McDanel, 59, of Ellwood City passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital surrounded by her family. Born February 9, 1966, in Virginia, she was the daughter of Hap and Sally Pander. She married Alan McDanel Sr. on October 2, 1999. Kelly earned her degree from Geneva College and currently worked as an insurance agent for Beneigh Insurance in Zelienople. She was fond of her pets, both past and present, and enjoyed going camping. Above all, Kelly cherished moments spent with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her beloved husband of…

Anita J. Bookamer, 83, formerly of Ellwood City passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at the Lakeview Personal Care Home following a prolonged illness. Born June 19, 1941, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Nilda (Fantone) Carney.  She was married to George Bookamer who passed away in 2003. Anita was an avid Pittsburgh Pirate Fan. She loved playing cards and with her dogs. Her most cherished time was spent with family especially her grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Mark (Holli) Osborne of Ellwood City, brother, Donald (Margaret) Carney of Venice, Florida; three granddaughters, Kessi…

Paul R. Bara, 79, of Greeley, PA, a devoted husband, loving father, and esteemed professional passed away peacefully Saturday, April 5 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Joseph J. Bara and Yolanda Quintana Bara of Wampum, PA. He was born in Newcastle, PA on March 16, 1946, and was a 1964 graduate of Mohawk High School. He was a star athlete in basketball and baseball and played with the likes of Richie Allen and Don Hennon. Paul is survived by his wife of 44 years, Arlene Hampe Bara, the love…

Mr. William S. Montgomery, Sr., 86, of Fombell passed away on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at his residence with his loving family at his bedside. Mr. Montgomery was born in Tarentum, PA on March 23rd, 1939 to the late William and Eleanor Lucille (Hilty) Montgomery. Bill had graduated from Scott Township High School and the Pittsburgh Technical Institute where he learned the trade of welding. He enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on May 29th, 1959 and served with the Company B 8th Engineering Battalion until his honorable discharge on April 12th, 1963 with the rank of Corporal (E-4)….

David Paul Rambo Sr., 78, of Tionesta passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Wampum, at his daughter’s residence. Born August 20, 1946, in New Brighton, he was the son of the late Francis “Fritz” and Mary Young Rambo. He was married to the late Jeraldyne “Jerry” Ann Haswell Rambo. They shared 54 years of marriage until her passing on May 9, 2019. In David’s younger years he worked as a mechanic, bodyman, and skilled car painter, first at Bachman’s Garage in New Brighton, and then at Poor Boys Auto Body in Beaver. An avid outdoorsman, David enjoyed hunting…