Obituaries

Jun 21, 2021

Nancy A. Wilson, 87, of Sharpsville, formerly of the Hazelwood area of Pittsburgh and Camp Hill, PA passed away Monday morning, June 21, 2021, in Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington, PA.

Mrs. Wilson was born March 16, 1934, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Frances (Bulger) Flanagan.  She was...

Jun 21, 2021

Harry "Lee" McQuiston, 84, of New Castle passed away surrounded by his beloved family Monday morning, June 21, 2021, following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and heart disease. He never gave up. The prayers and support from so many gave him the strength to live on.

Lee was born June 2, 1937, in New...

Jun 20, 2021

Kook Ja Ham, 79, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 20, 2021, at her residence.

Mrs. Ham was born November 3, 1941, in Jinju Kyungnam, South Korea, a daughter of the late Jungi Kim and Eulkyung Kim. Following high school graduation, she matriculated to Kyunghee University where she earned both a bachelor's degree and a...

Jun 20, 2021

Judith Ann "Judy" List Stoner, 79, of New Castle passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Quality Life Services.

Judy was born April 1, 1942, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Herman Carl List and Gertrude Leona (McConnell) List. She was a lifelong area resident and 1959 graduate of Union High School.

She...

Jun 19, 2021

Mary A. Buglak, formerly of S. Keel Ridge Rd., Hermitage, passed away peacefully at noon Saturday, June 19, 2021, in her home surrounded by family.  She was 92. Mrs. Buglak was born April 12, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Angelina (Sebastian) Petrillo.  She was a graduate of Sharon High School and a lifelong area...

Jun 18, 2021

Dr. Michael Anthony Roth of Sharpsville passed away peacefully at 6:05 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2021, in his home surrounded by family.  He was 88.

Dr. Roth was born May 19, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late Valentine and Magdalena (Moyer) Roth.  He attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School and Sharon High...

Jun 18, 2021

Mark Farmartino, 63, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 18, 2021, in his home.

Mark was born January 24, 1958, a son of the late Rocky A. and Ascension "T.I." (Campos) Farmartino, Sr. A lifelong resident of Farrell, he attended Kennedy Catholic High School and was a 1976 graduate of Farrell High School. He also...

Jun 17, 2021

Henrietta Grandy Merrick, 77, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 17, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Merrick was born October 4, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Betty (Harris) Grandy. She was among the first graduating class in 1961, from Joseph Badger High School, Kinsman,...

Jun 16, 2021

Margaret E. 'Muncey' Schneider of Hermitage, formerly of Oakwood Drive, Brookfield, passed away Wednesday (06/16/21) after a brief illness.

Muncey, as she was most commonly known, was born November 16, 1935, in Sharon, one of three children born to Julius and Helen (Kormos) Darko. She graduated from Sharon High School in 1953.

Following high school,...

Jun 16, 2021

William G. Pfahles, 83, of New Castle passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 16, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Pfahles was born October 5, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late Andrew and Marie (McNamara). A lifelong area resident, he attended New Castle Schools.

As a young man, Bill worked alongside his family...

Jun 16, 2021

Grace Alice "Sis" Grande, 94, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Grande was born May 6, 1927, in Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (McVicker) Zikmund. She was a 1945 graduate of Farrell High School. While in High School, Grace excelled in...

Jun 15, 2021

Doris Mae (West) Bottenfield, 78, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Bottenfield was born May 17, 1943, in Hermitage, a daughter of the late Francis and Dolores (Burnett) West.

She was employed more than 20 years in the produce department of the former Donnelly's Golden Dawn. She also worked...

Jun 14, 2021

Patricia Keryan, 79, of Sharon passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday afternoon, June 14, 2021, in Jefferson Hospital, Clairton, PA.

Mrs. Keryan was born January 25, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Patrick and Agnes (O'Hara) Connelly. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1959.

Following graduation, Patricia...

Jun 14, 2021

Oliver "Ollie" Shaffer, 93, had his ticket ready and boarded the Heaven-bound train, leaving the UPMC Montefiore Hospital Station at 12:04 a.m. Monday morning, June 14, 2021.

Mr. Shaffer was born October 14, 1927, in New Castle, a son of the late Harry M. and Esther M. (McCracken) Shaffer. He attended New Castle schools, and...

Jun 12, 2021

Amy Marks, 95, a lifelong Farrell resident, passed away at 8:51 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Mrs. Marks was born Sept. 20, 1925, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Ann (Kachic) Kaliney. She attended the former St. Ann's Parochial Grade School and was a 1943 graduate of...

Jun 12, 2021

Joseph C. Manzo, 81, of West Middlesex (Shenango Twp.) passed away Saturday afternoon, June 12, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Manzo was born November 30, 1939, in Lawrence Co., PA, a son of the late Joseph and Christine (Cereste) Manzo. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1958.

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Jun 10, 2021

Marianne C. Kovac, 50, of Hermitage, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Kovac was born September 29, 1970, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert and Cheryl (Erickson) Alex. She was a 1988 graduate of Hickory High School and earned a...

Jun 10, 2021

Eric J. Radachy, 63, of Hermitage, passed away following an extended illness on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Radachy was born April 2, 1958, in Youngstown, OH, a son of Joseph and Mary Frances (Poltor) Radachy. He was a 1976 graduate of Brookfield High School.

Eric was employed by the City of...

Jun 10, 2021

Barbara "Jean" Owens, 74, of Neshannock Twp. went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday afternoon, June 10, 2021, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was surrounded by loved ones.

Mrs. Owens was born February 26, 1947, in Oxford, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Casper Cooper and Annie Louise (Hicks) Cooper. As a teenager,...

Jun 10, 2021

David A. Kushay, 67, of Sharon, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Kushay was born December 26, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late William and Frances (Wasnak) Kushay, Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of Sharpsville High School where he was a standout basketball player. He also received a bachelor's of...