Obituaries

Charles Wallace Evans, 76, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 after a brief battle with illness. He was born in Ellwood City Pennsylvania. Charles was a happy resident of Mercer, Pennsylvania were he lived with his loving wife, Kelley Evans. He leaves behind three daughters, Rachelle, Heather and Denise and son, Rory. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Glenda Evans; son, Wally Evans and daughter, Rebecca Evans. In keeping his wishes there are no services. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are entrusted to John…

Deblin E. Stoops, 50, of Koppel passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at Family Hospice in Lawrenceville. Deblin was born in Butler on September 4th, 1973 to Aaron Stoops of North Sewickley Twp. and the late Elizabeth (Parks) Rudy. She had worked as a Certified Nurses Aid at various healthcare facilities in the area. She is survived by her father and step-mother Aaron and Ellie (Lee) Stoops of North Sewickley Twp., step-father Gary Rudy of McDonald, Ohio, daughters Hope Stoops of Ellwood City and Savannah McClain of Pittsburgh, sons Austin McClain, Nigel McClain, and Marshall McClain all of Ellwood…

Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” S. Carsele, 78, of Ellport passed away on Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at the Grove in Harmony. Mrs. Carsele was born in McKeesport to the late Bernard L. and Edna G. (Dombeck) Kuben on April 8th, 1945. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1963 and the Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church. She had worked for the Ellwood City Forge since 1963 at first as a receptionist and later in the quality control department as a certification clerk until she retired in 2015. Kathy also was the Ellwood City Area Local Registrar…

Mabel “Betty” Shafran, 70, of Ellwood City passed away February 8, 2024, at the Grove of New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Milo and Gloria (Cover) Derrow and was born March 2, 1953, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Stephen Shafran, her daughter; Emily Shafran of Monaca, her grandchildren; Leah Neville and her fiancé Bryce Sutter of Aliquippa, Anthony Prestopine of Monaca, her great grandson; Brody Sutter, her siblings; Georgia Fife of Chewton, Vallie George and her husband Chuck of Koppel, Milo Derrow and his wife Diane of South Carolina, brother-in…

Vicki Lynn Pekarchik 63, of Fombell passed away at her home on February 3, 2024, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband; Michael McKee of Fombell and her children; Michael Pekarchik and his wife Alesha of Fombell, Tiffanie McKee of Fombell and James Pekarchik, and her two grandchildren; Hunter Tritt and Austin McKee. Vicki was born January 29, 1961, in Ellwood City to the late Harry and Martha Fischer (McKeough). She was a 1980 graduate of Riverside High School. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, especially in the truck with her…

Ms. Rose L. Parisi, 69, of Ellwood City, passed away on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Rose was born on October 18th, 1954 in Ellwood City to the late Armando and Lena (Vitullo) Parisi. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1972. Rose worked at Leeds & Northrop/Heraus as a production supervisor, and later as a manager at Mundo’s Auto & Cycle Detail & Sales Inc.. Rose enjoyed baking, and most of all, spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughters, Amanda and…

David A. Raisley, 56, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness. David was born in New Brighton on July 30th, 1967 to the late William J. Raisley Jr. and his beloved mother Janet L. (Rexroad) Raisley. He had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1986. Dave enjoyed watching football, old movies and radio shows, and WWE wrestling especially the Undertaker. He is survived by his sisters Karen (Derek) Blatchford of Ellwood City, Sherry (Wade) Barto of Knox, Pa, and Paula Raisley of Pittsburgh, his…

Louise E. Newman, 86, of North Sewickley Township passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home. Born September 13, 1937 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Hazen Lersch. Louise graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955, and then off to nursing school at St. Francis in New Castle. During her working career, she worked as a Registered Nurse at Jameson Hospital and Ellwood City Hospital. In addition, Louise was a maternity ward nurse at Mary Evans Hospital. She has told many stories about delivering babies before the doctors could arrive….

Mrs. Marian Gib, 100, of Ellwood City passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at her residence. Marian was born on February 25th, 1923 in Aliquippa, Pa. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Vanga) Radut. To live to be 100 was something Marian was very proud of. Marian was married to George Gib Sr. on September 18th, 1949. He preceded her in death on January 19th, 1983. She was a graduate of Aliquippa High School, and lifelong member of the St. Elias Romanian Orthodox Church in Ellwood City. She will be greatly missed by her…