Barbara V. Boyle
Sep 21, 2026
Barbara V. Boyle, 85, of San Antonio TX, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away late Monday evening, September 21, 2026.
Mrs. Boyle was born on November 17, 1940, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Fred and Frances (Nigro) Valle. After graduating from Union High School in 1959, she attended courses at Youngstown State University.
For many years,...
Kathryn Beam
Oct 12, 2026
Kathryn “Katie” Beam, 83, of Mercer, formerly of Star City, IN, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Beam was born on January 28, 1943, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Kurth) Froehling. She was raised Catholic and graduated from a private high school.
Katie was a longtime employee of the former McGill’s...
Terrence P. Jones
Oct 10, 2026
Terry Jones, [Terrence P.] born in Youngstown, OH on March 6, 1942.
“I always tried to be a good guy.”
Terry passed peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Oct. 10, 2026.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jeanne Jones [Whalen], daughter Tracy Jones and partner Jim Loomis, daughter Deb Shelley and husband John Shelley, along with a host...
Amelia Tanner
Oct 10, 2026
Amelia “Millie” Tanner, 75, of Neshannock Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday evening, October 10, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Tanner was born on March 9, 1951, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Anton “Tony” and Mary (Henzel) Shish, and graduated from Union High School in 1969.
A homemaker, Millie dedicated her life to caring for her...
Pamela Susan Russin
Oct 8, 2026
Pamela Susan Russin, 61, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Pam was born November 28, 1964, in Prince Georges County, MD, a daughter of the late Paul Russin and Margaret (Kennedy) Russin. A 1982 graduate of New Castle High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in biology from Gannon University, Erie, in 1987, after spending...
Robert A. Pendel
Oct 5, 2026
Robert A. Pendel, 84, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday evening, October 5, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Pendel was born on August 13, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Marco and Anna (Bralich) Pendel. After attending Farrell High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.
Over four years of service, Bob served at Amarillo...
Robert F. Kimmel
Oct 4, 2026
Robert F. Kimmel, 97, of Hermitage, formerly a longtime resident of Sipesville, PA, passed away peacefully with family at his side early Sunday evening, October 4, 2026, in Avalon Springs, Mercer.
Mr. Kimmel was born on September 17, 1929, in Somerset, PA, a son of the late Harry and Elsie (Maust) Kimmel.
On July 13, 1947, he married Gloria A. (Showalter) Kimmel...
Judith L. Zupp
Oct 3, 2026
Judith L. Laird Zupp, 78, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mrs. Zupp was born on December 28, 1947, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Clifford and Dorothy (Stafford) Small. She was a graduate of Sharon High School.
A talented floral designer, Judith worked for more than 30 years at the former Pat...
Helen Vargo
Oct 2, 2026
Helen J. Vargo, 91, of Masury, OH, passed away on Friday morning, October 2, 2026, in Windsor House at O’Brien Memorial, Masury.
Ms. Vargo was born on March 19, 1935, in Sharon, the daughter of the late Paul and Kathleen (Stuhar) Vargo. She was a 1953 graduate of Brookfield High School.
She worked for over 30 years at the former Shenango Steel,...
Patricia L. Racz
Sep 30, 2026
Patricia Louise Racz, 94, affectionately known as "Gram," passed away peacefully in her home on September 30, 2026, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who loved her.
She was born to Thomas and Rose Clossin on September 1, 1932, in Gallitzin, PA; however, she called Clark home for many years. Gram was the literal definition of home to...
Fred Louis Odem
Sep 30, 2026
Fred Odem, 91, of Farrell, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Odem was born on March 2, 1935, in Goodwater, AL, a son of the late Ed and Veola (Halloway) Odem. He attended school in Goodwater and worked in the lumber industry.
In 1959, he moved to Pennsylvania, spending his working years in the construction...
Florence A. Sollance
Sep 30, 2026
Florence A. “Flo” Sollance, 83, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at her side early Wednesday afternoon, September 30, 2026, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.
Mrs. Sollance was born February 13, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Ethel (Meister) Evanich, and graduated from Allegheny High School.
For 25 years, Flo worked at Denny’s Restaurant, retiring as the...
Daniel J. Wilson
Sep 29, 2026
Daniel J. Wilson, 67, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at UPMC Passavant Hospital, following a short illness.
Dan was born on October 18, 1958, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son of the late James W. and Jean (Cardille) Wilson. He attended St. Joseph’s Parochial Grade School and later graduated from Kennedy Christian High School, Hermitage, PA, in 1976.
He...
Robert Michael Gotch
Sep 29, 2026
Robert Michael Gotch, 80, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Embassy Healthcare, Hermitage.
Mr. Gotch was born on September 8, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late George and Mary (Bandzak) Gotch. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Hickory High School in 1964. Following graduation, he honorably served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Alaska.
Upon...
Sir J. Thomas
Sep 26, 2026
Sir J. Thomas, 72, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Thomas was born on September 14, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Jesse James and Ora (Meredith) Thomas. He attended Sharon Schools and enlisted in the U.S.M.C. delayed entry program before becoming active during the Vietnam War era.
He...
Kimberly Faith Nettinger
Sep 24, 2026
Kimberly Faith Nettinger, 68, of Wheatland, passed away at 6:06 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mrs. Nettinger was born on October 14, 1957, in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late Edward E. and Sarah E. (Conaway) Bowser. She was a 1975 graduate of East Forest High School in Marienville, PA.
For 28 years, Kimmy worked as a...
Minnie Kacerski
Sep 23, 2026
Minnie Kacerski, 102, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Embassy Healthcare.
Mrs. Kacerski was born on January 31, 1924, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Dominic and Rosannina (Flocco) Virgallito. She was a 1941 graduate of Sharon High School.
A homemaker, she worked early in her life at the former Streamline Market, Sharon, and the former Sharon...
Bryan M. Joseph
Sep 23, 2026
Bryan M. Joseph, 68, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday afternoon, September 23, 2026, in Jameson Nursing and Rehab.
Mr. Joseph was born on July 11, 1958, in Sharon, a son of the late Alfred J. and Ella M. (Rearick) Joseph. A 1976 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage, he later earned a bachelor’s degree...
Patrick Edward Miller
Sep 22, 2026
Patrick Edward Miller, 50, of Bloomington, IL., formerly of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in his home.
Patrick was born on February 25, 1976, in Sharon, a son of Ted and Patricia (Young) Miller. He was a 1994 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Youngstown State University.
He worked in information technology (IT) in the insurance industry...
Brian Thomas Rafferty
Sep 22, 2026
Brian Thomas Rafferty, 71, of Sharon, previously a longtime resident of Stoneboro, PA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Mr. Rafferty was born on March 1, 1955, in the Bronx, NY, a son of the late Raymond W. and Mary M. (O’Rourke) Rafferty. After graduating from Island Trees High School, Levittown, NY, in 1974, he enlisted...
