Obituaries

Oct 7, 2025

Angeline "Angie" Navarra, 87, a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025, Centre Care Nursing Home, Bellefonte, PA.

Angie was born August 13, 1938, in Nea Fokea, Chalkidiki, Greece, a daughter of the late Giorgos and Koula (Ingiannis) Kampakis.

As a young woman, Angie immigrated to the United States...

Oct 7, 2025

Georgianna Wasko, 82, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Wasko was born on February 16, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Talowsky) Zurawsky. She was a 1961 graduate of Hickory High School.

She retired as a nurse from the former White Cliff Nursing...

Oct 6, 2025

Steven M. Evakich, 83, of Brookfield, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Addison Health Care, Masury, OH. Mr. Evakich was born on October 3, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Stephen and Zora (Crniak) Evakich. He was a 1960 graduate of Farrell High School and studied at Thiel College for one year before...

Oct 6, 2025

Vicki Lynn Lingner, 78, of Brookfield, OH, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Lingner was born on September 20, 1947, in Sharon, daughter of the late Cle and Gloria (DeCapua) Rivetti. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1965. She attended Edinboro State Teachers College and...

Oct 4, 2025

Clarence W. "Bill" Magargee, 77, of Sharon, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 4, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Magargee was born September 17, 1948, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Clifford F. and Dorothy E. (Redmond) Magargee, and attended Mercer High School.

In 1990, Bill retired from Sharon Steel, Sharon, following 25...

Oct 4, 2025

Bradley Stull, 65, of Transfer, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Mr. Stull was born on January 24, 1960, in Mercer, a son of the late Wallace and Patricia (Lassale) Stull. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1978 graduate of Reynolds High School.

Brad worked as a...

Oct 3, 2025

Bernadine "Tina" O'Brien, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and grandmother died peacefully after an extended illness on Friday, October 3, 2025, at St. John XXIII home in Hermitage. Mrs. O'Brien died surrounded by her family. She was 78.

Tina was born on October 18, 1947, in Sharpsville, to Lola and Victor Piccirilli, who met while Mr....

Oct 3, 2025

Bradley Matthew Borko, 52, of Farrell, passed away Friday evening, October 3, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell, following a brief illness.

Mr. Borko was born July 26, 1973, in Sharon, a son of John Borko and Constance (Cousins) McGinnis, and was a 1991 graduate of Sharon High School. He would later obtain his realtor's license from...

Oct 2, 2025

Janet Leslie Martell, 58, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 2, 2025, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, following an extended illness.

Janet was born February 24, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John S. and Marlene (Welch) Martell. She was a 1985 graduate of Sharon High School, and later graduated from the Penn State Shenango...

Sep 29, 2025

Marlene D. Kaczmarczyk, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025.

She was always there for everyone, whether she knew them for 60 plus years, 60 minutes, or just a comforting voice on the telephone. Marlene touched everyone's lives through her faith, her love of volunteer work and helping others and especially at home with her loving husband...

Sep 29, 2025

Edward Beader, 93, of Hermitage, passed away following a brief illness on Monday evening, September 29, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Beader was born on August 30, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Vukelja) Beader. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1952 to 1956.

Sep 27, 2025

Terri M. Zelch Galicia, 76, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington. Mrs. Galicia was born on February 12, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Mary "Mitzi" (Lingner) Zelch. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1967 graduate of Farrell High School.

Terri earned both a...

Sep 26, 2025

Lois Ann Trimble, 92, a longtime resident of Boardman, OH, passed away peacefully Friday evening, September 26, 2025, under hospice care at St. Paul's Home, Greenville, PA.

Mrs. Trimble was born February 13, 1933, in Cherry Tree, PA, a daughter of Ruth C. Pipas, and graduated from Cherry Tree High School in 1951.

A homemaker,...

Sep 25, 2025

Jay Victor Magee, lovingly known to family and friends as "JV" of "Journey J," passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on September 13, 1960, in Teaneck, NJ, Jay lived a life full of creativity, kindness, and unconditional love. Jay was a gifted author and magician, delighting others with his words and wonder. A...

Sep 24, 2025

Jean E. Mann, 82, of West Pittsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 24, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Mann was born August 12, 1943, in Conneaut, OH, a daughter of the late Carlton L. and Mary Alice (Whiting) Gee. Jean was a 1961 graduate of Conneaut (OH) High School.

A homemaker,...

Sep 23, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Ruby, 81, formerly of Farrell, Sharon and Indiana, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Concordia of Cranberry, Mars, PA.

Mr. Ruby was born on January 31, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Nick and Rose (Messina) Ruby. He was a 1962 graduate of Farrell High School and earned a bachelor's...

Sep 23, 2025

Thomas C. Crawford, 60, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Crawford was born February 5, 1965, in Sharon, a son of Thomas K. and Mary Margaret (Weirick) Crawford. He was a 1983 graduate of Sharon High School, where he was a standout on the varsity football team – earning him...

Sep 22, 2025

Rose Marie Carlin, 91, of Union Twp., passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday afternoon, September 22, 2025, while under hospice care at her home.

Mrs. Carlin was born June 5, 1934, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Hink) Harvan.

Rose married the love of her life,...

Sep 21, 2025

Gerald John Hrabosky was born at Farrell Regional Hospital, and after graduating Class of 1969 from Sharon High School, he enlisted for USAF Reserves in Youngstown, OH.  He was an amazing racquetball player and I'm sure left many bruises on his opponents during his play at the Buhl Club!  He was an active member of many churches in the...

Sep 20, 2025

Mary Ellen Foltz, of Sharon, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025.

Born in Sharon, PA, she was the daughter of Elmer and Mary (McKenzie) Swogger. Mary Ellen and her husband Richard Jacob Foltz were lifelong residents of the area-aside from six years spent in San Diego. Mary Ellen was deeply committed to her community and her...