Obituaries

Josephine Bunney, 88, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her residence. Born in Ellwood City on April 29, 1935, Josephine was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Maria Purinna Pasquale.  She is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Bunney, Sr. whom she married on September 16, 1957.  Josephine had retired as a cafeteria worker at Lincoln High School.  She was a member of Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church and the Christian Mothers of the Church.  Josephine enjoyed cooking and doing puzzles but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and…

Maxine E. Baldelli, 90, of Ellwood City passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Melba Moore and was born February 4, 1933, in New Brighton. Maxine is survived by her sons; Bill and his wife Elizabeth of Ellwood City, Mark Baldelli and his wife Lorri of Ellwood City, John Baldelli of Ellwood City, her grandchildren; Mike Baldelli and his wife Sherry, Kylee Kaszer and her husband Mark, Nico Baldelli and his wife Elizabeth, John Thomas (J.T.) Baldelli and his wife Alisa, and 7 great-grandchildren. She…

Phyllis J. Kirkham, 93, of Ellwood City passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 12:13 AM at The Grove of New Castle. Born in Chewton on April 23, 1930, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Homer and Ruth Wiles Fosnaught.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George Kirkham on October 26, 2017.  They were married on June 30, 1951.  Phyllis was a former member of Bell Memorial Presbyterian Church.  She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos, but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Phyllis is survived by…

Joanne Scala, 69, of Ellport, passed away in her residence on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Joanne was the daughter of the late Robert & Beverly Goode. She married David Scala on June 28, 1980. Joanne retired from Anchor Hocking as a process auditor. She was a member of Divine Grace Parish. Joanne enjoyed cooking and baking, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson. Joanne is survived by her husband of forty-three years, David Scala, her two daughters, Cathie & Shawn Bender of Ellwood City and Christine & Craig Ventrosco of…

Jean M. Spencer nee DeMauro, age 100, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2023. Jean was born to James and Tina DeMauro on April 4, 1923 and was a lifelong resident of Ellwood City. Jean was married for 68 years to William A. Spencer who passed away on December 14, 2011. Family, community service and food were the most important things in life to Jean. Those interests were not mutually exclusive. Jean and her husband were partners in the DeMauro & Spencer Market on Lawrence Avenue in Ellwood City where they worked alongside many family members of different…