Marian "Sue" Preston
Aug 15, 2025
Marian "Sue" Preston, 60, of West Middlesex, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, August 15, 2025.
Mrs. Preston was born June 30, 1965, in Farrell, a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Benya) Holmes. She graduated from Mercer High School in 1983, where she excelled as a three-sport athlete. Sue continued her athletic and academic excellence at Penn...
Thomas A. Reinhard
Aug 12, 2025
Thomas Augustus Reinhard was born on January 6, 1935, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Carl Buffum Reinhard and Elsie Adelaide (Gillespie) Reinhard, and entered into eternal rest August 12, 2025.
Thomas was the beloved husband of Anna (Blasovski) Reinhard for 45 years. He is survived by his younger brother, Dan Reinhard, and was preceded in death by...
John A. Chlpka
Aug 12, 2025
John A. Chlpka, 86, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday morning, August 12, 2025, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.
Mr. Chlpka was born on August 21, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Helen (Noga) Chlpka. He was a 1956 graduate of Hickory High School and attended Michigan State University for three years,...
Richard H. Davis
Aug 11, 2025
Richard H. Davis
March 5, 1951 – August 11, 2025
This is a story about a storyteller. Someone who began writing stories as a kid and never, ever stopped. Even when his fingers on the keyboard failed him, he told stories. Throughout his life he published features and columns on business, travel, healthcare and medicine,...
Frances J. Koszela
Aug 11, 2025
Frances J. Koszela, affectionately known as "Nana," formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 90, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, Pennsylvania.
Born on August 2, 1935, in New Castle, Frances was the youngest of ten children born to the late George and Mary (Zombeck) Plonka....
Irene S. Jarocki
Aug 8, 2025
Irene S. Jarocki, longtime resident of 321 Woodland Ave., Farrell, entered into eternal life on August 8th, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, by coincidence, the same hospital where she was born on June 11, 1931, to Leo J. and Marie Irene (McCue) Schmitt. She was a 1949 graduate of Perry High School, Pittsburgh.
A proud Pittsburgher for...
Debra R. Lavan
Aug 8, 2025
Debra R. LaVan, 66, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. LaVan was born on March 15, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Donald and Marion (Knotts) Kilgore. She was a 1977 graduate of Hickory High School.
A dedicated homemaker, Debra enjoyed fishing, spending time...
Fred J. Scocchera
Aug 7, 2025
Fred J. Scocchera, 71, of Neshannock Twp., passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, following heart-related complications.
Mr. Scocchera was born on Christmas Day, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Louis and Allene (Agnew) Scocchera. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Neshannock High School.
Fred retired as Vice President...
Robert Izenas
Aug 5, 2025
Robert "Bob" Izenas, 78, of Sharon, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, August 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa, Beaver Falls, PA.
Mr. Izenas was born on November 16, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Stanley and Marie (Chrobak) Izenas. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1964...
Samuel John Heaslip
Aug 4, 2025
Samuel John Heaslip, 79, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away Monday afternoon, August 4, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Heaslip was born on July 1, 1946, in Ireland, a son of the late Jack and Harriett Heaslip. At a young age, his family moved to England, where he studied and graduated in Brighton.
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Shelley Jackson
Aug 3, 2025
Shelley Jackson, 68, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Shepherd of the Valley, Girard, OH.
Ms. Jackson was born on April 16, 1957, in Sharon, the daughter of the late John and Darlee (May) Jackson. She was a 1975 graduate of Sharon High School and earned an associate degree in secretarial science and...
Carolyn Gayle Pierre
Aug 2, 2025
Carolyn Gayle Pierre, 89, formerly of West Middlesex and Farrell passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025.
Carolyn, known by most as Gayle, was born March 12, 1936, to Charles Cox and Goldie (Jackson) Cox in Jefferson Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Carolyn is survived by her son, Charles (Shannon) Rice, and a granddaughter, Jordan (Troy)...
Patricia Ann Pugh
Aug 2, 2025
Patricia Ann Pugh, 99, of New Castle, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Pugh was born July 16, 1926, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Vatter) O'Leary. She attended St. Mary's Parochial Grade School and later graduated from New Castle High School...
Margaret Rose Yannerilla
Aug 1, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we share our beloved mother,
Margaret Rose Yannerilla, 98, of Sugar Land, TX, and previously of Sharon, PA, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Friday evening, August 1, 2025.
Mrs. Yannerilla was born August 20, 1926, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Brashen)...
Eugene H. Dougherty
Jul 29, 2025
Eugene "Gene" H. Dougherty, 89, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025, in Sharon Regional Hospital.
Mr. Dougherty was born October 01, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Erla (Birnlay) Dougherty. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army.
Gene's career...
Natalie M. Skarica
Jul 28, 2025
Natalie M. Skarica, 92, of Farrell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family under hospice care on Monday morning, July 28, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Skarica was born February 10, 1933, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late Nick and Anna (Milanovich) Metrovich. She was a graduate of Penn High School, also in Greenville.
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Lisa René Aiello
Jul 27, 2025
Lisa René Aiello passed away peacefully, July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
An educator, dancer, and animal lover, Lisa's life was full of enthusiasm, fairness, and deep respect for all forms of life. Known for her love of travel, music, and hot, sunny beaches. As an avid music lover, Lisa attended hundreds of live concerts....
Jordan Ray Swogger
Jul 26, 2025
Jordan Ray Swogger, 14, of Sharon, passed away following a courageous battle with leukemia on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in UPMC Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Jordan was born on July 6, 2011, in Farrell, a son of Ronald Swogger and Kimberly (Dolby) Biro. He was going to be entering the ninth grade at Sharon School District. A proud...
Earl L. Bottenfield, Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
Earl L. "Buck" Bottenfield, Jr., 84, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.
Mr. Bottenfield was born on March 15, 1941, in Sharon, a son of the late Earl and Emma (Baldwin) Bottenfield, Sr.
He was employed for more than 20 years at the former General American Transportation...
Barbara Jean Kane
Jul 25, 2025
Barbara Jean (Gutowski) Kane, 79, of Sharon, passed away with her daughter by her side on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Kane was born on December 23, 1945, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Remp) Gutowski. She was a 1963 graduate of Sharon High School.
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