Obituaries

Janet R. Fix, 64, of Franklin Township passed away on Friday, May 5th, 2023 at her residence. Janet was born on November 13th, 1958 in Mt. Oliver, Pa the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Nelda (Elmire) Fix. She had graduated from North Allegheny High School with the class of 1977. Over the years she had worked at various restaurants as a cook, waitress, and hostess. For 40 plus years she was a member of The Mothers Club. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Julie and Jerry Mulligan of Seven Fields, sister Donna Jacobs of Franklin Twp.,…

Barbara A. Welsh, 81, of Ellwood City (Slippery Rock Twp.) passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Avalon Place following a brief illness. Born June 10, 1941 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Ada Wilson Doak. She was married to Ronald E. Welsh for 63 years as they were married June 18, 1959. He survives. Barbara retired as the Business Manager following 30 years with the Ellwood City Ledger. She was a 1959 graduate of Lincoln High School and an active member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Barbara enjoyed reading. She lived for…

Charles Louis Sari, 93, of Perry Township went home to be with his Savior on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Born May 22, 1929 in Ellport Borough, Ellwood City, PA he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Black Sari. He married the love of his life Lois J. Sari on March 25, 1948. They shared 71 years together until her passing on April 15, 2019. He was employed for 43 1/2 years by Ellwood City Iron Wire as a Supervisor. After retirement, he enjoyed working part-time at J.F. Mill for several more years. He was a member of…

David ‘Zeke’ T. Haswell, 76, of Ellwood City, passed unexpectedly the evening of April 30th, 2023. He was born October 16, 1946 in Ellwood City, Pa. to the late Lloyd E. Sr. & Norma H. (Bubb) Haswell. Dave was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1964. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed time spent in Florida, fishing & riding his Harley. Dave worked for many years at the B&W in Koppel, as well as the Ellwood City Forge. Dave was a veteran of the US Army Reserves. He was also a…

Imogene “Gene” Gallaher Stich, 88, formerly of New Sewickley Twp. and Ellwood City joined her late husband Clarence Stich in Heaven on May 1, 2023. Born August 19,1934 in Fombell, she was the daughter of the late J. Carl and Martha Gallaher. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Geneva College, where she studied elementary education. Most of her professional life was devoted to teaching, tutoring, and sharing her love of reading. Over the years, she was active in the PTA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Beaver Valley Vagabond Camping Club, and volunteering with her daughters as part of…

Jairus Edward Zerbe, 89 of Portersville, Perry Township, PA, formerly of Sinking Spring, PA passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at the VA Community Care Center in Butler, PA. Jairus was born in Bowmansville PA on December 21, 1933 to the late John and Mary Irene (Lorah) Zerbe. Jairus married his high school sweetheart, the late Mary Ellen Wickel on January 1, 1953. A 1951 graduate of Wilson High School, he was a self-employed auctioneer for over 20 years and had previously worked at Rich Maid Kitchens for many years and Pagoda Candies. He enlisted with the United States Army,…