Obituaries

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Larry D. Murphy Jr., 78

Larry D. Murphy Jr., 78, of North Sewickley Township passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver following a brief illness. Born February 16, 1944 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Larry D. Sr. and Gloria Patterson Murphy. He was married to Marsha Snare Murphy. Larry had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. He served in the United States Army and was affiliated with the Calvin Presbyterian Church. Larry retired from Calgon in 1999 after 32 years of service as a shipper. Larry was an antique dealer for 36…


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Michaela Minnocci, 34

Michaela Minnocci, 34, beloved daughter of Karen Lucchesi, passed away on Monday September 12th, 2022 at the Allegheny Valley Hospital following a brief illness. Michaela graduated with the Lincoln High School class of 2006 and went on to earn a medical assistant degree from Bradford Business School. She is survived by her mother Karen, daughter Amari Minnocci, two brothers John Lucchesi and Dominic Lucchesi, her grandfather Marty Minnocci, her partner Brittany Clark and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Marilyn “Dusty” Minnocci, great-grandparents Alma and Sam Minnocci. There will be a celebration of…


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Bette Baney DeLoia, 85

Mrs. Bette Baney DeLoia, 85, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at Northview Estates. Bette was born in Ellwood City on September 11th, 1937 to the late Stephen and Edna (Rice) Baney. Bette graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1955 and was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Since September of 1955 she was the well known owner and operator of the Bette Baney’s Dance Studio with locations in Ellwood City, Beaver Falls, Chippewa Twp. and Cranberry Twp. She also was the owner and operator of the Gymnastics…


Patricia Anne Izzo Dombeck, 53

Patricia Anne Izzo Dombeck “Trish,” 53, of Ellwood City passed unexpectedly on September 13, 2022 at Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. Patricia was born on July 16, 1969 to the late Betty Lou Izzo and the late Patsy Natale Izzo. Patricia graduated from Lincoln High School in 1987 and she later continued her education to working in phlebotomy at Ellwood City Hospital, and Sharon Regional Hospital. Patricia in her spare time most enjoyed playing softball, playing guitar, playing cards and dice, DJing on the weekends, baking and cooking, loved feeding and caring for all animals especially her cats, spending…


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Michael G. Baxter, 50

Michael G. Baxter, 50, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at his residence. Michael was born In Ellwood City on October 7th, 1971 to Alvin “Jerry” Baxter and Pam (Oliastro) Braumbeck. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1989. He had worked as a cook at Eppinger’s in Portersville, Harmony Inn in Harmony, Marty Suburban in Cranberry Twp., and most recently for Breaking Bread and 2nd Ward Sanctuary in Ellwood City. Michael enjoyed cooking, kayaking, fishing, and cats. He is survived by his mother and step father Pam and Wesley Braunbeck of…


Annie M. Boyer, 89

Annie M. Boyer, 89, of Wampum passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at her residence. Born August 25, 1933 in Volant, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Thelma P. Douglas McConahy. She was married to Glen Ray Boyer on July 3, 1952. Annie had graduated from the Eastbrook High School. She attended all of the Wampum Area Churches. Annie loved baking and held many bake sales and donated all the proceeds to help others. She loved her family and friends, and never met a stranger. She was known for her beautiful red hair, her homemade pepperoni…


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Maraline T. May, 66

Maraline T. May 66, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver preceding a long illness. Born in Bristol, PA on February 18, 1956, Maraline was the daughter of the late Joseph H. May and Mary Theresa (Hullihan) May Barberio.  Maraline graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Microbiology.  She worked at Montefiore Hospital as a Research Technologist from 1989 to 1992.  She was transferred to West Penn Hospital where she worked as a Lab Technologist until 2004. Maraline is survived by a daughter, Marissa T. May of Wexford; one…


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Ann B. Tillia, 92

Mrs. Ann B. Tillia, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 at the Lakeview Personal Care Home in Darlington. Mrs. Tillia was born on September 28th, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late John and Girolama (Frazzini) Buzzelli. Ann is a graduate of Lincoln High School. She had worked at European Bakery and later at Leeds & Northrup as a machine operator. Ann is survived by her daughter Suzanne (John) Santillo of Beverly Hills, Florida, granddaughter Jamie Lynn Santillo of Wesley Chapel, Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,…


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Michael J. Funari, 51

Michael J. Funari, 51, of Beaver Falls passed away on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at his residence. Michael was born in New Brighton on January 28th, 1971 to Ernest and Theresa (Veitz) Funari of Koppel. He had graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1989. For over 10 years Michael worked at the United States Postal Service at the Warrendale Bulk Mail Center. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan and enjoyed music and watching scary movies. He is survived by his parents, daughters Mia Funari and Talia Cavallo both of Beaver Falls, son Michael…


Heather Marie Hairhoger, 38

Heather Marie Hairhoger, 38, of Smithfield PA, (formerly of Enon Valley) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2022 at her residence. Born December 6, 1983 in Beaver, she was the daughter of Charles L. Sr. and Ellen Lokar Hairhoger. Heather graduated High School in 2003. She worked as a caregiver for ARC in Fayette County. Survivors include her father Charles L. (fiancee Linda Fleischmann) Hairhoger Jr.; son, Everett Jacob Lee Weller of Smithfield; sister, Lauralee (Scott) Carrocci of Williamsport and brother, Charles (Nicki Lastoria) Hairhoger Jr. of Wampum. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Visiting hours will…