Obituaries

Edward “Ed” Louis Fox passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born in 1935 in Ellwood City, PA to Milford and Rose (Horvath) Fox. He was the youngest of four children. After graduating from Lincoln High School in the class of 1954, Ed enlisted in the Air Force, where he served for four years. In 1961, while enrolled at Geneva College, he met Rose Dimasi and they married in June 1962 (on 6/2/62!). They had two children, Gregory and Christie, and lived in New Castle, PA. Faced with the closure of his job in 1978,…

Albert A. Leo, 83, of Ellport passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Avalon Place following a brief illness. Born May 31, 1939 in New Brighton, he was the son of the late William and Antionette Locareno Leo. He was married to Eleanor M. “Tootie” Leo for 49 years when she passed away on January 15, 2011. Al was retired from the B&W in Koppel, where he worked as a millright-rigger. He was a member of the Divine Grace Parish (Holy Redeemer) in Ellwood City. He was a Captain of the Fire Police, a lifetime member of the Wurtemburg…

Donald Eugene Adams was born June 22nd, 1933 in a rural farmhouse in Belmont County Ohio. He was born to Robert and Pearl Adams, and younger brother to Robert Adams. His childhood was spent in Bellaire, Ohio and lived a typical life among family and friends. Eventually, his talents as a musician developed and became apparent to all. In High School, he performed with the Boys Glee Club, Concert Orchestra, Chapel Orchestra – and was a trombonist in the Dance Band, Brass Sextet, Concert Band and Marching Band. He graduated from Bellaire HS (Ohio) in 1952. While pursuing a Bachelor…

Augustine A. “Gus” Fornataro, 92, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family. Born on January 4, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Augustine V. and Lena Geramita Fornataro. Gus’ humble intelligence, generosity and kindness were evident to all: at work, in the community, but especially with his family. Gus was a graduate of New Castle High School, achieved a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Pittsburgh and did further graduate work at George Washington University. He was a registered professional engineer. Gus began…

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard R. (Rich) Moran Jr., 73 of Ellwood City, Pa announces his unexpected passing on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown WV. He was born April 4, 1950 in Bellevue, Pa, the son of the late Richard R. Sr. and Nancy (Dickinson) Moran. Rich will forever be remembered by family and friends for his passion for cars, love of animals and tinkering in his garage. Rich was the true definition of hard-working and dedication. Not only to his career but his family. He was the…

Betty J. Tillia, 87, of Princeton passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her Son’s Residence in Strongsville Ohio. Born June 24, 1935 in, Fort Myers FL, she was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Guynell Preston Croco. She was married to William H. Tillia Jr. for 65 years when he passed away on September 3, 2018. She owned and operated, with her husband, W.H. Tillia Furniture on Ellwood Rd. for many years. She was an active member of the Portersville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Some of her interests were reading, knitting, and collecting antiques….

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, 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,…