Obituaries

Florence E. Walker, 97

Florence E. Walker, 97, of Neshannock Township (formerly of New Galilee) passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Haven Convalescent Home. Born February 24, 1925 in New Galilee, she was the daughter of the late Wendell N. and Mabel Madden Walker. Florence had graduated from Mt. Jackson High School and was retired from Penn Power, where she worked in the Payroll Department. She was a former member of the Galilean Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, and a current member of the Highland Presbyterian Church. Florence was also a member of the Big Beaver…


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Vivian L. Houk, 74

Vivian L. Houk, 74, of Ellport passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Vivian was born on January 27th, 1948 in Hayward, California the daughter of the late Frank E. and Dorothy (Rodgers) Inman. She had graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1968. For many years Vivian worked for Fashion Bug as a manager at the Franklin Plaza, Shenango Mall, and the Beaver Valley Mall sites. Most recently she was a well-known cashier at Busy Beaver in the Franklin Plaza. Vivian enjoyed crafting, painting, and spending time with her…


Susan M. McKim, 64

Susan M. McKim, 64, of Wampum passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born March 2,1958 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. Mora and Loretta Skoczylas Mora VanSuch. She was married to Harry L. McKim for 48 years. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2022. Susan had graduated from Beaver Falls High School. She worked and retired as an LPN for the Golden Hills Nursing Home and at the Ellwood City Hospital. She was Catholic by faith and was a member of the…


Ann Keul Johnson, 87

Ann Keul Johnson, 87, of Harrisburg and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Alfred P. and Mildred (McCandless) Hamilton and was born April 23, 1935, in Philadelphia. She is survived by her daughter; Elaine Geisel of North Sewickley, sons; Stephen Keul and his wife Adele of Dillsburg, PA, Kurt Keul and his wife Tina of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren: Joshua Keul and his wife Alyssa of New Jersey, Kate Dillon of North Sewickley, Stephanie Thate and her husband Jimmy of Virginia, Abigail Keul of…


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Norma Maloney, 94

Norma L. Maloney, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Harvey, IL on March 16, 1928, Norma was the daughter of the late Archie and Alice Nelson Downey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert A. Maloney, on August 10, 1992. Norma had worked as a secretary at Ryman Engineering and later as a cashier at Giant Eagle. Norma was a member of the Hungarian Home, she enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. Norma is survived by her daughter, Bobbi (William) Hrabosky of Ellwood City, 5 grandchildren, James (Lynn)…


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Dollie Buchanan, 76

Dollie Buchanan, 76, of Fombell, went home to her Lord and Savoir following an extended illness, surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on September 13, 1946, Dollie was the daughter of the late Harold and Lenora Newton McQuiston. Always a caregiver, she worked at Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople as an LPN. A member of Lillyville Church of God, Dollie absolutely loved life and she had the ability to find joy in the everyday. She enjoyed many things- traveling, flea markets, yard sales, cooking and reading. Among all things, she loved her family. Dolly is survived by her…


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Kirbi “Jadah’’Foreman Ingold, 47

Kirbi “Jadah’’Foreman Ingold, 47, of Bethel Park, formerly of Ellwood City, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The daughter of Denise Caminite and Abdul Ameen Asad and step daughter of Zakkiyya Asad; devoted wife of Andrew Ingold; loving mother of Mecca Ingold; grandmother of Declynn Bonds; sister Alexis(CJ) DeGidio-Landolfi , Dena DeGidio, Asamee(Sarah) Asad, Dorian(Leslie) Dammon and Dante(Melissa) Dammon; granddaughter of the late Dominic and Concetta Caminite, and Virginia Young. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends; daughter in law of Paul Ingold and the late Susan Ingold. She received an Associate’s degree from…


Kimberly Susan Yoho, 57

Kimberly Susan Yoho, 57, of Columbiana, OH, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2022. Kim was born on May 16, 1965, to Frank N. Yoho, Jr. and Mable Minteer in New Brighton, PA. Kim was a 1983 graduate of Lincoln High School. She pursued a career in nursing and graduated from St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, received her Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University, and finally completed her education with her Master of Science in Health Sciences with a specialization in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) from LaRoche University. She was most recently employed at St. Joseph’s…


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Joanne C. Best, 83

Mrs. Joanne C. Best, 83, of Fombell passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, September 26th, 2022 with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Best was born in Franklin Twp. on February 8th, 1939 to the late Joseph and Dorthea (Kirkwood) Wright. Joann was a homemaker and enjoyed camping and spending time with her family members. She is survived by her husband Paige Best whom she married on May 26th, 1978, her three girls Robin (Rob) Cancelliere, Beth Charlier (Jason Nye), and Paige (Bill) Fichter all of Fombell, grandchildren, Amiyah, Cash, and Ophelia, brothers Robert (Liz) Wright of…


Ellen Nye, 90

Ellen L. (McEwen) Nye of Portersville, now of Northview Estate, Ellwood City, passed away on September 23, 2022 at the age of 90 years old. She was survived by her brother’s-in-law; Calvin Nye of Portersville, PA, Joe Nye of New Matamoras, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. She was born on April 17, 1932, in Fredonia, PA in Mercer County to John and Mary McEwen. She graduated from Fredonia Delaware High School. She was married for 64 years to M. Charles Nye, who passed away on August 2, 2017. She worked at the Toy Plant, J.C. Penny Department Store and…