Obituaries

Marsha J. McDowell, 72, of Boardman, (formerly of Mt. Jackson) passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cuyahoga County following a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Born February 11, 1950 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Mary Kauffman Hepler. She was married to Robert C. “Charlie” McDowell on May 11, 1979. He passed on August 16, 2017. Marsha worked for the USPS as a postal clerk and deputy postmaster, primarily in Enon Valley and also other local locations until her retirement. She was a member and…

Mason Lee Blake, 29, of Chippewa Township passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. Born October 15, 1992 at the Beaver Valley Medical Center, he was the son of Steven and Terri Blake. Mason graduated from Blackhawk High School in 2011. He worked for Sebastian Lawn Care where he was known as a hard worker. Mason loved his family and all that life had to offer, he enjoyed having a perfect appearance and smelling great, tattoos, music, art, golfing, and of course the Pittsburgh Steelers! Mason would do anything for anyone, no one was a stranger to him, and his…

Nancy J. Cooper, 83, of Portersville passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ellwood and Marien (St. Clair) Vandiver and was born November 3, 1938, in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband, of 64 years and the love of her life; James H. Cooper, her sons; James B. Cooper and his wife Monica, Kenneth H. Cooper and his wife Karen, grandchildren; Bryan Cooper and his wife Kathi, Jason Cooper and his wife Emily, Meagan Aiken and her husband Jeff, Justin Cooper and his wife Kristin, 9 great grandchildren,…

Shirley Ann Milnes, 72, of New Castle (formerly of Chewton) passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Edison Manor following a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Born May 10, 1950 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Shirley Fortney Zak. She was married to Daniel H. Milnes. Shirley had graduated from Shenango High School in 1968. She was a member of the former St. Monica’s Church in Wampum. Some of her interests were cooking, baking, crafting, and painting. Her most cherished moments were spent with family. Survivors include her husband of 52 years Dan; three…

Shirley Ann Port Deemer, 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2022, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Port and was born June 2, 1932, in Ellwood City. She married the late Harold Fehl, with whom she had 2 sons who survive, Harold (Debbie) Frank Fehl and Eric (Michael) Victor Eldritch. She is survived by 3 daughters, Dianne Smith and Denise (Warren) Meyers of Ellwood City, Kathy (Bill) Williams of Pioche, NV, and a daughter-in-law, Tricia Deemer of Conneaut Lake, 8 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She…