Obituaries

Mr. Joseph E. Streit, Jr., 87, of North Sewickley Township passed away on Monday, July 20th, 2026 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver. Mr. Streit was born in Ellwood City to the late Joseph E. and Cora Belle (McKinney) Streit, Sr. on May 31st, 1939. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. Joe worked at the JC Murphy Co. in Ellwood City for 3 years, then at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill for 4 years, after which at the Ellwood City Forge for 39 years and 10 months as a machine operator retiring…

Donald Dennis Rebich (born March 8, 1936), only child of Metro and Gazella Rebich of Aliquippa, PA and Georgia Marie (Cello) Rebich (born October 9, 1939), oldest daughter of George and Mary Cello of Elwood City, PA enjoyed 57 years of marriage and life together until Don’s passing on August 27, 2022 in Ocala, FL. For the next three years, Georgia resided in Houston, TX until she passed away on October 12, 2025. Don and Georgia were married on June 5, 1965 in Koppell, PA. They made their first home in Ellwood City across from the football field at Ewing…

Thomas W. Keane Sr., 85, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Edison Manor following a brief illness. Born March 13, 1941 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Ruth Ada Marion Keane. He married Carolyn J. Sobeski Keane on August 12, 1967. They shared 55 years of marriage until her passing on June 1, 2023. Thomas proudly served in the U.S. Army and the Military Police. A talented draftsman, he worked first at Herr-Voss and then at Thermo Fisher before retiring in 2015. He was a member of Divine Grace Parish…

William R. “Rick” Seaburn, 68, of Wampum passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born January 9, 1958 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert M. Seaburn Sr. and Virginia F. “Jennie” Beegle Seaburn of Wampum. He was married to Susan Brown Seaburn when she passed away on November 21, 2021. Rick graduated from Mohawk High School in 1976. He worked at Universal Refractories in Wampum as a foreman for 40 years until his retirement. Survivors include his mother, Jennie; two sisters, Robin (Scott) McCown of New Castle and Megan (Mark) Jones…

Richard A. Wiley, 82, of Fombell passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his residence surrounded by family. Born August 25, 1943 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Evelyn McKinney Wiley. He married Patricia Ann Curtis Wiley on September 23, 1961. Richard graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961. He began his career at Lake Forest Gardens in 1962, where he worked for over 30 years before retiring. An outdoorsman, he was a lifelong member of the Beaver County Coon Hunter’s Association. He was also a member of the Connoquenessing Valley Bowman’s Archery Club…

Ronald C. Shaffer, 88, of New Castle passed away on June 12, 2026, at his residence. He was the son of the late Clair and Elwilda (Sherbine) Shaffer and was born April 1, 1938, in New Castle. He is survived by his son Randy Shaffer and his wife Sue, his grandchildren; Derrick Schiefer, Amanda Humphrey, Starr Humphrey-Shaffer, Alesha Humphrey, and one great-granddaughter; Adalyn Johnson, his sister; Claudia Stover of San Diego, CA, one niece and nephew; Stefanie Stover-Scroggins and Kenny Stover. Ronald was a 1957 graduate of New Castle High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving proudly from…

Dean B. Gallaugher, 90, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026 at his residence. Born May 15, 1936 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Carl and Mary Zirock Gallaugher. He was married to Cheryl Heyl Gallaugher for 57 years when she passed away on February 1, 2018. Dean graduated from Lincoln High School and then proudly served in the Air Force from 1956-1960. For 30 years he worked as a foreman, first at B&W and later at Koppel Steel. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing golf. Survivors include four sons, Shane Gallaugher…

Ratka “Dadi” Radevski passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on July 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James “Jimmy” Radevski. While our hearts are heavy with her passing, we find comfort in believing she has now been joyfully reunited with her Jimmy (Mitko) after 25 years apart. Dadi arrived in America in 1965 during the New York World’s Fair with little beyond her family, an unwavering work ethic, and the drive to create a beautiful life. She began her time in America working alongside family at the First Street Bakery before becoming the…

Faramarz “Fred” Sahim passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, laughter, friendship, and love. After immigrating to the United States as a young man, Fred built a life defined by perseverance, curiosity, and an unwavering drive to make the world around him better. He spent his teenage years and much of his adult life in New York, where he was a member of the first graduating class in Computer Science at Queens College—a field that perfectly matched his endlessly inquisitive mind. Fred dedicated his career to Siemens, where he served…