Obituaries

James C. Mora, 57, of Wampum passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at his residence following a courageous one-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Born January 20, 1968 in Ellwood City, he was the son of Ronald P. and Linda McKim Mora. James attended Lincoln High School and graduated from Vo-Tech in 1986. He then graduated from the New Castle School of Trades. A skilled electrician, James worked at Bruce and Merrilees in New Castle and was a member of the IBEW Local Union 712 in Beaver. He loved being outdoors, especially to ride his motorcycle and side by side. He also…

Dr. John “Jack” Francis Jacobs, Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, medical doctor, and a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late John and Mary (George) Jacobs and was born October 14, 1947, in Chicago, IL. Jack was raised in Framingham, Massachusetts. At the age of 18, he attended Johns Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He furthered his training in Ann Arbor, Michigan, becoming a highly respected internist and nephrologist. Jack’s medical career was marked by…

Mrs. Dona G. Garvin, 89, of Ellwood City passed away on January 22, 2025 at Northview Estates. Dona was born on November 14th, 1935 in Beaver Falls, to the late Gale and Cora (Winters) Harris. She graduated from Beaver Falls High School. Dona worked at McDanel Refractory in Beaver Falls, Gaylords and Jamesway Department Stores, and lastly, retired as the Matriarch of the family business, Pete’s Uptown Beer and Beverage where she worked from 1983 until 2008. She was a member of the New Brighton Methodist Church, and was a loyal blood donor to the American Red Cross. She is…

David C. Ketterer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle, PA with his family at his bedside. He was born in Ellwood City on January 18, 1948, to the late Karl Wesley Ketterer and the late Grace Fedora Irwin Ketterer. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1968. He married his wife, Patricia Lorraine Cox Ketterer on October 28, 1967. David worked at the B&W Steel Mill and then as an insurance agent at the former Kildoo Insurance Agency. David was a devoted husband and a loving father known…

One of the last Holy Redeemer Church “Pizza Ladies” , Mrs. Rose S. Pietrcollo, 95, passed away on Sunday,. January 19th, 2025 at the Avalon Care Center in New Castle. Mrs. Pietrcollo was born in Ellwood City on April 1st, 1929 to the late Donato “Dan” and Mary A. (Ferell) Angelucci, Sr.. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. For many years, Rose worked for the Ellwood City Area School District as a cafeteria worker, mainly taking care of the teacher’s lounge. She is a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the…

Nancy Mae Holmes, 62, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital. Born August 20, 1962 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Ralph I. Jr. and Lucille (Goodland) Brommer. Nancy had worked at the Hill View Manor as a nurse’s aide. She was a devoted animal lover who cared deeply for her pets. Her most cherished moments were spent with friends and family. Survivors include two daughters, Tressa (Gage Booher) Holmes and Crystal Holmes both of New Castle; one grandson; two sisters, Kimberly (Christopher) Downing of Edinburg, and…

Timothy Slavic, 72, of Ellwood City, PA passed away at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. with his loving wife Billie by his side. He was the son of the late Louis and Josephine (Scrivo) Slavic and was born April 20th, 1952, in Ellwood City. Tim was a 1970 graduate of Lawrence County Vocational High School in New Castle, PA. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and was a Radarman. He married the love of his life, Billie Jo (Grannis) on January 26th, 1991, and the two enjoyed going to church together, watching tv, walking the local…