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Agnes H. Zikeli, 96

Mrs. Agnes H. Zikeli, 96, of Ellwood City passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Mrs. Zikeli was born on June 24, 1922 in Beadling, Pa to the late Anthony and Marguerite (Leymarie) Leymarie. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1940. During World War II she worked at the U.S. Steel Tube Mill in Ellwood City, and later as a beautician. She also worked as a sorter at Townsend for 20 years. Agnes is one of the oldest members of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed quilting, reading, walking,…


Young Neurofibromatosis Survivor Fights, Fundraises For Others

LenaRose isn’t just your typical little girl … she’s a unicorn. She’s THAT girl. She’s the one who is unique, spirited, and giving. Facing a battle that is little known about, LenaRose takes her Neurofibromatosis in stride as she continues to dance her way through life with confidence (She just made the competition team this year). LenaRose has dealt with numerous eye issues since she was born. In 2016, she had surgery to have some scar tissue removed and the doctor recognized that her retina was bigger than it should be. That specialist suggested having LenaRose tested for Neurofibromatosis in…


Jean L. Meehan, 89

Jean  L. Meehan,  89, of Ellwood City (Wurtemburg), passed away  unexpectedly on Friday evening,  February 8 2019 in the emergency department of The Ellwood City Medical Center. She was born in Ellwood City on  November 24 1929, to the late  Floyd L.   and  Helen V. Kifer                Miesel. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, class of  1948. Jean worked as a clerk at J.C. Penney Co. at the Ellwood City store. She was a longtime active  member of Calvin Presbyterian Church. Jean  also was a member of  Ellwood City Woman’s Club, and   Order of Eastern Star #212, and…


Investigation Underway Into Americore Finances

According to multiple news reports and websites on Friday, a search warrant served by the Lawrence County District Attorney offices has opened up the investigation into the finances of Florida-based Americore and CEO Grant White. According to a published New Castle News report, the affidavit highlights interviews “management level personnel who have direct knowledge of the financial distress at ECMC.” It clearly showcases Americore Health and its problems making payroll starting in August. Among a notable find in what investigation are calling ‘theft of services’ is Americore has access to $6.5 million in cash following lines of credit taken out in October…


Ellwood City School Board January Meeting Brief

On Thursday, January 10, the Ellwood City Area School District Board of Directors held their monthly board meeting in the Board Room at Lincoln High School. Motions were passed, and many things we discussed that could impact the students as well as their families.  In addition to the approved motions, the discussion of making the board of security permanent was largely discussed after multiple visitors spoke on the matter. The board came to a conclusion that they would meet once again in April to review the committees final report of it’s work so the board can do a final vote. In…


Steel City Internal Medicine-UPMC Moves Into Franklin Plaza Shopping Center

Back in early December of 2018, a new UPMC Primary Care facility moved into the Giant Eagle Plaza in Ellwood City. This new facility is Steel City Internal Medicine-UPMC and this Ellwood location could be a game changer for those who rely on UPMC for all their health related needs. The building holds four physicians and one advanced practice provider: Eileen M. Boyle, MD, Donald G. Klinestiver, MD, Lawrence F. Rahall, DO, Ricardo B. Raymundo, MD, and Amanda L. Roeder, CRNP. The practice also provides local monthly appointments with Dennis Kevin Gabos, MD, interventional cardiologist, from the UPMC Heart and…


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Frank J. Sniezek, Jr., 69

Frank J. Sniezek, Jr., 69 of Wayne Township passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 1:16 am in the ER of the Ellwood City Medical Center. Born in New Castle on September 15, 1949, Frank was the son of the late Frank J. and Clara Krupa Sniezek.  Frank is survived by his wife, the former Connie M. Hervantine, whom he married on July 23, 1977.  Frank retired on July 1, 2018 as a supervisor after over 45 years at the Beaver Co. Rehabilitation Center.  He had also worked at the Maguire Memorial Home in New Brighton.  Frank was…


Rep. Kelly Fights for Ellwood City Hospital Employees

WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16) today sent an official letter to the U.S. Department of Labor to help ensure a speedy resolution to recent paycheck problems for employees at Ellwood City Hospital in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. Kelly hopes to work with the U.S. Department of Labor in resolving compensation issues.  This statement comes the same week as State Rep. Aaron Bernstine has sent a letter requesting that Lawrence County District Attorney, Joshua Lamancusa, open an investigation into the issues at Ellwood City Medical Center. [VIEW VIDEO] And most recently, according to a LeeDaily.com report, and in a recent memo to Americore Health hospital…


Ellwood City Historical Society To Host Guest Speaker

The Ellwood City Area Historical Society will open their first meeting of the year on Monday, January 14 at 7:00 pm. Newly elected officers and board members, Andy Kindle, Dana Baker and Alexis Bodenschantz will be installed. The guest speaker for the evening will be Jonica Walters of Neshannock Township. Jonica Weigel Walters was 4 years old as she walked across the Ewing Park Bridge to kindergarten. She literally followed in her sister’s footsteps, picking up the imprints in the snow and stacking them high on her arms. Through the years her family lived in Pittsburgh Circle, Hardyville, and Wurtemburg….


VIDEO: Ellwood City Hospital Update

A KDKA-TV news van was parked just outside the Ellwood City Medical Center entrance this morning, with video equipment staging what could be another news update on the status of what has become regional news this week. Multiple Pittsburgh-based media sources have reported on the small, financially struggling western Pennsylvania hospital that has delayed paying its workers and now the works may find themselves without health insurance. According to KDKA report, United Healthcare has stated it is cancelling the hospital’s health insurance, at least temporarily, because of unpaid bills. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Grant White, CEO of the hospital’s parent company,…