Obituaries

Fabio A. Arevalo, of New Brighton and formerly of Queens, New York passed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, in Pittsburgh, after a long battle with cancer. His exposure the toxins at the World Trade Center Site became a direct causation of Fabio’s cancer that he contracted at the World Trade Center Site, on September 11, 2001, and the 7 months following, working alongside fellow NYPD brothers Jonathan and Carlton, who were called the Ground Zero Trio. Fabio is the son of Blanca (Martinez) Arevalo and the late Pedro Arevalo. Fabio was born February 23, 1968, in…

Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” J. Pullion, 92, of Ellwood City and formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Sunday, June 28th, 2026 at the Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in East Palestine, Ohio. Betty was born on June 6th, 1934 in New Brighton to the late Milon and Emily (Carevic) Fabyanic. She graduated from New Brighton High School with the class of 1952. She was the co-owner/operator of Pullion’s Market along side her late husband James in New Brighton until her retirement. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and…

John A. “Jam” Mohr, 74, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Born on July 23, 1951, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late Geraldine Maggi Mohr and John R. Mohr. John was the devoted husband and best friend of Deborah Lee (Fusco) Mohr, with whom he shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life. Together they built a loving family that was the center of his world. He is survived by his beloved children, Stephanie N. (Mohr) Kelosky and Brian M. (Lindsay) Mohr. Nothing…

James Foster, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on June 24, 2026, at UPCM Jameson. In New Castle. He was born August 29, 1965, in Waynesburg, Ohio. Hi survived by his former wife; Ashley Foster, their children; James, Elijah and Natalie, His two sisters; Debbie Adkison and Marie Ledbetter. Jim enjoyed camping and fishing. He enjoyed collecting, just about anything. He also enjoyed the paranormal, including watching Ghost Adventures or just about anything related to the paranormal. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.

Charles “Charlie” Stuart Prestopine, 89, of Hackettstown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife, Phyllis, and devoted family and friends. Born in Flemington, N. J., a descendant of famed Cavalry General J. E. B. Stuart and raised in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Charlie was the son of the late Joseph and Marie Stuart Prestopine. He and his beloved wife, Phyllis, moved to Hackettstown from Teaneck, NJ, in 1969, establishing deep roots in the Hackettstown community they would call home for over five decades. A respected educator by profession, Charlie earned…

Mark A. Majors, 67, of Chewton passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 surrounded by his daughters. Born January 23, 1959 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Aubrey C. “Ted” and Madelyn F. Main Majors. He married Debbie J. Wimer Majors on May 16, 1981, and together they shared 44 years of marriage until her passing on February 5, 2026. Mark attended Lawrence County Vo-Tech and took great pride in his work as a machinist. He retired from Blair Strip Steel in New Castle after a long career. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing and…

Mr. Joseph “Joe” R. Raman, 87, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Mr. Raman was born in Ellwood City on April 5th, 1939 to the late William and Nad Lena (Regna) Raman Sr.. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. Over the years Joe worked at the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill, Koppel Steel, and Halstead Industries. He is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church, and an active member of Camp Lease Associates out of Grand Valley, PA. An outdoorsman,…

Mrs. Connie Kreshon, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Cranberry Township surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Kreshon was born in Ellwood City on January 17th, 1941 the daughter of the late John and Laura (D’Angelo) DiBuono. She had graduated from Mount Gallitzin High School in Baden with the class of 1958 and later from Duquesne University where she earned a degree in education. Over the years she worked at Highland School later known as Blackhawk School District, Ellwood City Area School District, and Riverside School District having taught World…

Laura Gravatt, a long-time resident of Franklin Park, passed away following a well-fought battle against illness on June 14, 2026, at UPMC McGee Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is predeceased by her father Harry M, mother Mona L, brother Harry, and two aunts. She is survived by her life partner of 33 years Rick Steranko, and her many cherished horses, Mastiffs, and Parson Russell Terriers. Laura worked 43 years as an engineering assistant, first with Westinghouse and later Emerson.Twice educated, first in retail management and later in computer programming at Allegheny Community College, just shy of a four-year degree. Laura worked…

Mary Jo Vesco, 85, of Johns Lane, Wayne Twp. passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born September 12, 1940 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Johns Babcock. She was married to Robert E. Vesco for 56 years when he passed away on December 22, 2013. Mary Jo attended Lincoln High School and earned her GED in 1968 from Riverside. A caring and compassionate person, she dedicated many years to home health care. She also worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill and Airway. She was a current member of…