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Gwendolyn J. Allen
May 6, 2021
Gwendolyn J. Allen 84 of New Castle, passed away May 6, 2021.
Gwen was born February 5, 1937 in New Castle. She was a daughter of Torrance and Georgianna Rankin.
She is affectionately known as Granny Gwen, Grandma Gwen, Gweneth, Gwenny, and Lizzie.
Gwen loved...
Victoria Jean Fanelli
May 6, 2021
Victoria Jean Fanelli, 93, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday evening, May 6, 2021, in Nugent Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hermitage.
Mrs. Fanelli was born July 7, 1927, in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Dominic and Rose (Cersulo) Russo. She attended Farrell High School.
Following her father's passing and prior to marriage she...
Randolph Scott Fennell
May 4, 2021
Randolph Scott "Randy" Fennell, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in his home.
Randy was born September 4, 1985, a son of George and Susan (Pollock) Fennell. He was a 2003 graduate of West Middlesex High School.
He was an avid fan of the "Simpsons" and...
Jane Ellyn Melnick
May 2, 2021
Jane Ellyn Melnick, 74, of Sharon passed away Sunday evening, May 2, 2021, in Clepper Manor CCRC. Jane was born January 25, 1947, in East Liverpool, OH, a daughter of the late John O. and Lois J. (Parsons) Melnick. She was raised in Beaver County (PA) and later graduated from Western Beaver High School in 1964. Jane retired from...
Ann C. Tibolet
May 2, 2021
Ann C. Tibolet, 99, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Tibolet was born April 6, 1922, in Farrell, a daughter of the late James and Carrie (Colecchi) Colangelo. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1940.
Ann...
Renee Lynn Unrue
May 1, 2021
Renee Lynn Unrue, 51, of Sharpsville, passed away, Saturday, May 1,2021, in her residence.
She was born April 19, 1970, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Fredrick and Beverly (Walz) Showalter.
Renee attended Sharpsville Area Schools. She worked as a cake decorator for 15 years at Hermitage Bakery.
She was always thinking...
Donald E. Jones
Apr 30, 2021
Donald E. "Donnie" Jones, 68, of Sharon passed away Friday evening, April 30, 2021, in the Butler VA Community Living Center.
Mr. Jones was born April 29, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late Clayton and Virginia (Redmond) Jones. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1971.
...Thomas Daniel Borawski
Apr 29, 2021
Thomas Daniel Borawski, 91, of Sharon, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.
Mr. Borawski was born October 7, 1929, in Farrell, a son of the late Daniel and Justine (Belchik) Borawski. He was a graduate of Farrell High School.
Tom honorably served his...
Douglas A. Malenky
Apr 29, 2021
Douglas A. Malenky, 67, a longtime resident of Transfer, PA, passed away Thursday evening, April 29, 2021, in Apache Junction, AZ.
Mr. Malenky was born May 30, 1953, in Sharon, a son of Andrew and Evelyn J. (Hogue) Malenky. He was a 1971 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.
...
William D. Swogger
Apr 27, 2021
William D. "Will" Swogger, 36, of Hermitage passed away Tuesday morning, April 27, 2021.
Will was born March 14, 1985, in Greenville, PA, a son of Harry Alvin and Beverly J. (Grandy) Swogger. A 2003 graduate of Reynolds High School, he also earned an associates degree in information technology from the University of...
William J. Kautz
Apr 26, 2021
William J. Kautz, 75, of Mercer, passed away due to complications of congestive heart failure on Monday, April 26, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Kautz was born August 24, 1945, in New Castle PA, a son of the late Carl and Mae (Shoup) Kautz.
He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy,...
Peggy R. Grace
Apr 24, 2021
Peggy R. Grace,77, formerly of Mentor, OH, Sharpsville and Hermitage, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.
Peggy was born January 24, 1944, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Earl and Ruth (Black) McKeel. She was a 1961 graduate of Sharpsville High School.
Peggy spent...
Jane Carol Stickle
Apr 22, 2021
Jane Carol Stickle, 84, of New Castle passed away Thursday evening, April 22, 2021, in the Haven Convalescent Home.
Mrs. Stickle was born September 23, 1936, in New Castle, a daughter of George F. and Teresa (Dougherty) Lowers. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1954.
A homemaker, Jane was...
Espy Markell
Apr 22, 2021
Espy Markell, 87, formerly a longtime resident of Mercer, passed away Thursday morning, April 22, 2021, while under hospice care at his daughter's residence in Hermitage.
Mr. Markell was born June 26, 1933, in Armstrong Co., PA, a son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Craig) Markell.
A 1951...
Raymond A. Derda
Apr 22, 2021
Raymond A. Derda, 74, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Mr. Derda was born October 30, 1946, in Erie, PA, the only son of the late Raymond J. and Irene (Wiltman) Derda. He was a 1964 graduate of Kane (PA) High School and immediately enlisted...
Tara Marie Carte
Apr 20, 2021
Tara Marie (Weyant) Carte, 36, of Sharpsville, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Tara was born January 2, 1985, in Sharon, a daughter of Samuel and Theresa (Walsh) Weyant. She was a 2003 graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School and took online classes to earn a bachelor and...
Dr. Tong Ho Ham, M.D.
Apr 15, 2021
Dr. Tong Ho Ham, M.D., 86, of Sharpsville passed away surrounded by his family Thursday afternoon, April 15, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Ham was born July 17, 1934, in Seoul, South Korea, a son of the late Jin Han Ham and Geum Soon Kim. He earned his medical degree from...
Sandra Lee Dolby
Apr 14, 2021
Sandra Lee Dolby, 76, formerly of Farrell, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Vista Springs Quail Highlands, Concord, OH.
Mrs. Dolby was born August 28, 1944, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Lee and Mary (Sarcinella) Barone. She was a graduate of Farrell High School.
Sandy was...
Rose Marie Neff
Apr 14, 2021
Rose Marie Neff, 67, of Hermitage passed away early Wednesday morning, April 14, 2021, in Nugent's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Rose Marie was born December 13, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of Gilbert and Erma (Pacsi) Koch. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1972.
Patricia Dejulia
Apr 12, 2021
Patricia DeJulia, 78, of Sharpsville passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 12, 2021, at her residence.
Patty was born September 29, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of Thomas and Constance (Baggiossi) DeJulia. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1961.
In 2005, Patty retired from...
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