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Larry Mattson
Jun 1, 2020
Larry "LA" Mattson, 84, of Hermitage, passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Mattson was born July 27, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late Andrew N. and Helen (Stearns) Mattson. He was a 1953 graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended a trade school where he...
Shirley Stormer Mcclelland
May 31, 2020
Shirley Stormer McClelland, 97, of Hermitage passed away Sunday afternoon May 31, 2020 in St. John XXIII Home.
Shirley was born March 4, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois and was raised in Seward, PA by her loving parents, Logan and Sara Stormer. A survivor of the Great Depression, she graduated from Johnstown High School...
John H. Stoner
May 25, 2020
John H. "Jack" Stoner, 78, of New Castle passed away Monday afternoon, May 25, 2020, at his residence.
Jack was born June 18, 1941, in New Castle, a son of the late T. John and Elizabeth (Doloughan) Stoner. He was a lifelong area resident and 1959 graduate of New Castle High School.
He married his...
Sophie C. Hutz
May 25, 2020
Sophie C. Hutz, 93, of Union Twp. passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 25, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.
Mrs. Hutz was born November 20, 1926, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Keilar) Zombek. A lifelong resident of Union Twp., she graduated from Union High School in 1944.
Sandra Ramsey
May 24, 2020
Sandra L. Ramsey, 66, of Farrell, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Ramsey was born July 6, 1953, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Kermit and Helen (Jameson) Boles. A lifelong area resident, she attended Farrell High School. She was employed at Star Bright Cleaning, of Farrell. Sandra loved being...
Timothy J. Marrow
May 22, 2020
Timothy J. Marrow, 43, of Sharon passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 22, 2020, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, due to complications from an accident that occurred the week prior.
Tim was born November 20, 1976, in Sharon, a son of Dennis R. and Joanne L. (Kruszewski) Marrow. A lifelong area resident, he graduated...
Thomasina A. Ross
May 21, 2020
Thomasina A. Ross, 84, of Farrell, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2020, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.
Ms. Ross was born December 11, 1935, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Puhak) Ross. At nine months of age, her mother passed away and was then...
Irene C. Ream
May 18, 2020
Irene C. Ream, formerly of Hermitage, passed away at 9:41 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2020, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Youngstown, Ohio. She was 94.
Mrs. Ream was born June 3, 1925, in Scranton, PA, a daughter of the late William and Zuzanna (Demko) Guzey. She was a graduate of Duquesne High School, Pittsburgh, and attended Stanford...
Anna Madeline Buckley
May 18, 2020
Anna Madeline Buckley, 96, of New Castle passed away Monday evening, May 18, 2020.
Mrs. Buckley was born April 24, 1924, in Duquesne, PA, a daughter of the late James Joseph Pearson, Sr. and Anna Margaret (Gormley) Pearson.
She was a graduate of New Wilmington High School.
Maryann Moore
May 17, 2020
MaryAnn Moore, 83, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 17, 2020, in her home, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Moore was born December 17, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Richard and Sue (Dankanyin) Orendi. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Farrell High School in 1954.
Esther M. Szakach
May 17, 2020
Life-long resident of South Pymatuning Township, Esther M. Szakach, 98, passed away Sunday, May 17, at St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville. Mrs. Szakach was born December 14, 1921, of the family farmstead of her parents, Steve and Esther (Csendes)Vamosi.
As a youngster, Mrs. Szakach attended Fairview School, a one-room schoolhouse, to which she was driven in...
Pamela J. Dunfee
May 15, 2020
Pamela J. Dunfee, 64, of Cortland, OH passed away Friday morning, May 15, 2020, in Trumbull Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Dunfee was born July 7, 1955, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of Frank P. and Rose M. (Steiner) Russo, and was a 1973 graduate of Badger High School, Kinsman, OH.
Ronald James Garrett
May 13, 2020
Ronald James Garrett, 71, of Hermitage, PA passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Mr. Garrett was born July 17, 1948, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late James and Margaret (Farkas) Garrett.
He was a 1966 graduate of Hickory High School. Ron earned his bachelor's degree from Hiram...
William N. Donofrio
May 11, 2020
William N. "Bill" Donofrio, 90, of Union Twp. passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 11, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Care Center, Neshannock Twp.
Mr. Donofrio was born March 25, 1930, in Hillsville, a son of the late John and Nicoletta (Lagnese) Donofrio. A proud veteran, he served in the U.S. Army and was...
Donald Patrick Kurpe
May 11, 2020
Donald Patrick Kurpe, 69, of Struthers, OH, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020, in his home.
Mr. Kurpe was born January 8, 1951, in Sharon, a son of the late Julius and Mae (Dickman) Kurpe. He attended Our Lady of Fatima Parochial Grade School and was a 1968 graduate of Farrell High School....
Patricia J. Cross
May 11, 2020
Patricia J. Cross of West Middlesex passed away at 12:45 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2020, in Clepper Manor, Sharon, after an extended illness. She was 81.
Mrs. Cross was born December 10, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Samuel and Sophie (Kuzniar) Santell. She was a lifelong area resident and a 1956 graduate of Sharon...
Tressa Wasilewski
May 9, 2020
There was a celebration going on as Tressa Cecilia Wasilewski, 91, of Hermitage, entered into heaven, May 9, 2020.
Mrs. Wasilewski was born December 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Liptak) Gustas. She was a 1946 graduate of Farrell High School, where she was a cheerleader and member of the concert choir.
...Thomas R. Meier
May 7, 2020
Thomas R. Meier, age 79, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2020, in The Grove at New Castle.
Mr. Meier was born July 15, 1940, in Sharon, a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Mitch) Meier. He was a 1958 graduate of Sharon High School and was a member of its football team.
...Ronald Blake Haun, Sr.
May 6, 2020
Ronald Blake Haun, Sr., 70, of Hermitage passed away at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, following complications from an extended illness.
Mr. Haun was born August 8, 1949, in Farrell, a son of the late John William and Rebecca (Costea) Haun. A lifelong area resident, He was...
Scott R. Kilgore
May 6, 2020
Scott R. Kilgore, 45, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, May 6, 2020, in the Cleveland Clinic, following an extended illness.
Mr. Kilgore was born August 26, 1974, in Farrell, a son of James C. and Diane Lee (Verholek) Kilgore.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen A....
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