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Ruth Martha Turner

Ruth Martha Turner

Sep 14, 2020

Ruth Martha Turner, 92, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, in Grove Manor, Grove City, PA.

Ruth was born August 6, 1928, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Wilbert Noll and Martha (Oswald) Winkelman. She graduated with honors from Pittsburgh Perry High School in 1946.

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Mary Lou Mcgonigle

Mary Lou Mcgonigle

Sep 13, 2020

Mary Lou McGonigle, of Neshannock Twp., PA, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Sunday afternoon, September 13, 2020.

Mrs. McGonigle was born November 18, 1936, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Augustine and Lena (Geramita) Fornataro. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of New Castle High School,...

Ada J. Prekopi

Ada J. Prekopi

Sep 13, 2020

Ada J. Prekopi, 93, passed away Sunday morning, September 13, 2020, in Quality of Life Services, New Castle.

Mrs. Prekopi was born November 29, 1926, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Rose (Balpo) Durbino. A lifelong area resident, she attended Union High School.

A homemaker, Ada was a devout member...

Anthony J. Zarella

Anthony J. Zarella

Sep 13, 2020

Anthony J. "Zeke" Zarella, 83, of Farrell passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his residence. It is with great sorrow that the family announces his passing, however, there is no doubt in our hearts that he is with our Lord and Savior. We also know he was greeted by the love of his life, best friend, and...

Evelyn Elsie Ondich

Evelyn Elsie Ondich

Sep 12, 2020

Evelyn Elsie Ondich, a lifelong Farrell resident, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020, in Clepper Manor, Sharon, where she was a resident for the past two years.  She was 88.

Miss Ondich was born July 3, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George Ondich, Sr. and Susan (Kachman) Ondich.  She was a...

Don Templeton

Don Templeton

Sep 11, 2020

Don Templeton, 47, of Sharon, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Don was born February 26, 1973, in Sharon, a son of Robert and Donna (Osborne) Templeton. He was a 1992 graduate of Mercer High School and studied computer programming at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh.

Judith B. Aiello

Judith B. Aiello

Sep 11, 2020

Judith B. Aiello, 86, of Sharpsville, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, in Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, Warren, OH.

Mrs. Aiello was born September 26, 1933, in Johnstown, PA, one of fifteen children born to the late James and Irene (Carns) Thompson. She was educated in Johnstown and helped raise several...

Barbara Mehalko

Barbara Mehalko

Sep 10, 2020

Barbara Mehalko, 81, of Sharon, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, in Nugent's CCRC, Hermitage.

Mrs. Mehalko was born June 6, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Stanley and Olivia (Chotlos) Lattyak. She was a 1957 graduate of Hickory High School and worked as a stocker and clerk at the former...

Stella Rummel

Stella Rummel

Sep 10, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Stella Rummel on September 10, 2020, after a years-long battle with cancer. She was 72.

The daughter of Greek immigrants from the Island of Rhodes, Stella was born on October 29, 1947, in Farrell, PA. She graduated with a bachelor's...

Lois Mae Kilbert

Lois Mae Kilbert

Sep 9, 2020

Lois Mae "Dolly" Kilbert, 90, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday, September 09, 2020, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Kilbert was born February 18, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William John and Zita Mercedes (McCoy) Thomas. She was a 1948 graduate of Sharpsville High School and...

Edith M. Mcvay

Edith M. Mcvay

Sep 9, 2020

Edith M. McVay, 97, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 9, 2020, at her residence.

Mrs. McVay was born December 1, 1922, in Springfield Twp., PA (Mercer Co.), a daughter of the late Carmine and Concetta (Marino) Acquillo. She was raised near the No. 5 mine outside of Grove...

William A. Watson

William A. Watson

Sep 6, 2020

William A. (Bill) Watson, 51, of West Middlesex passed away at his residence Sunday morning, September 6, 2020, following a brief battle with cancer.

Bill was born December 28, 1968, in New Brighton, PA, a son of John A. and Peggy (Jenkins) Watson.  As Bill's parents traveled as Missionaries to several Mission Fields...

William D. Arbogast

William D. Arbogast

Sep 6, 2020

William D. "Bill" Arbogast, 75, of New Castle passed away following a brief illness Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Arbogast was born March 28, 1945, in Elkins, W.V., a son of Max W. and Martha Dean (Isner) Arbogast. He was a 1963 graduate of Mohawk Area...

Lynn Ross Blackburn

Lynn Ross Blackburn

Sep 5, 2020

Lynn "Lenny" Ross Blackburn, 83, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away Saturday morning, September 5, 2020, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Mr. Blackburn was born February 18, 1937, in West Middlesex, a son of the late Talmadge R. and Aretta (Pearson) Blackburn. He attended West Middlesex High School and served in the US Army...

William R. Reed

William R. Reed

Sep 4, 2020

William "Bill" R. Reed, 87, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, September 4, 2020.

Mr. Reed was born October 22, 1932, in Jamestown, NY, to the late Herman and Arline (Stalford) Reed. He was a 1950 graduate of Cochranton (PA) High School and earned his bachelor's degree in accounting with a minor in economics...

Thurlo F. Gill

Thurlo F. Gill

Sep 3, 2020

Thurlo F. Gill, 93, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday morning, September 3, 2020, at his home, following a period of declining health.

Mr. Gill was born on September 11, 1926, in Sharon, a son of the late Paul and Leila (Dunham) Gill.  He was a lifelong area resident and...

Anna M. Wozniak

Anna M. Wozniak

Sep 3, 2020

Anna "Ann" Wozniak, 87, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2020, in her home, surrounded by family.

Ms. Wozniak was born July 27, 1933, in Smock, PA, a daughter of the late John and Maria (Zuscik) Klein.

A devoted homemaker, she began working once her...

Elaine Long

Elaine Long

Sep 2, 2020

Elaine Dawn Long, 71, of Hermitage, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Long was born March 19, 1949, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late Harry and Eleanor (Finney) Thompson. She was a 1967 graduate of Reynolds High School and earned her...

Kathleen M. Spitler

Kathleen M. Spitler

Sep 1, 2020

Kathleen M. Spitler, 94, of New Castle passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, September 1, 2020, at her residence.

Mrs. Spitler was born October 29, 1925, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (McClosky) Kelly. She was a lifelong area resident and attended New Castle High School.

Joseph Anthony George

Joseph Anthony George

Aug 31, 2020

Joseph Anthony George of Sharon passed away peacefully Monday evening, August 31, 2020, in the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by family.  He was 83.

Mr. George was born October 12, 1936, in Sharon, a son of the late Albert and Zarife (Basile) George.  He attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School, Sharon, and was a 1954 alumnus...

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