William Patrick Tobin

William Patrick Tobin, 87, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Bill was born on April 1, 1939, at Christian H. Buhl Hospital in Sharon, and was the son of the late James P. and Catherine (Whalen) Tobin. Bill grew up in New Castle, PA, where he attended St. Mary’s Parochial Grade School and New Castle High School, and after relocating to Sharon with his family, graduated from Sharon High School in 1957.

In 1960, Bill began his banking career at First National Bank. He then worked for McDowell National Bank in Sharon, where he remained during its transfer to Integra Financial, retiring in 1990 as a Senior V.P. in the Retail Group. He attended banking schools at the University of Oklahoma, Bucknell University, and the University of Virginia Graduate School of Banking. After retiring, Bill enrolled at Penn State Shenango and graduated with a degree in the Arts in 1996.

He was a member of the Church of Notre Dame in Hermitage.

Bill served in the U.S. Army Reserves for seven years, achieving the rank of sergeant prior to his honorable discharge.

He later held positions with F.H. Buhl Club as assistant to the executive director and served on the board of directors for six years. While living in Greenville, he served on the board of directors at St. Michael’s School, was a member of Greenville Country Club, and also served on its board of directors. Bill was a member of the Greenville Rotary Club and Hermitage Rotary Club.

He enjoyed water skiing and cross-country snow skiing, playing golf and handball, and finally, long-distance running. Bill was inducted into the Mercer County Hall of Fame in 2009 as a distance runner.

Bill married his beloved wife of 61 years, Sandra (Hritz) Tobin, on October 16, 1965, and she survives at home.

He is also survived by a son, Michael Tobin (Lisa), of Sharon; a daughter, Kelly Weis (Craig), of Hermitage; a grandchild, Rochelle Tobin; and a step-grandson, Nathan Dillon.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Harcar.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday (11-5-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday (11-6-26) in the Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Rd., Hermitage, with Rev. John Miller, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.