Janet Tanner
Jan 9, 2026
Janet S. Tanner, 79, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning January 9, 2026, in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at New Wilmington.
Mrs. Tanner was born January 23, 1946, in New Castle, a daughter of Andrew and Susan (Vanta) Braho. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Wilmington Area High School in 1964.
For 45 years, Janet worked as a claim...
Gary L. Deemer
Jan 9, 2026
Gary L. Deemer, 72, of Masury, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, January 9, 2026, in Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehab and Healing, Boardman, OH.
Mr. Deemer was born on June 28, 1953, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Rex and Sarah (Orr) Deemer. He was a 1971 graduate of Youngstown City High School.
For most of his career,...
Dolores Jean McMath
Jan 8, 2026
Dolores Jean McMath, 90, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home.
Mrs. McMath was born on June 22, 1935, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Bailey) Steines. She attended Sharon Schools and was a graduate of Hickory High School.
Jean, as many knew her, was a longtime employee and retiree of...
Thomas W. Green
Jan 8, 2026
Thomas W. Green, 91, of Hermitage, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Green was born on August 13, 1934, in Sharon, a son of the late Russell and Ruth (Chisholm) Green. He was a 1952 graduate of Sharon High School, where he was a standout basketball player and attended Marietta College...
Alan Jay Porsch
Jan 8, 2026
Alan Jay Porsch, 79, of Sharpsville, passed away with his wife and family by his side early Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Porsch was born April 5, 1946, in Mercer, PA, a son of Orin and Martha (Dummett) Porsch. He was a 1964 graduate of Mercer Joint High School, where he served as Head...
Amiliauna Rai Thomas
Jan 7, 2026
Baby Amiliauna Rai Thomas, was born at 11:11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and passed away shortly after at 11:16 a.m., in UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley, Farrell.
She is survived by her loving parents, Michael Thomas and Kristina Modolo.
Amiliauna is also survived by her siblings, Braelyn, Giovonni, Amira, Mila, Naiara, Aveair, Naiala, Nailan, Jacari, M'kenna, M'kya, Amari, and other...
Stanley A. Dufford
Jan 6, 2026
Stanley A. Dufford, 69, of Patagonia, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Dufford was born on March 30, 1956, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert C. and Sally (Glaser) Dufford. He attended the former Patagonia elementary school and was a 1974 graduate of Hickory High School.
Following high school, he hitchhiked...
James E. Dirgo
Jan 6, 2026
James E. Dirgo, 72, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Dirgo was born May 27, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late George Dirgo and Pauline (Bergamashi) Dirgo Farkas. A 1971 graduate of Sharon High School, he also completed his associate degree in metallurgy from Penn State University, Shenango Valley...
Laura Lee Cowmeadow
Jan 6, 2026
Laura Lee Cowmeadow, 49, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Laura was born January 10, 1976, in New Castle, a daughter of Kenneth and Mary Jane (Biega) Cowmeadow, and graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech.
Laura was of the Catholic faith.
She loved spending time outdoors, especially while mowing the lawn, and adored...
Loretta J. Krutsch
Jan 5, 2026
Loretta J. Krutsch, 76, of Sharon, passed away Monday afternoon, January 5, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
“Aunt Loretta” was born May 5, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of Anthony and Mary (Lamb) Krutsch. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1967.
Loretta retired from Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, where she worked as a...
Brian Tower
Jan 5, 2026
Brian D. Tower, 71, of Erie, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, in Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Castle.Mr. Tower was born November 7, 1954, in Middletown, OH, a son of the late Jack and Bonnie (Fairchild) Tower, and was a 1973 graduate of McDowell High School, Erie.Upon graduating from high school, Brian attended Edinboro University, where he...
Scott M. Bashor
Jan 3, 2026
Scott M. Bashor, 44, of Hubbard, OH, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in his home.
Scott was born on April 7, 1981, in Sharon, a son of the late Darrell and Deborah (Caracci) Bashor. He attended Notre Dame Parochial Grade School and was a 1999 graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in History and...
Patricia Jones
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia S. “Pat” Jones, 83, of Sharon, went to be with her Lord, Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, surrounded by her family at home.
Mrs. Jones was born on June 21, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Nemec) Knapik, Sr. She attended Stafford Elementary School and was a 1960 graduate of Maple Heights (OH) High...
Edyce Burkes
Jan 2, 2026
Edyce Ann Burkes, 85, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Friday morning, January 2, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Burkes was born April 21, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Edward D. and Elizabeth M. (Krueger) Fee and graduated from New Castle High School in 1958.
Edyce married her high school sweetheart, Merle V. “Sonny” Burkes, on April 12,...
Pamela Horst
Jan 1, 2026
Pamela J. Scarmack Horst, of Altoona, PA, formerly of Farrell, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, following a lengthy illness. She was 54.
Pam was born June 11, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington, to James and Maryann (Shaver) Scarmack.
She attended Monsignore Monti Parochial School and graduated from Farrell Area High School in 1989.
Pam worked in multiple...
Pamela Rodondi
Dec 29, 2025
Pamela Burrows Rodondi, 67, of Sharon, passed away following a short illness on Monday, December 29, 2025, in her home.
Ms. Rodondi was born on May 19, 1958, in Sharon.
Pam began her career working in the local mills. Upon the closure of Howell Industries, she was a displaced worker and took advantage of the tuition reimbursement to become a registered nurse....
Sherrie Larousse
Dec 28, 2025
Sherrie Ann Larousse, 66, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Larousse was born on November 29, 1959, in Tylertown, MS. She was the daughter of the late John L and Sara Stringer.
Sherrie worked as a caretaker and a cook for many years.
She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed reading the Bible daily.
Sherrie looked forward...
Jianni Bacich
Dec 26, 2025
Jianni "Juju" Makai Bacich, 19, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of asthma on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Sharon Regional Hospital.
Juju was born on September 10th, 2006, to Rachel Bacich and Jermill Jackson. He was born and raised in Sharpsville and graduated from Keystone Charter School.
Jianni loved gaming, hanging out with his family and friends, and had...
Andrew Masotto
Dec 26, 2025
Andrew A. Masotto, 36, of Hermitage, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.
Andrew was born September 7, 1989, in Sharon, a son of Stanley and Judy (Sutton) Masotto. A lifelong area resident, he was a 2008 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage.
Andrew was currently working as a sales clerk at Hovis Auto Parts, and previously worked in a similar capacity...
Zachary Wilkinson
Dec 26, 2025
Zachary Daniel Wilkinson, 34, of Farrell, passed away peacefully with his sister by his side on Friday evening, December 26, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Zachary was born on December 27, 1990, in Jacksonville, FL, a son of the late William Fernie and Jean Luella (Cooper) Wilkinson. He graduated from Hickory High School.
Throughout his life, he has had many wonderful...
