Obituaries

Aug 5, 2020

William B. Gibb, 74, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully under hospice care, Wednesday morning, August 5, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center following a long battle with dementia. Mr. Gibb was born September 24, 1945, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Wilbur R. and Helen (Elder) Gibb. He was a 1963 graduate of Lakeview High School, Stoneboro,...

Aug 2, 2020

Shirl Ann Koscinski, 64, residence of Sharon PA was called to join the heavenly father unexpectedly on August 2 nd , 2020. Shirl was born in Sharon, PA on August 17, 1955 to Karol and Ann Koscinski, as the third of three kids and was the beloved sister of Sharyn and Karol Koscinki.

A graduate of Sharon...

Aug 1, 2020

Anthony V. "Tony" Masone, 77, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, August 1, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Masone was born December 22, 1942, in Mahoningtown, a son of the late Vincenzo and Clorinda (Iannucci) Masone. He was a lifelong area resident and attended New Castle High School.

Aug 1, 2020

Barbara (Jazwinski) Oleskey, 90, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, August 1, 2020, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Mrs. Oleskey was born December 15, 1929, in Pulaski, PA, a daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Sienicki) Jazwinksi. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Farrell High School in 1947.

Jul 27, 2020

Richard W. Wasilewski, 68, of Warren, OH, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, in the Grove at New Wilmington.

Richard was born January 9, 1952, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Stephen and Tressa (Gustas) Wasilewski. He was a 1969 graduate of Hickory High School, where he excelled in sports....

Jul 27, 2020

Margaret "Marge" A. Kuzel, a daughter of the late George P. Fox, Sr. and Dorothy E. (Kuzel) Fox, peacefully departed this life on July 27, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family.  Margaret was born on October 21, 1939, and was a lifelong resident of Sharon.

She attended St. Joseph's Parochial...

Jul 27, 2020

Ronald Lee Perrine, 77, of Hermitage passed away Monday morning, July 27, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Perrine was born April 23, 1943, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Chauncey and Mary (Adams) Perrine.

A proud veteran, Ron served in the U.S. Army.

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Jul 26, 2020

Carl R. "Chook" Esmond, Jr., 68, of Reynolds passed away Sunday evening, July 26, 2020, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Esmond was born September 16, 1951, in Sharon, a son of Carl R. Esmond, Sr. and Dorothy E. (Whorten) Esmond. He was a lifelong area resident and attended...

Jul 26, 2020

Wallace Shelton Williams, 89 of Farrell, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Williams was born July 18, 1931, in King George County, Virginia, a son of the late Benjamin and Maggie Estelle (Johnson) Williams.

As a young man, Wallace moved with his brother...

Jul 21, 2020

Phyllis Elaine Sexton, 81, of Masury, OH, formerly of St. Cloud, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Hospice of the Valley, Poland, OH.

Ms. Sexton was born April 22, 1939, in Hornell, NY, a daughter of the late Chester James and Evelyn (Hollister) Guthrie. She was a 1958 graduate of Brookfield...

Jul 20, 2020

Norman R. Munnal, Jr., 64, of Sharon, passed away Monday evening, July 20, 2020, in his home.

Norman was born July 23, 1955, in Sharon, a son of the late Norman Munnal, Sr. and Phyllis (Dean) Munnal. He also attended Sharon High School.

A tractor trailer driver for more...

Jul 20, 2020

Dorothy M. "Dot" Richards, a former longtime resident of Ellis Ave., Hermitage, passed away peacefully at 10:40 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.  She was 88.

Mrs. Richards was born September 26, 1931, in Sharon, the only child of the late William and Hazel (Frye) Green.  A lifelong area resident, she was...

Jul 20, 2020

Macel Levere Linton took country roads home as she made her way to heaven on July 20, 2020. She was 101 years old.

Macel was born November 27, 1918, in Issac Creek, West Virginia, a daughter of Dicie (Gay) Stutler Russell and Homer Russell, and since 1994, has been a resident of Mercer, PA.

Macel...

Jul 18, 2020

Phyllis J. Pfahles, 85, formerly a longtime resident of Winter Rd., New Castle, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 18, 2020, at Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington, where she had lived for the past six years.

Mrs. Pfahles was born July 21, 1933, in Hanover, PA, a daughter of the late Harold...

Jul 17, 2020

Susan (Reilly) Kendzor, 65, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 17, 2020, in her home. Susan was born January 25, 1955, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Sally (Tierney) Reilly. A lifelong area resident, she attended St. Joseph's Parochial grade school and was a 1973 graduate of Sharon High School. Susan was an exceptional homemaker....

Jul 17, 2020

Mary Lou Capuzzi, 93, of Hermitage passed away Friday evening, July 17, 2020, at her residence.

Mrs. Capuzzi was born December 3, 1926, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Esther (Bell) Turner Bolthouse.

A lifelong entrepreneur, Mary Lou had several business ventures throughout her life, most notably,...

Jul 17, 2020

Anthony F. "Butch" Spinelli, 81, of Mt. Jackson passed away Friday morning, July 17, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Spinelli was born January 16, 1939, in New Castle, a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Rozzi) Spinelli. A 1957 graduate of New Castle High School, he later completed a...

Jul 15, 2020

Faye Aldine Smith, 91, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, July 15, 2020, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Smith was born October 14, 1928, in Winslow Twp. (Jefferson Co.), PA, a daughter of the late Glenn Armel and Mary Martha (Sprague) Strouse. She attended Dubois High School, PA.

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Jul 15, 2020

Rose M. Desautels Wagner, 92, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, July 15, 2020, in Garden Way Place, Hermitage.

Rose was born November 3, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen (Kruchinski) Denesevich.  She was a 1944 graduate of Hartford High School, Hartford, Connecticut.

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Jul 15, 2020

Mary Barber, 91, a longtime resident of Wheatland passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 15, 2020, in Clepper Manor CCRC, Sharon.

Mrs. Barber was born May 16, 1929, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Gregorio and Philomena (Ricci) Ranelli.

A homemaker, Mary dedicated her life to caring for...