Obituaries

Mrs. Lillian Ann Scheidemantle, 97, of Perry Township passed away on Tuesday, May 31st, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Scheidemantle, was born in Canton, Ohio on September 23rd, 1924 to the late John and Hazel (Rush) Smith. In her younger years, she worked for a dentist office making dentures and at a glass company cutting mirrors, both in Pittsburgh. Her favorite job was being a homemaker for her family. She is survived by her daughters, Debra Jackson, Renee Locke, Sandra (Don) Houk of Ellwood City, Patricia Burns of Perry Twp., and Kimberly Ierace of Florida, son, Bruce (Patricia) Scheidemantle of…

Marian Ruth Baker, 88, of Franklin Township passed away at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born in Durham, North Carolina on November 21, 1933, Marian was the daughter of the late, Earl Russell and Lilly Mae Collier Brown.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Baker on May 2, 1999.  They were married on June 7, 1952.  Marian had retired in 2006 after working 18 years as an aide at the Passavant Health Care Center in Zelienople.  Marian was dedicated to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her life revolved…

Mr. Zadock Monroe Dismuke, IV, 43, longtime resident of Ellwood City and beloved husband of Breanna Dismuke, lived a happy and fulfilled life dedicated to service. He passed away at his home on May 25, 2022. Born in Paduka, Kentucky, on June 30, 1978, he was the beloved son of Zadock (Michelle) Dismuke, III, and Bonnie (Dennis) Neese and brother to Leslie (Jason) Richards and Stephanie (Shawn) Gaines. Zadock was a dedicated Police Officer since 1999, a calling he had since the 6th grade. He dedicated his life to serving the communities of Ellwood City for 7 and a half…

Braden P. Raykovics, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at the UPMC Passavant Hospital after a short illness. Braden was born on May 9th, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Ronald and Peggy (Bookamer) Raykovics. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class 1973. Braden worked for many years as an EMT for Ellwood Ambulance service, a safety valve technician at Portersville PRD from where he retired after 28 years, a security guard for Ellwood City School District, which he loved, and most recently, as a security guard at Ellwood Quality Steele. He…

Anthony DeGennaro, 51, passed away on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at his residence in White Twp. surrounded by his loved ones Anthony was born in Ellwood City on November 14th, 1970 to the late Carmen J. and Rose Marie (Rocco) DeGennaro. He had attended Riverside High School and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Anthony enjoyed working at the local steel mills for the past 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, football, camping, and most of all spending time with his family. Anthony is survived by his wife, Janie (Carter) DeGennaro whom he married on February 18th, 1992, daughters,…

Patricia A. Yuricha, 57, of Hickory Township passed away on May 22nd, 2022 at her residence. Patricia was born on March 11th, 1965 in Beaver Falls to the late Andrew E. and Pauline (Tedrow) Barna. She graduated from the Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1984. Patricia worked as a nurse’s aid. She was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and belonged to the the ladies auxiliary at the Leedsburg VFW. She enjoyed horse back riding, bowling, camping, slow-pitch softball, and playing in various pool leagues. She is survived by her significant other, James A. “Jim”…