Ellwood City Area Obituaries

David L. Schotsch Sr., 63

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Marshalls Funeral Home

David L. Schotsch Sr., 63, of Main St. Wampum died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 14, 2012.

Born September 3, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of John and Francis Ferrante Schotsch of Wampum.

He was married on October 26, 1968 to Glenda McConnell Schotsch who survives.

Dave was employed at Cemex for 41 years as a heavy equipment operator. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. A Veteran of the US Army, Dave was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed working on classic Mustangs, collecting Alaska Railroad trains, his Sheltie dogs, but his most cherished time was spent with his family.

In addition to his parents and wife, Glenda, he is survived by a daughter – Michele (Michael) Blake of Wampum; son – David (Kelly) Schotsch Jr. of Shenango Twp.; four grandchildren – Kurtis and Allison Schotsch and Grace and Delanie Blake and two brothers – Dennis Schotsch of New Wilmington and Darren Schotsch of New Castle.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael David Schotsch in infancy .

There will be no visitation. A private service will be conducted at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marshall Funeral Home – Wampum.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

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Eva Mae Lape, 96

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Marshalls Funeral Home

Eva Mae Lape, 96, of Short Street, Ellwood City, passed away at her residence on Saturday, May 12, 2012, following a brief illness.

Born on April 17, 1916, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ellwood Duncan and Ida Mae Hummer Duncan. Eva married Kelly Lape on Dec. 10, 1940 who preceded her in death on April 23, 1974. She was a sales clerk at JC Penney in Ellwood City for 16 years. Eva was a member of Bell Memorial Church and also attended Calvin Presbyterian Church. A Lincoln High School graduate, she also was a member of the Hungarian Home and loved to dance.

Surviving are three daughters, Marsha (Ron) Bodnar of Ellwood, Susan (Dave) Carlin of Tomball, TX, Shelley (Darryl) Barber of New Galilee; one sister, Marian Kaufman of Ellwood City, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, LeMoyne P. Lape, in 1944, and a granddaughter, Lori Tritt, in 2010.

Friends will be received at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave., Ellwood City, on Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. James Latta officiating.

Interment will be at the Slippery Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The family sends special thanks to Southern Care Hospice team and Caregiving team.

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John F. Ippolito, 92

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Marshalls Funeral Home

John F. Ippolito, 92, of Wood Street, Ellwood City, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 in the Ellwood City Hospital.

Born in Wampum, on July 4, 1919, he was the son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Satar Ippolito. John was first married to Frances DeTullio who died on Nov. 19, 1968 and then married Dorothy Dahl, who died on Sept. 18, 2002. He retired from the PA State Liquor Control Board with 30 years of service as a retail store manager. John was a former member of St. Monica Church in Wampum and Queen of Heaven Parish. A graduate of Wampum High School, he served in the Army during World War II. He was a life member of Loyal Order of Moose No. 93 in Ellwood City. John was an avid hunter.

Survivors include his sister, Dorothy (Glenn) Campbell, Ellwood City, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, three sisters, Mary Ippolito, Anna Kwolek and Betty Dombeck and four brothers, Anthony, Harrison, Ray and Louis Ippolito.
A blessing service will be conducted in the MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME, 200 Fountain Ave., Ellwood City on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10 a.m.

Interment will follow at Locust Grove Cemetery, where military rites will be observed by the Veteran’s Honor Guard.

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Grace I. Stich, 74

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Turner Funeral Home

Grace I. Stich, 74, of Fombell, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, May 13, 2012 in Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler.

She was born in Camp Run (Fombell) on October 2, 1937 to the late Charles Strohecker and the late Elisabeth McCartney Strohecker.  She was affiliated with Wurtemburg United Methodist Church and Mountville Presbyterian Church.  She married her late husband of 33 years, Earl E. Stich on March 30, 1957.  He preceded her in death on June 28, 1990.  She was a member of the former Gotta Getaway Campers and enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and pets.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and a sister, Lloyd and Clara Strohecker.

She is survived by a daughter and a son, Carolyn L. (and Bruce) Gallagher and Rickie E. (and Cheryl) Stich, all of Portersville.  She is also survived by two grandsons, Keith and Scott Stich.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the TURNER FUNERAL HOME of Ellwood City, Sixth Street at Park Avenue.

Services will be conducted at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at TURNER’S with Rev. Jean Smith of Wurtemburg United Methodist Church and Rev. Donald Hurray of Mountville Presbyterian Church officiating.

Interment will follow in St. Mark’s Lutheran Cemetery, Franklin Township.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Grace’s name, to Wurtemburg United Methodist Church, 1244 Portersville Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117 or to Mountville Presbyterian Church, 2795 Mountville Road, Portersville, PA 16051.

You may view the obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences online at www.turnerfh.com.

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Zelma Marie Hahn, 93

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Marshalls Funeral Home

Zelma Marie Hahn, 93, of Hubbard, Ohio, formerly of Ellwood City and Sharon, PA. died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Austinwoods Health Center in Austintown, OH following a brief illness.

Born June 4, 1918 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Grunden Derrow.

She married Frederick G. Hahn on June 12, 1935. They had been married for 69 years when he passed away on April 8, 2005.

Zelma was a member of the Free Methodist Church in Ellwood City where she was active in the Women’s Missionary Society. She had been the past president of the District Women’s Missionary Society.

Survivors include two daughters – Freida L. McMath of Hubbard, OH, Kathy M. Hahn of Hickory, NC; a son – David L. (June) Hahn of Bergen, NY; a daughter in law – Rose Hahn of Ellwood City; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son – Frederick F. Hahn and a son in law – Charles McMath. The last of her family, she was also preceded in death by four brothers – Gilbert, Wildie, Harold, and Harry Derrow; and six sisters – Amanda Foust, Beatrice Cooper, Mary Ann Derrow, Elizabeth Gorgas, Laura Jean Derrow, and Dorothy L. Shallenberger.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday May 14, 2011 from 1 until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Rev. Terry Weyman will officiate.

Entombment will follow in the Graceland Mausoleum.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Free Methodist Church or The American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.

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Mary J. Vinski, 86

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Teolis Funeral Home

Mrs. Mary J. Vinski, 86, of 301 Wilson Ave., Franklin Twp. passed away in the UPMC Passavant Hospital on Thursday May 10, 2012 at 11:55 am.

Mrs. Vinski was born on August 6, 1925 in Youngstown OH to the late Joseph Byrdy and Apolina Miezgoda Byrdy. She is a member of the Holy Redeemer Parish. Mary was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed being with her family, reading, playing games with her grandchildren, and cooking.

Mary is survived by four daughters; Donna (Gene) Lewis of Meadville, Georgian (Al) Kaupa of Severna Park MD, Joann (Tom) Smith of Freedom, Debi (Rich) Marinzel of Columbus OH, nine grandchildren; Stephanie (Aaron) Tabor, Stephen (Shawnya) Lewis, Brian (Sheri) Kaupa, Jennifer (Aaron) Burleson, Lisa Kaupa and her fiance Tim Haefner, Juliet Smith, Ryan (Catherine) Marinzel, Lisa (Matt) Samborsky, & Kristen Marinzel, five great grandchildren;  Corinne Kaupa, Cody Lewis, Tyler Kaupa, Ava Burleson, Isabella Burleson,and one brother;  Joseph Byrdy of Youngstown OH.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul Vinski whom she married on June 22, 1944 and passed away on May 23, 2004, four brothers; John, Henry, Edward, & Stanley Byrdy, and two sisters; Genevive Byrdy, and Helen Tabaka.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm in the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday in the Holy Redeemer Church at 10:00 am with Father Mark Thomas officiating. Interment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Those attending the funeral mass are asked to meet at the funeral home on Monday by 9:20 am.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellwood City Area Public Library.

The family requests you view the obituary and sign the guestbook at http://www.teolisfuneralhome.com/

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Mary Irene Kirker, 99

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Turner Funeral Home

Mary Irene Kirker, 99, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, May 4, 2012 at her residence.

She was born in Harrisville, PA area on October 14, 1912 to the late Martin Falen, Sr. and the late Iloe McLaughlin Falen.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and was the oldest living member of the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church.  Prior to marriage, she was employed as a secretary at the Ellwood Works of U.S. Steel Corp and later at Kerry Coal Company in Portersville.

She married her late husband of 55 years, Delmar Clair Kirker, on November 24, 1937.  He preceded her in death on August 3, 1993.  She was a member of the Portersville Keenagers, the Over 55 Group at Knox Presbyterian Church, and the Wesleyan Fellowship Sunday School Class and United Methodist Women at Wurtemburg United Methodist.  She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and crafts.  She knitted and crocheted, but was best known for her rug-making, having made handmade rugs on her loom for many years.  She knew much about wildlife, birds and wildflowers especially.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and four sisters, Martin Falen, Jr., Mazie MacDonald, Ora Long, Thelma Galbreath, and Cookie Ricciuti.

She is survived by a son and a daughter, Paul L. (and Marjorie) Kirker of Elizabeth City, NC and Judith I. (and Edward) Dorfman of Philadelphia.  Three grandchildren also survive, Barbara (and John) Peck and Brenda Hall of Chesapeake, VA, and Sherri Kirker of Concord, VA, as well as six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brother, John Falen, of New Brighton.

Friends will be received from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in the TURNER FUNERAL HOME of Ellwood City, Sixth Street at Park Avenue.

Friends may also call from 10 A.M. until the time of service at 11 A.M. on Friday, May 11, 2012 at TURNER’S with Rev. Jean Smith, her pastor, and Rev. Keith R. Black, chaplain of Vitas Hospice, officiating.

Interment will follow in Wurtemburg Cemetery, Wayne Township.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Irene’s name to the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church, 1244 Portersville Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117, or to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 430 NW 33rd Avenue, Suite 106, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309.

The family would like to thank the staff of Vitas Hospice for their care given to Irene.

You may view the obituary, sign the guestbook, and send condolences online at www.turnerfh.com.

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Samuel R. Morrison, 77

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Teolis Funeral Home

Samuel R. Morrison, 77, of 832 Harmony Fisher Ave., Ellwood City passed away unexpectedly at the Ellwood City Hospital ER on Monday May 7, 2012 at 2:38 pm.

Sam was born on February 19, 1935 in Ellwood City to the late Merle Morrison and Marie Eiler Morrison. He was Presbytarian by faith. Sam was an endeared member of the Ellwood City community and beloved son, brother, and uncle. He liked rocking in his rocking chair and enjoyed sitting on the porch and enjoying nature. When he was able, he enjoyed going to church, singing, and playing his harmonica. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

Sam is survived by his devoted sister and caregiver, Alberta Morrison, his brother, Dean “Squeak” Morrison both of Ellwood City, and his sister Rosella Morrison Stone of Beaver Falls. He is also survived by three nieces and two nephews, and their families; Harry Stone, Deanna Morrison Schaffer, Fred Stone, Terri Morrison Annarumo, and Brenda Tinley Giallorenzo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Shirley Morrison Tinley.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 7-8 pm in the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.

Services for Sam will be held on Thursday at 8 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Carmen Venezie officiating. Interment will be at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Middle Lancaster.

The family requests you view the obituary and sign the guestbook at http://www.teolisfuneralhome.com/

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