Obituaries

Nov 14, 2020

Dr. Joan Latsko, DNP, CRNP-BC, AOCNP, 59, of Monroeville, Pa., passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020, from a chronic illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Joan was born on April 9, 1961, in New Castle, Pa., to Raymond and Ruth (Cummings) Latsko. She graduated from New Castle High School...

Nov 14, 2020

Debbie Lyn Carly, 57, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, after an extended illness.

Debbie was born July 9, 1963, in Farrell, a daughter of Jon and Patricia (Weller).  She was a 1981 graduate of Hickory High School.

Debbie had a fun, loving, and caring personality.  She always put...

Nov 13, 2020

Patricia Ann Wallace, 89, of Sharon, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Born in Greenville on July 30, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Guy "Tony" and Emma (Morse) Eagan. She was a 1949 graduate of the former Penn High School, Greenville.

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Nov 13, 2020

Robert E. Palladino, 89, of Butler, PA, formerly of New Castle, passed away surrounded by his family Friday, November 13, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Palladino was born June 13, 1931, in New Castle, a son of Bernardo and Stella (Rich) Palladino. He graduated from New Castle High School, and later completed an...

Nov 11, 2020

Robert M. McBurney, 70, of Lake Wylie, SC, passed away November 11, 2020.

Mr. McBurney was born August 13, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Paul R. and Alta L. (Gibson) McBurney. He was a graduate of Clarion State College, Clarion, PA.   Bob retired as Vice President of Finance with Huffman...

Nov 11, 2020

August 9, 1952 – November 11, 2020

Our beloved Richard J. "Rick" Piccirilli, passed away unexpectedly on November 11 th , 2020, in his hometown of Sharon, PA.

A dedicated son of Italian immigrants, John and Margaret Piccirilli, Rick was a hard-working man; spending many years working at General American Transportation Corp., and later as...

Nov 11, 2020

Brenda S. Porterfield, 52, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Brenda was born March 21, 1968, in Meadville, PA, a daughter of the late Kenneth Paul and Goldie Alene (Clark) Latshaw and attended Sharon High School.

A devoted homemaker, Brenda loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading and...

Nov 10, 2020

Robert F. Hricik, 79, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020, in his home.

Mr. Hricik was born February 10, 1941, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank and Marie (Zentz) Hricik. He was a 1959 graduate of Hickory High School and received his bachelor's degree in accounting from Youngstown...

Nov 10, 2020

Jesse C. Horton, II, 57, of New Castle passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2020, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA, following a brief illness.

Mr. Horton was born November 4, 1963, in New Castle, a son of Jesse C. and Frances J. (Cole) Horton. A 1981 graduate of Neshannock High School, he enrolled...

Nov 8, 2020

Michael J. Klik, 67, of New Castle passed away late Sunday night, November 8, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Klik was born July 8, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Marion E. and Mary K. (Fee) Klik. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in...

Nov 8, 2020

Billie Charles Fondrick, 93, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, November 8, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Care Center, Neshannock Twp.  His soul departed to reunite with those family and friends who passed through this life before him, including his parents Hazel and Louis, sister Mary, brother Bud and angelic granddaughter Crystal.

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Nov 8, 2020

John Kephart, III, 61, of Sharpsville, formerly of Pitcairn, PA, passed into the next life on Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

John was born December 18, 1958, in Indiana, PA, a son of the late John and Josephine R. (Isherwood) Kephart, Jr. He was a graduate of Sunrise School, Monroeville, PA and worked...

Nov 6, 2020

Bogdan "Tookie" Ivanovich of Sharpsville passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday morning, November 6, 2020, in his residence.  He was 62.

Mr. Ivanovich was born January 5, 1958, in Topusko, Croatia, a son of Milovan and Kata (Rkman) Ivanovich.  He was a 1976 graduate of Farrell High School and served four years in the U.S....

Nov 5, 2020

Richard (Dick) L. Eckles, 77, of New Castle passed away Thursday, November 5,2020, in his home with his family by his side.

Mr. Eckles was born November 09,1942, in New Castle, a son of the late Leroy and Ruth (Ryhal) Eckles.

A proud veteran, Richard served in the U.S. Navy.  Following his discharge, Richard served...

Nov 5, 2020

John E. Tomko of Hermitage received his heavenly call and passed away peacefully in the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 5, 2020, in Sharon Regional Health System.  He was 68.

Mr. Tomko was born February 22, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Helen (Lehett) Tomko.  He was a 1970...

Nov 5, 2020

Bettie Patricia Rugh, 89, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2020, in her home at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington.  She was a former longtime resident of Neshannock Township after having moved to the area as a newlywed in 1953.

Bettie Pat was born on May 16, 1931, in Lynch, Kentucky,...

Nov 4, 2020

Cindy Ann Scarnati Ruiz, 63, of New Castle, formerly a longtime resident of Winder, GA, passed away Wednesday morning, November 4, 2020, following a brief illness.

Cindy was born November 16, 1956, in New Castle, a daughter of Albert M. and Barbara J. (Williams) Scarnati, and graduated from New Castle High School in...

Nov 3, 2020

Arlene Jean Jenkins, 85, of New Castle passed away with her daughters by her side Tuesday morning, November 3, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

On May 31, 1935, Mrs. Jenkins was born shortly before her twin sister, and they were the final two of 14 children of the late Benjamin B. and Rose...

Nov 2, 2020

Francis E. "Frank" Donaldson, 62, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday afternoon, November 2, 2020, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Donaldson was born June 22, 1958, in San Francisco, CA; a son of Charles D. and Geraldine A. (Novak) Donaldson. He was a 1976...

Nov 2, 2020

Martha J. Higgins, 66, of Sharon passed away Monday, November 02. 2020, in her home.

Mrs. Higgins was born February 18, 1954, in Good Water, Alabama, a daughter of the late Ed and Veola (Holloway) Odem.

A homemaker, Martha was a member of Community Baptist Church, Farrell.