Obituaries

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,…

David Muntean, 87, of Ellwood City passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. He was the son of the late Nick, Sr and Elizabeth (Toda) Muntean and was born December 19, 1937, in Ellwood City. David is survived by his wife, of 67 years, Norma Bookamer, his son; Todd Muntean of Ellwood City, his grandchildren; Rodney Wise of Ellwood City, Byron Wise and his wife Leti of Gulf Breeze, Fl, Brooke Muntean of New York City, Daniella Bazlar and Gabby Muntean both of North Carolina, his great-grandchildren; Lilly and Lilah Wise of Gulf Breeze, FL…

Barbara A. Lougee, 87, of New Brighton passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Guyton, GA. She was the daugher of the late Clinton and Frances (Conyne) Megill and was born August 18, 1936, in Bloomfield, NJ. Barbara is survived by her son; David Lougee and his wife Michaela of Guyton, GA and her grandchildren; Brendan and Erin Lougee of Guyton, GA She was a 1954 graduate of New Brighton High School. She met and married her husband, Kenneth Lougee in 1965 and were married 23 years, until his passing in October 1988. She and her husband were long times…

Cathy Iva Ketterer, 72, of Wampum,went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all. Cathy was born on July 28, 1951, in Ellwood City to David and Mary Alice (Wehr) Kelly. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Westminster College. Cathy married the love of her life, Kenneth, in 1970 and they were married for 53 years. She was a devoted 50-year member of The…

Paige Yarzebinski, 55, of Ellwood City passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her residence. Although in ill health, death was unexpected. She had battled Huntington’s Disease for many years. Born May 10, 1968 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anabelle Houk Yarzebinski. Paige worked at Kimmel’s Bakery in Ellwood City and also bartended at the Eagles Club. She was a member of the Hungarian Home and the Eagles Club in Ellwood City. Planting flowers, being outdoors in nature, being around children, and reading were some of the things that brought her joy. Paige…