Obituaries

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Joanne Ottaviani, 88

Mrs. Joanne Ottaviani, 88, of Franklin Township passed away on Monday, March 21st, 2022 at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. Joanne was born on October 13th, 1933 in Butler to the late Leo and Beulah (Ross) Manning. Joanne graduated from Butler High School. She worked at Brenda Moris Dress Shop in Butler, Romar Textile, Leeds and Northrup, and Ames Department Store at the Franklin Plaza. Joanne is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish and an active member of the Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers. Joanne delivered Meals-on-Wheels and was a member of Challenges and various card clubs. She also had…


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Erica D. LaCava, 41

Erica D. LaCava, 41, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2022. Erica was born in Ellwood City on September 30, 1980 to Gregory D. and Norina J. (Carsele) LaCava. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1999, and is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Erica was a cheerleader for the Ellwood City Little Wolverines and Ellwood City Jr. and Sr. High School teams. She also played slow pitch softball with the Ellwood City Little Angels and Girl’s Youth Leagues where she played first base and was a member of the Youth…


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Albert A. Turner, 94

Mr. Albert A. Turner, 94, formerly of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, March 18th, 2022 at the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople. Albert was born on June 20th, 1927 in Ellwood City to the late Warren Turner and Dorothy (Nye) Daufen. He attended Lincoln High School and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps on September 4th, 1945 and was honorably discharged on October 31st, 1946 with the rank of Private First Class. Albert worked for Moyer’s Dairy in Fombell for 19 years as the Dairy Plant Manager. He then worked as a custodian for the Riverside High School…


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Judith A. Scialdone, 81

Mrs. Judith A. Scialdone, 81, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 at the Edison Manor in New Castle. Mrs. Scialdone was born on July 15th, 1940 in Beaver Falls to the Late John Costill and Ruth (Newell-Costill) Jury. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School with the class of 1959, and later from Airline School in Kansas City, MO. Judy had worked for Armstrong Cork in Beaver Falls for two years, and then Hydril Company in Rochester, Pa for thirteen years in the payroll department. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish, and enjoyed…


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Priscilla “Pat” Tomon, 83

Priscilla “Pat” Tomon, 83, of Wayne Township, passed away at her residence on Friday, March 18, 2022. Born in Bessemer on January 16, 1939, Pat was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Kogut Snezic. She married John M. Tomon on October 10, 1959 and he preceded her in death on August 22, 2017. Pat retired from First Commonwealth Bank where she worked as a teller. A member of St. Mary Church, Holy Spirit Parish, Pat was also a member of Silver Sneakers and SNPJ. She and John loved to travel all over the country and most of all,…


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William H. “Silver Fox” Clemmer Sr., 91

Mr. William H. “Silver Fox” Clemmer Sr., 91 formerly of Wampum, passed away on March 13th, 1922 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Clemmer was born in Enon Valley, PA on June 12th, 1930 to the late Walter and Pearl Elizabeth (Kline) Clemmer. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.. Mr. Clemmer was a truck driver at Lakeshore Motor Freight for 18 years and a general foreman at Procel Incorporated in East Palestine, Ohio. He was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Church, where he enjoyed spending time and praying. Mr. Clemmer was a…


Joseph H. Rubino, 77

Joseph H. Rubino, 78, of Ellwood City passed on March 12th, 2022 while at home surrounded by his loved ones, Joe departed from his wife’s loving arms into the arms of his Lord and savior Jesus. He was the son of the late Stephen and Rose (Pegley) Rubino and was born April 2, 1944, in Ellwood City. In 1971, he married the love of his life and wife of fifty years; Linda Waligorski of Buffalo, NY. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Stephanie Stotts and her husband Mark, and his three grandchildren; Joseph Wharrey and…


Marilyn Cortes, 70

Marilyn D. Cortes, 70, of Ellwood City passed away at her home, on March 12, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jean (Hoffman) Cortes and was born December 11, 1951, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her sisters; Yvonne Cortes of Orange Park, FL, Susan DiTommaso and her husband Mike of Ellwood City, her nephews; Brian Oliastro and his wife Melanie of Middleburg, FL, Frank Oliastro of Orange Park, FL, Michael DiTommaso of Ellwood City, and two great-niece and nephews; Alicia and Aaron Oliastro of Middleburg, FL. She was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln High…


Kathleen J. “Kathy” Bucci, 75

Kathleen J. “Kathy” Bucci, 75, of Wampum passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at UPMC Passavant. Born August 25, 1946 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harvey and Margeret Berger Smith. She was married to Carmen Bucci. Kathy was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish in Ellwood City, and taught CCD in Koppel and Wampum for over 40 years. Her most cherished moments were spent with family, especially her grand and great grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Carmen; two daughters,…


Vicky Durbin Reynolds Jansto, 64

Vicky Durbin Reynolds Jansto, 64, of Wampum passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside following a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 17, 1957 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late David and Eileen McCormick Durbin. She was married to Ralph “Butch” Reynolds and then to the late Michael Scott Jansto. Vicky was a graduate of New Castle High School. She enjoyed playing pool, and was on the Breaker’s Pool Team for many years. She loved moments spent with her grandchildren. Survivors include her ex husband Butch Reynolds; two daughters, Lisa (Andrew) Freet of Wampum…