Obituaries

Robert Hartman, 83, of Wampum passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his residence. Born May 29, 1941 in Freedom, he was the son of the late Lester and Althea Hartman. For many years Bob owned and operated Hartman Silkscreen in Wampum. Survivors include his son, Robert Hartman, II of Michigan and his daughter, Amy Hartman of Washington. Per his wishes, no services will be held. He will be interred in Clinton Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com

Ms. Amy Lynn Cisco, 51, of Wampum passed away on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Amy was born in New Castle on January 5th, 1974 to Sarah (Kloos) Dudash of Harmony and the late Alan Dudash. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1992. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, her life partner of 24 years Ron Davis of Wampum, daughter, Brooke Cisco of New Castle, sons, Joseph Cisco of Harmony and Cameron Davis of New Castle, grandchildren, Lavada Corbin, Ryker…

Kathleen M. Leasure, 71, of Wayne Township passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Kathleen was born in Ellwood City on October 20th, 1953 the daughter of the late Jacob Figurel. For many years she worked at Ohio Carpenters Benefits in the claims department. Kathy was also a participant in the UPMC Jameson Hospital, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in New Castle. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Timblin of Point Marion, PA and Erin (Doug) Palmer of Wayne Township, grandchildren, Christopher (Nikita) Johnson, Andrew Palmer, Lucy Palmer, and Holly Palmer, her sister, Elaina…

Bradley Gibbons, 47, of North Sewickley Twp, passed away on February 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Charles and Belinda (Wymer) Gibbons and was born April 30, 1977, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 23 years, Lisa Gibbons of Ellwood City, his children; Eric Gibbons and Alyssa Gibbons of Ellwood City, his brothers; Chuck Gibbons and his wife Jen of Chippewa, Christopher Gibbons of Ellwood City, his grandmother; Marjorie Wymer of Ellwood City, his mother and father-in-law; Patricia and Bruce Scheidemantle along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was a 1995…

Jack R. Turner, 69, of Ellwood City and formerly of New Castle passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless Hospital in Pittsburgh, on February 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Kenneth C. and E. Regina (Wimer) Turner and was born August 17, 1955, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Gretchen (Lemke) Turner, two sons; Brett Turner of Clarion, Ian Turner and his wife Andrea of New Haven, CT, one daughter; Keelan Turner-Jones and her husband Mark of Houston, PA, one grandson; Callum Turner, one brother; Kenneth C. Turner and his wife Pam…

William T. Weir, 71, of North Sewickley passed away on January 30, 2025, at Pam Health Systems in Beaver, PA. He was born February 19, 1953, in Ellwood City, to the late Willard and Shirley (Kolitz) Weir. Bill is survived by his wife of 17 years, Sue Kirkham Weir, his sons; William Weir, II of New Castle, Neil Graham of Ellwood City, George Graham of Ellwood City, two daughters; Jody Weir of New Castle, Jennifer Graham and Bronson Clyde of Ellwood City, five grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, his siblings; Vonda McElhinny and her husband Joe of Evans City, two sisters-in-law;…

Mrs. Sally Irene (Kahn) Stephens, 85, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at Northview Estates. Sally was born on February 7th, 1939 to the late Eugene and Marie (Duff) Kahn and grew up in the Laurel Gardens of the North Hills of Pittsburgh. She graduated from the St. Benedicts Academy in Pittsburgh. And then worked as a legal secretary for many Pittsburgh attorneys, retiring from the job she loved the most, working for Attorney Timothy O’Brien. She was a member of the former St. Agatha Catholic Church and presently is a member of the Divine…

Mrs. Joan I. (Pratt) Docchio, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, January 27th, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family Mrs. Docchio was born in Ellwood City on March 5th, 1935 to the late Joseph and Anna (Canavine) Pratt. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1953 and later from the New Castle Business School. A devout Catholic, Joan was a member of the former Queen of Heaven Church in Koppel where she served as a eucharistic minister, sang in the church choir, and taught the 2nd grade CCD class. Presently she is…

John Robert “Bobby” Powell, 82, of New Beaver Borough passed away suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2025 as a result of an automobile accident. Bobby was born on December 18, 1942 in Ellwood City, to the late Frank A. and Helen V. (Butkevitz) Powell of Chewton. Bobby graduated from Wampum High School in 1961 and worked for many years at Koppel Steel and B&W. He is survived by his sisters, JoAnn Takas of Chippewa and Connie Buchanan of Ellwood City. He also leaves his nieces, Coreen Rozgonyi of Hermitage, Robbin Catanese of Bainbridge, OH, and Jodi Buchanan of Chewton along…