Obituaries

Michael D. Freed, 45, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, March 27th, 2023 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Michael was born in Ellwood City on January 20th, 1978 to David and Mary Lou (Rambo) Freed. Mike had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1996. He had worked at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople in the dietary department, and most recently for the Verland Foundation in Sewickley as a manager in the dietary department. Mike is a member of the Riverview Country Chapel in North Sewickley Twp.. Mike was a music enthusiast who had…

Sharon Arbogast, 58, of South Beaver Township was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 26, 2023 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones and battled her illness with strength, grace, and unshakable faith. Sharon always found the strength to smile and care for others in every circumstance. She was a blessing to all who knew her and was the light in every room she entered. Sharon insisted on putting others first and found ways to offer random acts of kindness to all she encountered. Born December 27, 1964…

Barbara Anne Cowher Ferrucci, 90, passed away peacefully at 2:12 pm, March 26, 2023 in her home in West Pittsburg, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Daniel and Clara Boos Cowher, she grew up in West Pittsburg with two brothers and four sisters. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1951 and married the love of her life, William Sylvester Ferrucci of Ellport, in October of that year. Barbara loved nothing more than getting the family together for holidays, and you could count on something yummy to eat any time you stopped by. Her faith…

Christopher Anthony DoVidio, 50, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, March 23rd. Born on August 5th, 1972, Chris was the son of Gloria Nativio and the late Francis A. DoVidio. Chris graduated from Lincoln High School in 1990. Chris worked for Cooper’s Auto for almost 30 years, starting out from the bottom and eventually becoming the owner/operator. Chris enjoyed going to his camp, working on cars, hunting, and playing with his dog. Chris was an avid NY Mets fan. Chris is survived by his mother Gloria Nativio of Ellwood City7, his sister Nikki Losada of Angier, NC, his nephews…

Linda Vidrick, 73, of Beaver Falls (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Brighton Rehab & Wellness Center following a lengthy illness. Born February 27, 1950 in Monaca, she was the daughter of the late John and Sara Milligan Roble. Linda enjoyed bowling and was in a league at Sims Lanes. Survivors include daughter, Tammie (Mark Kennard) Williams of Edinburg; son, John (Carol Kelly) Vidrick of Mercer; boyfriend, Kevin Martin of Beaver Falls; sister, Becky Kellis of Greece; one granddaughter, Stephanie (Angelo) Greco; two grandsons, Bobby (Kelsey Starcher) Williams and Garren Vidrick, and a great-grandson, Theo…

Beverly A. Chiodo, 88 of Ellwood City, formally of Sharon, PA went home to be with her Lord & Savior surrounded by loved ones on March 23, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Beverly was born on October 27, 1934 in Sharon, to parents Arloene Leonard & Harold Bodamer. She was a graduate of Hickory High School. Beverly married the love of her life the late David R. Chiodo on November 10, 1956. She is survived by her children Arloene (Denni) Cusato, Lois (Richard) Stem, Judy (James) Banick, & David (Tracy) Chiodo. Grandchildren Domenic, Rocco, Saverio Cusato & Nicole Bastide, Jovan…

Carol A. Blackwell, 80, of Franklin Township passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the Avalon Place in New Castle following a brief illness. Born September 1, 1942 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Hazel Powell Fosnaught. She was married to Alva “Bud” Blackwell when he passed away in 2009. Carol had worked at Airway Luggage in Ellwood City. In her youth, she bowled a perfect 300 game. Some of her interests were playing Atari and video games, playing cards, crosswords and word finds, watching game shows, and using her iPad. She had a…

Carlos Humberto Fonseca, 75, of New Brighton was called home suddenly, by the Heavenly Father, at Heritage Valley , Beaver, surrounded by his immediate family and nephew Luciano Coelho (San Francisco, CA), on March 19, 2023. Carlos was the son of the late Pedro and Olivia Fonseca and was born in Brazil. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra, son Matthew, daughter Jennifer (Bredemeier) and two granddaughters, Baylee, and Emilie. He is also survived by six siblings: Leila Maria Coelho, Luiz Carlos (Beatrice), Julio Cesar, Maria Ignes (Joao) Miletta, Maria Clara (Biba) Pinese, Ricardo (Ana Lucia), 11 nephews, 7…

Edward D. Dallies, 60, of Ellwood City, passed away at Heritage Beaver Medical Center with his family beside him. He is the son of the late William and Hazel (Moore) Dallies and was a born May 10, 1962 in Rogers, OH. He is survived by his children; James Dallies his wife Danielle of Chippewa Twp, Joshua Zeise of Verona, Pa, Jessica Dallies and her significant other Zach Jones, Jacquelyn Dallies and her significant other Evan Gibbons, his grandchildren; Nathan and Alyssa Dallies, Clara and Daniel Stephenson, Greg Brown, Miranda and Madilyn Zeise, Jeremiah Dallies, Cameron Gibbons, Colton Gibbons, his siblings;…