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Theresa M. Bair

Theresa M. Bair

Dec 29, 2020

Theresa "Terry" M. Bair, 86, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, in her home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mrs. Bair was born June 17, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Laura T. (Stang) Short.

She attended school in Pittsburgh and Hickory High School.

A...

Rev. Donald D. Hake, Jr.

Rev. Donald D. Hake, Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

Rev. Donald D. Hake, Jr., 70, of West Middlesex passed away Monday evening December 28, 2020, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Rev. Hake was born July 1, 1950, in Erie, PA, a son of Donald D. and Jeanne (Vogt) Hake. A 1968 graduate of Academy High School, Erie, PA, he then enlisted in...

Eugene Sarazen

Eugene Sarazen

Dec 28, 2020

Eugene Sarazen of Sharon passed away Monday afternoon, December 28, 2020 in Sharon Regional Medical Center.  He was 73.

Gene was born December 25, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Walter and Henrietta (Kuharski) Sarazen. An Eagle Scout and a proud 1965 graduate of Farrell High School, he earned his bachelor's degree in education, specializing...

Frank J. Petrello, Sr.

Frank J. Petrello, Sr.

Dec 28, 2020

Frank J. Petrello, Sr., 71, of New Castle passed away Monday evening, December 28, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, as a result of complications from the COVID-19 virus.

Mr. Petrello was born March 29, 1949, in New Castle, a son of John F. and Rose (Startari) Petrello. A 1967 graduate of Union High...

Carol Ann Armstrong

Carol Ann Armstrong

Dec 27, 2020

Carol Ann Armstrong of Meadville, Pa. passed away of natural causes at 11:07 a.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, Pa., following an extended illness.  She was 66.

Carol was born June 2, 1954 in Grove City, Pa., a daughter of the late Wallis V. and Martha (Doverspike) Gadsby.  She was a graduate of...

Rodger Allen Jewell

Rodger Allen Jewell

Dec 27, 2020

Rodger Allen Jewell, 68, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, in UPMC Hospital, Farrell. Mr. Jewell was born October 9, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis Warner Jewell, Sr. and Dorothy Elouise (Wishart) Jewell.

He was a graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School, Andover, Ohio and was employed by Canady Construction, Hermitage....

Edward D. Walker

Edward D. Walker

Dec 27, 2020

Edward D. Walker, 74, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday evening, December 27, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, due to complications of Covid-19.

Mr. Walker was born September 15, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward and Jeannette M. (Brown) Walker. He was a 1964 graduate of Sharon High School. He...

Michael J. Kreitzer

Michael J. Kreitzer

Dec 26, 2020

Michael  J. Kreitzer, 64, of Wampum, passed away, Saturday, December 26,2020, in his residence.

He was born January 5, 1956, in New Castle, a son of the late Michael and Patricia Ann Kreitzer

Michael was a graduate of Shenango High School.

He is survived by his wife, Doris; a daughter, Dana Carbone; two...

Lillie Summers

Lillie Summers

Dec 26, 2020

Lillie Summers, formerly of Sharon, passed away at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020, in The Grove at New Castle.  She was 97.

Lillie was born February 26, 1923, in Birmingham, Alabama, a daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Spallino) Smeraglia.  She moved to the area as a young girl and was a 1941 graduate of...

Jane Harriett Smith

Jane Harriett Smith

Dec 25, 2020

Jane Harriett Smith, 86, of Farrell, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Smith was born August 27, 1934, in Greenville, a daughter of the late Thomas Michael and Mary Jane (Ebbert) Gibbons.  She was a 1952 graduate of Sharon High School.

Jane...

Gary "Lee" Beach, Jr.

Gary "Lee" Beach, Jr.

Dec 25, 2020

Gary "Lee" Beach, Jr., 45, of Sharon passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Friday afternoon, December 25, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Beach was born April 1, 1975, in Warren, OH, a son of Gary L. Beach, Sr. and Gladys (Oaks) Beach. A 1993 graduate of Howland Christian High School, he later earned...

Eleanor Ann Daniels

Eleanor Ann Daniels

Dec 24, 2020

Eleanor Ann Daniels, 84, formerly of Farrell, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Mrs. Daniels was born April 20, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John Matthews and Gladys (Griffith) Matthews Wimer. She was a 1954 graduate of Farrell High School.

She was...

Patricia Heasley

Patricia Heasley

Dec 23, 2020

Patricia A. "Patty" Heasley of Greenville passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday morning, December 23, 2020, in the emergency room of UPMC, Greenville, following a brief period of failing health.  She was 63.

Patty was born February 13, 1957, in Greenville, a daughter of Larry and Ethel (Brant) Baer, and was a 1975 graduate of...

Joshua Donovan Kelly

Joshua Donovan Kelly

Dec 23, 2020

Joshua Donovan Kelly completed his journey to God on December 23, 2020, following his unexpected passing in his Hermitage home at the age of 35.

Josh was born March 23, 1985, in Youngstown, OH, to Daniel Eric Kelly and Jeanne Marie (Lavin) Kelly.

He was of the Catholic faith,...

Anne B. Farkas

Anne B. Farkas

Dec 23, 2020

Anne B. Farkas, 95, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Mrs. Farkas was born December 4, 1925, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Antoni and Mary (Szmyd) Wawrzynski. She was a 1943 graduate of Farrell High School.

She was employed in the...

Andrew Joseph Heasley

Andrew Joseph Heasley

Dec 23, 2020

Andrew Joseph Heasley, 37, of Youngstown, OH, formerly of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in his home.

Andrew was born July 18, 1983, in New Castle, a son of the late Robert Alan and Lori Colleen (Leali) Heasley, Sr. He was a 2001 graduate of West Middlesex High School...

Marjorie Jean Jones

Marjorie Jean Jones

Dec 21, 2020

Marjorie Jean "Margie" Jones, 93, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with her family at her side Monday afternoon, December 21, 2020, at her residence, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Jones was born February 27, 1927, in Wheatland, a daughter of the late Joseph Cline, Sr. and Marie (Kelly) Cline. A lifelong area resident,...

Thomas Rader

Thomas Rader

Dec 21, 2020

Thomas E. Rader, Jr., 66, of Greenville, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, in UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA.

Tom was born August 28, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward and Belva (King) Rader and attended Sharon High School.

He worked as a semi-truck driver until becoming disabled.

He is survived...

Richard Maurice Stigliano

Richard Maurice Stigliano

Dec 21, 2020

Richard Maurice "Dick" Stigliano, 83, of Hermitage passed away with his family by his side Monday afternoon, December 21, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Stigliano was born January 13, 1937, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Frank and Anna (Takash) Stigliano. A 1955 graduate of Sharpsville High School, he later completed his Registered Pharmacist degree at...

Marion R. Sadowski

Marion R. Sadowski

Dec 21, 2020

Marion R. "Suds" Sadowski, 89, formerly of Roemer Blvd., Farrell, passed away Monday afternoon, December 21, 2020, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Sadowski was born August 21, 1931 in Farrell, a son of Jon and Stella (Krokowski) Sadowski. A 1949 graduate of Farrell High School, he later graduated from the former...

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