Obituaries

Jessica Michelle Spaulding, 41, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Born May 28, 1981 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Todd Boots and Rachelle Bellian Kruger. She was married to James Spaulding Sr. when he passed away on August 8, 2008. Jessica was employed by the DON Services of New Castle where she worked as a caretaker. She loved taking care of people and will be remembered for her kindness and compassion. Survivors include three sons, Trevor Bellian, James Spaulding, Jr. and Kane Spaulding; two daughters, Trinity and Kyrah Spaulding; step-daughter, Mercedes…

Margaret “Peg” Tritt, 97, of Ellport passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born October 16, 1925 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Gilchrist Gardner. She was married to Floyd “Bud” Tritt who preceded her in death in January 1994.  She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Kliendienst, Evelyn Adams, and Alberta Hamilton Peg graduated with the Lincoln High School May Class of 1942 and continued her education graduating in 1945 with a Bachelor Degree in Education from Geneva College. She began her teaching career with…

Michael Douglas, 49, of North Sewickley Township passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his residence. Born January 17, 1973 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late James P. and Patricia G. Barrows Douglas. Michael attended Riverside High School. He worked as a Diesel Mechanic for Douglas Garage and helped on his uncle’s farm. He played baseball in his younger years and enjoyed jet skiing and quad riding. His most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include his son Ian Douglas of Seattle; one grandchild; two sisters, Frances D. (John) Bell of Erie and Monica L….

George W. “Bo” Haswell, 65, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Saturday, December 31st, 2022 at the Quality of Life Services in New Castle. Bo was born on February 10th, 1957 in Ellwood City to the late, Francis B. and Janice (Duncan) Haswell II. He graduated from Lincoln High School. In his younger years, Bo worked for Aiken Refuse in the recycling department. He was a simple man who enjoyed being outdoors where he could hunt and fish. He is survived by his sisters, Lori Haswell of Fombell and Jodi (Robert) Lumley of Ellwood City, and several nieces and…

Robert Lee “Boo” Johnson, 54, of Aliquippa passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at his residence. Born March 7, 1968 in New Brighton, he was the son of Robert Tanchuk and Diane Kidd. Robert was a self-employed mechanic who loved to work on cars. He had a passion for attending and participating in Demolition Derby’s. He also enjoyed camping in Erie and riding quads. In addition to his parents, survivors include three daughters, Harley Johnson-Wright of Zelienople, Kasey (Jeff) Work and Casandra Johnson both of Ellwood City; two sisters, Dianna Kidd of Beaver Falls and Rhonda Tanchuk; brother, Donnie Kidd;…

Alexander “Alex” Mulig, 26, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family, following a two and a half-year courageous battle with cancer. Born March 10, 1996 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Robert Mulig and Debbie Novakovich. Alex attended Riverside High School and then worked as a concrete finisher for Omni-Stone on Route 18 in Wampum. Some of his interests were traveling, hunting, and listening to music. He loved cooking, eating, and anything to do with motorcycles. In addition to his parents Bob and Debbie both of Ellwood…

Peter J. “Whitey” Maietta, 70 of Ellwood City passed away at Allegheny General Hospital on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on August 11, 1952, Whitey was the son of the late Peter J. and Lucy M. Conte Maietta.  He is survived by his companion of 18 years, Mary Jo Eonta Capone.  Whitey had worked at B & W and later was a quality control person at the Shippingport Power Plant.  He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church.  Whitey enjoyed his cars and his Harley.  He played Santa for many years at the New…

Albert Wesley William Boots, 78, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at The Grove at New Castle following an extended illness. Born June 24, 1944 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Harry C. and Rosalie C. Boots. Albert was a truck driver all of his life and owned his own trucking business. He was an avid hunter. Survivors include two sisters, Sue B. Condino of Niagara Falls, and Virginia L. Korn of Ellwood City. In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his brother Harry C. Boots Jr. and his…

afe M. Pelissier, 83, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Northview Estates under the care of VITAS Hospice. He was the son of the late Emile and Margaret “Peg” (Mitchell) Pelissier and was born February 22, 1939, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his first wife, Nancy (Kaufman) Pelissier of Ellwood City, and his children: Lafe Eric & Elaine Pelissier of Rochester, NY, Cherina Pelissier & Dan Sutherland of Ellwood City, and Gene & Michelle Pelissier of Ellwood City. The joy of his life, three grandchildren, Mitchell Pelissier of New York City, NY, Chloe…

Mary Ann Phillippi, 87, of Perry Township passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. Born December 5, 1935 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James and Violet Anna Sanko Rusidoff. She was married to Samuel W. Phillippi. Mary Ann graduated from Slippery Rock High School. In her working years, she drove bus for both Riverside and Ellwood City School District’s and then was employed at the Hampton Inn in Cranberry where she retired. Mary Ann was an active member of the Ellport Community Church where she formerly served as the…