Obituaries

Erma C. Madden, affectionately known as “Cookie,” transitioned from this life on to rest as the Creator wills on March 1, 2024, in Solon, Ohio, at the age of 88. Born on March 8, 1935, in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of the late Talmadge and Mary (Groom) Richardson. As the middle child among eight siblings, Cookie cherished her family deeply. She was also preceded in death by her siblings Eula, Wesley, Geraldine, Otis, Regina, and Raymond. Her brother Willie Richardson remains her sole surviving sibling. Erma was married to the dynamic and charismatic late James “Ted” Madden. A…

Mr. Joseph W. Fotia, 91, of Ellwood City went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 at Franciscan Manor in Patterson Twp.. Mr. Fotia was born on April 29th, 1932 in Ellwood City to the late Frank L. and Josephine M. (Barillaro) Fotia. He had graduated from Ambridge High School. Joe enlisted with the United States Air Force on February 21st 1952 and served until his honorable discharge on February 16th, 1956 with the rank of Airman 1st Class. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After serving in the Air…

Paula Ann Rambo Burnette Tinney, 57, Darlington passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her sister’s residence in Wampum. Born December 19, 1966 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of David Paul Sr. and Jeraldyne Ann “Jerry” Haswell Rambo. Paula had worked in the dietary department of the Providence Care Center as a cook. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards, puzzles, and bonfires. Survivors include her husband Randy Tinney of Darlington; father, David of Tionesta; two daughters, Melinda Lambert of Durham, NC and Nicole Delaney of Beaver Falls; son, James Burnette of Beaver Falls; two sisters, Jackie (Joe Butera)…

Skip Haswell, 79, of Nokomis, Florida, went to be with the Lord on the morning of March 4 2024. Born October 18 1944 in Ellwood City, PA, the son of Lloyd E. Sr. and Norma (Bubb) Haswell . Skip graduated from Lincoln High School class of 1964 and enlisted in the US Marine Corps, training at Parris Island, Camp Pendleton and Okinawa Jungle Warfare Training Center before serving in Vietnam as a Sergeant in Alpha Company 1st Battalion 1st Marines operating out of Chu Lai airbase 1966-‘67. Returning home, he joined the Beaver Falls Police Dept., married Pamela Hysell and…

Harry W. Lyons, 72, of Shenango Township passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at his residence. Born May 6, 1951 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harky and Adell E. Parker Lyons. Harry attended Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. He was the owner and operator of H & P Trucking. Harry enjoyed working on and repairing cars. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family especially his grand and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 53 years Patricia A. Radich Lyons; three sons, Harry (Jennifer) Lyons, Jr. of Shenango Twp, Michael (Sherri)…

Audrey Bolam, 86, of Ellwood City, PA died peacefully in her sleep at Quality Life Services in New Castle, PA on March 3, 2024 after a long illness. Audrey was born on November 30th, 1937 in Ellwood City to the late Andrew and Julia Zudal. On July 19th, 1958, she married Howard Bolam. They remained happily married for 53 years until Howard’s passing in 2011 residing most of their life on Heinz Camp Road in Portersville, PA. Audrey was employed at Precision Metal in Ellport, PA for over 30 years until she retired. In her retirement, she enjoyed bowling, line…

Michael Milnes, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday February 29, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. For those who knew him, he lived his life curious, adventurous, brave, funny, hard-working, passionate, generous, and loving. While employed by the YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Fombell, he organized many projects including hayrides for ARC and the Blind Association, construction projects for the Navy Seabees, and many other organizations across PA. In addition, he was a man of many talents. He always had a plan to build, create, or serve. He cherished the memories of the times he coached Lil…