James E. Benton
Jul 27, 2026
James E. Benton, 89, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born on September 2, 1936, in Portage, PA, James lived a life full of love, dedication, and service.
James was the cherished son of the late James and Martha Benton. He shared a special bond with his sister, Ruby Patterson, who also preceded him...
Richard E. Cameron
Aug 11, 2026
Richard E. “Dick” Cameron, 90, of Masury, OH, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 11, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Cameron was born March 2, 1936, in Sharon, a son of the late Lawrey Ellsworth and Edna (Richards) Cameron, and attended Vernon High School, Burghill, OH.
For 45 years, Dick worked as an electrician at Sawhill Tubular, Sharon, retiring in 2001. Following...
Elmer Frank Hanford Jr.
Aug 11, 2026
Frank E. Hanford, Jr., 64, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday morning, August 11, 2026, in The Grove at Greenville, after a three-year battle with cancer.Mr. Hanford was born December 31, 1961, in Latrobe, PA, a son of the late Frank and Mary (Buzzard) Hanford. He was a 1979 graduate of Latrobe High School.Frank worked for nearly 20 years as a...
Linda Sue Black
Aug 10, 2026
Linda Sue Black, 70, of New Castle, passed away Monday morning, August 10, 2026, in Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Castle.Mrs. Black was born September 20, 1955, in Knoxville, TN, a daughter of the late Walter and Geneva (Williams) Black. She was a devoted homemaker who cherished her family and found her greatest joy in spending time with...
Marilouise Shawley
Aug 7, 2026
Marilouise Shawley, 85, of Sharpsville, passed away Friday morning, August 7, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mrs. Shawley was born on June 10, 1941, in Armburst, PA, a daughter of the late Harold and Catherine (Ritenour) McLaughlin. She attended the former Hurst High School in Mt. Pleasant, PA.
A homemaker, Marilouise enjoyed traveling, taking more than 200 trips on O.D. Anderson...
Gary George Vath
Aug 6, 2026
Gary George Vath, 91, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Vath was born on July 24, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late Albert and Mary Jane (Lamison) Vath. He attended Sharon High School and honorably served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Following his discharge, he...
Patricia Ann Danos
Aug 4, 2026
Patricia Ann Danos, 91, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday evening, August 4, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Danos was born December 12, 1934, in South Pymatuning Twp., a daughter of the late Dominick and Mary (Csongradi) Bertolasio. A lifelong resident, she graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1952.
A homemaker, Patty worked at Packard Electric,...
Joseph J. Rossi, Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
Joseph J. Rossi, Jr., 76, of Wheatland, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Rossi was born on May 24, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Joseph J. Rossi, Sr. and Theresa M. (Cristelli) Rossi, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1968.
For many years, Joe worked as a chef for several local restaurants.
Joe was a...
Joseph B. Marcucci
Aug 2, 2026
Joseph B. Marcucci, 79, of Neshannock Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Mr. Marcucci was born on March 6, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Angelo and Helen (Melchiorre) Marcucci, and was a 1966 graduate of Neshannock High School.
Following graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S....
Susan C. O'Brien
Aug 1, 2026
Susan C. O’Brien passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, after a brief illness.
Susie was born on October 10, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harry F. and Sibyl D. O’Brien. She was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Anthony (Tony). Susie is survived by her brother, Dennis, his family, several nieces and nephews, and many...
George Edward Schweiss
Aug 1, 2026
George Edward “Ed” Schweiss, 93, of Hermitage, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.
Mr. Schweiss was born on October 19, 1932, in Transfer, PA, a son of the late Martin and Luella (Ruffing) Schweiss. He was a 1950 graduate of Sharpsville High School and honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Following...
Suzanne Weller
Jul 31, 2026
Suzanne Weller, 93, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community, Greenville, PA.
Mrs. Weller was born on August 19, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Florence (Cumley) Lyons. She attended the former St. Joseph’s Parochial Grade School and was a 1951 graduate of Sharon High School.
She married Harold...
Irene Mazanek
Jul 28, 2026
Irene Mazanek, 95, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Rose Senior Living, Carmel, IN.
Mrs. Mazanek was born July 6, 1931, in Farrell, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Paczak and graduated from Farrell High School in 1949.
A homemaker, Irene dedicated her life to caring for her husband, family, and their...
Judy Lee Rodehaver
Jul 28, 2026
Judith “Judy” (Phillips) Newlan Rodehaver, 87, of Sharpsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Judy was born on January 30, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Florence (Trow) Phillips. She was a 1956 graduate of Sharon High School and attended the former Shenango Valley Commercial Institute.
Early on, she worked as a...
Joseph D. Duich
Jul 27, 2026
Joseph D. Duich, 73, of Farrell, passed away late Monday evening, July 27, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, PA.
Mr. Duich was born on June 26, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late Joseph Duich, Sr. and Margaret Faye (Miles) Duich. He graduated from Farrell High School.
A professional locksmith, Joe worked at AAA for many years.
An avid basketball...
Margaret Chrobak
Jul 26, 2026
Margaret I. Chrobak, 96, of Poland, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Shenango Twp., peacefully received her wings on Sunday, 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...
