Obituaries

George F. Lutz Sr., 83

George F. Lutz Sr., 83, of Shenango Twp. passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness. Born April 7, 1943, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John L. and Lorena Gifford Lutz. George worked in maintenance at Calgon until his retirement. He accepted the Lord at a Billy Graham Crusade and attended the Park Gate Baptist Church. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He also enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, woodworking, and crafting beautiful German origami stars. His most cherished moments…


Jason D. Brewer, 52

Jason D. Brewer, 52, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born June 9, 1974 in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of Stephanie Zaremba Marciniec. Jason was self-employed, working in maintenance in the construction industry. He enjoyed working on cars and cooking. His most cherished moments were spent with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of five years, Cindy Edinger Brewer; mother, Stephanie (Robert) Marciniec of Cranberry Twp; two daughters, Meranda (Steve Reynolds) Brewer and Harley (Izaic) Lamp both of Wampum; two sons, Jason (Kristen)…


Kevin J. Imhoff, 60

Kevin J. Imhoff, 60, of Ellport passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 at the UPMC Hamot Hospital in Erie, PA. Kevin was born in Brentwood on August 7th, 1965 to the late Francis and Janet (Batting) Imhoff. He is a member of the Brentwood High School class of 1984. He enlisted with the United States Air Force on January 24th, 1985 and served as a Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman until his honorable discharge on June 30th, 1995. Kevin was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Training Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal, National…


Daniel V. “Dan” Davies, 83

Daniel V. “Dan” Davies, 83, of New Castle passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2025, at AHV Beaver Hospital in Beaver. He was the son of the late Samuel and Catherine (Shanor) Davies and was born May 11, 1943, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his nieces; Cherie Rumbold, of Chesterland, Ohio, Sandy Fischer of Streetsboro, OH, Donna Canacci of Culver, IN, and Rachel Pelkey of Streetsboro, OH and his very close friends; Jerry Jones and his wife Susan of New Castle. Dan was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Upon graduation enlisted in the United States Navy and…


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James E. Biego, 86

Mr. James E. Biego, 86, of Beaver Falls passed away on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Biego was born on October 11th, 1939 to the late Joseph and Leila (Ruby) Biego in Ellwood City. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1957. He then enlisted with the United States Army on March 10th, 1958 and served until his honorable discharge on December 13th, 1960 earning the rank of SP4. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. After his service with the Army Jim worked at Mathews Conveyor later know as…


Joseph E. Streit, Jr., 87

Mr. Joseph E. Streit, Jr., 87, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, July 20th, 2026 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Mr. Streit was born in Ellwood City to the late Joseph E. and Cora Belle (McKinney) Streit, Sr. on May 31st, 1939. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. Joe worked at the JC Murphy Co. in Ellwood City for 3 years, then at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill for 4 years, after which at the Ellwood City Forge for 39 years and 10 months as a machine operator retiring…


Donald and Georgia Ribich,

Donald Dennis Rebich (born March 8, 1936), only child of Metro and Gazella Rebich of Aliquippa, PA and Georgia Marie (Cello) Rebich (born October 9, 1939), oldest daughter of George and Mary Cello of Elwood City, PA enjoyed 57 years of marriage and life together until Don’s passing on August 27, 2022 in Ocala, FL. For the next three years, Georgia resided in Houston, TX until she passed away on October 12, 2025. Don and Georgia were married on June 5, 1965 in Koppell, PA. They made their first home in Ellwood City across from the football field at Ewing…


Thomas W. Keane Sr., 85

Thomas W. Keane Sr., 85, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Edison Manor following a brief illness. Born March 13, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Ruth Ada Marion Keane. He married Carolyn J. Sobeski Keane on August 12, 1967. They shared 55 years of marriage until her passing on June 1, 2023. Thomas proudly served in the U.S. Army and the Military Police. A talented draftsman, he worked first at Herr-Voss and then at Thermo Fisher before retiring in 2015. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish…


William R. “Rick” Seaburn, 68

William R. “Rick” Seaburn, 68, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born January 9, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert M. Seaburn Sr. and Virginia F. “Jennie” Beegle Seaburn of Wampum. He was married to Susan Brown Seaburn when she passed away on November 21, 2021. Rick graduated from Mohawk High School in 1976. He worked at Universal Refractories in Wampum as a foreman for 40 years until his retirement. Survivors include his mother, Jennie; two sisters, Robin (Scott) McCown of New Castle and Megan (Mark) Jones…


Richard A. Wiley, 82

Richard A. Wiley, 82, of Fombell passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family. Born August 25, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Evelyn McKinney Wiley. He married Patricia Ann Curtis Wiley on September 23, 1961. Richard graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961. He began his career at Lake Forest Gardens in 1962, where he worked for over 30 years before retiring. An outdoorsman, he was a lifelong member of the Beaver County Coon Hunter’s Association. He was also a member of the Connoquenessing Valley Bowman’s Archery Club…