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Donald P. Franz, 79

Donald  P.  “Grump” Franz,  79, of  Ellwood City,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Monday,  December 31 2018 at  Heritage Valley  Beaver  Medical Center. He was born in Ellwood City   on March 30 1939 to the late Adolf  and Estella  Marshall Franz. Don graduated from  Lincoln High School in Ellwood City  in 1957 , and served in the US  Air Force in the 1960’s. He worked at Babcock & Wilcox Tubular Products Koppel  Steel  mill for 30 years, and later at Koppel Steel for ten years.   He also worked at Barry’s Service Station for over 20 years. He…


Part 2: Top 10 Stories of 2018

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the calendar to a close with the top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is Part 2 in a 2-part series featuring the top stories of 2018. We would like to thank all of our readers for contributing to our one-million-plus page views this year. Be sure to click here for Part 1 if you haven’t already read it. The EllwoodCity.org staff wishes everyone a safe and happy 2019! Koppel Bridge Construction Continues The historic Koppel Bridge, one of the most used bridges for Ellwoodians, is finally going to be replaced with a…


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Lois Ruby, 86

Mrs. Lois E. Ruby, 86, of Koppel passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 at the Heritage Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Ruby was born on June 2, 1932 in New Brighton to the late John and Sarah (Greco) Rowan. For many years Lois worked at Ruby’s Framing in Koppel. She was a member of the Koppel United Methodist Church. Lois enjoyed bowling, and spending time with her family and friends who will deeply miss her. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Jeffrey) Potter of Odenton, MD, Sharyn (Wade) Smith of Ellwood City, and Sandra (Jeffrey) Burkey of Bessemer, her…


Part 1: Top 10 Stories of 2018

In following previous years’ tradition, EllwoodCity.org brings the calendar to a close with the top 10 most popular stories of the year. Today is Part 1 in a 2-part series featuring the top stories of 2018. We would like to thank all of our readers for contributing to our one-million-plus page views this year. Be sure to check back tomorrow for Part 2. The EllwoodCity.org staff wishes everyone a safe and happy 2019! Ellwood Resident Busted for Heroin Distribution. Very early in the year, several police reports topped the charts led by a January report for heroin distribution. 27-year-old Samantha…


Coffee Shop Lessons: Project Educate Comes To Ellwood

Project Educate is returning to Ellwood City. The workshops started in November and returned for its December workshop earlier this week. The plan is for it to keep coming back every second Monday of the month through the summer of 2019. These workshops are held at 6:00 p.m. at National Grind. Project Educate offers free transition workshops for students ages 14 to 21 with challenges (a 504 plan/IEP, autism, chronic illness, disability, emotional/learning support, medical/mental health diagnosis, etc.) along with their parents, families, and supports. “It’s a really great program and we have had a good turnout but in my…


Thelma Louise Figurel

Thelma Louise Figurel of Ellwood City, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 10, 2018, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born December 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Vollrath) Ferrese. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Raymond T. Figurel, her son Charles (Chuck) L. Figurel, and her brother Robert Ferrese. She is survived by her daughters: Diane M. Linn of Ellwood City, Susan L. (Patrick) Byrne of Pittsburgh, Melissa A. Figurel of Ellwood City, and grandchildren: Taryn L. Byrne (fiancé Bill Hertzler) of Pittsburgh, Jocelyn…


VIDEO: Multi-Vehicle Crash In Slippery Rock Township

According to multiple news reports, a nine-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer closed down parts of Route 422 in Slippery Rock Township Wednesday evening. According to video reports, numerous vehicles, including a New Castle Transit bus, were stopped at a red light at the intersection of Routes 422 and 388 (near Sheetz) when a tractor-trailer did not slow down before ramming into the last stopped vehicle. It created a chain reaction causing the vehicles to slam into one another. Multiple injuries were reported. Three people were flown by medical helicopter.  Multiple people were trapped inside their vehicles and rescued by arriving first responders.  Among those responding…


Laura M. Stoyanoff, 58

Laura M. Stoyanoff, 58, of Ellport passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center. Laura was born on June 21, 1960 in Ellwood City to James and Octavia (Conforti) Stoyanoff. She had graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1978, and attended Clarion University where she studied Theater. Laura worked in the restaurant hospitality field for several years, and later as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various facilities in the Ellwood City Area. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed gardening and loved animals. She is survived by…


Clara E. Brown, 88

Clara E. Brown, 88, of Northview Estates, Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Ellwood City Medical Center following a rich and full life. A lifetime resident of Ellwood City, she was born February 5, 1930. Clara was the daughter of the late Gerald R. and Agnes M. Hahn Conner . She was married for 47 years to Robert O. Brown who passed away July 3, 2005. Clara graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. A registered nurse, she worked in the Maternity Department of the former Mary Evans/Ellwood City Hospital for 33 years. She was a…


REMINDER: Town Hall Meeting Scheduled For Tonight

This evening Ellwood City residents will finally have their chance to ask their looming questions about the recent happenings and what the future entails for the Ellwood City Medical Center as a Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled. The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. and is scheduled to be held in the upstairs auditorium of the Ellwood City Municipal Building according to interim Borough Manager, Joe Cioffi Officials from the Florida-based Americore Health LLC, including CEO Grant White, will be in attendance. The meeting had been requested at the previous Town Hall meeting, due to the rising concerns regarding…