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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,...
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
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
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
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...
Rose M. Piccirilli
Jan 19, 2020
Rose M. Piccirilli, 94, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, January 19, 2020.
Ms. Piccirilli was born February 24, 1925, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy (Giannontonio) Piccirilli. A lifelong resident, she was a 1943 graduate of Sharpsville High School and a graduate of the former Shenango Valley Commercial...
Nancy L. Marino
Jan 18, 2020
Nancy L. Marino, 75, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday afternoon, January 18, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mrs. Marino was born June 6, 1944, in New Castle, a daughter of Clarence and Minnie (D'Angelo) Jenkins. A lifelong area resident, she attended New Castle...
Kathleen Ann Davis
Jan 17, 2020
Kathleen Ann Davis, 53, of Sharon, passed away Friday morning, January 17, 2020, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Kathleen was born August 10, 1966, in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of Kenneth and Martha McGinnis.
She loved crafting and was extremely talented in knitting, crocheting and painting. She took pride in handmaking anything she could.
...Alice Juranovich
Jan 17, 2020
Alice Juranovich, 86, of Sharon passed away peacefully Friday, January 17, 2020.
Mrs. Juranovich was born June 9, 1933, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Maurice and Arada (Ellis) Hall, and was a 1951 graduate of Sharon High School.
Alice married her high school sweetheart, the late Carl Juranovich in 1953, and they went...
Norman D. Adams
Jan 17, 2020
Norman D. Adams, 88, of Sharon, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, January 17, 2020, in his home.
Mr. Adams was born October 21, 1931, in Sharon, and attended Sharon High School.
He was an extremely patriotic man and served his county in the US Air Force during the Korean War, where he was stationed in...
Donald E. Evans, Sr.
Jan 16, 2020
Donald E. Evans, Sr., 79, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, in his home.
Mr. Evans was born October 19, 1940, in Sharon, a son of Paul and Dorothy (Dresch) Evans.  He graduated from Sharon High School in 1958 and attended Youngstown State University.
He retired in 2003 from McClay and Son, Pittsburgh,...
Tomme Bittler
Jan 14, 2020
Tomme Bittler, 72, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and dear friend, Lori Rollinson, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Bittler was born February 21, 1947, in Crawford Co., and was a daughter of Harry O. and Dolores "Dee" (Bailey) Wilson. She graduated from Conneaut Lake High School in...
Sara Lynn Austin
Jan 14, 2020
Sara Lynn Austin, 25, formerly of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at her home in Pittsburgh, PA.
Sara was born July 21, 1994, in Sharon, a daughter of Tracy and Susan (Rust) Austin. She graduated as the salutatorian of Sharon High School in 2012, and later graduated from Indiana University of PA, earning a...
Christopher J. Leyde
Jan 13, 2020
Christopher J. Leyde of State College, formerly of Sharon, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 58.
Chris was born July 8, 1961, in Sharon, the youngest child to the late Frank and Jane (Garhart) Leyde. He attended the former Notre Dame Parochial Grade School and was a 1979 graduate...
Betty J. Hoovler
Jan 12, 2020
Betty J. Hoovler, 86, of Sharpsville, passed away Sunday morning, January 12, 2020, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Hoovler was born December 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Chester and Helen Taylor. She was a lifelong area resident and a 1951 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.
For 30 years, Betty worked as...
James E. Capuzzi, Jr.
Jan 11, 2020
James E. Capuzzi, Jr., 85, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, in his home.
Mr. Capuzzi was born June 2, 1934, in Farrell, a son of the late James, Sr. and Lorna (Lloyd) Capuzzi and attended Farrell High School.
In the 1950's Jimmy was employed by Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant and owned...
Janet R. Fort
Jan 8, 2020
Janet R. Fort, 74, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday morning, January 8, 2020, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.
Ms. Fort was born November 13, 1945, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Frank and Mildred (Papdanko) Mikulin. She was a proud alumnus of Farrell High School, class of 1963 and served on the reunion committee....
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