Obituaries

Sharen Weyman, 76

Sharen Weyman, 76, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022, at her home after a 7-year battle with Cancer. She is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Harper) Tritt and was born March 6, 1945, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband of 54 ½ years, Lester (Lynn) Weyman, who she married on August 19th, 1967. Her sisters, Pam (David) Hallberg, Ellwood City, Kim (Mike) Kennedy, Ellwood City, and Tammy (Brian) Upton, Enon Valley. Her Brother-in-Law, Dean (Judy Taylor) Weyman, Vermont, and her…


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Glenn “Bud” Czerpak, 67

Mr. Glenn “Bud” Czerpak, 67, of Wayne Township passed away on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Glenn was born in Greensburg, PA on March 18th, 1954 to the late Anthony and Audrey (Saint) Czerpak. He had graduated from Hempfield High School. Glenn worked at Mayfield Foundry, Blank’s Supply, and most recently with the Perry Township Road Crew. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, restoring farm tractors, and most of all his grandchildren especially watching them play sports. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (McQuiston) Czerpak whom he married on March 15th, 1973, daughter, Jennifer…


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Joseph A. Valentino, Sr., 71

Mr. Joseph A. Valentino, Sr., 71, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. Valentino was born in Beaver Falls on May 19th, 1950 to the late Andrew J. and Helen (Grant) Valentino. Joe graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1968. He is also a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Over the years he worked at Allied Auto, Clem’s Sales, NAPA in Beaver Falls and New Castle, and most recently for Hovis Auto Supply as a salesman and store manager. Joe had earned the Life…


Diana “DeeDee” Kaminski, 68

Diana “DeeDee” Kaminski, 68, of Zelienople (formerly of Ellwood City) passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at her residence. Born January 9, 1954 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Joseph and Ruth Miller Kaminski Allen. She was a graduate of Riverside High School. She was employed as a clerk and then an assistant manager at the State Store in Ellwood City for 17 years. DeeDee played pool for the Chewton White Eagles Club and enjoyed volunteering at the veteran’s club in New Galilee, especially “Christmas for the Kids”. She loved being with her many friends….


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Marian C. Fray, 66

Marian C. Fray, 66, of Ellwood City passed away on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Marian was born on April 2nd, 1955 in Ellwood City to the late Edward S. and Stella J. (Briczinski) Fray. She graduated from Riverside High School with the class of 1973. Marian worked for the Riverside School District as an administrative assistant until her retirement. A person of deep Catholic faith, she was a devout member of the Holy Redeemer Church. She was an avid reader, and treasured time spent with her family – especially with her nieces, nephews,…


Robert A. Knott, 66

Robert A. Knott, 66, of Ellwood City passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at UPMC – Jameson Hospital following a six week illness. Born April 25, 1955 in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was the son of the late Elmer and June D. Krafft Knott Hochbeine. Bob worked at Hahn Auto Restoration in Harmony. He loved restoring old cars and riding his Harley. Bob was a proud member of the US Marine Corp having served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his partner of many years, Rachel Bargebuhr; two daughters, Candace Knott-Hineman of Hookstown, Leigh…


Timothy Leindecker, 77

Timothy Leindecker, 77, of Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 25, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born June 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Regis Anthony and Marie (Locker) Leindecker . He was married to Catherine A. (Bauer) Leindecker for 47 years when she passed away in 2019. Tim retired from the Iron City Spring Company where he was a welder. He then worked at Walmart in Cranberry. Tim could always be found at his spot at the Clearview Flea Market in Butler. Tim was known for his dry sense of…


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Mary Anne (Matteson) Meeker, 78

Mary Anne (Matteson) Meeker, age 78 of Ellwood City, PA and formerly of Walton, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 26, 2022. Mary was born May 4, 1943 in Syracuse, NY to the late Dr. Reginald Grant and Helen Marie (Paddock) Matteson. She was a member of Hope Community Reformed Presbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, having joined the denomination as a teenager in Syracuse. A graduate of Central High School class of 1961, she then earned her bachelor’s degree in Education from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA. She taught school in Iowa, Indiana, and New York,…


Karen “Kacee” Guy, 61

Karen “Kacee” Guy, 61, of Rochester and formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was the daughter of Patricia A. Shoaf and the late Ronald L. Shoaf, and was born June 30, 1960, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband; Mark Guy, her mother; Patricia Shoaf, her children; Sherrie Bevington-Hurne (Jim) and Rick Cancelliere (Flo), grandchildren; Levi, Emma, Braden, Luci, Angelina, and Riley, her brother; Eric Shoaf, two nephews, as well as aunts, uncles, and many…


John J. Veres, 87

John J. Veres, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born November 17, 1934 in Ellport, he was the son of the late Denes and Margaret Falcsik Veres. He was married to Wilma Chiez Veres. John graduated from Lincoln High School in 1952. He worked at the B&W for over 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Local 1082 Steelworkers Union, Elks Club, and the Holiday Ramblers Vacation Club Chapter 436. Some of his interests were hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and camping. He loved to travel with his wife…