George A. Cross
Feb 9, 2020
George A. Cross, 89, of Neshannock Twp., passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, February 9, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Cross was born on July 21, 1930 in Wilkes Barre, PA, the son of Abraham and Anna (Hajel) Cross.
George graduated from GAR High School, class of 1948. He then pursued a Bachelor's Degree at...
Margaret M. Rimko
Feb 8, 2020
Margaret M. Rimko, 97, a lifelong resident of Sharon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday morning, February 8, 2020, in her residence.
Mrs. Rimko was born in the very same house on February 20, 1922, a daughter of the late John J. and Mary E. (Nugent) Keaveny. She attended the former St. Joseph Parochial Grade...
Beth A. Lowrie
Feb 6, 2020
Beth A. Lowrie, 60, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 6, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Lowrie was born December 28, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter of Francis J. and Jean L. (Randy) Rogan. A lifelong area resident, she attended St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and later graduated...
Pedro Calleja
Feb 6, 2020
Pedro Calleja, 89, of Sharpsville, passed away February 6, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Calleja was born January 21, 1931, in Wheatland, a son of the late Ramon and Leopoldina (Lombana) Calleja. He was a 1948 graduate of Farrell High School.
Pedro served in the US Army, 7th Infantry Division, during the Korean...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
