Obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

David S. Siege, 63, of Greenville passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 16, 1957, in Long Beach, CA, a son of the late Phillip T. and Margaret A. (DeMaria) Siege.

A veteran of the United States Navy, David served on the USS...

Aug 10, 2021

Georgina "Gina" Kardos, 96, a longtime resident of Wheatland, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 10, 2021, in Hermitage Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Kardos was born July 7, 1925, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Dubois) Flinn. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1943.

A...

Aug 10, 2021

Gary L. Hogue, 81, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Hogue was born June 7, 1940, in Sharon, a son of the late Lee and Dorothea "Dolly" (Miller) Hogue. He was a 1959 graduate of Hickory High School and completed a machinist apprenticeship at the former Sharon...

Aug 9, 2021

Richard Loutzenhiser, 72, of Greenville, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, in Oil City (PA) Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Loutzenhiser was born April 10, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM, a son of the late Lawrence R. and Marion (Cook) Loutzenhiser, Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of Reynolds High School, where he served as the Future Farmers...

Aug 7, 2021

Peter "Peepaw" Julian, 91, a longtime resident of Brookfield, OH, passed away on August 7, 2021, in Ohio Living Lake Vista, Cortland, OH, where he had resided for the past three years.

Mr. Julian was born May 26, 1930, in Youngstown, OH, a son of Michael J. and Frances (Trochio) Julian. A 1948...

Aug 7, 2021

Gina (Pelini) Joseph Getsie, 59, of Farrell, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, in UPMC Horizon, Shenango Valley Campus.

Gina was born August 27, 1961, in Lackawanna, NY, a daughter of the late William and Charlotte "Chuckie" Pelini. She was a 1979 graduate of Farrell High School.

She was...

Aug 6, 2021

Michele L Teutsch, 65, of Hermitage, formerly of Las Vegas, NV, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Ms. Teutsch was born March 27, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Lucille (Scharville) Teutsch. She was a 1974 graduate of Hubbard High School and attended Youngstown...

Aug 5, 2021

James M. Manusakis, 78, of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday morning, August 5, 2021, in his residence.

Mr. Manusakis was born November 13, 1942, in Warren, OH, a son of Nicholas and Elma (Johnson) Manusakis. He attended Champion (OH) High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...

Aug 5, 2021

Mark A. Porterfield, 62, of Clintonville, PA,  passed away Thursday afternoon, August 5, 2021, in Allegheny Health Network, Grove City.

Mr. Porterfield was born March 15, 1959, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Shirley (Shell) Porterfield. He graduated from Sharon High School, and later attended Pittsburgh Art Institute.

A simple man, he...

Aug 4, 2021

Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Krispinsky, 75, of Hermitage, passed away on August 4, 2021.

Son of Joseph and Anna Krispinsky, Bernie had as big a personality as his stature, with strong convictions and faith. A retired Health and Physical Education teacher, Bernie earned his bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University, his master's degree from Purdue University, and pursued...

Aug 3, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Nicastro, 76, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly due to covid-19, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Bob was born November 21, 1944, in The Bronx, New York City, NY, a son of the late Pasquale and late Marie (Muciaccia) Nicastro. He was a 1962 graduate of Sharon High School.

Aug 2, 2021

Thomas LeRoy Wojnar, 74, of New Castle passed away Monday morning, August 2, 2021, in Quality of Life Services.

Mr. Wojnar was born May 20, 1947, in New Castle, a son of Joseph Thomas and Margaret Christine (Wolthers) Wojnar. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1965 graduate of Shenango High School.

Tom retired from...

Aug 2, 2021

Robert Donald "Bob" Anderson, 85, of Sharon, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Care Center, New Castle.

Mr. Anderson was born December 21, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert V. and Eunice Helen (Baker) Anderson. He was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School and earned an...

Aug 2, 2021

Diana Elaine Hancox, 62, of Tionesta, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, in Titusville Area Hospital.

Ms. Hancox was born June 9, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of Theodore and Mona (Arnett) Tatomirovich. She was a 1977 graduate of West Middlesex High School and earned her associate degree from...

Aug 1, 2021

Laura Lynn Pendley Rossman, 47, of Sharon passed away Sunday morning, August 1, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Laura was born March 23, 1974, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Willis "Butch" Pendley and Linda Pache Veign.

Laura lived to take care of other people and animals.  Her days were dedicated to raising...

Jul 31, 2021

Maryann Murcko, 62, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Erie, PA.

Mrs. Murcko was born February 26, 1959, in Cleveland, OH. She attended the former Midpark High School, Middleburg Heights, OH and earned an associate degree in liberal arts from Penn State University, Shenango Campus.

Maryann was employed as a...

Jul 31, 2021

James Connelly, 60, of Conneaut Lake, PA, formerly of Sharon and South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Connelly was born July 20, 1961, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis and Margaret (Sweeney) Connelly. He was a 1980 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Penn State University,...

Jul 31, 2021

Robert W. "Bert" Shannon, 67, of Lewistown, PA, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday, July 31, 2021, in his residence.

Mr. Shannon was born May 7, 1954, in New Castle, a son of Paul and Martha (Robinson) Shannon. A 1972 graduate of Union High School,...

Jul 29, 2021

Beverly J. Smith, 77, of New Castle passed away Thursday evening, July 29, 2021, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Smith was born April 18, 1944, in New Castle, a daughter of John and Eileen (Crable) Dudo. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School in 1962.

Primarily a homemaker, Beverly worked as...

Jul 29, 2021

Louise Theresa Kearns, 78, a longtime resident of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, July 29, 2021, in O'Brien Memorial Home, Masury.

Mrs. Kearns was born, September 18, 1942, in Springfield Twp. (Mercer Co.), a daughter of the late Ercole and Angelica (DiBartolomeo) DiGiacomo.

A 1960 graduate of West Middlesex High School, she also...