Obituaries

Mrs. Olive Lee “Huddy” White, 93, formerly of Perry Township passed away on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Mrs. White was born in New Brighton on September 9th, 1931 to the late Irvin L. and Marion Frances (Holbrook) Bonzo. She is a member of the New Brighton High School class of 1949, and was a member of the Wurtemburg Methodist Church. Over the years Huddy worked at Passavant Retirement Community, Airway Luggage, school bus drive for Zona’s Busing, and as a self-employed care giver for the elderly. She had member ships with the Ellwood…

Connor M. Lutz, 16, of North Sewickley Township tragically passed away in a car accident on Friday, November 15, 2024. Born May 15, 2008 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Chad Lutz and Jodi Schilling Coe. Connor was in 11th grade at Riverside High School where he was enrolled in the Vo-Tech HVAC Program. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, being outdoors, playing X-Box and hanging out with his friends. Connor was a kind and caring soul who was funny, happy and always had a good time no matter what he was doing. He will be remembered for his…

Cindy Lu Smith, 66, of 2019 3rd Ave., New Brighton passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born October 21, 1958 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian Gibson Chambers. She married Robert E. Smith Sr. in 1981 and they were happily married for over 30 years when he passed away on January 20, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Kandy (Landis Morris) Smith and Bobbie Jo (Paul) Wildes both of Beaver Falls; three sons, Robert E. (Mandy) Smith Jr. of Wampum, Keith L. (Nicole) Smith of East Palestine and Juston R….

Paul R. McConahy, Sr., 86, of North Sewickley Twp passed away at Wexford Healthcare Center on November 16, 2024. He was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Lucille (McCaslin) McConahy Stephenson and was born on November 22, 1937 in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laura J. McCann; his children; Diane Burry and her husband Ron of Franklin Twp, Paul R. McConahy, Jr of Penn Hills, Mark McConahy and his wife Lindsay of Latrobe, his grandchildren; Jarrod Burry and his wife Debbie, R. Michael Burry and his wife Megan, Erin Shetler and her…

Tracie L. Haswell, 60, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on the evening of November 10, 2024. She was born May 11, 1964, in Ellwood City, PA, to the late Lloyd E. Sr. and Norma H. (Bubb) Haswell. Tracie was a member of the Lincoln High School, class of 1982. Tracie enjoyed her work as an EHS Administrator at Kawneer Company in Cranberry Twp. with her “work family”. She shared kindness and a sense of humor that could brighten anyone’s day. She dedicated much of her spare time volunteering to help animals through the ELLWOOD CITY~LOST…

Mrs. Shelby J. Hall, of Franklin Township, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024, her 80th birthday, at her residence. Shelby was born on November 11th, 1944 in Fair Oaks, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph J. and Yetta J. (Baker) Jacobs. She worked at Kroger’s in Chippewa and Franklin Township in the Deli, Peebles Department Store, and for Ellwood City Area School District as a crossing guard for 10 years. Shelby is a member of the Municipal Women’s Club and the Lillyville Church of God. She enjoyed bowling, scrap booking, and traveling. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Hoak,…

Helen Virginia Anderson Newton of Wayne Township, Ellwood City died at 11:45 pm on Friday November 8, 2024, at her residence. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday in 13 days as she was born to Sarah Jane Axtell Anderson and Earl Alexander Anderson November 21, 1924. Ironically, she began her journey to heaven at 11:21pm on the day of her passing. She was blissfully married to Clair W. Newton on May 24,1944 which lasted 51 years until his passing. Mrs. Newton was a graduate of New Wilmington High School. She enjoyed working the farm with her husband and also…

Alyce A. “Sis” Lutz, 86, of Wampum (New Beaver Boro) passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born September 2, 1938 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Alyce P. Allen Cory . She was married to Robert E. Lutz for 52 years when he passed away on June 25, 2009. Sis graduated from Wampum High School. She was a charter member and an active member of the New Beaver VFD Auxiliary. An avid Pirates and Steelers fan, she also enjoyed doing crosswords and reading. Survivors include…

Carol J. (Brommer) Powers passed away peacefully on Friday November 8, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law, and grand-fur babies Toby and Willie. Born October 1, 1948 in Newport (New Beaver Borough), she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Elizabeth E. Allen Brommer. Later in life she met the love of her life, Matthew J. Powers. They married May 25, 1985 and resided very happily in Columbiana Ohio. The two of them enjoyed yearly trips to Las Vegas, monthly trips to Mountaineer Casino in WV and a couple of trips to…

Mr. Ronald L. Riccardo, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2024 at the VA Hospital H.J. Heinz Campus. Mr. Riccardo was born on September 22nd, 1950 in Ellwood City to the late Armond H. “Hardy” and Angeline (Labor) Riccardo. Ron graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Levittown, PA with the class of 1969. During his senior year of high school he started the high school work program at US Steel, Fairless Works and worked there for 45 years. After he retired Ron moved back to his beloved hometown of Ellwood City, PA. After graduation Ron…