David Chandler
Jan 24, 2026
David Chandler, 69, of Crown, PA, formerly of Sharon, passed away early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA.
Obituary information is incomplete.
Ruth Fleming
Jan 21, 2026
Ruth H. Fleming, 93, of New Castle, early Wednesday morning, January 21, 2026, in The Addison of Clen-Moore Place.
Mrs. Fleming was born June 16, 1932, in New Berlin, PA, a daughter of Ralph and Madelyn (Libbey) Townsend. A 1950 graduate of Lewisburg High School (PA), she later earned her Registered Nursing Certification after completing courses and training at Lewistown Hospital...
Leisa Ulasz
Jan 21, 2026
Leisa Ulasz, 76, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Ulasz was born on December 8, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy Jane (Ewing) Price. She was a 1967 graduate of Farrell High School and earned an associate degree from Edinboro University.
A kind soul, Leisa dedicated her...
Bonnie Lee Ayres
Jan 21, 2026
Bonnie Lee Ayres, 84, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in her home.
Ms. Ayres was born October 30, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Leslie and Elsie (Scott) Merchant. She attended Sharon High School.
Bonnie had a strong Christian faith and attended services at the Salvation Army, Sharon.
She enjoyed reading, watching morning talk shows, and...
Kathleen Sivulich
Jan 20, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Sivulich, 70, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mrs. Sivulich was born on May 14, 1955, in Sharon, a daughter of the late James and Marie (Hudzinski) Scanga. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1973 graduate of Farrell High School.
The day following high school, she began working as a...
Paul Latsko
Jan 20, 2026
Paul John Latsko, Sr., 85, a lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, January 20, 2026, in Franciscan Manor, Beaver Falls, PA, where he resided for the last year.
Mr. Latsko was born September 19, 1940, in New Castle, a son of the late George and Jane (Cunningham) Latsko, and graduated from New Castle High School in...
Sarah "Sally" Dove
Jan 19, 2026
The Lord tenderly and peacefully took Sally Home on Monday, January 19th, 2026, at 6 a.m. She was 93 years old. She loved the Lord and living in His Love was her purpose. Her Legacy of Love touched so many lives.
Sally was born Sarah Jane Campbell on February 15, 1932, in New Castle, Pa. She graduated Class of 1950 from...
Beverly Bailey
Jan 19, 2026
Beverly J. Bailey, 82, of Sharon, passed away with her children by her side on Monday evening, January 19, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mrs. Bailey was born on August 29, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jilda (Manilla) Rusbashan. She attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School and was a 1961 graduate of...
Douglas Baker
Jan 18, 2026
Douglas Baker, 68, of Sharpsville, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Baker was born March 3, 1957, in Sharon, a son of the late Stephen Baker. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1975. His loving wife, the former Maryann Barca, whom he married on December 22, 1978, survives at home....
Mary Patricia Bell
Jan 17, 2026
Mary Patricia “Patty” Bell, 80, of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 17, 2026, in the Lakes at Jefferson, Jefferson Twp.
Mrs. Bell was born June 2, 1945, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late James and Mary Rita (Hitchcock) Durkin. A 1963 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, OH, she later earned a bachelor’s degree...
Polly Johnson
Jan 16, 2026
Polly Ellen (Meyer) Johnson, 70, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by her grandchildren, on Friday morning, January 16, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Polly was born May 21, 1955, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Harriet (Lusk) Meyer. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1973.
Her loving husband of 50...
Harold Shockey
Jan 15, 2026
Harold E. Shockey, 91, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Shockey was born on July 21, 1934, in Friedens, PA, a son of the late Orville and Violet (Yoder) Shockey. He was a 1952 graduate of Shanksville High School, Friedens.
A lifelong truck driver, Harold drove for more than 40 years for...
Edward E. Dalton, Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Edward E. Dalton Jr., 69, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully in his home, Wednesday, January 14th, 2026.
Mr. Dalton was born August 2, 1956, in Cleveland, OH. He lived a life defined by dedication, loyalty, and quiet strength.
After graduating from Hickory High School in 1975, Edward followed in his father's footsteps by building a long and successful career in the automotive...
Blaine C. Short
Jan 13, 2026
Blaine C. Short, 91, of New Brighton, PA, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Short was born on January 6, 1935, in Monaca, PA, a son of the late Blaine E. and Marie Olivia (Doctor) Short. He was a 1953 graduate of Monaca High School and was in the Army National Guard as...
Bernice Derekos
Jan 11, 2026
Bernice Leona Derekos, 89, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Quality Life Services, New Castle.Mrs. Derekos was born March 11, 1936, in Wampum, a daughter of the late Francis and Effie May (Staine) Swogger. A lifelong resident, she graduated from Shenango High School in 1954.Bernice was a homemaker for many years.She had a green thumb and...
Nicholas Kolbrich
Jan 11, 2026
Nicholas Kolbrich, Sr., 89, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026, in The Lakes at Jefferson.
Mr. Kolbrich was born on November 2, 1936, in Farrell, a son of the late Emerich and Susan (Marenchin) Kolbrich. He was a 1955 graduate of Hickory High School.
Nick was a longtime employee of Sharon Steel’s former Farrell plant. He worked in...
Carol Baumgartner
Jan 11, 2026
Carol M. (Redmond) Baumgartner, 74, of Youngstown, OH, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, in the Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.
Carol was born on June 3, 1951, in Greenville, a daughter of the late Donald E. Redmond and Gladys (Reinhart) Redmond D’Amore. She attended Farrell and Mercer High Schools and graduated in 1969. Later, she attended the Mercer...
Tammy Dodson
Jan 10, 2026
Tammy Lynn Dodson, 60, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.Mrs. Dodson was born December 5, 1965, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Miles) Baxter. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Laurel High School in 1983.Tammy worked in Housekeeping at Hillview Manor for many years.She was an avid...
Larry Smith
Jan 10, 2026
Larry D. Smith, 81, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday evening, January 10, 2026, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Smith was born October 10, 1944, in New Castle, a son of Harry and Virginia Mae (Cameron) Smith. He graduated from Mohawk Area High School in 1962.
Larry is a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the...
Patricia J. “Pat” Ladjevich-Merritt
Jan 10, 2026
Patricia J. “Pat” Ladjevich-Merritt, 75, of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Merritt was born June 14, 1950, in Sharon, a daughter of Frank and Mae (Hoffman) Haniak. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Farrell High School in 1968.
A homemaker for many years, Pat later worked as a billing supervisor at...
