Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

Cindy Maria Brodish, formerly of Hermitage, passed away at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Hospice House, Poland, Ohio, following an extended illness.  She was 63.

Cindy was born February 16, 1957, in Sharon, a daughter of Cleon and Alice Maria (Schiller) Brodish.  A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of what is now known...

Jul 13, 2020

Todd Edward Switz, 50, of Farrell, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020, in his home.

Todd was born February 7, 1970, in Warren, OH, a son of Edward Dennis and Mary (Fabian) Switz. He was a 1988 graduate of Lordstown High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Todd served...

Jul 12, 2020

Josephine A. Reale, 93, of Hermitage, PA passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Reale was born April 25, 1927, in Ralph, PA (Fayette Co.), a daughter of the late James and Angeline (Battistelli) Gigante.

She was a 1944 graduate of Brookfield...

Jul 11, 2020

Joseph Stanley Wingard, 35, of Hermitage, passed away from medical conditions that resulted from his long-term struggle with addiction on Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Joe was born September 11, 1984, in Oakland, CA, a son of Joseph L. and Leslie (Lewis) Wingard. He was a 2003 graduate of Sharon High School.

Jul 10, 2020

James J. LaMantia, Jr., 77, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 10, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. LaMantia was born January 31, 1943, in Indiana, PA, a son of the late James J. LaMantia, Sr., and Elizabeth "Betty" (Schaffer) LaMantia. A 1961 graduate of Blairsville High School, Blairsville,...

Jul 8, 2020

Dona D. Miller of Masury passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, following an extended illness.  She was 59.

Dona was born May 10, 1961, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of David O. and Laura (Snider) Stecher.  She attended Hartford (Ohio) grade school and the Corinth Christian Academy in Kinsman.  Dona was...

Jul 8, 2020

Gina Paula Warren, 53, of Hermitage, passed away following a brief illness, on Wednesday July 8, 2020, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Ms. Warren was born January 29, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Ferdinando "Fred" and Rosina (Russo) Lombardi. She was a 1985 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School and earned her medical assistant...

Jul 8, 2020

Peter H. Bonacci, 83, of Hermitage, formerly a longtime resident of Farrell, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020, at his residence.

Mr. Bonacci was born August 4, 1936, in Farrell, a son of the late Joseph Charles and Maria (Spadafora) Bonacci.

After attending Farrell High School, he...

Jul 6, 2020

Audrey A. Morgan, 82, of John XXIII Home, Hermitage, and previously a longtime resident of Sharon passed away early Monday morning, July 6, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Morgan was born August 24, 1937, in Pittston, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony F. and Alice L. (Lynott) McLusky. A 1955...

Jul 4, 2020

Patricia Louise Antus, 85, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday morning, July 4, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Antus was born November 28, 1934, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Louise Bennett. She was a 1952 graduate of Sharon High School and earned her registered nursing license from Sharon...

Jul 4, 2020

James Paul Golubich, 90, lifelong resident of Farrell and a loving husband and father, passed away July 4, 2020, after a period of declining health.  Mr. Golubich was born November 20, 1929, in Farrell, to the late Peter and Ann (Berkovich) Golubich.  He was a 1947 graduate of Farrell High School, where he was a two-year letterman...

Jul 3, 2020

Dr. Ronald J. Pollock, PhD, 76, died suddenly on July 3, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center of a sudden cardiac event.

Mr. Pollock was born February 7, 1944, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Joseph and Stephanie Pollock. He graduated from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, and received his PhD in Inorganic...

Jul 2, 2020

Darlene A. Ashby, 69, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday morning, July 2, 2020, in her home.

Darlene was born January 25, 1951, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Martin Wallace and Eleanor M. (Reid) McCormick. She was a 1969 graduate of T.C. Williams High School, Alexandria,...

Jul 1, 2020

Virginia "Ginny" Ricciutti, 85, of Hermitage, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away Wednesday evening, July 1, 2020, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Ricciutti was born November 20, 1934, in Natrona Heights, PA, a daughter of the late Stephen and Amelia (Truskan) Lichok. She was a graduate of the former Har-Breck High School,...

Jun 30, 2020

George W. Christoff, a longtime Hermitage resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 4:16 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, following a brief illness.  He was 83.

Mr. Christoff was born September 24, 1936, at his home in Farrell, the only son of the late Velian and Katherine...

Jun 26, 2020

Janice Marie Rankin, 72, of Masury, OH, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, in her home.

Janice was born March 25, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Harry and Mabel (McWhirter) Kimble. She was a 1966 graduate of Sharon High School.

Janice was a former employee...

Jun 25, 2020

Joseph Curtis Olshavsky, 60, of Cranberry TWP., PA, passed into the arms of the Lord while surrounded by his family Thursday evening, June 25, 2020, at his home, following a valiant battle with cancer.

Joe was born April 19, 1960, in Sharon General Hospital, a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Murcko)...

Jun 24, 2020

Robert A. Palumbo, Sr., 74, of Pymatuning Township, formerly a lifelong resident of Farrell, passed away with his family by his side Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Palumbo was born Sept. 15, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank and Lucy (Pruent) Palumbo. He attended Farrell schools.

A...

Jun 20, 2020

Patricia T. "Pat" Hoyson, 88, of Sharon passed away late Saturday evening, June 20, 2020, in Nugent's CCRC, Hermitage.

Mrs. Hoyson was born December 16, 1931, in Homestead, PA, a daughter of the late Patrick Cavalier and Thelma McEwen, and later graduated from Homestead High School in 1949.

For...

Jun 18, 2020

Catherine L. Graziani, 65, of Sharpsville, passed away Thursday morning, June 18, 2020, in her home.

Catherine was born July 31, 1954, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Discerni) Grande. She was a 1972 graduate of Farrell High School.

A homemaker, Catherine was a member...