Obituaries

Stephen G. “Bimbo” Grinnen, 69, of New Beaver Borough passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his residence. Born February 23, 1954 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Robert K. and Helen Szilvasi Grinnen. Bimbo had graduated from Mohawk High School. He was a Veteran of the Army serving from 1970-1972. A man of all trades, he was a self-employed contractor along with being the owner/operator of the Mines and Meadows Valley View Campground. He enjoyed spending his winters in Florida, riding his Harley, and rooting for the Steelers….

Cameron Dean Staples, 21, of Indian Trail, North Carolina (formerly of Ellwood City, PA) passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 12 of natural causes. He was born September 19, 2002 in Ellwood City, PA to Lenny and Stacy (Cooper) Staples. Cameron was a true animal lover, especially when it came to his dogs Allie and Sydney. He loved his job as a dog care giver at Big Red’s Bed and Biscuit. He loved cars and watching movies with his sisters. He attended Laurel Elementary School until moving to North Carolina where he attended Sun Valley Middle School and graduated from Penn…

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Karin Marie Nussbaum. Karin was born in Germany on March 12, 1957, to Hans and Erna (Belka) Nussbaum and came to America as a nine-month old. She grew up in Ellwood City in a happy neighborhood. She graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1977 and later from Jameson Nursing School in New Castle. She became a cardiac nurse and worked in Central Medical Hospital in Pittsburgh for a number of years. ln her youth, she loved camping, hiking and riding horses. Later she learned to love long-stitch embroidery and…

Sally Lou (Lewis) LeViere 92 went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the love of her life, Sheldon “Shelly” LeViere Sr. on December 17, 2023. Sally was born in Ellwood City on April 18, 1931 to Oliver and Gertrude (Knight) Lewis. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1950, and married her husband Sheldon on Nov.8, 1952. Sally loved making quilts and gifting them to family and friends. Her quilts are in homes all over the United States. She loved traveling, especially to Florida, out west, fishing trips to Canada, and to Anderson University Camp…

Angela K. Weller, Gibsonia, Pa., formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Dec. 16, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was 83. Mrs. Weller was born Nov. 24, 1940, in Ellwood City, Pa., a daughter of Frank and Kate (Herman) Calandriello, and graduated from Ellwood City Lincoln High School in 1958. A homemaker, Angela dedicated her life to taking care of her family and their home. She was a wonderful cook and an avid reader. Angela was a longtime member of St. Joseph Church, Sharon. Her husband of 52 years, Frederick J. Weller Sr., whom…

Joseph A. Brady, 43, of Ellwood City passed away on December 14th, 2023 at his residence. Joe was born on November 6th, 1980 in Warren, OH to Ernest F. Brady Sr. and Robin Showman. His biggest interests were his family, especially his children. Joe will be deeply missed. He is survived by his mother, Robin of Burghill, OH, fiance, Ale Bieselt, daughter, Tesla Brady, son, Ernie Brady all of Ellwood City, brother, Robert Brady of Burghill, OH, and his sister, Melissa Helburg of Transfer. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest, and brother, Ernest F. Brady Jr.. A…

Phyllis J. Bamberger, 82, of Ambridge, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Heritage Valley, Sewickley Campus Emergency Room. She was born on October 10, 1941 in Ellwood City, to the late Louis L. and Mary A. Zitell. She was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Baden. Phyllis enjoyed praying the Holy Rosary, word puzzles, coloring books, playing board games and cards, watching movies, shopping and going out to eat. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were a son, William Bamberger and granddaughter, Alyssa McKee. She…

Sarah M. Hardy, affectionately known as “Ma” to most, age 95, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior the morning of Dec. 11, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1928, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Emma D. (Hall) Curry. On March 27, 1948, she married her husband, William Frank Hardy, Sr. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2019. Sarah was a graduate of Wampum High School. For several years, she worked as a clerk, employed by P&LE Railroad. In her younger years,…