Obituaries

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Eileen M. Hazen, 91

Eileen M. Hazen, 91, of North Sewickley Township passed away at Providence Health and Rehab Center in Beaver Falls on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Born on December 23, 1934 in Ellwood City, Eileen was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Margaret G. Lessic Feerst.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dale Hazen on July 13, 2004.  They were married on August 23, 1958.  Eileen had worked a as private secretary/clerk at the Ellwood Works of U.S. Steel from 1953 until 1959.  From 1966 and for over 50 years she worked as secretary at Holy Redeemer…


Ruth Mae Hardy, 92

Ruth Mae Hardy, 92, of New Beaver Borough passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 28, 1933 in Middlebourne, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harold Harmon and Ethel Mae Eddy Reed. She married Edwin W. “Bud” Hardy on May 15, 1954. They shared 63 years of marriage until his passing on April 29, 2018. Ruth was instrumental in the creation and worked as the secretary treasurer for the family business, Hardy Trucking. She was an active member of Clinton United Methodist Church serving as treasurer, piano player,…


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Robert R. Witherow, 74

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert R. Witherow, 74, of North Sewickley Township at his home on July 4, 2026 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Robert was born in Ellwood City on June 18, 1952 to the late Raymond C. and Jeannette Witherow. He graduated from Riverside High School in 1970. Robert worked at LTV Steel, Aliquippa Works for over 28 years until it closed in 1999. He later worked at DCI and DaVita Kidney Care as a dialysis technician until his retirement. Robert also lived a life devoted to Christ…


Paul Daniel Shirley, 51

Paul Daniel Shirley, 51, of Fombell passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at his residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born April 1, 1975 in Latrobe, he was the son of Kenneth and Emma Jane Warren Shirley of Latrobe. Daniel graduated from Latrobe High School and from Penn State University. He began his career at Carrera Corporation in Latrobe, where he worked in manufacturing for 10 years. He then spent over two decades with the interventional radiology and X-ray departments at AHN. Most recently, he worked in medical sales at INARI. Daniel attended the Trinity Lutheran…


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Irene Brown, 84

Irene Brown, 84, of Ellwood City, formerly of Burnstown, passed away at her residence on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born in Ellwood City on July 11, 1941, Irene was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Farkas Yhelka. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Brown on August 15, 1987. She had worked as decorator at Elsy Lighting in Ellwood City. She was Catholic by Faith and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Irene is survived by her 3 daughters and their spouses, Beth and Robert Miller of West Pittsburg, Kimberly and Paul…


Linda L. Halt, 74

Linda L. Halt, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, June, 30th, 2026 at her residence. Linda is the daughter of the late John and Vincie (Perno) Court born on October 28th, 1951 in Ellwood City. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1969, was Catholic by faith, and a wonderful homemaker. She loved reading and time spent with her loving family. She is survived by her daughters Lisa (Temple) McAllister of Ellwood City and Shay (Robert) Romano Jr. of Chewton, sons John (Hope) Miles of North Sewickley Township and Joe Court-Miles of Aliquippa, grandchildren;…


Fabio Arevalo, 58

Fabio A. Arevalo, of New Brighton and formerly of Queens, New York passed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, in Pittsburgh, after a long battle with cancer. His exposure the toxins at the World Trade Center Site became a direct causation of Fabio’s cancer that he contracted at the World Trade Center Site, on September 11, 2001, and the 7 months following, working alongside fellow NYPD brothers Jonathan and Carlton, who were called the Ground Zero Trio. Fabio is the son of Blanca (Martinez) Arevalo and the late Pedro Arevalo. Fabio was born February 23, 1968, in…


Elizabeth “Betty” J. Pullion, 92

Mrs. Elizabeth “Betty” J. Pullion, 92, of Ellwood City and formerly of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Sunday, June 28th, 2026 at the Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in East Palestine, Ohio. Betty was born on June 6th, 1934 in New Brighton to the late Milon and Emily (Carevic) Fabyanic. She graduated from New Brighton High School with the class of 1952. She was the co-owner/operator of Pullion’s Market along side her late husband James in New Brighton until her retirement. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and…


John A. “Jam” Mohr, 74

John A. “Jam” Mohr, 74, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Born on July 23, 1951, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late Geraldine Maggi Mohr and John R. Mohr. John was the devoted husband and best friend of Deborah Lee (Fusco) Mohr, with whom he shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life. Together they built a loving family that was the center of his world. He is survived by his beloved children, Stephanie N. (Mohr) Kelosky and Brian M. (Lindsay) Mohr. Nothing…


James Foster, 60

James Foster, 60, of Ellwood City passed away on June 24, 2026, at UPCM Jameson. In New Castle. He was born August 29, 1965, in Waynesburg, Ohio. Hi survived by his former wife; Ashley Foster, their children; James, Elijah and Natalie, His two sisters; Debbie Adkison and Marie Ledbetter. Jim enjoyed camping and fishing. He enjoyed collecting, just about anything. He also enjoyed the paranormal, including watching Ghost Adventures or just about anything related to the paranormal. Cremation Arrangements entrusted to the Turner-Hyde Funeral & Cremation Services located at 6th and Park in Ellwood City.