Obituaries

Margaret Leggiero, 73, of Ellwood City passed away on Thursday, December 9th, 2021 at The Grove at Harmony. Margaret was born on April 28, 1948 in Ellwood City to the late John A. and Louise (Desanzo) Leggiero. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1964 and later from Beauty School. In her earlier years she worked as a beautician in Ellwood City. She also was a member of the Holy Redeemer parish. She is survived by her brother, Lawrence E. (Barbara) Leggiero of North Sewickley Twp., nephews, Jeffrey Leggiero of Erie, PA and Michael Leggiero of…

Paulette A. Myers, 74, 74, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Paulette was born on November 13th, 1947 in Ellwood City to Charles and Dorothy (Zduniak) Myers. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. Her joy in life was being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Myers of Ellwood City, daughters, Kimberly (Bill) Manross of Ellwood City and Dotti Myers and her companion Damon Hayes of New Castle, sons, Michael (Peg) Myers and T.J. Myers both of…

Patricia A. Metheny, 78, of Beaver Falls, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Heritage Valley Beaver. Born in Beaver Falls on February 4, 1943, Patricia was the daughter of the late Paul and Tess Monza Braid.  She married Gregg Metheny on June 16, 1984.  Patricia was an RN and her nursing career took her many places, including Heritage Valley Beaver, Oakland Neurosurgical and also into home healthcare.  She was also a massage therapist.  Patricia enjoyed quilting, playing the piano and spending time with family and friends. Patricia is survived by her husband, Gregg Metheny, three sons, David Russell…

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Linda, who was a devoted mother and BFF. She left us while sleeping peacefully at The Grove in Harmony. She had just celebrated her 75th birthday and had decided that she could not take another Western Pennsylvania winter. Born to the late Richard and Elnora, Linda was the older sister of Bonita (Bonnie) Montalto, who survives. She was happily married for 22 years to Robert Bernatz, who passed away in 1994. Together they were responsible for three daughters, a Shetland pony, numerous dogs, cats, chickens and ducks,…

Helen St. John, 91, of Wayne Twp passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at The Grove at Harmony. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Brown) McQuiston and was born December 27, 1929, in Ellwood City. She is survived by her daughters; Gayle Fabritius and her husband Michael of Beaver Falls, Janet Wiley and her husband Robert of Ellwood City, grandchildren; Eric Fabritius and his wife Julie of Zelienople, son; Jared Fabritius and his wife Lindsey of New Castle, Robert Wiley and his wife Randa Alameh of Pittsburgh, Brock Wiley and his wife Lauren of North Carolina,…

Mr. Paul R. Arensberg Jr., 78, of Portersville is at peace now after a brave battle against cancer. Paul was born in Pittsburgh on April 14th, 1943 to the late Paul R. and Audrey (Luff) Arensberg. He worked in roofing for many years, was a talented carpenter, and retired from his maintenance position at the Station Square Sheraton Hotel after 29 years of service. Paul was reserved, thoughtful, and funny. He loved his family more than they could have known. He enjoyed going on long drives, watching old westerns, fishing, and playing video and computer games. He taught his grandchildren…

Donald L. Caplinger, 69 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Brighton on April 22, 1952, Donald was the son of the late Floyd and Mildred Pepsic Caplinger.  Donald had retired as a mechanic at Sim’s Lanes in Koppel.  An avid Pittsburgh Penguin, Steeler and Pirate fan, Don also enjoyed fishing, gardening and tinkering around the house. Don is survived by his sons, Justin (Augusta) Caplinger of Ellwood City and Josh Caplinger of Beaver Falls, 2 grandchildren, Christian and Alivia Caplinger, a sister, Jean McAnallen of Ellwood City and 2 brothers,…

Frederick A. “Mac” McAnallen, 73, of Ellport, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at UPMC McCandless, just 9 days after his wife, Leslie. Born in Ellwood City on December 17, 1947, Mac was the son of the late William and Marjorie Robson McAnallen.  He and his wife, Leslie were only 4 days shy of their 45th anniversary when she preceded him in death on November 23, 2021.  A Veteran of the US Navy, Mac served during the Vietnam War.  He retired from the hotel industry in Las Vegas where he worked in everything from management to security.  Mac and…