Obituaries

Jul 6, 2025

Virginia Louise Hando, 85, of Sharon, previously of Naples, FL, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in her residence.

Mrs. Hando was born July 25, 1939, in Cushing, OK, a daughter of the late Lee and Lorene (Coley) Meade. She was the eldest of six children; her siblings were Judy, Julie, Fay, May, and Lee Brook, Jr....

Jul 6, 2025

Veronica Marie Rogers, 92, of Sharon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2025, under hospice care at her home.

Mrs. Rogers was born September 25, 1932, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Serafine "Sy" and Mary (DeCapua) Tallarico. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Farrell High School in 1950.

Jul 5, 2025

Richard "Rich" Cirillo, 70, of Mercer, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Cirillo was born on February 22, 1955, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Paul and Rose (Pry) Cirillo. He was a 1973 graduate of Grove City High School and earned a bachelor's degree in...

Jul 4, 2025

Keith "Beans" Durwin Robinson, 66, of Hayward, CA, passed away peacefully Friday, July 4, 2025, at El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA, following complications due to cancer.

Keith was born in New Castle, PA, on July 5, 1958, a son of the late Odell and Eleen B. Robinson.  He graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1976.  While...

Jul 4, 2025

Joan D. Beader, 88, of Hermitage, passed away following an extended illness on Friday, July 4, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Joan was born on January 15, 1937, in Farrell, the youngest of eight children to the late Adam and Stephanie (Panuszko) Dyll. She was a 1954 graduate of Farrell High School.

She...

Jul 4, 2025

Pauline (Skubich) Chestnut, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer, PA.

Mrs. Chestnut was born in Farrell, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Hrynewich) Skubich and attended schools in Farrell.

A homemaker, she worked early in her life as a clerk for...

Jul 2, 2025

Russell "Rusty" Davis May 13, 1962 – July 2, 2025

God sent us the most precious gift on Mother's Day—Russell (Rusty/Russ) Davis—born May 13, 1962. On July 2, 2025, the Lord called him home after suffering severe injuries from a motorcycle accident. He was 63 years old. Our hearts are broken, and we miss him deeply.

Jul 1, 2025

Andrew "Drew" G. Harkulich, 58, found peace in God's embrace on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025.

Andy was born March 19, 1967, in Sharon, a son of the late Andrew and Theresa L. (Salatino) Harkulich. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1985 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage.

As a young man,...

Jun 30, 2025

Randy Gelesky, 59, of Hermitage, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, in his home.

Randy was born on November 14, 1965, in Sharon, a son of the late Walter and Barbara (Palmer) Gelesky. He was a 1984 graduate of West Middlesex High School.

A local handyman, Randy was also a talented musician and played...

Jun 29, 2025

Lucille L. Shaffer, 71, of Pymatuning Twp., passed away Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Shaffer was born on February 27, 1954, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Buchanan) Gelesky, and attended West Middlesex High School.

A dedicated homemaker, Lucille found great pleasure in crafting. She particularly liked...

Jun 29, 2025

Robert James Bombeck, 97, of Sharpsville, passed into his eternal home on Sunday June 29th, 2025.

Robert was born in Sharon on September 7th, 1927, the son of Walter Bombeck and Emma (Bottenfield) Baldwin.

He was married to his wife, Alice Ruth McCoy, for over 25 years when she passed in 1978.

Stationed...

Jun 24, 2025

Ralph Rhodes, 75, of Jefferson Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Rhodes was born December 21, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Charles and Irene (Reno) Rhodes. He was a 1968 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage.

A veteran of...

Jun 23, 2025

Margaret "Maury" O'Neill, 83, of Sharon, PA, passed away peacefully Monday evening June 23, 2025, in her home under the wonderful care of hospice services.

Mrs. O'Neill was born on June 21, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Mary Phyllis (McCarthy) Conlin.  Maury was the organist at Sacred Heart Church from 5th grade...

Jun 23, 2025

Virginia S. McCardle, 71, of Wheatland, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Ms. McCardle was born on October 26, 1953, in Johnstown, PA.

She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Keevert, of Orwell, OH; two grandchildren, Kristian Yeaples and Kaitlynn McKendrick; two great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild on the way....

Jun 21, 2025

Shirley L. Cline, 93, of Sharon, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, in Jameson Nursing and Rehab, New Castle.

Shirley was born April 12, 1932, in Wheatland, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph H. Cline, Sr. and Marie (Kelly) Cline. She attended Sharon schools.

Shirley worked as a police officer for...

Jun 20, 2025

Patricia J. Brenner, 76, of Brookfield, passed away early Friday morning, June 20, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Brenner was born March 9, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph Noga, Jr., and Mary (Hutz) Noga, and was a 1966 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

She was employed by the...

Jun 19, 2025

Marilyn L. Callahan, 87, of Brookfield, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday evening, June 19, 2025, in UPMC Passavant - McCandless Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Marilyn was born April 1, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Shotten) Titus. She was a proud member of the 1957 graduating class from Sharon...

Jun 18, 2025

Dr. Charles "Doc" H. Zeigler, 80, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully June 18, 2025, under the care of Passavant Community in Zelienople.

Charlie was born November 11, 1944, in Ellwood City, PA, son of Harry Francis and Margaret "Peg" (Young) Zeigler. He was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School, 1966 graduate of Geneva College, Beaver Falls,...

Jun 17, 2025

Brian Edward Winiecki, 44, of Sharon, passed away following an extended illness on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Brian was born on January 26, 1981, in Sharon, a son of Ronald Edward Winiecki and Sherry (Brown) Winiecki Graban. He attended Hickory High School until his senior year and was a 1999 graduate of...

Jun 17, 2025

Charles D. Leise, 88, of Slippery Rock Twp., passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025, under hospice care in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Leise was born April 3, 1937, in Indiana, PA, a son of the late Harry "Cap" and Mary Ellen (Miller) Leise.

Charles enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on November...