Obituaries

Oct 16, 2020

Erik H. Johnson, 35, of Mercer, PA passed away surrounded by his wife and family at 7:29 a.m. Friday morning, October 16, 2020, at his home, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Erik was born September 30, 1985, in Dubois, PA, a son of William "Bill" Johnson, Sr. and Sherrie Johnson. A 2004 graduate of Reynolds High...

Oct 15, 2020

Sebastiano "Sebastian" Grasso, 95, of Hermitage, formerly of Italy, passed away Thursday morning, October 15, 2020, in his home.

Mr. Grasso was born May 18, 1925, in San Luca, Italy, a son of the late Antonio and Concetta (Strangio) Grasso. He attended the University of Messina, Italy and served in the Italian Air Force.

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Oct 14, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the death of Virginia J. Rzecznik Gurgacz in her 102nd year, on October 14, 2020.  She passed away peacefully at her daughter's home, where she resided for the past 29 years. Virginia was born on December 27, 1917, a daughter of the late Vincent and Agnes Wanic Rzecznik, who were immigrants from...

Oct 14, 2020

Kalliope Gerves Lefes of Memphis, TN, formerly of Hermitage, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was 90 years old.

Kal was born on October 28, 1929, in Barberton, OH just a few weeks after her parents John and Chrysanthe Gerves immigrated from Greece. Kal was part of the Greatest Generation who grew up during the...

Oct 11, 2020

Shirley M. Pacifico, 84, of Sharon, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away late Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Pacifico was born June 2, 1936, in Kane, PA, a daughter of the late John Leslie and Helen (Gorzo) Davidson. After her family moved to the Shenango...

Oct 11, 2020

Lewis Ladley "Laddie" Persch, Jr., 89, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020, in his home.

Mr. Persch was born June 4, 1931, in Farrell, a son of the late Lewis and Lillian Grace (Shaffer) Persch, Sr. He was a 1949 graduate of Mercer High School.

Laddie worked his entire career as an ironworker....

Oct 10, 2020

Janice "Jan" Schnall, 72, of Liberty Township, OH, passed away Saturday afternoon, October 10, 2020, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown.

Mrs. Schnall was born September 26, 1948, in Axtell, KS, a daughter of the late Clifford and Lynnea (Palm) Winquist. She was a graduate of Axtell High School and earned both a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree...

Oct 9, 2020

Louis J. Rosati, 86, of Farrell, went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 9, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness.

Mr. Rosati was born January 22, 1934, in Sharon, a son of the late Anthony and Anna (Ferrante) Rosati. He was a 1953 graduate of Farrell High School....

Oct 8, 2020

Elizabeth A. Marmo, 68, of New Castle passed away Thursday morning, October 8, 2020, in her residence.

Ms. Marmo was born November 20, 1951, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Samuel and Phyllis (Rosacco) Marmo. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School in 1969.

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Oct 8, 2020

John F. Likens, 56, of Sharon, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, in his home.

John was born February 15, 1964, in Sharon, a son of the late Thurman and Ora Jean (Bryant) Likens and attended Sharon High School.

He was employed many years at Membrane Roofers Inc., Sharpsville.

John loved joy riding...

Oct 3, 2020

William A. Allegar, formerly of Sharpsville and Hermitage, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, NJ, following a brief illness.  He was 68.

Mr. Allegar was born June 20, 1952, in Sharon, a son of Walter and Martha (Peters) Allegar.  He was a 1970 graduate of Sharpsville High School and served...

Oct 3, 2020

Daniel Wesley Fraley, 25, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020, in St. John Specialty Care Center, Mars, PA.

Daniel was born September 4, 1995, in Sharon, a son of Michael E. and Lisa (Williamson) Fraley, Sr. He was a 2014 graduate of Hickory High School, where he was in the marching...

Oct 2, 2020

Joseph G. Vasconi, 73, of Sharon, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Vasconi was born January 26, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Gerald and Mildred (Krivosh) Vasconi. He was a 1967 graduate of Sharpsville High School and served in the US Army, where he...

Oct 2, 2020

Susan Troy, 63, of Goodyear, AZ, formerly of Midland, MI; San Francisco East Bay, CA; Santa Monica, CA; N. Hollywood, CA; and Columbus and Youngstown, OH; passed away peacefully with her sister at her side Friday afternoon, October 2, 2020, at her residence.

Susan was born August 20, 1957, in Youngstown, OH, a...

Oct 1, 2020

William Lee Sham, a lifelong Sharon resident, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 69.

Mr. Sham was born October 12, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Leo and Marilyn (Kelly) Sham.  He attended the former St. Joseph Parochial Grade School, Sharon,...

Oct 1, 2020

James P. "Jamie" Kassi, 46, of Union Twp. passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2020, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, following a brief illness.

Mr. Kassi was born March 13, 1974, in New Castle, a son of Robert and Frances (Budai) Kassi. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Union High School in...

Sep 29, 2020

Deborah Ann Wallace, 47, of Hermitage, passed away following an extended illness Tuesday morning, September 29, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Debbie was born January 13, 1973, in Sharon, a daughter of John "Jack" and Sylvia (Fray) Wallace. She was a 1991 graduate of Sharon High School.

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Sep 28, 2020

Robert S. Clawson, 85, of Sharon, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, in his home surrounded by family.

Mr. Clawson was born January 7, 1935, in Pitcairn, PA, a son of the late Chalmers V. and Grace Minerva Lydick Clawson. He was a graduate of Edgewood (PA) High School and attended the University...

Sep 26, 2020

Veronica Evans, 71, of Masury, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by her adorning husband, children and grandchildren early Saturday morning, September 26, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Evans was born September 29, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Molnar) Emery. A lifelong...

Sep 23, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Jurenovich, formerly of Meadowbrook Rd., Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in  her residence at The Village of Incarnate Word Retirement Center, San Antonio, TX.  She was 96.

Mrs. Jurenovich was born February 3, 1924, in Hubbard, Ohio, a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Domovic) Rudolph.  She was a 1942 graduate...