Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

John D. "Doc" Docherty, 78, of New Castle, passed away early Thursday morning, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Docherty was born July 21, 1946, in Johnstown, PA, a son of the late Edward F. and Alberta A. (Lynn) Docherty.

A Vietnam veteran, Doc served in the U.S. Army as Military...

Apr 9, 2025

Victoria Lee Wilson, 60, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Wilson was born October 27, 1964, in Albuquerque, NM, a daughter of John Cull and Nancy (Reed) Bornick, and was also raised by her stepfather, Robert Bornick.

A homemaker, Victoria enjoyed listening to music, watching sitcoms on television, and...

Apr 9, 2025

Slightly before midnight on April 9, 2025, a loving, humble, hard-working country boy, who grew into a strong and dedicated man, slipped quietly away, leaving a legacy of service to country, commitment to family, and enjoyment of life.

Edward Orlosky (Ed) was born on July 16, 1940, the son of Edward and Florence (Flo) Orlosky and grew...

Apr 9, 2025

Brenda Marie Branca, 72, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Ms. Branca was born on December 11, 1952, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose Marie (Fazzalore) Branca. She attended the former Our Lady of Fatima Parochial Grade School and was a 1970 high school...

Apr 6, 2025

John W. Nugent, 79, of Sharon, formerly a longtime resident of Playa del Rey, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday evening, April 6, 2025.

Mr. Nugent was born July 21, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late John W. and Lillian E. (Rigby) Nugent. He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1963 and...

Apr 6, 2025

Catherine "Kay" Zupo, 98, of Farrell, passed away Sunday evening, April 6, 2025, in Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial, Masury, OH.

Kay was born on March 21, 1927, in New Kensington, PA, a daughter of the late Ralph and Pauline (Zito) Zupo. She was a 1945 graduate of Farrell High School.

Following graduation, at the...

Apr 4, 2025

Joyce Boldt, 84, formerly of Farrell, passed away Friday morning, April 4, 2025, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Warren, OH.

Mrs. Boldt was born on January 17, 1941, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Emil and Madeline (Cervenak) Hudak. She was a 1958 graduate of Farrell High School.

For many years, she worked for McDowell...

Apr 4, 2025

Michelle Elaine Nelson, 58, of New Castle, passed away April 4, 2025, in her residence.

Ms. Nelson was born January 31, 1967, in Phoenix, AZ, a daughter of Gerald and Joyce (Smith) Dean of New Castle, they survive at home. She was a 1985 graduate of Lawrence County Career and Technical School.

Michelle was a...

Apr 2, 2025

Daniel "Odin" Smith, 46, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Sharon Regional Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and community.

Born on August 8, 1978, in Hartford, CT, Odin was the beloved son of James and June (Pietz) Smith. He attended Brookfield High School and later found his calling in...

Apr 1, 2025

John W. Kinney, 79, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Grove at New Castle.

Mr. Kinney was born on December 4, 1945, in Hillsville, the son of the late Clifford C. and Charlotte (Miller) Kinney.

John was previously employed by Giant Eagle, in the produce department. He enjoyed exercising, especially...

Mar 31, 2025

Erma (Boggs) Davies, 89, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home, holding the hands of her loved ones.

Mrs. Davies was born on August 4, 1935, in the former Christian H. Buhl Hospital in Sharon, a daughter of the late Erwin and Jennie (Gribble) Boggs. She was a graduate...

Mar 30, 2025

Keith Alan Klamer, 76, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Klamer was born June 17, 1948, in Farrell, a son of the late Michael William and Pauline (Rabatin) Klamer, and was a 1967 graduate of Farrell High School.

Keith was employed by the...

Mar 29, 2025

Robert M. Nakich, 86, of Sharon, formerly a longtime resident of Farrell, passed away Saturday evening, March 29, 2025, in Hospice House, Boardman, OH.

Mr. Nakich was born November 1, 1938, in Farrell, a son of the late Marco and Sylvia (Paczak) Nakich, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1956.

Robert enlisted in the...

Mar 27, 2025

Michael James Latsko, 77, formerly of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Butler Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Latsko was born on May 10, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Albert L. and Marie (Rumancik) Latsko. He was a 1965 graduate of Sharon High School and earned his bachelor's degree in psychology in the...

Mar 26, 2025

Debra Jean Curry-Carroll, 69, of New Castle passed away Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Curry-Carroll was born August 5, 1955, in New Castle, a daughter of the late George and Lois (Courson) Curry. A 1973 New Castle High School graduate, she earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Youngstown State...

Mar 24, 2025

Danielle Marie Soto, 39, of Sharon, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Danielle was born on March 15, 1986, in Fullerton, Orange County, CA, a daughter of Manuel Soto and Lorelei (Schettkoe) Corral. She attended Sharon High School.

Known for her great sense of humor, Danielle loved to cook and enjoyed Mexican cuisine. Above...

Mar 24, 2025

Lynda S. Williamson Grenade, 66, of New Castle, passed away Monday afternoon, March 24, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Lynda was born March 3, 1959, in Little Rock, AR, a daughter of Wayne Franklin Williamson of Little Rock and the late Margie G. Glasgow Williamson.

Her husband of 11 years, Gary Grenade, whom she married...

Mar 23, 2025

Mary Amelia Tyillian, 92, of Hermitage passed away Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Tyillian was born November 20, 1932, in Petroleum, OH (Masury), a daughter of John and Dorothy (Ruffing) Meier. A 1950 graduate of Hubbard High School, she completed the Registered Nursing program through Sharon General Hospital School of...

Mar 23, 2025

Daniel Conyers, 51, of Houston, TX, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Daniel was born on September 4, 1973, in Denver, CO, a son of Randall D. Conyers and Diane E. (Cicco) Nelson. He was a graduate of Sharon High School and attended Penn State University, Shenango Campus.

Dan was employed as a sales manager...

Mar 22, 2025

Rev. Jimmie L. Sellers, 79, of Westerville, OH, formerly of Warren, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 22, 2025, in Country View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sunbury, OH.

Jimmie was born August 24, 1945, in Cheraw, SC, a son of George A. Gillespie and Eula Mae Sellers McDonald. After attending Farrell High School, he enlisted in...