Obituaries

Mr. John W. Wiley, 67, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle due to complications from cancer. John was born on December 4th, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late William R. “Bill” and Rose Marie (Keul) Wiley. He had graduated from Slippery Rock High School. For 25 years John worked at Koppel Steel. He is a member of the Hungarian Home, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. John is survived by his daughter Erica Wiley (Josh Rennels) of Perry Twp., son William Wiley of Chewton, grandchildren Logan, Axel,…

Cynthia A. “Cindy” Molfetto, 68, of Ellwood City passed away at Avalon Place in New Castle on Thursday, October 26th, 2023. Cynthia was born in Ellwood City on April 1st, 1955 to the late Felix E. and Christine G. (Sera) Casciato. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1974 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. For 30 years she worked at Passavant Retirement Community as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Cindy enjoyed time spent with family and friends especially with her granddaughter, dancing, hallmark Christmas movies, and gift giving. She is survived by her daughter…

Henry S. Winkler, Jr., 95, a longtime resident of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, October 25, 2023, in the Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle. Mr. Winkler was born February 7, 1928, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry Winkler, Sr. and Mary (Glontz) Winkler. Raised in New Castle, he graduated from Ne-Ca-Hi in 1948 after serving a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy during WWII at only 17 years of age. Following high school, Henry worked for Penn Power of New Castle. He then enrolled at St. Vincent College, Latrobe, graduated in 1947, and completed his…

Mrs. Joanne Rae (Clarke) Brenneman, 93, of Princeton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. Mrs. Brenneman was born on November 21st, 1929 in Ellwood City to the late Edwin and Ivy (Hummel) Clarke. She was the youngest of two children. Her sister, Ruth (Clarke) Aumiller preceded her in death, along with her parents. After graduating from Lincoln High School, she met the love of her life George Laverne Brenneman, at youth group, who she married on October 10th, 1949 at Bell Memorial Church in Ellwood City. They just celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary….

William R. “Bill” Biego, 51, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at his residence with his loving father and care givers at his bedside. Bill was born in Ellwood City on August 11th, 1972 to Raymond Biego and the late Alice L. (Cole) Biego. He graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1990. Bill then studied at Penn State Beaver, Penn State Main, and graduated from Geneva College with a Degree in Civil Engineering. He had worked for PENNDOT, Herr Voss, and CDM Smith Engineering Company. An avid bowler, Billy had bowled twenty four…

A celebration of life service for Perry Phillippi, who passed away on August 19, 2023 has been planned for Sunday October 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. 258 Slippery Rock Drive, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 16117. For those unable to attend, go to Facebook and find the service live on Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. The Celebration will remain on the Facebook page for a week.

Mrs. Socorro “Coring” (Dejelo) Zalamea, 83, of Ellwood City passed away on Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 at Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna, Ohio. Mrs. Zalamea was born on September 25th, 1940 in Sampaloc, Philippines to the late Leon and Julia (Tejada) Dejelo. She had graduated from the Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines having earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 1961. She worked at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ (1962-1963), Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY (1963-1964), Methodist Evangelical Hospital, Louisville in KY (1964-1965), Wyoming General Hospital in Mullens, WV (1965-1970), and The Family Clinic in Ellwood…

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Sandore, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at the Community Living Center in Butler. Tommy was born in Ellwood City on September 29th, 1953 to the late John and Rosa L. (Morabito) Sandore. He had attended Lincoln High School and is a member of the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. Tommy enlisted with the Unites States Army on November 2nd, 1970 and served until his honorable discharge on August 11th, 1972 with the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the Nation Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter Badge. Tommy had…

Mr. William R. “Bill” Wiley, 92, of Wayne Township passed away on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 at Quality of Life, New Castle. Mr. Wiley was born in Franklin Twp. on November 16th, 1930 to the late Herbert and Mona (Lewis) Wiley. He had attended Lincoln High School. Bill enlisted with the U.S. Army on November 25th, 1952 and served with the Company B 761st Tank Battalion until his discharge on November 24th, 1954 with the rank of Corporal. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Following his service with the Army Bill worked at…