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Edward Paul Bocko

Edward Paul Bocko

Feb 6, 2020

Edward Paul Bocko, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on February 6, 2020 in McLeod Seacoast Hospital, Little River, South Carolina. Edward was born January 24, 1934, in Sharon, a son of Daniel and Zophia (Chalupka) Bocko. He was preceded in death by sisters, Anna Bocko and Sophia (Bocko) Mihm; and a brother, Daniel Bocko. He leaves...

Irene Hambrick

Irene Hambrick

Feb 4, 2020

Irene (Brown) Hambrick, 92, of New Castle went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020.

Mrs. Hambrick was born November 13, 1927, in Lincoln Co., Mississippi, a daughter of the late Homer and Lydia (Dunn) Brown.

Irene was employed by Double R Enterprises, New Castle, where she worked as a finisher...

Joshua Lee Shaffer

Joshua Lee Shaffer

Feb 4, 2020

Joshua Lee Shaffer, 39, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, in his home.

Josh was born November 25, 1980, in Greenville, and attended Greenville High School. He was previously employed by A&B Signature Properties, Hermitage, and most recently for Jackson Express, Sharon.

Josh was a member of the Hickory United Methodist...

Silas Balluch

Silas Balluch

Feb 3, 2020

Baby Silas Angel Balluch, was stillborn Monday, February 3, 2020, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

He was born the son of Kyle and Johanna (Merchant-Aponte) Balluch.

Silas is survived by a sister, Naomi Balluch; two brothers, Levi and Myles Balluch; maternal grandparents, Jay and Angie Merchant; maternal great grandparents, Raymond Merchant and Angelica Rodriguez; paternal...

June I. Beighley

June I. Beighley

Feb 2, 2020

June I. Beighley of Hermitage passed away under hospice care at 5:10 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2020, in her residence.  She was 95.

Mrs. Beighley was born September 11, 1924, in Mt. Jackson (Lawrence County), PA, a daughter of the late Harry L. and Elizabeth (Fox) Maine.  She was a 1942 alumna of...

Mark Gillen Mohan

Mark Gillen Mohan

Feb 1, 2020

Mark Gillen Mohan of Clark, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, but far too soon, on Saturday, February 1st. He was 73 years old.

Mark was born October 31, 1946 in Sharon PA to William and Helen (Guzik) Mohan. Growing up on Cedar Avenue, he attended St. Adalbert's and Sacred Heart Elementary schools, and was a proud member of...

Richard Thomas Sed

Richard Thomas Sed

Feb 1, 2020

Richard Thomas Sed of Hermitage passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, in Pittsburgh.  He was 83.  Mr. Sed was born March 11, 1936, in Farrell, a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Magayer) Sed.

He retired in 1995 as branch manager of Westinghouse Supply Co. and later worked as a consultant for Diversified Air Systems...

John Francis Keaveny

John Francis Keaveny

Jan 31, 2020

John Francis Keaveny, of Sharon, left to go home to his heavenly family on Friday, January 31, 2020, in Hope Center Memory Care. He was 51.

Johnny was born August 15, 1968, in Sharon, a son of the late Maurice P. Keaveny and Patricia J. Keaveny. He was one of seven children. Johnny was born with Down...

Robert Alan Welker

Robert Alan Welker

Jan 30, 2020

Robert Alan Welker of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, January 30, 2020, in his residence.  He was 57.

Mr. Welker was born May 12, 1962, in Sharon, a son of the late Walter James Welker and Jean (Shollenberger) Welker.  He was a lifelong area resident and a 1981 graduate of Sharon High School....

Ronald S. Wansack

Ronald S. Wansack

Jan 30, 2020

Ronald S. Wansack, 78, of Sharon, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020, in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage.

Mr. Wansack was born December 8, 1941, in West Middlesex, a son of Steven and Katherine (Peternak) Wansack and attended West Middlesex High School.

Ron served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era...

Juliana Schreckenghost

Juliana Schreckenghost

Jan 29, 2020

Juliana Schreckenghost, 77, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 2020, in Quality Life Services, Grove City, PA.

Mrs. Schreckenghost was born March 3, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John T. and Mary E. (Doddo) Gizdic. She was a 1960 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Juliana was employed as a...

Frank J. Tarbay

Frank J. Tarbay

Jan 29, 2020

Frank J. Tarbay, 67, of Sharon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Wednesday morning, January 29, 2020, in his residence.

Mr. Tarbay was born June 19, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Stephen and Julia (Gajda) Tarbay. A lifelong Sharon resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1970.

For many...

John C. Long

John C. Long

Jan 29, 2020

John C. Long, 65, of Sharon passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side Wednesday evening, January 29, 2020, in his residence, following a courageous battle with ALS.

Mr. Long was born February 16, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late George and Assunta (Cavicchia) Long. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from...

James Rauso

James Rauso

Jan 27, 2020

James "Jimmy" Rauso, 78, of Hermitage, passed away Monday evening, January 27, 2020, in Sharon Regional Health System.

Mr. Rauso was born August 4, 1941, in New Castle, a son of the late Frank and Mary (DeMasi) Rauso and attended New Castle High School. Following high school, he served his country in the US Army. Upon his honorable...

Jean Marie English

Jean Marie English

Jan 27, 2020

Jean Marie English, 59, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Jean lived on her terms and fought with the grace and dignity that she was known and loved for.  Through her dedication, passion and love for animals she was able to help rescue hundreds of cats and helped them to...

Robert H. Pinch, Ii

Robert H. Pinch, Ii

Jan 25, 2020

Robert H. Pinch, II, 51, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Robert was born August 24, 1968, in Farrell, a son of Robert Pinch Sr. and Margaret (Walters) Pinch. He was a 1987 graduate of Sharon High School.

Following high school he was employed by the Herald newspaper,...

William A. Juranovich

William A. Juranovich

Jan 24, 2020

William A. Juranovich, 91, of Sharon, passed away at 4:31 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Juranovich was born September 28, 1928, in Farrell, a son of the late John and Anna (Kulich) Juranovich.  He was a lifelong area resident and a 1946 graduate of Farrell High School.

A decorated...

Charlotte Ann Pelini

Charlotte Ann Pelini

Jan 21, 2020

Charlotte Ann Pelini, 92, of Farrell, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020, in St. Paul Homes, Greenville.

Mrs. Pelini was born April 1, 1927, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Scarmack) Amico.  A life-long resident of Farrell, she graduated from Farrell High School in 1945.

A homemaker, she worked as a...

Timothy Jasper

Timothy Jasper

Jan 20, 2020

Timothy Jasper, 85, of Union Twp. passed away early Monday morning, January 20, 2020, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Jasper was born June 17, 1934, in New Castle, a son of the late Joseph and Annie (Williams) Jasper. He graduated from New Castle High School, and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.

A proud...

Patsy L. Petrucci

Patsy L. Petrucci

Jan 19, 2020

Patsy L. Petrucci, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 19, 2020, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Mr. Petrucci was born April 1, 1934, in New Castle, a son of the late Gabriel and Florence (Miggolizzi) Petrucci. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1953.

A proud...

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