Obituaries

Aug 29, 2021

Mary Alice "Miff" Haley, 94, of New Castle passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, in her residence.

Mary Alice was born June 5, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Herman and Mary Alice (Miller) Byler.  A 1945 graduate of Union High School, she previously attended a one-room schoolhouse located on Harbor Edinsburg Road until...

Aug 28, 2021

Mary "Babs" Davis died on Saturday, August 28, 2021, of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.  She left this world peacefully, surrounded by family.

Babs was born on September 24, 1938, in Courtney, PA, the daughter of George and Mildred (Leach) Mountain. She graduated from Monongahela High School in 1956 and then from Presbyterian University Hospital...

Aug 25, 2021

Miles Louis Lapikas, 94, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Omni West Assisted Living, Youngstown, OH.

Mr. Lapikas was born May 21, 1927, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Simon and Josephine (Bronzovich) Lapikas. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII, until he was sent home, due to two of...

Aug 24, 2021

Catherine Schuffert Tangeman, 79, of Sharpsville, also known to her family as "Cook," went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Catherine "Cathy" Tangeman was born June 27th, 1942, in New Castle, PA, to Clara (Zuber) and Emery Schuffert. She attended New Castle High School where she was a prideful member of the Hurricanes...

Aug 23, 2021

Allan Francis Hollern, 68, of Farrell passed away early Monday morning, August 23, 2021, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Allan was born January 27, 1953, in Sharon, a son of Donald "Archie" and Jean (Hollis) Hollern. He attended Farrell High School and also completed his welding training at New Castle School of Trades.

A...

Aug 23, 2021

Amy Lynn Snyder, 42, of New Castle passed away Monday morning, August 23, 2021.

Amy was born March 10, 1979, in New Castle, a daughter of Mark and Jeanne (Wiley) Snyder. A 1997 graduate of New Castle High School, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Communications at Clarion University.

...

Aug 23, 2021

Elio F. Conticelli, 91, of Hermitage, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, in Garden Way Place, Hermitage.

Elio was born July 21, 1930, the son of the late John and Rose (Stea) Conticelli. A lifelong area resident and businessman, he graduated from Farrell High School in 1949.

Elio was...

Aug 22, 2021

Catherine "Kay" DeBonis, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 22, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. She was 100.

Mrs. DeBonis was born March 2, 1921, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Paul and Kate (Domovitz) Carin. She was a 1940 graduate of Farrell High School.

A...

Aug 21, 2021

Eleanor M. Durst Pope, 82, of Masury, departed from this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Mrs. Pope was born August 7, 1939, in Mingoville, Pa, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Workman) Roland. She was a 1957 graduate of Everett Southern High School and graduated from the former Windber School...

Aug 21, 2021

Sandra Gail (Buholzer) Krantz, 79, a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, August 21, 2021, in Quality of Life Services, New Castle.

Sandy was born August 28, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of William and Helene (Pisegna) Buholzer. A 1959 graduate of Farrell High School, she later graduated from...

Aug 21, 2021

John F. Piccirilli, 94, of Sharon, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Piccirilli was born January 2, 1927, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Joseph and Nancy (Giannontonio) Piccirilli. He was a 1945 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

He served in the U.S. Army...

Aug 19, 2021

Ronald F. Dexter, 65, of Sharon, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, August 19, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Dexter was born December 16, 1955, in New Castle, a son of the late Kenneth and Carole (Schrantz) Dexter. He was a 1973 graduate of the Lawrence Co. Career and...

Aug 18, 2021

William E. Regan, Jr., 88, of New Castle passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 18, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Regan was born May 14, 1933, in New Castle, a son of the late William E. and Pearl (Smock) Regan. He was a lifelong city resident and attended New Castle High School.

Aug 17, 2021

Rachel D. Reed, 49, of Masury, OH, previously of Sharon passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Reed was born November 2,1971, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Clifford and Loretta (Haun) Reed. She attended Sharon High School.

For many years, Rachel worked as a home health nurse....

Aug 17, 2021

George P. "Buck" Budetich, Jr., 60, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Budetich was born October 29, 1960, in Sharon, a son of the late George P. Budetich, Sr. and Barbara (Buczo) Weiser. He was a 1978 graduate of Farrell High School and honorably served...

Aug 14, 2021

Eileen Reeher, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, ascended to her heavenly throne on August 14, 2021 at the age of 89 at Quality Life Services. She is dearly missed by all who knew her.

Born on January 26, 1932 to Roy and Marie Campbell in New Castle, PA, Eileen was a graduate of New Castle...

Aug 13, 2021

Michael Panella, III, 50, of Union Twp. passed away surrounded by his wife and family Friday morning, August 13, 2021, following a courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Michael was born July 19, 1971, in New Castle, the son of Michael Panella, Jr. and Angela (Petrello) Mehelic. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Union High School in...

Aug 13, 2021

Kathleen Ann Bush, 68, of New Castle passed away early Friday morning, August 13, 2021, in her residence, following a courageous 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mrs. Bush was born October 1, 1952, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Conrad C. and Gertrude A. (Murray) Blight. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle...

Aug 12, 2021

Nicholas William Lukach, 32, of Warren, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Nick was born July 9, 1989, in Sharon, a son of Ronald and Lisa (Prezgay) Lukach. He was a 2008 graduate of Howland (OH) High School.

He was employed as...

Aug 11, 2021

Bertha V. Figuly, 93, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully with her husband and children at her side early Wednesday morning, August 11, 2021, in her residence.

Mrs. Figuly was born August 16, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret (Meehan) Vallely. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High...