Terry C. Blesch
Mar 27, 2026
Terry C. Blesch, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Terry was born October 27, 1945, in Germany, and was the beloved adopted daughter of Harry A. and Genevieve Z. (Sovesky) Blesch. Raised in Harlansburg, she graduated from Laurel High School in 1964.
For 49 years, Terry worked at Jameson...
Amanda L. Joseph
Mar 27, 2026
Amanda L. Joseph, 38, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
She was born June 23, 1987, in New Castle, a daughter of Diana (Penwell) Kobak and Gary L. Joseph, Sr.
In addition to her parents, Amanda is survived by her two children, Brayden Norris, and Braylynn Joseph; three siblings, Cathina Forkey (Chris), of...
Oscar C. Mehler
Mar 26, 2026
Oscar C. “Ocky” Mehler, 79, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes late Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Mehler was born August 3, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert C. and Catherine E. (Stanton) Mehler. After graduating from West Middlesex High School in 1964, he later completed...
Elaine Mae Hill
Mar 26, 2026
Elaine Mae Hill, 84, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the Addison of Garden Way Place.
Mrs. Hill was born on October 8, 1941, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Miller) Bromley, and was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School.
She married her husband of 63 years, Everett “Pete” Hill,...
Anna Marie Trenga
Mar 25, 2026
Anna Marie (Vultagio) Trenga, 97, of Masury, OH passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026, under hospice care in Community Commons, Warren, OH.
Mrs. Trenga was born October 15, 1928, in Buhl Hospital, Sharon, a daughter of the late Biagio and Anna (Babj) Vultagio. After graduating from Brookfield High School in 1947, Anna Marie...
Beth Bottenfield
Mar 25, 2026
Beth (Chomor) Bottenfield, 65, of Sharon, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side on March 25, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, from her courageous battle with cancer.
Beth was born August 5, 1960, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Albert and Norma (McCurdy) Chomor. She was a 1978 graduate of Sharon High School. She worked in...
Ronald R. Carr
Mar 23, 2026
Ronald R. Carr, 71, of New Castle, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, in UPMC Passavant - McCandless, Pittsburgh.
Mr. Carr was born on June 6, 1954, in New Castle, a son of the late Robert and Betty (Rishel) Carr and was a graduate of New Castle High School.
He worked in the shipping department for the former Universal Rundle, Mahoningtown, until...
Clarence "Bud" Miller
Mar 22, 2026
Clarence “Bud” Miller, 98, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at his home under hospice care.
Mr. Miller was born September 23, 1927, in Greenville, PA, a son of the late Charles and Mary Miller. After graduating from Penn High School in Greenville, PA, he attended Thiel College, also in Greenville.
A veteran of the U.S. Army Corps, Bud...
LeRoy A. DeBrakeleer
Mar 22, 2026
LeRoy A. DeBrakeleer, 94, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with his wife and children at his side on Sunday evening, March 22, 2026.
Mr. DeBrakeleer was born April 23, 1931, in Farrell, a son of the late LeRoy H. “Roy” and Anna (Moder) DeBrakeleer, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1949.
A third-generation grocer, LeRoy owned and operated DeBrakeleer’s Market on...
Joseph G. Chlpka
Mar 22, 2026
Joseph G. Chlpka, 83, of Transfer, passed away after an extended bout with dementia at 10:04 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Embassy Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hermitage.
Mr. Chlpka was born on May 21, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Helen (Noga) Chlpka. He was a 1960 graduate of Hickory High School. In his younger years, Joe...
Gary Nicholas Sass
Mar 22, 2026
Gary Nicholas Sass, 66, of Sharpsville, passed away on Sunday evening, March 22, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Sass was born on December 13, 1959, in Sharon, a son of the late Nicholas and Frances (Machuga) Sass. A 1977 graduate of Sharon High School, he earned his doctorate in pharmacy from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh.
He spent his career working as...
Janie Elizabeth Uretta
Mar 21, 2026
Janie Elizabeth Uretta, 100, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.
Mrs. Uretta was born on August 20, 1925, in Birmingham, AL, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Spalino) Smeraglia. As a child her family relocated to the Shenango Valley and she was a 1943 graduate of Sharon High School.
Janie was...
Ralph Ross
Mar 20, 2026
Ralph Ross, 93, of Greenville, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday evening, March 20, 2026, in UPMC Greenville Hospital.
Mr. Ross was born September 29, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late Ralph A. and Mary (Parsee) Ross. After graduating from Sharon High School in 1951, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and honorably served as...
Patricia Ann Niehaus
Mar 20, 2026
Patricia Ann Niehaus, 74, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Niehaus was born on April 5, 1951, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Donald and Laura (King) Boles. She was a 1969 graduate of Hickory High School and earned her Licensed Practical Nursing certification from Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Patricia spent her career in...
William S. Cohen
Mar 19, 2026
William S. Cohen, 78, of Sharon, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Cohen was born on August 15, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Morris and Yetta (Hirschman) Cohen. He was raised and educated in Youngstown, OH, and received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Youngstown State University.
For nearly 35 years, he...
Calvin F. Shannon
Mar 16, 2026
Calvin F. Shannon, 73, of Union Township, passed away Monday afternoon, March 16, 2026, following an extended illness.
Mr. Shannon was born February 9, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Paul and Martha (Robinson) Shannon. After graduating from Union Area High School in 1971, he earned an associate degree from Penn State University, Shenango Valley Campus, and later...
Keith A. Purdie
Mar 11, 2026
Keith A. Purdie, 80, of Hermitage, passed away early Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2026, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.
Keith was born March 18, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late William and Catherine (Hostetter) Purdie, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1964.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was stationed...
Paula A. Chieffo
Mar 11, 2026
Paula A. Chieffo, 83, of Hermitage, formerly of Farrell, PA, passed away Wednesday evening, March 11, 2026, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Paula was born May 11, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Harry and Ann (Kollar) Staccine. She graduated from Brookfield High School in 1960. During and after high school, she worked at Reyers Shoe Store and...
James R. Meier
Mar 9, 2026
James R. “Jim” Meier, 78, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland, OH.
Mr. Meier was born on July 19, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Mitch) Meier. He was a 1965 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Youngstown State University.
Jim was a long-time employee of the former...
David Rice
Mar 8, 2026
David Rice, 62, of Sharpsville, passed away due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Brookfield Twp., OH.
Mr. Rice was born on March 9, 1963, in Sharon, a son of the late Richard Rice, Sr. and Evelyn (Rainey) Chesmar. He was a 1981 graduate of Sharpsville High School.
He was the owner and operator of...
