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July 16, 2019

BCS Debutes Mobile Lab For Online Manufacturing

(New Castle, PA) Butler County Community College’s manufacturing pre-apprenticeship certificate program, registered with the state Department of Labor and Industry and free to eligible students, will debut at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing in August as mostly online and bolstered by eight hands-on lab sessions using equipment to be brought to BC3’s additional location in New Castle. The mostly online format may be “attractive to individuals who have barriers to getting to class every day,” said Kelly McKissick, coordinator of professional education and certificate programs in BC3’s Workforce Development division. Manufacturers are Lawrence County’s second-largest employers, with 12.5 percent of the…

July 9, 2019

Claudia R. Killian, 90

Mrs. Claudia R. Killian, 90, formerly of Fairfax, VA, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Mrs. Killian was born on May 14, 1929 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Alfred and Marie (Sadowski) Remely. She had graduated from the Nanticoke High School. For 35 years Claudia worked as a school bus driver for the Fairfax County School District. While living in Ellwood City she attended the Lillyville Church of God. She was a member of the Fairfax County Rod and Gun Club, and enjoyed bowling. She also played slow pitch softball until the…

June 18, 2019

Fred M. Nuzzo, Sr., 87

Mr. Fred M. Nuzzo, Sr., 87 of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mr. Nuzzo was born on May 12, 1932 in Monongahela, PA to the late Antonio and Katherine (Quiden) Nuzzo. Fred enlisted with the U.S. Army on January 27, 1953 and served until his discharge on January 22, 1955 with the rank of Private First Class. He then worked at the George K. Garrett Co. in Ellwood City as a press operator, and retired from the Riverside High School where he worked as a custodian. He enjoyed gardening,…

June 13, 2019

Fireworks Fundraiser More Than Doubles Goal: $11,230 Raised

The fireworks fundraiser earned double plus its $5,000 goal tallying out at a final number of $11,230. A goal which started with one concerned 26-year-old Ellport man, Eric Rayner, turned into a community wide effort and gained the support of residents and businesses across the Ellwood City area. “To know that we raised over double what we needed is mind blowing, considering that we didn’t ask any business or groups for donations,” Rayner said. “To see how many business and groups reached out to us, along with all the members of the community who donated and bought shirts truly shows…

June 10, 2019

Dr. Charles L. “Lee” Barnes, Jr., 77

Dr. Charles L. “Lee” Barnes, Jr., 77 of North Sewickley Twp. passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his residence. Dr. Barnes was born on January 16, 1942 in Wooster, OH to the late Rev. Charles L. Barnes, Sr. and Maryellen (Smith) Barnes. He had graduated from Zelienople High School with the class of 1959, and Penn State University. He then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinarian School with the title of VMD. He was the owner and operator of The North Sewickley Veterinarian Clinic, and for 32 years he worked as the Supervisory Veterinarian…

May 15, 2019

Award For BC3 President Reflects “Community Connection”

(Butler, PA) Dr. Nick Neupauer, president of Butler County Community College since 2007, has been selected as the recipient of the third Jean B. Purvis Community Cornerstone Award, which honors those who have made significant contributions to Butler County and who, when recognizing a need, “try to fill it,” the award’s 97-year-old namesake said. Neupauer, an Ellwood City native and 1985 Lincoln High School graduate, will receive the award June 21 at the Butler Country Club, following former recipients Dr. John Reefer, retired chief medical officer and vice president of professional affairs at Butler Memorial Hospital, in 2017; and Larry…

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May 12, 2019

Judith M. “Judi” Stoops, 74

Judith M. “Judi” Stoops, 74 of Wurtemburg passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Heritage Valley Medical Center. Born in Beaver on March 16, 1945, Judi was the daughter of the late Daniel and Louise Murphy Weisz, Sr.  Judi is survived by her husband, Carl P. Stoops whom she married on December 6, 1963.  She was a co-owner of Ellwood Answering Service and later worked in the Administration Dept. at Geneva College but her favorite job was the 8 years as a granny nanny.  Judi was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a past church…

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May 11, 2019

Mark E. Nagel, 88

Mark E. Nagel, 88 of Ellwood City passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Ellwood Medical Center. Born in Richwood, WV on February 8, 1931 Mark was the son of the late Daniel J. and Mary Baker Nagel.  Mark was preceded in death by his wife, the former Kathryn M. Brown who passed away on April 26, 2009.  They were married on October 10, 1964.  Mark had worked as a manager at G.C. Murphy Co. and later retired as an insurance agent with Met Life.  An active member of Holy Redeemer Parish, Mark was an usher, lector, Eucharistic…

May 6, 2019

Ann (Fox) Tweddell, 38

Ann (Fox) Tweddell, 38, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver following a courageous battle with cancer. Born October 11, 1980 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of Gary and Lisa (Kimpel) Fox of Ellwood City. She was married to Joseph Tweddell for 15 years. They all survive. Ann graduated from Lincoln High School in 1999. She also graduated from Geneva College with an Engineering Degree. She formerly worked as a Nuclear Engineer at the Beaver Valley Power Station. Currently she managed and was the engraver at Kimpel’s Jewelers in…

April 23, 2019

Hospital Develops Niche Services, Adds Doctors

The best way to support the Ellwood City Medical Center and its employees is to use it for services. According to the Medical Center’s Marketing Manager Victoria Gatto, a 14-year employee, that is vital to the hospital’s future. “We are still open,” she said. “We still have great employees here ready to treat and serve you.” Gatto said general hospital services such as x-rays and blood work are all services that will help the hospital start to generate positive cash flow. And the hospital has announced that mammography services are returning on April 29 and patients can call 724-752-6733 to…