Nina  Alford, 77, of  Thomas Hill Rd., Fombell, formerly of Ellport, died unexpectedly on  Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at her residence.

Born May 21, 1935 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Walter Coston and Cora Ruth Hazen Burns.  She was married on September 13, 1962  to Manford  Alford who passed away January 11, 2001.

Nina worked at the Aetna Standard for 30 years.  She was a member of the Lillyville Church of God.  She graduated from Lincoln HIgh School and was a former member of the Wurtemburg Perry Twp. Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.  Her most cherished time was spent with family.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda (Ted) Kelosky of Fombell; two brothers, Kenneth (Helen) Burns and Walter (Vonda) Burns, both of Perry Twp.; brother in law, George  Durbin of Ellwood City; and two grandchildren, Brittney and Mason Kelosky.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Cora Ruth Durbin in 2006.

Visiting hours will be held on  Thursday April 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11:00 am with her pastor,  Rev. Dennis Arndt officiating.

Interment will follow in Kahletown Cemetery in Sigel, PA .

Memorial Contributions may be made to Lillyville Church of God..

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Jill Ann  Mentzer, 58, of Wampum, PA went to be with the Lord on  Monday, April 22, 2013 after an extended illness.  She was surrounded by loving family and friends as she entered into eternal rest.

She was born December 29, 1954, as the second of four children born to the late Jack Duwayne Mentzer  and Shirley May Thomas Mentzer of New Castle.

She was a 1972 graduate of Laurel High School and received a diploma in Nursing in 1974 from the Community College of Beaver County.  She married the late James Edward “Butch Beltz at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church on December 21, 1974, built a home and raised two daughters, Rachel Elizabeth and Rebecca Lynn Beltz on Dutch Ridge Road, Ellwood City.

Jill accepted Jesus Christ as Savior on February 21, 1981 and joyfully served in teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Youth Group, and Women of the Church at Berean Presbyterian Church for over 15 years, before joining First United Brethren Church in Eastbrook, PA.  Here she was active in World Vision Missions, the Worship Team, and Music Ministry.

She loved the outdoors, photography, movies, poetry, and writing.  She had a heart for animals and loved her career in Nursing.  She was employed over 30 years by the Ellwood City Hospital and taught classes such as CPR, Crisis Prevention Techniques, and Diabetes Education.

Although she was preceded in death by her father, husband, and sister, Pamela Mentzer, she leaves her mother, two brothers – Jack E. Mentzer of New Castle and Russell W. Mentzer of Portersville, her beloved daughters, Rachel Elizabeth (Luke) Miller and Rebecca Lynn (Andrew) Pilch and one granddaughter, Peyton Elizabeth Pilch.

Her life is meant to be celebrated.  Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 on Thursday, April 25 at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.  Memorial services will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at the  First United Brethren Church Eastbrook, PA with Rev. David Bell and Rev. Alan DiChristoforo officiating.  There will be a reception in the fellowship hall for family and friends following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the World Vision Missions.

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Blessed be the name of the LORD!

John A. Scott, 92, of Scott Wallace Rd. , Enon Valley ( Little Beaver Twp.) died on  Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Jameson Memorial Hospital following a short illness.

Born June 26, 1920 in Little Beaver Twp.,  he was the son of the late William A. “W.A.”  and Mary K McGinnis Scott.  He was married for 65 years to Martha Jean Gilkey Scott who passed away August 14, 2012.

John was a lifelong farmer, having plowed for 80 consecutive years.  Mr. Scott graduated from Enon High School in 1938.  John was a member and past master of the Big Beaver Grange.  He was Protestant by faith.

Survivors include two sons, John E. (Betty) Scott, James G. (Lori) Scott, both of Enon Valley; two daughters, Susan E. (Ken) Stull of Fredonia, PA, Marilyn K. (Keith) Eichhorn of Pickerington, Ohio; sister, Mary Alice Bradley of New Castle; eleven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha; two sisters, Lovella Hunt, Belle Foster; and brother, William L. Scott

Visiting hours will be held on  Tuesday April 23, 2013 from  noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 341 Main Street Wampum.  Rev. Mark Tippen of the Bethel United Presbyterian Church will officiate.  Interment will follow in Little Beaver Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Jameson Hospice.

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Gladys M. Daubenspeck, 88, formerly of Ellwood City died on  Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Avalon Nursing Center following a brief  illness.

Born March 28, 1925 in Fombell, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Sarah L. Wehman Weisz .  She was married for 45 years to Robert V. “Dauby” Daubenspeck who passed away March 3, 1997.

Gladys graduated from Lincoln High School and then worked at US Steel for 10 years as a typist.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City.  Gladys was a former member of the Wampum Woman’s Club.  She enjoyed bowling, dancing, and gardening.  Her most cherished time was spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Sally L. Miller of Wampum; two sons, Samuel (Dianne) Daubenspeck of Wurtemburg, Matthew (Kenda) Daubenspeck of Monaca; two sisters, Lilabelle Pander of Arizona, Joyce (Frank) Bauder of Portersville; brother, Carl Weisz of Energy; two sisters in law, Mary Lou Weisz and Margie Weisz of Fombell;  seven grandchildren, Brian and Eric Daubenspeck, Chris and Nick Miller, Jacob and Madison Daubenspeck and Dustin Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Chuck and Donald Weisz; two sisters, Betty Heitzenrater, Frances Marshall.

Visiting hours will be held on  Wednesday April 24, 2013 from 4 pm until the time of the funeral service at  7:30 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Rev. Jim Cannistraci of the First United Methodist Church will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Locust Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church.

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Keith D. Beachem, 80, of State Route 488, Portersville (Perry Twp.) died on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a short illness.

Born June 7, 1932 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late Francis and Alberta Bartley Beachem. He was married for 61 years to Lazetta Bender Beachem as they were married October 27, 1951. She survives.

Keith retired in 1991 from Bell Telephone in Ellwood City where he was a switchman. He was a member and former trustee at the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church. Mr. Beachem graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 and continued his education and graduated from Geneva College. He was a former Perry Twp. Supervisor, past member of the Ellwood City School Board, and one of the founding members and former trustee of Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

In addition to his wife, Lazetta, survivors include four sons, Linn Beachem of Portersville, Dennis (Barbara) Beachem of Ellwood City, Mark (Sussana) Beachem of Germany, John (Nan) Beachem of Portersville; two sisters, Janet (Don) Hinkle of Portersville, Jane (Allen) Cooper of Edinburg; brother, Russell “Dutch” (Sally) Beachem of Ellwood City; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter in law, Stevie Beachem, infant brother, Robert Beachem, and a granddaughter, Tessa Beachem.

Visiting hours will be held Monday April 22, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Funeral Services will be held at the Wurtemburg United Methodist Church on Tuesday at 11:00 am with his pastor, Rev. Jean Smith officiating.

Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to American Liver Foundation 100 W. Station Square Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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