Obituaries

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Richard “Pappy” Vincent Fuchs, 89

Richard “Pappy” Vincent Fuchs, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on June 17, 1933, Richard was the son of the late Vincent E. and Anna Mae O’Neil Fuchs.  He is survived by his wife, the former Kathleen Croke whom he married on February 1, 1958.  Richard retired as a clerk at CSX in 1992 after 42 years of service.  He was a veteran of the Army serving from May of 1953 through May of 1955.  Richard enjoyed watching his grandchildren play youth baseball and girls softball.  He prided…


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Shirley Jean Twentier, 90

Shirley Jean Twentier, 90, of Green, Ohio, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at The Village of St. Edward at Green. Born in Jackson Township on August 20, 1932, Shirley was the daughter of the late Omar and Clara Meeder Zehner.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Twentier in May of 1995.  Shirley graduated from Zelienople High School and then Slippery Rock State Teacher’s College in 1954.  She taught first grade from 1954 through 1955 and then from 1958 through 1959 at Hillcrest Elementary School in the North East…


April Rose Klinesmith, 62

April Rose Klinesmith, 62, of North Sewickley Township passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at her residence unexpectedly. Born April 2, 1960 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Paul C. and Virginia Shrum Klinesmith. April was first employed at the Blair Nursing Home and then the Passavant Retirement Center for most of her working career. Survivors include son, Clint P. Klinesmith of North Sewickley Township; sister, Lois Nagel of New Castle; four special nieces, Richelle Cress, Mackenzie, Emmaleigh, and Aubree Kosto and also many other nieces, nephews, and good friends. The youngest of her family, she was…


Jerold H. “Jerry” Mount Sr., 82

Jerold H. “Jerry” Mount Sr., 82, of Bessemer (formerly of Wampum) passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a short illness, surrounded by his family who loved him. Born May 23, 1940 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Hugh and Mary Pogozelec Mount. Jerry was employed at Cemex in Wampum, where he worked as a Foreman until his retirement in 1999. He was a member of the St. Monica Roman Catholic Church in Chippewa. Some of his interests were golf, polkas on Sunday, and his country music. He loved to cook and…


Florence E. Walker, 97

Florence E. Walker, 97, of Neshannock Township (formerly of New Galilee) passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Haven Convalescent Home. Born February 24, 1925 in New Galilee, she was the daughter of the late Wendell N. and Mabel Madden Walker. Florence had graduated from Mt. Jackson High School and was retired from Penn Power, where she worked in the Payroll Department. She was a former member of the Galilean Presbyterian Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, and a current member of the Highland Presbyterian Church. Florence was also a member of the Big Beaver…


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Vivian L. Houk, 74

Vivian L. Houk, 74, of Ellport passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Vivian was born on January 27th, 1948 in Hayward, California the daughter of the late Frank E. and Dorothy (Rodgers) Inman. She had graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1968. For many years Vivian worked for Fashion Bug as a manager at the Franklin Plaza, Shenango Mall, and the Beaver Valley Mall sites. Most recently she was a well-known cashier at Busy Beaver in the Franklin Plaza. Vivian enjoyed crafting, painting, and spending time with her…


Susan M. McKim, 64

Susan M. McKim, 64, of Wampum passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence following a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Born March 2,1958 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. Mora and Loretta Skoczylas Mora VanSuch. She was married to Harry L. McKim for 48 years. He preceded her in death on May 21, 2022. Susan had graduated from Beaver Falls High School. She worked and retired as an LPN for the Golden Hills Nursing Home and at the Ellwood City Hospital. She was Catholic by faith and was a member of the…


Ann Keul Johnson, 87

Ann Keul Johnson, 87, of Harrisburg and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2022 at UPMC Pinnacle Hospital, Harrisburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Alfred P. and Mildred (McCandless) Hamilton and was born April 23, 1935, in Philadelphia. She is survived by her daughter; Elaine Geisel of North Sewickley, sons; Stephen Keul and his wife Adele of Dillsburg, PA, Kurt Keul and his wife Tina of Mechanicsburg; grandchildren: Joshua Keul and his wife Alyssa of New Jersey, Kate Dillon of North Sewickley, Stephanie Thate and her husband Jimmy of Virginia, Abigail Keul of…


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Norma Maloney, 94

Norma L. Maloney, 94, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in Harvey, IL on March 16, 1928, Norma was the daughter of the late Archie and Alice Nelson Downey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert A. Maloney, on August 10, 1992. Norma had worked as a secretary at Ryman Engineering and later as a cashier at Giant Eagle. Norma was a member of the Hungarian Home, she enjoyed playing bingo and traveling. Norma is survived by her daughter, Bobbi (William) Hrabosky of Ellwood City, 5 grandchildren, James (Lynn)…


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Dollie Buchanan, 76

Dollie Buchanan, 76, of Fombell, went home to her Lord and Savoir following an extended illness, surrounded by her family. Born in Ellwood City on September 13, 1946, Dollie was the daughter of the late Harold and Lenora Newton McQuiston. Always a caregiver, she worked at Passavant Retirement Center in Zelienople as an LPN. A member of Lillyville Church of God, Dollie absolutely loved life and she had the ability to find joy in the everyday. She enjoyed many things- traveling, flea markets, yard sales, cooking and reading. Among all things, she loved her family. Dolly is survived by her…