Ronald James Copper
May 26, 2026
Ronald James Copper, 78, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026, in Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, New Middletown, OH, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Mr. Copper was born February 17, 1948, in New Castle, a son of the late Harry Barkley Copper and Dorothy Richeal Copper. After graduating from Laurel High School in 1966, he...
Margaret Chrobak
Jul 26, 2026
Margaret I. Chrobak, 96, of Poland, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Shenango Twp., peacefully received her wings on Saturday, July 26, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Youngstown, OH, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Chrobak was born on February 19, 1930, in Youngstown, OH, later moving to Cortland, OH, where she graduated from Fowler High School.
Margaret was the daughter of the...
Jeffrey W. Herndon
Jul 25, 2026
Jeffrey W. Herndon, 63, of Hermitage, passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday evening, July 25, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Herndon was born August 3, 1962, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Sue Ellen (Rittenhouse) Herndon and William Lee Herndon. He was a 1981 graduate of Northgate High School in the Bellevue neighborhood of Pittsburgh,...
Donald J. Weigle
Jul 24, 2026
Donald J. Weigle, 70, of Farrell, passed away peacefully early Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, in Hospice of the Valley – Hospice House, Youngstown, OH.
Mr. Weigle was born June 18, 1956, in Washington, D.C., a son of the late William and Norma (Fratus) Weigle, and was a 1976 graduate of Shade High School, Somerset County, PA.
He worked as a laborer...
Johanne Ziegler
Jul 24, 2026
Johanne Ziegler, 77, of Union Twp., passed away surrounded by family on Friday morning, July 24, 2026, in her home.
Johanne was born March 22, 1949, in Drumheller, Alberta, CA, a daughter of the late John and Nancy (Simms) Bordyniuk. After emigrating to the U.S., she later graduated from Union High School in 1967.
For many years, Johanne worked as a lab...
Norma Jean Millison
Jul 23, 2026
Norma Jean Millison, 95, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday morning, July 23, 2026, in Clepper Manor.
Mrs. Millison was born on July 11, 1931, in West Middlesex, the youngest of three children to the late Kenneth B. and Helen F. (Lansdowne) Harshman. At the age of four, her family moved to Sharon, where she was educated.
A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed...
Charlotte Ann Styles
Jul 18, 2026
Charlotte Styles, 62, of Sharon, passed away Saturday evening, July 18, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Ms. Styles was born on June 11, 1964, in Philadelphia, PA. She was a graduate of Martin Luther King High School, Philadelphia.
A movie fanatic, she also had a passion for reading.
She is survived by six children, Jerrus Shoup, of Sharon, Grace Styles, of Philadelphia,...
Richard John Kinkela, Sr.
Jul 17, 2026
Richard John Kinkela, Sr., affectionately known as “Rich,” 86, of New Wilmington, PA, passed away at home on Friday, July 17, 2026, lovingly surrounded by his family.
Rich was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on February 7, 1940, to the late John Kinkela, Jr. and Ann (Shuluga) Kinkela. Rich grew up on the family farm on Arrel Road in Poland Township, Ohio,...
Joanna Malencia
Jul 14, 2026
Joanna Malencia, of Florida, previously a longtime resident of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026, in Vitas Inpatient Hospice, Ft. Myers, FL.
Mrs. Malencia was born July 2, 1940, in Sewickley, PA, a daughter of Walter Albert and Anna (Osiol) Pelczar.
She was a 1958 graduate of Donora High School, later earning her Registered Nurse Certification in...
Gudrun Hildegund Jefferis
Jul 10, 2026
Late in the evening on July 10, 2026, Gudrun Hildegund Jefferis, 88 of North Beaver Twp. left this world in the same way she spent most of her recent time: in her home, dressed in her finest and coziest pajamas, surrounded by her loved ones lucky enough to be with her, and thinking of those who were not.
Gudrun was born...
David Neil May
Jul 10, 2026
David Neil May, 87, of New Castle, passed away Friday morning, July 10, 2026, in his home.Mr. May was born May 25, 1939, in Ripley, NY, a son of the late Clarence and Arlowene (Seeley) May. He was a 1957 graduate of New Castle Area High School.For over 35 years, David owned and operated May's Donuts.An avid bowler, he was...
Janice Lynn Baker
Jul 7, 2026
Janice Lynn Baker
Sep 18, 1956 — July 7, 2026
Jan was born in Sharon, PA, and graduated Sharon High in 1974. She was a graduate of Clarion State College with a BS in Education in 1978. Jan taught Fourth grade at Bowling Green, FL, Elementary school, 1978-1979. She returned to Sharon, PA, and had many jobs including a bank teller. Jan...
Thomas A DeJulia
Jul 7, 2026
Thomas A. DeJulia, 80, of Mercer, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in his home.
Mr. DeJulia was born on September 18, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late Thomas and Connie (Baggiossi) DeJulia. He was a 1963 graduate of Sharpsville High School.
For much of his working career, he worked as a welder/fitter at various mills in the area....
Eva M. Buzzeo
Jul 6, 2026
Eva M. Buzzeo, 95, of Gibsonville, NC, formerly of Village Path, Hermitage, PA and Frederick Dr., Farrell, PA, entered into eternal rest early Monday morning, July 6, 2026, in Ashton Health and Rehab, McLeansville, NC.
Mrs. Buzzeo was born on May 21, 1931, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Schumacher) Fabrey.
A homemaker and known to many as...
James Morsillo
Jul 4, 2026
James (Jim) Morsillo, 88, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday evening, July 4, 2026, at Mercy Hospice of the Valley in Poland, Ohio.
Jim was born on December 16, 1937, in Farrell, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Mary (DePascal) Morsillo. He graduated in 1955 from Sharon High School.
Jim served in the U.S. Army Reserves for several years and was self-employed. He later...
Randy Mentrek
Jul 4, 2026
Randy Mentrek, 71, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday evening, July 4, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Mentrek was born February 12, 1955, in Sharon, a son of the late Alexander Mentrek and Patricia Mentrek Yourchisin. He was a member of the 1973 graduating class from Sharon High School, where he excelled as a member of...
Melvin G. Morgenstern
Jul 4, 2026
Melvin G. Morgenstern, 99, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.Mr. Morgenstern was born January 15,1927, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert and Sophie (Gimbel) Morgenstern. He was a 1944 graduate of Sharon High School.Melvin married the former Mary Kopan on February 11, 1949. She preceded him in death on...
Betty North
Jul 2, 2026
Betty Christensen North, 90, of Shenango Twp., passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, July 2, 2026.
Mrs. North was born December 13, 1935, in Reynoldsville, PA, a daughter of the late Nelson and Jenny (Crawford) Christensen. Later, she was adopted by her stepmother, Marian Elizabeth (David) Christensen. She graduated from DuBois Joint Area High School.
A woman of many talents, Betty retired...
Frances L. Ference
Jul 2, 2026
Frances L. Ference, 79, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, July 2, 2026, in Avalon Springs Nursing Home, Mercer.
Mrs. Ference was born December 22, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William M. and Doris M. (Vasconi) Jergler. A 1964 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage, she completed her bachelor’s degree in accounting at Youngstown State University.
For...
Donald W. Redmond
Jul 1, 2026
Donald W. “Schultz” Redmond, 65, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following a brief illness.
Mr. Redmond was born on December 28, 1960, a son of the late Donald and Loretta (Lenzi) Redmond. He attended Mercer Area School District and the Auto Body program at Mercer County Vocational School.
On September 7, 1985, Donnie married the love of...
