Obituaries

Anthony J. “Tony” Biega, 53, of Chewton passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at UPMC Passavant – McCandless following a short illness. Born February 27, 1969 in Ellwood City, he was the son of John Biega Jr. and Gloria Biega. He was married to the late Jackie Biega for over 20 years, until she passed on June 19, 2021. Tony had graduated from Lincoln High School in 1988. He served four years in the US Army, stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Tony was a construction worker and was proud of the many buildings that he worked on. He…

Barbara L. Hairhoger, 92, of Perry Twp passed away on November 24, 2022, at the Passavant Retirement Center Zelionople. Born August 17, 1930 in Chewton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Albina Kosior Hozick. She was married for 65 years to Joseph E. “Buster” Hairhoger who passed away December 30, 2012. Barbara formerly worked at Isaly’s in Wampum and at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. Barbara was a member of the Ladies of the Moose and of the Divine Grace Parish in Ellwood City, where she was a member…

Eleanor S Palatka of Ellwood City, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Trinity Oaks Personal Care following an extended illness. Eleanor was born September 16, 1928 to the late Joseph and Susanna Fletcher Savu. She was a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1946. Following high school graduation, Eleanor entered the work force as a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Company in Ellwood City. She subsequently exercised her entrepreneurial spirit as owner of Palatka’s Fine Shoes in Ellwood City. Eleanor also performed duties as office manager and hygienist for Dr. Robert Vaughn and retired as…

John E. Leopardo, 91, of North Sewickley Township passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 20, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1930, in Chewton, PA, to the late Joseph and Sylvia (Massa) Leopardo. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948 and The Pennsylvania State University with a Major in Mechanical Engineering in 1952. John served in the U.S. Army at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland from 1955 – 1957. Following his service he was employed and held management positions with National Tube/US Steel, Babcock & Wilcox, and Pittsburgh Tube. He retired…

Barbara Boydell, 88, a lifelong resident of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 12, 1934 in Frisco, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert C. and Tressa L. (Ritter) Hall. She was married to John Boydell. Barbara was a nurse for over 20 years at the Ellwood Hospital. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Our dear mother was funny, loving, always caring, unselfish, and courageous. We are so fortunate to have spent our lives with her. We will miss her every day….