Obituaries

Robert A. De Joseph passed away on June 4, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospice. Robert was born on March 9, 1948, in New Castle, PA, to Alfred and Charotte De Joseph. Robert spent most of his life in Dania Beach, FL before moving to Ellwood City, PA nine years ago to be closer to family. Robert truly loved his career as a self-employed CPA for more than 40 years. He considered it a privilege and a duty to serve his clients to the best of his ability, and he remained exceptionally grateful for the trust and lifelong friendships they shared….

Gregory Rogers, 70, of Ellwood City passed away on June 3, 2026, at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. He was the son of the late Gordon and Dorothy Rogers and was born September 15, 1955, in Rochester, PA. He is survived by his wife; Evonne Rogers, their son; Michael Rogers and his wife Christina of Industry, one granddaughter; Riley Fox, his sister-in-law; Cheryl Lambert of Castle Shannon, his brother and sister-in-law; Ernest and Mary Lambert of Indiana Land, SC along with one additional sister-in-law; Eve Green of Dickinson, TX and one cousin; Fred Blair of Ellwood City. Greg met and…

Albert A. Jerome passed away June 3, 2026, on the 24th anniversary of his beloved wife Ruth’s death on June 3, 2002, at his home surrounded by his large and devoted family holding vigil. He was born April 6,1933 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Albert and Tressa (Gaudio-Phillips) Jerome. Since age 6, he was a resident of Ellwood City PA. It was here, in Ewing Park, that he met the love of his life, Ruth Slevin Jerome, proclaiming at the age of 13 that he would marry her. They celebrated 48 years of marriage before Ruth’s death. They…

Glenda L. Kelly, 82, of West Pittsburg, PA passed away on February 22, 2026, at her residence after a 2-year battle with cancer. Glenda was born on March 15, 1943, to the late Glenn B. and Bernice (Yoho) Hennon of Chewton. She married Dale G. Kelly on December 2, 1961. She was raised in Chewton, attending Chewton Elementary School to 8th grade and graduated from Lincoln High School Ellwood City, PA with the class of 1961. She attended Chewton Christian Church, where she later sang in the choir and served as the song leader. After marriage, Glenda was a member…

Richard M. Jugovich, 70, of New Galilee passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his home. He is the son of Pauline (Benko) Jugovich and the late John Jugovich and was born September 11, 1955, in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his sons; Joshua and his wife Meredith of Cecil, Michael Jugovich and his wife Jacklyn of Pittsburgh, his grandchildren; Elliott Jugovich, Ingrid Jugovich, Parker Jugovich, Morgan Jugovich, Zoey Jugovich, his brother; John Jugovich and one sister; Paula Jugovich Bejster, along with numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved dogs; Mr. Dink and Homer. He was a 1973 graduate…

James D. Plesniak, Jr., 70, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, May 29th, 2026 at Cranberry Place in Cranberry Township. James was born on January 15th, 1956 in Ellwood City to the late James D. and Patricia (Myers) Plesniak, Sr.. Over the years Jim worked at his family farm (Plesniak Farm) in Prospect, Sky Witch in Ellwood City, Russell Clyde Construction and Farm, Leeds & Northrup later known as Heraeus in Ellwood City. He also earned his certification as an Industrial Electrician. An outdoorsman, Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to auction, and farm tractors. He is survived by his…

Edward E. Everstine, 91, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He was the son of the late George and Ruth (Raby) Everstine and was born June 4, 1934, in Mobile, AL. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis (Mowry) Everstine his children; Carrie Everstine of Fombell, Douglas Everstine of Fombell, Jill Main and her husband Stephen of Slippery Rock, his grandchildren; Kathryn Burr and her husband Kevin of Slippery Rock, Margaret Free and her husband James of Butler, great-grandchildren; Emma Burr, Abigail Burr, Garrett Burr, and Charles Free, his brother-in-law; Stanley Mowry and his…

John A. Kennedy, 65, of North Beaver Twp. passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at his residence following an apparent heart attack. Born April 13, 1961, in Tonawanda, NY, he was the son of the late Alyce Innes Gibson and Wayne and Edna Innes Kennedy. John graduated from Mohawk High School in 1979. He proudly served in the Army until he was honorably discharged. After his military service, he started his career as a truck driver, primarily with JJ Kennedy and McClymonds Trucking, where he worked until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman, he loved spending time in the woods cutting…

Father Seraphim Moslener was born August 23, 1947 to Robert W. and Sarah B. Moslener in the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He reposed on Monday, May 25th, 2026. Preceding him in death were his parents and first grandchild Micah (born to heaven), March 31, 2006. Surviving are his wife, Khouria Parasceva (Patricia) Moslener; children, Archie Whitehead (Deborah), Sara,PhD, Martha Leyda (Rev.Ian), Major Dr. Matthew Moslener (Kathryn), and Timothy (Dana); grandchildren Isabella, Jackson, Charles, Evelyn, Samuel, Megan, Margaret, Henry, and Charlotte; a God-son, Luis Radanovic, his sister, Ioanna and parents Milan and Nina; a brother, Rev Lawrence Moslener (Patricia), and…