Obituaries

Robert Allen Fehl, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Tut”, passed away on December 27th, 2022 after battling a short illness. Robert (Tut) was born on March 19, 1953 to Frank and Alice Fehl of West View. After graduating from North Hills High School in 1971 he went on to become a heavy equipment mechanic for Highway Equipment for 34 years, retiring in 2003. In 1974 Tut married his soulmate and the love of his life Mardie. This great man became a wonderful father to Julia in 1981 and again to Shaun in 1984. Tut was happy to…

Mrs. Mary A. McClurg, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington. Mrs. McClurg was born in Ellwood City on October 23rd, 1928 to the late Bernardo and Damiana (Losacco) Sera. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. Mary had worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill and Edelman’s Shoe Store. A devout Catholic, Mary was a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Her strong faith was an example to her family. She was also…

John E. Palinski II, 63, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at the UPMC Shadyside Hospital. John was born in Biloxi, MS on November 25th, 1959 to the late John E. Palinski and MaryKay (Murphy) Palinski of Fombell. He had graduated from Bedford High School in Massachusetts. On May 25th, 1977 John enlisted with the United States Air Force and served until his honorable discharge on July 27th 1983 as a jet engine mechanic with the rank of E4. He was awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Service Long Tour Ribbon, Air…

Mrs. Vivian M. Rue, 82, of Franklin Township passed away on Sunday, December 25th, 2022 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver with her loving family at her bed side. Mrs. Rue was born in Ellwood City on May 1st, 1940 to the late James and Hazel (Palm) Flesher. She had worked at the J & T Custard Stand, Ellwood City Knitting Mill, and Fotia Bros.. She was Christian by faith, and enjoyed crossword puzzles, crocheting, and traveling. Her greatest joy in life was her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Karen Cooper…

James F. Gillespie, 86, of Perry Township passed away at his residence on Friday, December 23, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on November 2, 1936, James was the son of the late Harold I. and Margaret Richards Gillespie.  James was preceded in death by his wife, the former Nancy Dombeck on May 1, 2006.  They were married on April 27, 1954.  He had retired from the Ambridge B & W where he worked as a turn foreman.  James was an active member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church where he was an usher and a Eucharist minister.  He was…

John N. Shiderly , “Jack”, 74, of Ellwood City passed away, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his home. He was the son of the late John and Ruth (Stubbel) Shiderly and was born February 2, 1948 in Pittsburgh.He was survived by his wife; Judy (Danver) Shiderly of Ellwood City, his daughter; Dana Shiderly of Brighton Twp, his son; John Shiderly of Franklin Twp, his sisters; Darlene Applegate, Delores Maleski, Lenora Danver, and multiple nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Riverside High School. He met and married, the love of his life, Judy Danver, in 1977. He was an…