Obituaries

Sep 2, 2025

Jean (Kagle) Cole, Hermitage PA

Jean Cole, 81, of Hermitage, passed away on September 2, 2025.

Jean was born on September 2, 1944, in Saint Marys, West Virginia, to the late William and Lillian C. (Cunningham) Kagle.

She attended grade school in Cecil, Pennsylvania, and later, Farrell High School, where she...

Sep 1, 2025

Eileen R. Zagger passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 82. Eileen leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Though small in stature, she was mighty in spirit and spent her working years as a dedicated housekeeper.

From her childhood days, Eileen was captivated by horses, a passion that was lovingly rekindled...

Sep 1, 2025

Toula K. Hardesty, 83, of Hermitage, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Hardesty was born November 11, 1941, in Warren, OH, a daughter of Peter and Stella (Kariotis) Leftheris, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1959.

For nearly 20 years, Toula owned and operated the Tow Bar Restaurant in Sharon....

Aug 31, 2025

Martha L. Simons, 85, of Sharpsville, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Cortland (OH) Healthcare Center.

Mrs. Simons was born on November 29, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Earl L. and Thelma (Stoyer) Swartz. She attended the former Union Elementary School in South Pymatuning Twp., and was a 1957 graduate of Sharpsville...

Aug 31, 2025

Todd Leach, 50, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Todd was born on January 2, 1975, in Youngstown, OH, a son of Paul and Wanda (Hughey) Leach. He was a 1993 graduate of Hickory High School and completed culinary school in Pittsburgh, PA.

Following culinary school,...

Aug 31, 2025

Allan L. Owens 63, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday evening, August 31, 2025, in Edison Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on January 24, 1962, in Fairfax, VA, a son of Lester L. Owens and Barbara (Racey) Jewell.

Allan worked as a farmhand since he was in his twenties, and he looked forward to family...

Aug 29, 2025

Mary Jean Hvisdak, 73, of West Middlesex, died peacefully at her home on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Ms. Hvisdak was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, on April 10, 1952, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Matey) Kernisky,  and graduated from West Middlesex High School.

Mary Jean loved her home and playing board games...

Aug 28, 2025

Mildred (Millie) Williams, 75, of Sharon, PA, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, in her home, leaving behind a family that loved and adored her. Millie was born April 5, 1950, in Farrell, PA, a daughter of the late Lynn and Donna (Haines) Morris.

Known for her wit and big heart, Millie spent 75 years spreading love,...

Aug 28, 2025

John T. D'Avico, III, 41, of Hermitage, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday afternoon, August 28, 2025, following a courageous three-year battle with ALS.

John was born November 29, 1983, in Lansdown, PA, a son of John T. D'Avico, Jr. and Roseann (Muldoon) D'Avico. In 2002, he graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School in...

Aug 27, 2025

David S. Hunter, 77, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, in the Hospice House of Hospice of the Valley, Youngstown.

Mr. Hunter was born on February 11, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Howard and Myrtle (Hogue) Hunter, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1966.

For over 20...

Aug 25, 2025

Judith L. "Judy" Canon, 82, of Hermitage, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Canon was born on September 14, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Paul and Shirley (Warrender) Keeley. She grew up in Transfer and attended Reynolds and Sharon School Districts, and was a 1960 graduate of Farrell High...

Aug 25, 2025

Mary Catherine Boggs, 83, of Sharon, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Monday afternoon, August 25, 2025, in The Grove at Greenville.

Mrs. Boggs was born May 27, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Elliott) Barreca. After graduating from Sharon High School, she enrolled in several courses at the Shenango Valley...

Aug 25, 2025

Jane P. Haney, 83, of New Castle, PA, passed away Monday evening, August 25, 2025, in The Haven Nursing Home.

Mrs. Haney was born January 26, 1942, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Adalbert W. and Stella (Dytko) Tecza. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1960.

For...

Aug 24, 2025

Anka "Anna" K. Zrile, 92, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away Sunday evening, August 24, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Zrile was born on July 14, 1933, in Severic, Croatia, a daughter of the late Josip and Anka Bukarica.

A dedicated homemaker, Anna was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon. She was...

Aug 23, 2025

Claude "PeeWee" M. Davis, 87, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday morning, August 23, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Davis was born November 22, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late George and Florence (Clements) Davis. Claude honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He worked for many years at LTV, formerly Youngstown...

Aug 23, 2025

James Arthur Divens, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 86. James was born on November 2, 1938, in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania and grew up in West Middlesex, to the late James and Beatrice Divens. He was one of nine children and grew up in a close-knit, loving family...

Aug 22, 2025

Terry L. Herman, 59, of New Castle, passed away peacefully under hospice care late Friday evening, August 22, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital, Wexford, PA.

Terry was born December 1, 1965, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie (McCleery) McComb. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1984.

For most...

Aug 21, 2025

Elizabeth A. "Betty" "Beanie" Powell, 83, of Masury, OH, passed away Thursday evening, August 21, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Powell was born on July 5, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Walsh) Rodgers. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School.

Betty began working...

Aug 17, 2025

Beverly Diane (Miller) Pitts, 77, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 2:50 pm, Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born November 4, 1947, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Aldie Roy and Mary Emma (Buckley) Miller. Bev was raised in Sharon but had country and farm life in her genes. She spent many...

Aug 16, 2025

Eric E. Coonce, 56, of Brookfield, Twp., passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 18, 2025, in his home.

Eric was born on March 21, 1969, in Farrell, a son of the late Roy and Marion (Marstellar) Coonce. He was a graduate of Maplewood High School in Johnston, Ohio.

Eric was...