Obituaries

Florence M. McCrobie, 90, of Koppel passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her daughter’s residence following an extended illness. Born June 23, 1932 in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Florence Eicher Thompson. She was married to Charles E. McCrobie for 61 years when he passed away November 21, 2010. In Florence’s younger years she worked as a Machine Operator at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She loved baking and making candy. Her most cherished moments were time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include six daughters, Virginia F. Jacobs of…

Adrienne B. Majors passed away peacefully at the Heritage Valley Medical Center on January 27, 2023, due to heart disease. She was 84 years old. Adrienne was born on March 2, 1938, in Portsmouth, VA, to Donald F. and Margaret B. Bartel. Her family later moved to Ellwood City where she graduated from Lincoln High School. It was here that she met the love of her life, Raymond R. Majors, her husband of 41 years. Adrienne went on to graduate from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, as well as her Masters degree from Geneva…

Mrs. Bonnie Maxine (Knight) DeCaria, 79, of Ellwood City, also known as Gammie, passed away on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Bonnie was born September 29th, 1943 in Upper Glades, Webster County, VW to Albert Boyd “Pap” Knight and Myrtle Goldie Morris Knight. She was married to the love of her life and soul mate Joseph V. DeCaria, Sr. on January 18th, 1961 who survives. They had just celebrated 62 years of their wonderful and blessed life together. She worked at many different businesses in Ellwood City throughout the years including Cully’s Restaurant, Riverside Pharmacy,…

Judy Louise Bollinger, 56, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born October 24, 1966 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of John and Nancy Lample Bollinger. Judy had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1984. She was an animal lover, a Steelers fan, and enjoyed watching birds. She enjoyed time spent with her family. Survivors include her parents John and Nancy; three sisters, Deborah Bollinger and Ann (Carl) Ritter both of Perry Township, and Elizabeth Freed of Ellwood City; brother, John Bollinger of Perry Township; three nieces, Vanessa Tomeo, Audrey Ritter,…

Judith (Hooker) Lemsky of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Wednesday, January 18th 2023. The daughter of the late Harold W. Hooker and Mildred (Lewis) Hooker, Judie was born October 4th 1943 and raised in Ellwood City. A 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School, she moved to Birmingham in 1970. Living and working there she met her husband, they were married on September 2, 1972. Judie worked in commercial real estate development for many years before retiring in 2017. An avid dog lover, she was a volunteer for English Springer Rescue America (ESRA). She is survived by her husband Lee Andrew (Drew)…

Robert Russell Berkebile, 83, of Koppel passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at PAM Health at Heritage Valley-Beaver following a brief illness. Born July 16, 1939 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Russell and Mildred Craig Berkebile. He married Jessie Swogger Berkebile on October 12, 1999. Robert had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957. After graduation, he followed in his father’s footsteps and became a barber in Koppel. He then was the owner and operator of Keystone Lawrence Trucking from 1960-1995. Bob was a member of the former Koppel Methodist Church. He enjoyed flipping houses,…

Matthew W. Cogley Sr., 88, of Franklin Township passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence. Born June 12, 1934 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Leroy Ellwood and Louise Smith Cogley. He was married to Kathleen Gilligan Cogley. Matthew was a Veteran of the US Air Force. He worked as a Union Electrician until his retirement from Frankl Electric in McKees Rocks. Some of Matt’s interests were fishing, puzzles, being outside, and working in his rose garden. Survivors include his wife of 66 years Kathleen; one son, Matthew Jr. of Pittsburgh; two daughters, Beth Cogley…