Obituaries

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...

Jun 17, 2020

Davena Marie Fleet, 57, of Greencastle, PA, formerly of Farrell, passed away under hospice care at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in her home, surrounded by her loving family as she waited for her brother Chuckie to arrive.

Davena was born January 20, 1963, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles...

Jun 14, 2020

Joseph T. Vaccaro, 74, a lifelong resident of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Sunday, June 14, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Vaccaro was born May 7, 1946, in Sharon, a son of Joseph V. and Laura (Pacifico) Vacarro. He was a 1964 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage, and also attended...

Jun 13, 2020

Jean L. Teaberry of Hermitage passed away peacefully at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2020, in her residence, with her loving husband by her side.  She was 91.

Mrs. Teaberry was born October 20, 1928, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Ricci) Sarcinella.  She was a 1946 graduate of Farrell High School and...

Jun 13, 2020

William "Bill" Hruska, 63, of Hermitage, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2020, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Bill was born April 22, 1957, in Sharon, a son of John and Marge (Biros) Hruska. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High...

Jun 12, 2020

Joseph T. Wiesen, 65, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 12, 2020, in his home.

Mr. Wiesen was born December 27, 1954, in Sharon, a son of Joseph J. and Martha Jean (Brest) Wiesen. He was a 1972 graduate of Sharon High School where he was a standout football and baseball player....

Jun 11, 2020

Gary R. Hedglin of S. Pymatuning Twp. passed away unexpectedly at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health Center following a sudden cardiac arrest at home.  He was 78.

Mr. Hedglin was born May 11, 1942, in Grove City, one of eleven children to the late Russell and Edna Mae...

Jun 11, 2020

Charles "Chuckie" Williams, 60, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in his home.

Chuckie was born October 15, 1959, in Sharon, a son of Paul Austin, Sr. and Gladys (Williams) Knight. He was a 1977 graduate of Farrell High School and honorably served in the US Army, achieving the...

Jun 11, 2020

James Clyde "Jim" Kilgore, 83, formerly of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Thursday, June 11, 2020, at St. Paul's Home, Greenville, PA, following a brief illness.

Mr. Kilgore was born June 5, 1937, in Sharon, the youngest of four children to the late Kenneth and Helen Howe-Kilgore. In 1941, he and his family then...

Jun 8, 2020

Marie J. Donofrio, 86, of New Castle passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side Monday morning, June 8, 2020, at Shenango on the Green.

Mrs. Donofrio was born February 8, 1934, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Mario and Victoria (Colecchi) DelPrincipe. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from...