Obituaries

Mr. Donald J. Mudric, 91, of Wayne Township passed away on Monday, March 6th, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Mudric was born on February 11th, 1932 in Ellwood City to the late Michael Mudric and Mildred (Whitey) Minnetti. Don graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. On March 21st, 1951 Don enlisted with the United States Air Force and served until his discharge on March 20th, 1955 with the rank of Staff Sargant. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with the…

Goldie Elizabeth “Betty” Hinkle, 77, of Portersville passed away at 9:00 AM on Saturday March 4, 2023 at the Quality Life Services Chicora with her family at her side. She fought a valiant battle against Alzheimer’s Disease. Goldie, also known as Betty, was born February 10, 1946 in Jamestown New York, and was adopted as an infant by Walter and Leona Cooper Bixler and moved to her new home in Butler County, PA. There, she was raised on her grandfather’s farm near Harrisville and her home in Slippery Rock. She attended Slippery Rock High School, graduating in 1964. Upon graduation…

Ellen B. Rugh, 91, of Ellwood City died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at UPMC- Passavant McCandles Hospital, in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Moran and was born February 22, 1932, in Frisco, PA. She was survived by her daughter; Ellen Lutz and her husband Jeff of Ellwood City, one sister; Catherine Hamilton of Mt. Pleasant, Pa and many nieces and nephews. She was born and raised in Frisco and was know by “Honey” because of her beauty and red hair. She attended Lincoln High School. She met the love of her life, Jim Rugh,…

Dale E. Young, 72, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UPMC Passavant. Born November 16, 1950 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Russell A. and Ruth L. Linzey Young. He was married to Theresa Prinkey Young on January 4, 1980. Dale had graduated from Lincoln High School. He worked for Koppel Steel in the Steelyard. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dale also enjoyed traveling and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. His most cherished moments were spent with his family. Survivors include his wife, Theresa; two sons, Andy (Sarah) and…

Cherian Rae Small, 76, of New Castle passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at UPMC Montefiore following a brief illness. Born January 30, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Irene Hazel Foreman. Cherian had graduated from Lincoln High School. She worked as a beautician and was Presbyterian by faith. She loved dancing and sewing. Her grand and great-grandchildren were her life. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle (Joshua Fair Sr.) Stevens of New Castle and Brenda Malinowsky of Aiken, SC; three sisters, Shelba Jean (Carl) Mancich of Boiling Springs, PA, Mary Anna (Elvin…

Robert R. Stevenson, 76, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home. He was the son of the late William R. and Katherine Porter Stevenson and was born September 29, 1946, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his wife of 45 years; Donna McCullough Stevenson, his children; William R. Stevenson, II of Maryland, and Rhonda K. Stevenson of Melbourne, Fl, Amanda Long and her husband Thomas of Shenango Twp, grandchildren; Robert R. Stevenson II and his wife Ashley, Thomas J. Stevenson, Madison N. Long, Callan T. Long, great-grandchild; Jack R. Stevenson, his siblings; Derrick…

Mr. John “Jack” Charles Hunter, 79, of Franklin Township (Frisco) passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24th, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family, from an extended illness. Mr. Hunter was born on December 9th, 1943 and raised in Hadley, PA the son of the late John H. and Hazel (Smock) Hunter. He had graduated from the Leechburg High School. By trade he drove truck for 40+ years traveling through the country which he loved, ultimately retiring from Yellow Freight settling in Colorado for 13 years before moving to Ellwood City and residing there for 16 years. Jack was…

Mrs. Vita L. Prence, 94, of Koppel passed away on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden. Mrs. Prence was born in Koppel on September 2nd, 1928 to the late Charles and Rose (Petti) Nardone. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1945. In May of 1946 she married her husband Edward Prence who later passed away on October 3rd, 1971. Following Ed’s passing Vita was hired at the Beaver County Court House in the Department of Voter Registration and worked there until her retirement in 1990. For many years she…

James L. “Butch” Buchanan, 78, of Ellwood City passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. Born November 25, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Wendell J. and Marjorie M. Knight Buchanan. He was married to Connie Powell Buchanan. Butch retired from the Koppel B&W after 40 years of service as a crane operator. He was a member of the Wayne Township Fire Department and the Chewton Polish White Eagles. Butch enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing, and in his younger years, hunting and fishing. Survivors include…

Paul L. Hazen, 88, of Ellwood City (Perry Township), passed away on February 20, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born May 17, 1934, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his children; Jeff Hazen of Greenville, NY, Shane Hazen and his wife Talitha of Ellwood City, Kim Kerr of New Galilee, grandchildren; Randi Sikora and her husband Rick, Scarlett Hazen, and Abigail Hazen, great-grandchildren; Max Knechtel II, and Asia Kerr, great- great-grandchildren; Bentley and Baxley Knechtel, and one sister; Mary Shouse. He is preceded in death by his wife, of over 60 years, Nancy (Stewart) Hazen….