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February 13, 2022

Norman G. Link Jr., 59

Norman G. Link Jr. 59, of New Castle, PA, went home to be with his Precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born June 30, 1962 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Norman G. Link Sr. and Darlene Cooper Link. He was married to Kathy Kloos Link. Norman was a graduate of Laurel High School and attended Slippery Rock University. He previously worked at Little Arties, Stop Buy, Tibor Jewelers, Family Christian Store in Cranberry, and was the manager at Grand Book and Bible. Norm was a member of the…

February 10, 2022

Donna L. Kobbe, 75

Donna L. Kobbe, 75, of Castlewood passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born January 28, 1947 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Stewart Henry. She was married to Fred Kobbe. Donna was a graduate of Shenango High School. She worked as a dispatcher for Noga’s Ambulance Service for 15 years. She was very crafty and loved designing floral arrangements. She enjoyed the outdoors and camping. She loved shooting and was an excellent marksman. Most of all, she loved her dogs, family, and friends. Survivors include her…

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February 10, 2022

Annie Trivilino, 90

Annie Trivilino, 90, of Ellwood City, left this earth surrounded by her loving family and into the arms of her Heavenly Father on February 9, 2022. Affectionately nicknamed “Mema”, she was well known and loved dearly for her strong work ethic, tremendous generosity, and delicious cooking and baking.  She was happiest when she was either shopping for or feeding those closest to her heart.  Over the years, she cooked numerous meals, baked countless cookies, cakes, and pies.  Her kitchen table was open to all, any time of the day or night.  If she knew something she made was one of…

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February 10, 2022

Shirley V. “Ma” Follett, 83

Mrs. Shirley V. “Ma” Follett, 83, of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Follett was born in Prosperity, PA on November 11th, 1938 to the late Rex and Stella (Cook) Murray. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1957. Until establishing her family, Shirley worked at the G.C. Murphy 5 & 10, True Value Hardware, and Hinkle’s Market, then as a homemaker. She is a member of the Lillyville Church of God located in Franklin Twp.. She enjoyed reading and watching…

February 9, 2022

Jeffrey J. Krupa, 60

Jeffrey Joseph Krupa, 60, of Koppel passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Born March 30, 1961 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Katherine “Kay” Hazen Krupa. He was married to Karen Cearfoss Krupa. Jeff has been employed at Inmetco in Ellwood City for 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. He will always be known as an extremely hard worker. Jeff loved his family, his friends, and especially his granddog Nathan. He loved all sports but none more than golf. He was a member of the McDowell’s Inn Koppel Golf League, which…

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February 9, 2022

Joyce Ann (Housley) Wiebe, 85

Mrs. Joyce Ann (Housley) Wiebe, 85, of North Sewickley Township peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 5th, 2022, at the East Liverpool City Hospital, in East Liverpool Ohio. Joyce was born in Soddy, Tennessee on March 31st, 1936, to Leo Benson Housley and Eula Mae (Cochran) Housley. She graduated from the Kirkman Vocational High School in Chattanooga Tennessee in 1954. Soon after graduation, Joyce relocated with her mother and father to San Diego, California where she met and married her life-long husband, Vernon Wiebe. Joyce and Vernon were married on February 18th, 1955, in Yuma Arizona. For many years, Joyce…

February 8, 2022

Hildegard Donley, 90

Hildegard Donley, 90, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at The Grove At Harmony. Born February 15, 1931 in Schonthal Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of the late Whetzel and Maria Egerer Putz. She married her husband Robert Donley Sr. on May 1, 1953 in Alchaffenburg Germany. Upon coming to the United States, they made their home in Ellwood City. She worked for several years in the Cafeteria at Riverside High School and also did housekeeping for several families in Ellwood City. She enjoyed working in her yard, in her flower gardens, cutting grass, taking her…

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February 8, 2022

Mary L. Kalcevic, 101

Mary L. Kalcevic, 101, of Ellport, passed away at Allegheny Health System, Wexford, on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born in Beadling, Allegheny County on April 14, 1920, Mary was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marguerite Leymarie.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Louis V. Kalcevic.  He passed away on March 30, 1990. Mary worked a US Steel during World War II and later worked at Montgomery Wards in Ellwood City.  She was a member of Holy Redeemer Parish and worked in the school cafeteria.  Mary was a member of the Christian Mothers and enjoyed working in the kitchen…

February 7, 2022

Roberta G. Baldwin, 67

Roberta G. Baldwin, 67, of Ellport passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Heritage Valley Beaver following a brief illness. Born August 25, 1954 in New Brighton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Schram Klinesmith. She was married to Gregory K. Baldwin. Bobbie was a graduate of Riverside High School. She was formerly employed by Calgon and later for Paragon Industries in Harmony for 15 years. Some of her interests included baking and shopping. She loved the beach and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Gregory; daughter, Jenny Baldwin of…

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February 7, 2022

Lewis Wetzel (Lew) Shirey, 93

Lewis Wetzel (Lew) Shirey, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 27th, 2022, in Poland, Ohio. Lew was born in Ellwood City, PA to Harry Sebastian Shirey and Tena Matilda (Tillie) Powell. He met his childhood sweetheart, Margaret (Peggy) Adams, at an eighth-grade skating party. They remained a couple throughout high school and college, married in 1951 and went on to celebrate over 70 years in matrimony. One strong thread laced through the fabric of Lew’s life was the importance of service to his community. It may have started during World War II when he saw his older…