Obituaries

Oct 1, 2021

Josephine "Jo" Burke of Hermitage passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. She was 94.

Mrs. Burke was born September 5, 1927, in Euclid, PA, a daughter of the late Fred and Marianne (Cirillo) DeNoble.

Immediately following her graduation from Sharon High School, Jo began working at the former General American Transportation...

Sep 28, 2021

Robert R. Cunningham, III, of Sharon and formerly of Brookfield, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. He was 68.

Mr. Cunningham was born March 14, 1953, in Sharon, a son of Robert and Jacqueline (Reda) Cunningham, II. He was a 1971 graduate of Brookfield High School,...

Sep 27, 2021

Barbara Ann Leo of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, September 27, 2021, in her residence.  She was 79.

Barbara was born October 31, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Jeanette (Booth) Sabo.  She was a 1959 alumna of Farrell High School and earned her bachelor's degree in...

Sep 26, 2021

Peggy Joan Watters, 89, a former lifelong resident of Shenango Twp., passed away Sunday afternoon, September 26, 2021. She had resided at Clen Moore place in recent years. Mrs. Watters was born April 17, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late John I. and Mae C. (Rennie) Floyd. She was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School...

Sep 26, 2021

Pauline "Polly" Davis, 75, of Hubbard, OH, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Davis was born October 1, 1945, in Russellton, PA, a daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Kuritz) Simonetti. She was a graduate of Russellton High School.

A dedicated homemaker,...

Sep 25, 2021

Frances T. Battyanyi, 90, of Hermitage passed away Saturday evening, September 25, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Battyanyi was born October 4, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of Ernest and Theresa (Kapurik) Lauer. A lifelong area resident, she attended Sharon schools.

A homemaker, Frances was employed by...

Sep 24, 2021

Eva R. Bauer Busch, 97, of Hermitage passed away late Friday evening, September 24, 2021, in Garden Way Place.

Eva was born March 20, 1924, in Brookfield, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Bogner) Edell. She was a 1942 graduate of Brookfield High School.

Primarily a...

Sep 24, 2021

Darlene A. Butch, 82, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, September 24, 2021, following complications from a recent surgery. She was surrounded by family and loved ones. Mrs. Butch was born September 17, 1939, in Transfer, a daughter of the late David and Kathleen (Moran) Horton. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1957. For...

Sep 24, 2021

Michael P. Walker, 39, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, September 24, 2021, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born June 16, 1982, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward D. Walker and Marilyn A. (Shuttleworth) Walker.  A lifelong area resident, he was a 2001 graduate of Hickory High School,...

Sep 22, 2021

Teresa Grieve, a lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening September 22, 2021, in the Haven Convalescent Home. She was 100 years old.

Mrs. Grieve was born August 23, 1921, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Anthony and Philomena (Coloa) Mangieri. She was a 1939 graduate of New...

Sep 22, 2021

Ann B. Lepak, age 66, of Sharon, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2021, after a long illness.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 7, 1954 to James and Norma (n. Harding) Breitweiser, Ann grew up in a lively household of three other sisters and two brothers. Ann attended Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin from 1972-76,...

Sep 22, 2021

Brandon Pendel, 28, a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2021, at his residence.

Brandon was born July 18, 1993, in Sharon, a son of Ann Comninos and David H. Cathey. A 2012 graduate of Sharon High School, he also attended courses at the Bradford School of Business, Pittsburgh....

Sep 20, 2021

David M. Hruska, 70, of Wheatland, previously of Farrell, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Hruska was born March 28, 1951, in Marietta, OH, to the late William and Rosemarie (Williams) Hruska.

David was a 1969 graduate of Farrell High School, where he played on the varsity football team. He also...

Sep 20, 2021

Phyllis S. Saginak, 94, of Neshannock Township passed away Monday afternoon, September 20, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.

Phyllis was born January 12, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Monroe O. and Sara (Groucutt) Smith. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Shenango High School in 1945.

Primarily a homemaker, Phyllis...

Sep 19, 2021

Erma Mae Theiss, 93, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Theiss was born March 25, 1928, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Donley) Reider and attended New Castle High School.

In 1968, she began working at the...

Sep 19, 2021

Randolph B. "Randy" Mosley, 64, of Farrell, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in his home.

Randy was born July 23, 1957, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late George and Margory (Barr) Mosley.

He was a 1975 graduate of...

Sep 17, 2021

Virginia Ann "Ginny" Kocis, Hermitage, PA, a former Farrell resident, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Hershey, PA, following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.  She was 83 years old.

Ginny was born Tuesday, June 7, 1938, in Buhl Hospital, Sharon, PA, a daughter of Thomas J. and Mary...

Sep 17, 2021

Patricia Hall, 65, passed away on September 17, 2021, in Sharpsville, PA.

Patricia was born June 1, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Allen and Juanita (Feigert) Ward.

In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hall.

In keeping with Patricia's wishes there will be...

Sep 16, 2021

John I. Trimble, 89, of Shenango Twp., passed away Thursday evening, September 16, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Trimble was born March 25, 1932, in New Castle, a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Schweikert) Trimble. He was a 1950 graduate of Shenango High School, where he...

Sep 14, 2021

Barbara J. Davis, 74, of Neshannock Twp. passed away surrounded by family Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Davis was born January 18, 1947, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Albert E. and Lucille G. (Pizzitola) Gaydos. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1964 graduate of Shenango...