Obituaries

Amy D. Boy, 88, formerly of Ellport, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice Beaver. Born on June 6, 1934 in New Castle, Amy was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Gilbert Contos.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Boy, who died on September 3, 2018.  They were married on July 27, 1952.  Amy attended Christ Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Ellport Boosters and the Ellwood City Municipal Women’s Club.  Amy enjoyed entertaining and cooking for her friends and family.  She truly loved the time she spent…

David Kineston, Jr., 45, of Shenango Township, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 in the Emergency Room at UPMC Jameson. Born in Ellwood City on February 16, 1977, David was the son of David Kineston of Shenango Township and the late Rose Jones Kineston.  David is survived by his wife, Anna Hargenrader Kineston.  A self-employed auctioneer, David was Catholic by faith and enjoyed hunting, fishing and auto racing.  He loved the time he had with his family especially with his children and grandchildren. Besides his father and wife, David is survived by his 3 children, Dillon Kineston, Madison Kineston…

Cecelia (Teets) Oliver passed away on December 16, 2022, at her home at the age of 86. She lived most of her life in North Sewickley Township. Preceding her in death were her parents, Theodore and Dorothea (Thompson) Teets; her daughter, Loretta; her sister and brother-in-law, Myrna and Bill Howman; her sister, Patty (Joe) Woloszyn; and her stepmother, Ruthene Kocher Teets. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, James Oliver. God blessed her with a wonderful family. She cherished all of them. Survivors include her children and spouses: Richard and Mary Jo Oliver, James and Amy Oliver, and…

Bruce Allen Ives, 64, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born September 1, 1958, in Ellwood City, PA to Robert T. Ives and Ruth B. (Minkel) Ives. Bruce graduated from Valparaiso High School, Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in Fine Arts. Bruce’s professional career was largely spent working for nonprofit organizations in Chicago. Bruce was a lover and supporter of the arts. He had deep roots in theater, beginning as an actor and ascending to director and manager of many productions. And…

Kristine S. (Kotuby) Rogers, 50, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 7th, 2022 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Kristine was born in Ellwood City to George R. “Butch” and the late Carol L. (Reeder) Kotuby on August 19th, 1972. She had graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1990. Kristine loved spending time with her nieces, nephew, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She also loved animals especially her cats. She is survived by her father George R. “Butch” Kotuby of North Sewickley Twp., sister Pamela Weller of Beaver Falls, several, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts,…

Mrs. Edith Kravos, 91, formerly of New Beaver Borough, passed away on December 5th, 2022 at the Northview Estates. Edith was born on May 6th, 1931 in Ellwood City to the late Raymond and Nellie (Cavallaro) DiFalco. She graduated from Ellwood City’s Lincoln High School with the class of 1949. She is survived by her daughter Karen (Bill) Geer of Wampum, son John Kravos III of Wampum, grandchildren Kurt Andrew (Rose) Kravos and Kelly Lynn (Josh) Sonnetti, great-grandchildren Ivy and Sage Sonnetti, and sister Stella M. Santillo of Ellwood City. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband…

Charles W. Kennedy, 56, of Ellwood City passed away at his home on December 3, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 20, 1966 in Ellwood City and graduated from Lincoln High School. He was a skilled tradesman and a very hard worker. In his spare time he loved cooking, sharing recipes, fishing and his Pittsburgh sports teams. He is survived by his three children, Charles Kennedy Jr., Colton Kennedy, and Keisha (Drew) Borselli, his grandchildren Taelor Kennedy, Kamden Kennedy, Bristol Borselli and Bankston Borselli, as well as numerous brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many close friends….