Obituaries

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Tracy M. Edinger

Tracy M. Edinger, 62, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Beaver Falls on August 22, 1960, Tracy was the daughter of the late Jack B. Eaton and Eleanor Jean Rambo Eaton of Ellwood City.  She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and loved the time spent with her family. Besides her mother, she is survived by her two children; Kirk (Candy) Edinger, Shannon Edinger, four grandchildren; Alyssa (Bryan Jackson), Zachary (Lexie), Evie and Charlie Edinger, a brother; Sam Eaton, all of Ellwood City along with several other family members that…


Carolyn G. Hinkle, 83

Carolyn G. Hinkle, 83, of Perry Twp passed away peacefully, at her home with the love of her family surrounding her, on April 5,2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Brown) Magee and was born in New Castle. She was survived and will be lovingly remembered by her husband, of 64 years, Bud “Earl” Hinkle, her son; Bobby Hinkle and his wife Tammy, her daughter; Debbie Galbreath and her husband Chris, her grandson; Jason Hufnagel and his wife Britney and one granddaughter; Brianna Kauffman, great-granddaughters; Alexis and Kenna Hufnagel, her sister; Bonnie Lansberry and her husband…


Adrienne L. (McGinnis) Haegg

Adrienne L. (McGinnis) Haegg, of Ellwood City went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 surrounded by her family. Adrienne was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Lynch) McGinnis and was raised in her beloved “Bucks County”. She attended Edinboro University with an Art Major and met the late Paul Dodds Johnson Sr. whom she married and later had seven children. In 1991 she married Vernon Haegg and added more members to her beloved family. She is survived by her children Gailyn (Mark) Matscherz of Zelienople, PA, Alison (Jeff) Scott of Ellwood City, PA,…


Vincent J. Bellissimo III, 74

Mr. Vincent J. Bellissimo III, 74, of Ellwood City went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Vince was born in Ellwood City on July 22nd, 1948 to the late Vincent J. and Lillian F. (Pezzi) Bellissimo. He is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1967, and Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Vince enlisted with the United States Army on April 24th 1968 and served with the Fourth U.S. Army until his discharge on April 23rd, 1971 with the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded the National Defense Medal,…


Dianne Rozzo, 57

Dianne Ludwiczak, 57, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Patricia(Michaels) Upperman and was born February 3, 1966 in New Castle. She is survived by her daughters; JoLynne Garzel and her husband Brady of Fombell, Ashley McCune of New Castle, Chelsea Haswell of Pittsburgh, her grandchildren; Ian Hartzell, Isabella Hartzell, Aurora Brown, Patrick Fuller, III, Rylee Haswell, Adalynn Ross, Colton Hamilton, her siblings; Laurie Monaco, Eddie Upperman, and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Dianne loved music, she loved going to concerts especially Kenny Chesney, the…


Cheryl D. Gallagher, 75

Cheryl D. Gallagher, 75 of Ellwood City, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless Township. Cheryl was born on August 18th, 1947 in Ellwood City to the late, Lawrence “Larry” and Mary M. (LaPenta) DeBlaso Sr.. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. Cheryl worked for Loccisano’s as a clerk for 15 years, Walmart in the receiving department, and most recently, at Disney World as part of their retail cast, where she was awarded the Walt Disney Legacy Award. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer…


William J. Dallies, Jr, 69

William J. Dallies, Jr., 69, of Ellwood City, passed away with his wife and daughter by his side. He was the son of the late William and Hazel (Moore) Dallies and was a born February 1, 1954. He is survived by his loving wife: Linda McKeough Dallies of Ellwood City, daughter; Kristin Dallies Custer and Ben Agey of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Darius Custer, Avalise Custer, Bradley Custer, his siblings; Nancy Johnson and her husband Les, Debbie Dallies, Deanna Myers and her husband William, Brenda Dallies, Peggy Baldwin and her husband Jeff, Ronald Dallies and his wife Beverly, and his special…


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Hubert L. Reed, 91

Hubert L. Reed, 91, of Fombell passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on April 18, 1931, Hubert was the son of the late James and Fern Deal Reed.  He is survived by his wife, the former Joann Sumey, whom he married in August of 1952.  He retired from Halstead where he worked as a welder and was also President of the Union Local 7032.  Hubert was the founder of the Fombell Lancers Marching Band.  A veteran of the United States Army, he played the drums in the 8th Army Band in Germany….


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Raymond A. Venezie, 74

Raymond Andrew Venezie, 74, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Ellwood City, PA passed away on March 21, 2023 following a brief illness. Born on August 5, 1948 in Ellwood City Ray was the son of the late Pasquale A. “Pat” and Ann (Galati) Venezie. Ray, a proud veteran of the United States Army, faithfully served his nation for 20 years as a combat engineer and non-commissioned officer club manager. Throughout his career, he supported global military operations in countries covering four different continents. He initially served two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1969-1971 where he earned a Bronze…


David Eugene Singer, 52

David Eugene Singer, 52, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday morning, March 27th, 2023 at his residence. David was born on November 16th, 1970 in Ellwood City, PA, a son to Carolyn (Malutich) Forsythe and Gene Singer. We are all devastated by this huge loss. He was born with an adventurous soul and was always the life of the party. He never met a stranger. Everyone he met was considered his friend. He loved his family fiercely and his boys were his purpose on earth. He will be forever missed. David was a graduate of Lincoln High School class…