Obituaries

Aug 1, 2025

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we share our beloved mother,

Margaret Rose Yannerilla, 98, of Sugar Land, TX, and previously of Sharon, PA, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Friday evening, August 1, 2025.

Mrs. Yannerilla was born August 20, 1926, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Brashen)...

Jul 29, 2025

Eugene "Gene" H. Dougherty, 89, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025, in Sharon Regional Hospital.

Mr. Dougherty was born October 01, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Erla (Birnlay) Dougherty. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army.

Gene's career...

Jul 28, 2025

Natalie M. Skarica, 92, of Farrell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family under hospice care on Monday morning, July 28, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Skarica was born February 10, 1933, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late Nick and Anna (Milanovich) Metrovich. She was a graduate of Penn High School, also in Greenville.

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Jul 27, 2025

Lisa René Aiello passed away peacefully, July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

An educator, dancer, and animal lover, Lisa's life was full of enthusiasm, fairness, and deep respect for all forms of life. Known for her love of travel, music, and hot, sunny beaches. As an avid music lover, Lisa attended hundreds of live concerts....

Jul 26, 2025

Jordan Ray Swogger, 14, of Sharon, passed away following a courageous battle with leukemia on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in UPMC Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Jordan was born on July 6, 2011, in Farrell, a son of Ronald Swogger and Kimberly (Dolby) Biro. He was going to be entering the ninth grade at Sharon School District. A proud...

Jul 25, 2025

Earl L. "Buck" Bottenfield, Jr., 84, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mr. Bottenfield was born on March 15, 1941, in Sharon, a son of the late Earl and Emma (Baldwin) Bottenfield, Sr.

He was employed for more than 20 years at the former General American Transportation...

Jul 25, 2025

Barbara Jean (Gutowski) Kane, 79, of Sharon, passed away with her daughter by her side on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Kane was born on December 23, 1945, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Remp) Gutowski. She was a 1963 graduate of Sharon High School.

A...

Jul 23, 2025

Thomas Edward Chaya, 85, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital.

Mr. Chaya was born September 22, 1939, in Hazelton, PA, a son of the late Edward and Mary (Horvath) Chaya.

Tom retired as a carpenter from Wheatland Tube after 30 years of employment.

He was...

Jul 23, 2025

Willa J. McMunn, 83, a longtime resident of Franklin, PA, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Wednesday evening, July 23, 2025, in QLS, Grove City.

Willa was born on October 19, 1941, in Franklin, PA.

A homemaker, Willa dedicated her life to caring for her children and their home.

She enjoyed spending...

Jul 22, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" L. Szymanski, of Shenango Twp., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 22, 2025.

Sandy was a member of Holy Spirit Parish - St. Mary's Church.

Her husband, Richard Lewis Szymanski, Sr., to whom she was married to for over 55 years, passed away September 25, 2017.

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Jul 22, 2025

Mary Kathleen McCummins, 84, of New Castle passed away peacefully under hospice care on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025, in her home.

Ms. McCummins was born August 2, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Leo J. McCummins, Sr. and Anna Grace (Cavender) McCummins, and a 1958 graduate of New Castle High School.

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Jul 18, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" J. Toy, 83, a longtime resident of Edinburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family late Friday afternoon, July 18, 2025, in the Haven Nursing Home.

Mrs. Toy was born July 1, 1942, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Nye) Cornwell.

A homemaker, Peggy enjoyed dancing and playing Bingo...

Jul 17, 2025

Elizabeth Santiago, 65, of New Castle, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away July 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Elizabeth was born March 13, 1960, in New York City, NY, a daughter of the late Antonio Santiago and Laura Esther Virrella. She attended the American University of Puerto Rico, where she obtained her associates degree in secretarial...

Jul 14, 2025

Joseph R. Aquino, 86, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Aquino was born on August 6, 1938, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late James and Theresa (Reda) Aquino. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and was a 1956 graduate of Beaver Falls High School....

Jul 13, 2025

On July 13, 2025, Darlene Aughenbaugh-Bracken passed away after a courageous battle with an illness. She was 61.

She dedicated her life to caring for her family with immeasurable care and love. Additionally, she was fully engaged with information, as her other dream in life would have been to be a librarian.

Darlene loved all...

Jul 11, 2025

Donald J. Rodenbaugh, 80, of Sharon passed away Friday afternoon, July 11, 2025, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Rodenbaugh was born January 1, 1945, a twin son of Robert and Mildred (Koerber) Rodenbaugh, and graduated from Brookfield High School.

A proud veteran, Don served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.

Jul 11, 2025

William "Bill" J. Puhala, 75, of Sharon, PA passed away after an extended illness on July 11, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital. He had lived with an LVAD Heartmate II (mechanical heart) for nearly 12 years, fondly referred to by loved ones as "Bionic Bill".

Bill was born April 21, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA and raised...

Jul 10, 2025

Ronald Bellas, 76, of Sharon, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Mr. Bellas was born August 7, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Michael and Anne (Fekech) Bellas. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1966.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ron...

Jul 9, 2025

Evelyn E. Wlodarski, 83, of Brookfield passed away peacefully late Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025, in UPMC Passavant – McCandless, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Wlodarski was born February 24, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of Evan Anton and Emma Dorothy (Katkich) Sulich. After graduating from Brookfield High School in 1960, she earned a bachelor's degree in education from...

Jul 9, 2025

Leona A. Smith, 92, of Union Twp., passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, July 9, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Smith was born November 7, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Alice (Woods) Carrigan. After attending St. Mary's Parochial Grade School, she graduated from New Castle High School in...