Obituaries

Jacob W. Trautman, 37, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence. Born January 15, 1987 in Sewickley, he was the son of the late Michael E. Trautman and Arleen Rambo Trautman of Ohioville. He was married to Christy Blair Trautman. Jacob graduated from Western Beaver High School in 2005 and was employed as a cardiovascular tech for Heritage Valley Beaver. Family always came first for him, but he also enjoyed hunting, golfing, and playing video games. Survivors include his wife of 11 years Christy; mother, Arleen; daughter, Alexa; son, Holden; father and mother-in-law…

Billy Joe Bush, 53, of Franklin Township passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his residence following a two-and-a-half-year courageous battle with cancer. Born February 7, 1971 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of Shirley Bush Baird and stepson of Charles Baird. He was married to Stacey Sullivan Bush. Billy graduated from Riverside High School and then continued on to earn his associates degree. He worked as a machinist at Honeywell for 27 years and was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Darlington and the Moraine Area Tractor Cruisers. He loved repairing and fixing things and…

Mrs. Martha “Dolly” Fotia, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at Franciscan Manor. Mrs. Fotia was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Todd) Muntean Sr. born on April 4th, 1932 in Ellwood City. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950and took accounting classes at Beaver County Community College. Dolly worked at for 14 years at Dustproof Mattress Co. and then at Townsend Textron for another 14 years both as an accounting secretary. She was a member of the Park Alliance Church in Ewing Park and served as assistant…

Mrs. Amy L. Yaromey, 54, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at her residence. Amy was born in New Castle to Patricia (Main) Rukovena and the late Michael Rukovena, Sr. on February 3rd,1970. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1988 and later earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Accounting. For the past 30 years Amy worked at Eric-Ryan Corporation, presently known as Renodis, as the accounts receivable manager. She enjoyed music, going to concerts, traveling to Erie and Niagara Falls, and most of all spending time with her family. Amy was…

Sylvia Helen Chance, 85, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at her residence. Born February 13, 1939 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Emily Trojanowski Steving. Survivors include her husband, Robert Chance; eight children; sister, Roberta Schick and a brother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Per Sylvia’s wishes no services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home, Ellwood City. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Mrs. Louise Tanner, 63, of Ellport passed away on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at the AHN Wexford Hospital following a brief illness. Louise was born in Ellwood City on December 16th, 1960 the daughter of the late Charles F. and Rose Marie (Lukavics) Wolfe, Sr.. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1978 and graduated from Indiana University in 1982 with a degree in Business Administration. Over the years she had worked as an account executive in the advertising field, recently retiring from Gannett Newspaper. She enjoyed doing needle point and most of all spending time…

Urie C. Yoder, 75, of Little Beaver Township passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his residence following a farm accident. Born July 4, 1949 in Enon Valley, he was the son of the late Christie S. and Mary Hostetler Yoder. He was married to Bonnie Thomas Yoder. Urie retired from Kuhn’s Brothers Lumber, Lewisburg PA, where he worked as a laborer and forklift operator. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting and working on his farm, and local dirt-track racing. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; son, Floyd Yoder; three stepdaughters, Melody (Jeff Jacobson) Deetz, Sandy (David) Bittner, and Holly (Paul)…

Larry Follett, 84, of North Sewickley Twp passed away with his family by his side on July 13, 2024, at his home. He was the son of the late James and Margaret (Burnside) Follett and was born November 1, 1939, in Ellwood City. He is survived by the love of his life; his wife Connie (Barton) Follett, his children; Jennifer Miloszewski and her husband Mike of Darlington, Lori Ziegler and her husband William of Mercer, Troy Follett and his wife Kris of Ellwood City, his grandchildren; Jared DeSensi, Morgan DeSensi and her partner Steven,Marissa DeSensi, Madison, Alyson, and Ashton Miloszewski,…

Betty Leddon, 62, of Squaw Run Rd. Wayne Township passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 13, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born April 6, 1962 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Anna Mae Stanford Oliver. Betty worked in the dietary department at UPMC Cranberry Place. A lover of all animals, she raised pugs, was on the board of Feline Friends of Ellwood City and was a member of the Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, and gambling. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include two sons, Timothy F….