Obituaries

Marianne Cilli Whipkey, 65

Marianne Cilli Whipkey, 65, of New Galilee passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a short illness. Born August 10, 1957 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alfred G. Cilli and Mary A. Caimano Cilli. She was married to Scott Whipkey. Marianne had graduated from Mohawk High School and Geneva College, where she earned her BS Chemistry Degree. She was employed by Environmental Laboratory Services, where she served as a Lab Director for 35 years. An accomplished cook and baker, Marianne enjoyed her role as the family event coordinator. A loving,…


Richard A. Brown, 76

Richard A. “Dick” Brown, 76, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born December 23, 1945 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Virginia Main Brown. Dick retired from the Ellwood City Fire Department following 25 years of service to the community. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War (1966-1971). Following his retirement, Dick moved to Las Vegas for 15 years. He enjoyed working and gambling. Dick moved back to the area 12 years ago and enjoyed feeding the birds and squirrels…


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Christine Vincent, 69

Christine Vincent, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at her residence. Born in Ellwood City on March 21, 1953, Christine was the daughter of the late John and Olga Yakim Daransky.  She is survived by her husband, Bill Vincent whom she married on July 12, 1975.  Christine was a special education teacher at McGuire Home and later at Tiny Tots in Rochester.  A 1971 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1975 graduate of Slippery Rock University, she was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church.  Christine enjoyed painting, crafts and cooking.  She…


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John Guerrini, Sr., 84

John Guerrini, Sr., 84, of Ellport, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Perugia, Italy on December 26, 1937, John was the son of the late Leonello and Fiorinda Polinaro Guerrini.  John is survived by his wife, Mary DiFusco whom he married on April 4, 1959.  John was preceded in death by his aunt, Isabella Guerrini, who raised John after he left Italy and came to America. John had retired from Calgon where he worked as a boiler technician.  He was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church where he was an…


Michael Lee Nicol, 40

Michael Lee Nicol, 40, of North Sewickley Township passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his residence. Born March 17, 1982 in Beaver, he was the son of the late Michael Nicol and Vickie Cunning Wilfong. Michael had graduated from New Brighton with the class of 2000. Michael worked for M&M Logistics in Beaver Falls as a Truck Driver. He was a member of the Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed going to the Jersey Shore. Michael loved spending time with his kids and his Fiancee Denise. Survivors…


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Annette Marie Allman, 60

Annette Marie Allman, 60, of Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 7, 1962 in Ft. Lee Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Edward and Carmella Jeanette Allman. Annette worked at McGuire Home since 1997. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1980 and was Catholic by faith. Annette was an avid reader. She enjoyed classic rock music, especially Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, and the Beatles. Annette was also an avid cat lover. Survivors include two sons, Bronson Allman of Ellwood City, Nelson (Candice) Allman of…


Ronald D. “Squirt” Reeher, 88

Ronald D.”Squirt” Reeher, 88, of Wampum (Big Beaver Boro) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Heritage Valley – Beaver Hospital. Born July 24, 1934 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Frederick and Isabel Blythe Reeher. He was married to Janet R. Percic Reeher for 59 years when she died October 19, 2016. Ron first retired from Babcox and Wilcox where he was a foreman in the Hot Finish Department and then from Koppel Steel, Ambridge Works where he was the superintendent of the Oil Well Tubing Dept. Ron attended the former Koppel Methodist…


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George H. Vogel, Jr., 85

Mr. George H. Vogel, Jr., 85, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at the Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Mr. Vogel was born in Pittsburgh on August 11th, 1937 to the late George H. and Mary (Beyers) Vogel, Sr. George was a member of the first class to graduate from North Allegheny High School. Following high school he served with the United States Army for several years. George worked as an over the road truck driver, most recently for Russell Trucking, and had driven over a million miles. He is a life Member of the Ellwood…


David R. White, 93

David R White, 93, of Ellport passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Butler Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born February 10, 1929 in Harmony, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Nellie V. White. He was married to Marlene Foushee White for 43 years. She survives. David retired as the Plant Supervisor of Union Chill Mat Company. He was a member of the Park Gate Baptist Church. A Corporal in the Army, David served in Japan and Korea. He was a member of the Butler VFW Post 249 and the Ellwood City Lions Club….


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Harry L. Daufen, Sr., 75

Mr. Harry L. Daufen, Sr., 75, of Franklin Township passed away on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Daufen was born in Ellwood City on November 6th, 1946 to the late Carl E. “Granny” and Pearl O. (Herold) Daufen, Sr.. He is a member of the Riverside High School graduating class of 1966. He enlisted with the U.S. Army on September 14th, 1966 and served during the Vietnam War until his discharge on September 13th, 1968 with the rank of SP4. Following his service with the Army, Harry worked at Pullman Steel in Butler for a few years…