Obituaries

Thomas Lee Francis, 65, of Fombell passed away at his home, on April 24, 2022. He was the son of the late Mearl G. and Catherine E. (Hogue). Francis was born August 26, 1956, in Ellwood City. He is survived by his daughter; Lauren Francis of North Sewickley Twp, Lisa Meyers, whom he loved like a daughter, and her husband Bill Meyers of Chippewa Twp, one brother; Mearl G. Francis, Jr and his wife Marcie of Texas, one sister; Tina M. Summers and her husband Donald of Griffin, GA, and many nieces and nephews. He attended Riverside High School. Upon…

Edward P. Kirchel, 83, of Wayne Township passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at his residence. Born July 9, 1938 in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Paul and Sophie Bednar Kirchel. He was married to Marilyn Safreed Kirchel on October 18, 1958. Ed was the owner and operator of Kirchel’s Auto since 1972. He was a handyman, and could fix anything. Ed loved spending time with his grand and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; two daughters, Rhonda (John) Bennett of Beaver Falls and Lisa Kirchel of Pittsburgh; grandson, Ryan (Tomiann) Kirchel…

Cathy L Bucci, 62, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 24, 1960 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Eileen Oliver DeLisio. Cathy graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1978. She worked in the purchasing department for Chem Lab. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Cathy enjoyed cooking and having Sunday family dinners and hosting swim parties. She liked to make homemade spaghetti. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren. Cathy was a wonderful…

Donna L. (Galbreath) Senn Ketterer, 89, formerly of New Galilee passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at Cambridge Pointe Personal Care Home in Beaver. Born November 23, 1932 in Wampum, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Alice Mae (Mollenkopf) Kirtley Galbreath. Donna was the former owner and operator of Senn’s Mobile Home Park. She was a member of the Galilean Presbyterian Church. Donna enjoyed traveling. She will be remembered and sadly missed by her family. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon (William) Jackson of New Galilee, Roxanne Senn of Darlington; two grandchildren, Kimberly (Joseph) Santangelo of Melbourne, FL…

Carol I. (Rossi) Wehman , 75, of New Castle passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital unexpectedly. Born October 7, 1946 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James and Virginia (Rizzo) Rossi. Carol loved to travel and enjoyed the casino. She cherished time spent with her family and friends. Survivors include daughter, Shannon (John) Taylor of Aliquippa; partner, Patrick Mahoney of New Castle; brother, James (Stephanie) Rossi Jr. of Boardman; Sister-in-law Debra Rossi of Deland FL and Brother-in-law Robert Walton of Ellwood City and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents,…