Obituaries

Cyrus Joseph Saba, 75, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at the Providence Health and Rehab Center in Beaver Falls. Cyrus was born in New Castle on February 28th, 1951 to the late Cyrus and Ann (Vargo) Saba. He had graduated from St. Mary’s Elementary Catholic School, Union High School, and Edinboro University where he earned a degree in Art. He was the owner of The Monteray Inn in Pittsburgh, and is best known for many years of bartending at the Days Inn in Butler, Holiday Inn in Beaver Falls, and Shakespeare’s at Olde Stonewall….

Paul Douglas Eonta, 68, of Ellport passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his residence. Born February 9, 1958 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Paul Eonta, who passed away March 6, 2004 and Mary Lou Koach Eonta of Ellport . He was married to the late Michelle Brewer Eonta. Doug graduated from Riverside High School in 1976. He enjoyed traveling, site-seeing and playing chess with his grandson. An outdoorsman, Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to sportsman’s shows. His most cherished time was spent teaching life lessons with his pride and joy, his best…

Douglas Allen Minteer, 69, of Bacliff, Texas passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Bacliff. He was born July 1, 1956 in Ellwood City to Donald and Betty Minteer. Douglas graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1974. He married Patricia Ann Gavrile of Ellwood City on June 8, 1982 and who passed away March 7, 2025. Douglas worked at the former Calgon Plant in Ellwood City prior to moving to Texas. He retired 4 years ago from Universities Science and Research in Houston, Texas. Douglas is survived by his parents, 4 children: Damian of Harmony, PA, Jamie…

Madeline A. Prestia, 74, of Ellwood City, passed away on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at UPMC Passavant-McCandless after a sudden illness. Born on October 10, 1951 , she was the eldest daughter of Rocco and Catherine Prestia. Anyone who knew her well, affectionately knows her as ‘Mimi”. She worked as her late uncle Anthony Lorusso’s business assistant in the tailoring business for over 20 years out west in Palm Springs, Ca and later returned home to become her mother’s diligent caregiver for over another 20 year span after her father’s passing in 2002. She loved her parents dearly and was…

Gerald Richard “JR” Horinka, 35, of Wayne Twp. passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 27, 2026. Born July 22, 1990 in Clarion, he was the son of Gerald L and Connie L. (Hazen) Horinka of Wayne Twp. He was married to Samantha (Krimm) Horinka. JR was a Sergeant at the SCI Mercer State Prison. He was a 10 year Veteran of the Army, having served in Afghanistan. He was affiliated with the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his parents, wife, Samantha, and two children, Emilia and Ronald Horinka. Private Funeral Services were held and interment followed at Slippery Rock Presbyterian…

Donna L Freed, 65, of North Sewickley Twp. Ellwood City passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford following an illness. Born February 10, 1961 in Beaver Falls, she was the daughter of the late Donald Walter and Lillian Kline Blinn. Donna worked for Patriots Home Health Care in Beaver Falls. She attended Riverside HIgh School. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening. She also had fun playing Bingo and going to the casino. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Robert L Freed Sr. two sons, Robert L. Freed Jr. of Ellwood City, Christofer…

Marie C. Keul, 88, of North Sewickley Twp passed away on Friday, February 28, 2026, at ANH Hospital in Wexford. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Dybka) Chrobak and was born May 20, 1937, in Rochester. She is survived by her daughter; Jean Marie K. Householder and her husband David of North Sewickley Twp, her grandchildren; Devin Tyler Householder and his wife Lauren, Hillary Anne Burkett and her husband John, her siblings; Joyce Greaves and nephew John from Clakston, MI, Jeanette Wright of Hamburg, NY and her beloved cat Muffy. She was a 1955 graduate of…

Donald R. Aiken, 95, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver. Born October 23, 1930 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Oliver C and Mildred (Smith) Aiken . He was married to Esther Jean Aiken for 64 years when she passed away on March 2 2017. Donald retired from the Ellwood City Iron and Wire where he was a layout man. A Navy Veteran, he served as a Seabee during the Korean War. Donald was a member of the North Sewickley Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, and…

Matthew Ryan Plavecsky, 45, of Cranberry Township passed away unexpectedly on February 21st, 2026. Matt was born in New Castle on March 15th, 1980 to Marie (Liska) Plavecsky and the late Robert Plavecsky. Matthew graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1998. After graduation, he worked for Trader Horn, Airway Industries, Great Lakes Cold Storage, and KIK Corporation. During his youth, he participated in Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation, playing Instruction League through the Colt league. Matthew was also active in the BVM CYO activities, playing basketball. Matthew’s passion was fishing and deer hunting. He enjoyed fishing at the Zelienople…