Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

Donna J. "Tiny" Morris, 73, of Sharon passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, October 30, 2019, in her residence.

Tiny was born July 29, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of Lynn and Donna Belle (Haines) Morris.

A lifelong area resident, she attended Farrell schools and, what is now, The ARC of Mercer County....

Oct 29, 2019

Robin Adler, 49, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, October 29, 2019, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mrs. Adler was born January 22, 1970, in New Castle, a daughter of Thomas and Sandy (Harris) Sweet. A 1988 graduate of Neshannock High School, she also earned an associate's degree from Youngstown State...

Oct 29, 2019

Ronald Fette, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Ron was born September 26, 1961, in Wichita Falls, TX, a son of Harold and Virginia (Arnett) Fette. He was a 1980 graduate of Sharon High School.

He was employed as a press operator at American Cap Company in Wheatland...

Oct 28, 2019

Clare Elizabeth Wadlinger-Richardson, 92, of New Castle passed away peacefully Monday morning, October 28, 2019, in The Grove at New Castle.

Mrs. Richardson was born October 10, 1927, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of Louis F. and Clara Ann (Preisal) Wadlinger.

A lifelong area resident, she graduated from the former St. Mary's Parochial Grade School...

Oct 26, 2019

Kayson Christian Cain was born Thursday, October 24, 2019, in Magee-Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, and went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 26, 2019. He was two days old.

Kayson was the son of Sakwan Cain and Tayosha Williams; and the brother of Jayden Cain, all of Sharon. He was also the...

Oct 26, 2019

Patrick W. Maurice, 73, of Sharon, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, in his residence.

Mr. Maurice was born January 10, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry C. and Bernice (Wolford) Maurice. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1964 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

For 18 years, Pat worked as...

Oct 26, 2019

Robert R. Miller, 76, of Hermitage, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2019, in Hospitality Care Center of Hermitage.

Mr. Miller was born August 3, 1943, in Sharon, a son of the late Aldie R. and Mary Emma (Buckley) Miller. He was a 1962 graduate of Sharon High School.

Bobwas employed...

Oct 26, 2019

Megan S. "Drew" Plummer, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, October 26, 2019. She was 14.

Megan was born June 16, 2005, in Farrell, and was a daughter of Tommy and Karen (Chrastina) Missory of Hermitage. She attended Hickory Schools in Hermitage, and most recently, was enrolled in the Crossroads Education Program, Farrell.

A...

Oct 25, 2019

Ethel A. Johnston, 92, of Hermitage, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Johnston was born October 7, 1927, in Mahaffey, PA, a daughter of the late Harvey Edward and Olivia "Olly" Catherine (Hoover) Campbell. She was a graduate of Mahaffey High School and the former Long Island School of Dentistry. Prior...

Oct 22, 2019

Gerald J. "Jerry" Dowling, 91, of Farrell passed away, surrounded by family early Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019, following a life well-lived.

Jerry was born on April 24, 1928, in Titusville, PA, a son of the late David and Catherine (Strawbridge) Dowling. A 1945 graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Titusville, Jerry matriculated at...

Oct 19, 2019

George A. Kirila of Brookfield passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon on his birthday, October 19, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.  He was 84.

Mr. Kirila was born October 19, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late George and Ann (Yourga) Kirila.  He was a 1953 graduate of Brookfield High School and served in the U.S....

Oct 18, 2019

Anthony "Tony" Mineo, 75, of Sharon passed away under hospice care on Friday morning, October 18, 2019, in his residence.

Mr. Mineo was born July 28, 1944, in Farrell, a son of the late Joseph and Grace (Tataseo) Mineo.  He was a 1962 graduate of Farrell High School and earned his associates degree in family development from...

Oct 16, 2019

Helen Denis, 89, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 16, 2019, in the Ridgewood At Shenango Valley.

Mrs. Denis was born April 21, 1930, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Vasa and Eva (Matic) Mihailovich. She was a lifelong area resident and a 1948 graduate of Farrell High School.

A homemaker, Helen...

Oct 16, 2019

Sheridan Lynn Mattson, 73, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, in her home.

Mrs. Mattson was born May 26, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles R. and Jean E. (Hodge) Simpson. She was a 1964 graduate of West Middlesex High School.

Sheridan was employed as a medical office manager at...

Oct 16, 2019

James G. "Jim" Laird, 75, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 16, 2019, in Nugent's CCRC, Hermitage.

Mr. Laird was born April 16, 1944, in Sharon, a son of Gilbert G. "Jake" and Evelyn Mae (Thompson) Laird. He attended West Middlesex Elementary School, where he participated in the Boy Scouts, and later graduated...

Oct 14, 2019

Linda Lee Steenburgh, 72, of Sharon passed away peacefully Monday evening, October 14, 2019, in Caprice Healthcare Center, North Lima, OH.

Mrs. Steenburgh was born August 19, 1947, in Allentown, PA, a daughter of William and Edna (Yost) Decking. As a young girl, her family relocated to California, and she later graduated from Rosemead High School, Rosemead,...

Oct 11, 2019

Kenneth Louis White, 63, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on October 11, 2019. Ken was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1956.

He graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and had a very successful career in the news industry, notably working in Alabama, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, and more. His...

Oct 10, 2019

Dorothy Lee Benton, 81, of Transfer, passed away Thursday evening, October 10, 2019, in Trumbull Regional Medical Center, Warren, OH.

Mrs. Benton was born July 31, 1938, in Windber, PA, a daughter of the late Theodore Baldwin, Sr. and Margaret (Thomas) Baldwin and was a graduate of Conemaugh Twp. High School, Johnstown, PA.

Dorothy was...

Oct 9, 2019

Dorothy Eleanor Kerr, 97, of Mercer, PA, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Kerr was born January 3, 1922, in Eastbrook, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Ellis) Floyd. She was a 1940 graduate of the former Eastbrook High School,...

Oct 8, 2019

Sarah E. Giering, 95, of New Castle passed away Tuesday evening, October 8, 2019, in her home.

Mrs. Giering was born April 16, 1924, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Albert and Rhoda (Cameron) Brest.

A devoted homemaker, Sarah enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also...