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Levio Julio Baldarelli, Sr.
Jun 1, 2019
Levio Julio Baldarelli, Sr. of Hermitage, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family Saturday evening, June 1, 2019.  He was 94.
Mr. Baldarelli was born December 20, 1924, in Fitchburg, MA, one of eight children born to Adolfo and Virginia (Contessa) Baldarelli.  Prior to moving to Hermitage, he made his home in Farrell for more...
Sophia Mihm
May 31, 2019
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Sophia Mihm. Sophia Mihm was given life by her creator and was born on January 18, 1930, the child of the late Daniel Bocko and Zophia (Chalupka). On February 2, 1930,...
Ronald D. Achenbach, Sr.
May 31, 2019
Ronald D. Achenbach, Sr., 61, of Cortland, OH, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday morning, May 31, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital, Warren.
Mr. Achenbach was born July 1, 1957, in Sharpsville, a son of George and Helen (Mack) Achenbach, Jr. A 1975 graduate of Sharon High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a...
Marion L. Grgurich
May 31, 2019
Marion L. Grgurich, 90, of Hermitage, passed away Friday morning, May 31, 2019, in her residence. Mrs. Grgurich was born September 2, 1928, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Fromm) Phillips. She was a 1946 graduate of Sharon High School. Marion was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Sharon. Throughout her life she was involved...
Walter Roberts
May 30, 2019
Walter "Gene" Roberts, 84, of Mercer, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.
Mr. Roberts was born September 13, 1934, in Louisa, KY, a son of the late Elza Jay and Willia (Blackburn) Roberts. He was a 1952 graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended Youngstown University.
Joseph D'Onofrio
May 29, 2019
Joseph D'Onofrio, 60, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019, in his residence. Mr. D'Onofrio was born May 7, 1959, in Sharon, a son of the late Albert and Antoinette (Marino) D'Onofrio.
A lifelong resident of the Shenango Valley, Joe graduated from The Kiski Preparatory School, Saltsburg,...
Fred A. Lange
May 29, 2019
The earthly journey of Fred Arthur Lange, 93, of West Middlesex came to a peaceful end on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.
Fred was born July 21, 1925, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. His wife of 73 years, the former Shirley Garrett, survives at home. A proud WWII veteran, Fred loved sharing the story of how he met Shirley while...
Peggy Lou Laskey
May 27, 2019
Peggy Lou Laskey, formerly of Hermitage, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2019, in Clepper Manor, Sharon. She was 95. Mrs. Laskey was born March 21, 1924, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Henry and Gussie (Herskowitz) Wayne. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1941 alumna of Sharon High School where her class yearbook stated she...
William Kenneth Fette
May 26, 2019
William Kenneth Fette, 92, formerly of Pymatuning Township, passed away Sunday evening, May 26, 2019, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.
Mr. Fette was born October 10, 1926, in Sharon, a son of the late Kenneth Albert and Blanche Elizabeth (Clark) Fette. He was a 1945 graduate of Sharon High School.
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Patricia Arlene Downing
May 26, 2019
Patricia Arlene Downing, 83, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 26, 2019, in her residence.
Mrs. Downing was born November 27, 1935, in Argentine, PA (Butler Co.), a daughter of the late Harold L. and Emma A. (Ekis) Wade.
She married her beloved husband, Robert C. Downing, April 25, 1953, and he...
Jeanne Marie Ferrara
May 26, 2019
Jeanne Marie Ferrara, 91, of Sharon, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 26th, 2019, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Jeanne was born March 30th, 1928, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Harld K. and Velma (Rapp) Margah. A 1946 graduate of Sharpsville High School, she was a loving individual with amazing independence. Primarily a homemaker,...
James T. Kaibas
May 24, 2019
James T. Kaibas, 73, of Hermitage, passed away Friday afternoon, May 24, 2019, in the Cleveland Clinic, following an extended illness. Mr. Kaibas was born February 23, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Julius and Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Kaibas. He attended the former St. Adalbert Parochial Grade School in Farrell, was a 1963 graduate of Farrell High School and...
Delores Jean Reed
May 24, 2019
Delores Jean "Dee" Reed, 81, of Sharon, passed away Friday evening, May 24, 2019, in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage. Mrs. Reed was born December 11, 1937, in Toby Twp., Clarion Co., a daughter of the late Preston and Dorothy (Switzer) Adams. She was a 1955 graduate of the former Fredonia High School. Delores was employed in the customer service department...
Virginia Terchila
May 23, 2019
Virginia "Cookie" Terchila, 69, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Cleveland Clinic-Main Campus.
Esther L. Hiryak
May 21, 2019
Esther L Hiryak of Hermitage passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 2019, in The Grove at Greenville. She was 81.
Mrs. Hiryak was born April 18, 1938, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Gurdoski) Dyll. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1955.
Following graduation, Esther...
Mary Lou Bowden
May 21, 2019
Mary Lou Bowden of Sharon passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 21, 2019, in Quality of Life Services, Mercer. She was 85.
Mrs. Bowden was born February 16, 1934, in Brookfield, a daughter of Harry and Mary (Irvis) Whalen. She attended Brookfield High School.
Mary Lou married her late husband, William R. Bowden, on October...
Sharon L. Ferry
May 19, 2019
Sharon L. Ferry, 59, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2019, in her sister's home.
...Marlyn Abbott
May 19, 2019
Marlyn Abbott, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully under hospice care at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, in her residence. She was 87. Mrs. Abbott was born April 17, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Walter and Thelma (Grande) Murdock. She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Sharon High School. Her husband, Edward William "Bill"...
Geraldine Ruth Gargano
May 18, 2019
Geraldine "Gerry" Ruth Gargano of Hermitage passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, with family by her side. She was 84. Mrs. Gargano was born April 9, 1935, in Farrell, a daughter of the late William J. and Pearl (Killinger) Miles. Gerry was a 1953 alumna of Farrell High School. Her husband, Michael W. Gargano, whom she married October 17, 1953,...
Ronald J. Stankovich
May 17, 2019
Ronald J. Stankovich, 79, of Hermitage, passed away Friday evening, May 17, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Stankovich was born February 28, 1940, in Sharon, a son of the late Lucien and Marie (Frank) Stankovich. He was a 1958 graduate and a football letterman at Sharon High School.
Ronald was employed as a...
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