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Elizabeth J. Sverchek

Elizabeth J. Sverchek

May 20, 2026

Elizabeth J. Sverchek, 92, of Hermitage, died peacefully with loved ones at her side on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born Oct 7, 1933, in Sharon, she was the daughter of John and Mary Sverchek.

Elizabeth spent her entire working career at Westinghouse Electric Corporation's local division, retiring as an executive secretary.

A 1951 graduate of Sharon High School, she...

Margaret A. Welch

Margaret A. Welch

May 19, 2026

Margaret A. Welch, 97, of Sharpsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Ms. Welch was born on August 30, 1928, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Richard and Lillian (Wilson) Welch. A 1947 alumna of Sharpsville High School, she retired in November of 1983 after more than 37 years at Ohio Bell, Youngstown, OH,...

Maceo Elliot Hill, Sr.

Maceo Elliot Hill, Sr.

May 16, 2026

Maceo Elliot Hill Sr. departed this life on Saturday. May 16, 2026. He was a devoted father, grandfather, husband, family man, and friend whose presence brought strength, wisdom, and laughter to those who knew him.

Maceo proudly served his country in the United States Marines, carrying that sense of dedication and discipline throughout his life. After his military service, he worked...

Charles Bowers

Charles Bowers

May 16, 2026

Charles E. (Chuck) (Bossman) Bowers entered eternal rest Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born July 25, 1948, the oldest son of the late Charles Sr. and Mary Ellen (Donovan) Bowers. Upon graduation from Academy High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he served in Vietnam from 1966-1969. He married the love of...

Margaret Ann Calleja

Margaret Ann Calleja

May 14, 2026

Margaret Ann Karpinko Calleja, 93, of Sharpsville, was called home on May 14th, 2026, surrounded in love by her family and caregivers.

Marge was born on April 26, 1933, in Farrell, PA, to Demetrius and Mary (Branzovich) Karpinko. She was a member of St. Bartholomew Church in Sharpsville.

Marge and her husband, Pedro Calleja, were married on May 8, 1954, and blessed...

Gilbert Blom Sr.

Gilbert Blom Sr.

May 13, 2026

Gilbert “Gibby” Blom, Sr., 70, of Masury, OH, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Blom was born on January 2, 1956, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Frank and Marie (Trowbridge) Blom. He attended Grove City School District and honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He spent his career...

Theresa M. Brown

Theresa M. Brown

May 11, 2026

Theresa M. Brown, 50, formerly of 312 Centennial Lane, passed away the morning of May 11, 2026, in Edison Manor Nursing Home, following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Theresa was born August 15, 1975, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of James H. Brown, Sr., and Iva May (Henry) Brown.

For many years, she worked as an operator at West Penn...

Gloria A. Nagy

Gloria A. Nagy

May 11, 2026

Gloria A. Nagy, 84, a longtime resident of Griswold St., Sharon, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday evening, May 11, 2026.

Mrs. Nagy was born April 18, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Meszaros) Rakoci. A lifelong area resident, she attended St. Adalbert Parochial School and graduated from Farrell High School in...

Eugene Leonard

Eugene Leonard

May 11, 2026

Eugene “Gene” Leonard, 89, of Sharpsville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on May 11, 2026. He was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1936, to Stanley and Mary (Virostick) Leonard in Farrell, PA. Gene’s life was centered around his family and friends. He married Angeline “Angie” Vicario on July 30, 1960. They had 65 wonderful years together.

Over the...

John J. List

John J. List

May 10, 2026

John J. List, 75, of Masury, OH, passed away early Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2026, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. List was born December 31, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of William and Theresa (Panza) List. Following high school, John enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968 and honorably served for three years during...

Joanne M. Titus

Joanne M. Titus

May 9, 2026

Joanne M. Titus, 62, of Transfer, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday afternoon, May 9, 2026, in Select Specialty Care, Boardman, OH.

Joanne was born June 11, 1963, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Arcuri) Bonacci. After graduating from Farrell High School in 1981, she completed her cosmetology training at Wilmar Beauty School, Sharon.

After working...

Paul J. Estock

Paul J. Estock

May 9, 2026

Paul Joseph Estock, 78, passed away at Shadyside Hospital on May 9, surrounded by love, after courageously fighting his last of many battles with cancer throughout his life.

Paul was born on April 27, 1948, in Sharon, a son of George and Dorothy (Harnadek) Estock. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1966, where he played football, and graduated from Penn...

Charles F. Jamison

Charles F. Jamison

May 9, 2026

Charles "Yami" Frederick Jamison, 83, of New Castle, formerly of Warren, OH, passed away surrounded by his family, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Haven Convalescent Home.

Mr. Jamison was born December 2, 1942, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles N. and Anna (Callihan) Jamison and was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School.

Charles worked as an order...

Alanea Mason

Alanea Mason

May 8, 2026

Alanea J. Mason, 73, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 15, 1952, a daughter of the late John and Jennie (Kress) Vaso of Brookfield.

A 1970 graduate of Brookfield High School, Alanea was also a devoted member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Farrell. She married the love of her life, Spiro...

Michael J. Kruck

Michael J. Kruck

May 7, 2026

Michael J. Kruck, 72, of Hermitage, formerly of Charleston, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Kruck was born on September 17, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Kruck. He was a graduate of Mercer High School, class of 1972, and was active with his class reunion committee.

He began...

Thomas Scott Bridge

Thomas Scott Bridge

May 6, 2026

Thomas Scott Bridge, 54, a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior late Wednesday night, May 6, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS.

Mr. Bridge was born on July 15, 1971, in Sharon, a son of the late Kenneth R. and Mary Ann (Bukovinsky) Bridge. He was a 1989 graduate of Hickory High...

Elizabeth Busco

Elizabeth Busco

May 6, 2026

Elizabeth Busco, 93, of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Mrs. Busco was born on January 3, 1933, in Italy, a daughter of the late Francesco and Lucia (Marchese) D’Angelo. She was educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States when she was 18.

She was employed in the cafeteria of the former Msgr. Geno...

Opheliah Jane Schell

Opheliah Jane Schell

May 5, 2026

Opheliah Jane Schell, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley.

Opheliah is the daughter of Devin Kooser and Brooklynn Schell.

In addition to her parents, Opheliah is survived by her maternal grandmother, Jennifer Schell; and her sister, Oaklynne.

Opheliah was preceded in death by her aunt, JaNaya Dollman.

Berdina A. Covelli

Berdina A. Covelli

May 5, 2026

Berdina “Dina” A. Covelli, 99, a longtime resident of Union Twp., passed away under hospice care early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, in Addison of Clen-Moore Place, New Castle.

Mrs. Covelli was born on August 4, 1926, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Smydt) Mrozek, and graduated from Union High School.

Dina began her secretarial career at...

Sandra Noreen Warchol

Sandra Noreen Warchol

May 5, 2026

Sandra Noreen (Smith) Warchol, 85, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Warchol was born on September 28, 1940, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Melva (Klink) Smith and was a 1958 graduate of Union High School, Burgettstown, PA.

On April 13, 1963, she married the...

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