Obituaries

Carol J. Franz “CJ”, 80, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Victoria (Moskal) Biega and was born November 23, 1942. She is survived by her sons; James Franz and his wife Natasha of Ellwood City, Alan Franz and his wife Krista of New Castle, her grandchildren; Aaron Franz and his wife Chris of Ontario Canada, Rachel Thomas and her husband Wesley of Ellwood City, Kayla Weller and her husband Will, Rylee Franz, Maeson Cearfoss and her husband Robert, all of Ellwood…

Daniel Joseph Swartz, 54, of Butler, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness, with his family by his side. Born Feb. 5, 1969, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Daniel J. and Theresa M. Klir Swartz. He was employed as vice president of marketing at WesBanco Bank Inc., at the Ellwood City location. He was a member of the ABA (American Bankers Association). Dan was currently serving on the board of directors for the Butler County Chamber of Commerce. He served from 2007 to 2018. Within those years, he served six years…

James “Jimmy” F. Raybuck, 42, of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, May 8th, 2023 at his residence. Jimmy was born on April 6th, 1981 in Beaver to David and Annie (Farrell) Raybuck Sr.. He graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 2000. Jimmy worked for U.S. Airways, Fed Ex, Holy Redeemer Parish as a maintenance man, and most recently in packaging at U.S. Liner in Harmony.  He was a member of Holy Redeemer Church. Jimmy will be remembered as a very kind person who enjoyed relaxing and the ocean. He was also very proud of his Irish…

George R. Stafford, 68, of Beaver Falls passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. He was the son of the late Herman and Pearl (Phillippi) Stafford and was born February 16, 1955 in Fombell. George is survived by his wife, of 35 years, Nancy (Atkinson) Stafford, his brothers; Robert Reisinger of Ellwood City, Charles Reisinger of California, Herman Stafford of Portersville, his sister; Minnie Lutz and her husband John of Fombell, uncles; Perry Phillippi of Ellwood City, Sam Phillippi of Fombell along with a host of nieces newphews, great-nieces and newphews and many friends….

William O. Thompson “Uncle Junior” and “Pappy” , 95, of Beaver Falls passed away peacefully at Guardian Healthcare in Beaver Falls on May 4, 2023.He was the son of the late William and Lottie (Forgy) Thompson and was born in Washington DC. He is survived by three daughters; Renita Renee’ Thompson and her husband Larry Nesbitt of Beaver Falls, Barbara Benson of South Carolina, April Morton of New Jersey, two sons; Eddie Thompson of Pittsburgh, Michael Thompson, his grandchildren; William Thompson, Jr of Maine and Larry Nesbitt of Beaver Falls, Brian Benson. He also had great love for his other…

Janet R. Fix, 64, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, May 5th, 2023 at her residence. Janet was born on November 13th, 1958 in Mt. Oliver, Pa the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Nelda (Elmire) Fix. She had graduated from North Allegheny High School with the class of 1977. Over the years she had worked at various restaurants as a cook, waitress, and hostess. For 40 plus years she was a member of The Mothers Club. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Julie and Jerry Mulligan of Seven Fields, sister Donna Jacobs of Franklin Twp.,…

Barbara A. Welsh, 81, of Ellwood City (Slippery Rock Twp.) passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Avalon Place following a brief illness. Born June 10, 1941 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Ada Wilson Doak. She was married to Ronald E. Welsh for 63 years as they were married June 18, 1959. He survives. Barbara retired as the Business Manager following 30 years with the Ellwood City Ledger. She was a 1959 graduate of Lincoln High School and an active member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed reading. She lived for…

Charles Louis Sari, 93, of Perry Township went home to be with his Savior on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born May 22, 1929 in Ellport Borough, Ellwood City, PA he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Black Sari. He married the love of his life Lois J. Sari on March 25, 1948. They shared 71 years together until her passing on April 15, 2019. He was employed for 43 1/2 years by Ellwood City Iron Wire as a Supervisor. After retirement, he enjoyed working part-time at J.F. Mill for several more years. He was a member of…