Obituaries

Sep 13, 2019

Edward G. Thomas, Jr., 72, of Hermitage, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday morning , September 13, 2019, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Thomas was born July 12, 1947, in Oil City, PA, a son of the late Edward G. Sr. and Leona (Popeski) Thomas.

After graduating high school, he went on to receive...

Sep 12, 2019

Keith Alan Kerr of Bowling Green, Kentucky, formerly of Sharon, PA, passed away September 12, 2019, in Wayne County, Kentucky.  He was 56.

Keith was born June 18, 1963, in Sharon, PA, a son of Ronald and Mary Lou (Paulsen) Kerr.

He was a 1981 graduate of Sharon High School.  Keith was employed as vice...

Sep 12, 2019

Julia L. Gagliardi, 87, of Farrell passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 12, 2019, in her residence.

Ms. Gagliardi was born November 29, 1931, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Catherine M. (Kuklo) Gagliardi. She was a lifelong area resident and attended Farrell schools.

Beginning in 1979, Julia worked in The...

Sep 11, 2019

Jane E. Panin, 58, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, September 11, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Jane was born August 22, 1961, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Ralph and Donna (Spangler) Black. She was a 1979 graduate of Hickory High School.

Prior to her husband joining the military and becoming a...

Sep 10, 2019

Donald Edward Voytik of Jefferson Township, formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away peacefully at 8:37 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in the arms of Jesus to await the resurrection of the dead.  He was 79.

Mr. Voytik was given life by his creator and was born November 1, 1939, in Sharon, a son of John...

Sep 7, 2019

Shirley Rae Hanna, 85, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 7, 2019, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Hanna was born November 13, 1933, in Connellsville, PA a daughter of the late Amos Martin and Eleanor Virginia (Hershberger) Wheaton.  She moved to New Castle as a young girl, and later...

Sep 6, 2019

Diane K. Davis, 72, of Sharon, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away Friday afternoon, September 6, 2019, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA.

Mrs. Davis was born August 10, 1947, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, a daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Joy) Garmoe. She was raised and educated in Burlington, IA.

Diane was employed...

Sep 5, 2019

Ronald A. Slagle, 58, of Neshannock Twp. passed away September 5, 2019, in his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Slagle was born October 7, 1960, in New Castle, a son of Robert J. Slagle and Elaine VanHorn. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1978 graduate of New Wilmington High...

Sep 5, 2019

James "Jamie" McMasters, 54, of New Castle passed away September 5, 2019, in his residence.

Mr. McMasters was born May 23, 1965, in New Castle, a son of Constance (Stevenson) Kennedy; she survives.

He worked as a cook for Domino's Pizza in New Castle, and later as a manager at Ryan's Steak House, Lima, OH....

Sep 4, 2019

John I. Pilipovich, Jr., 72, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Pilipovich was born April 23, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late John I. Pilipovich, Sr. and Marjorie (Clune) Pilipovich. He attended St. Ann's Parochial Grade School and was a 1965 graduate of Farrell High School. He...

Sep 4, 2019

Harry N. "Tink" Fosnaught, 71, of Darlington, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, September 4, 2019, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver.

Mr. Fosnaught was born December 9, 1947, in Enon Valley, PA, a son of the late Harry and Catherine (Bable) Fosnaught.

He attended the New Castle School of Trades (NCST), where...

Sep 3, 2019

Margaret Esther Tinglum

On the 26 th of November 1988 in Longview, Washington, the precious sound of Margie's first breath of life billed the hearts of her parents Hillis and Catherine (Calleja) Tinglum with joy and thanksgiving.  Thank you Lord for the 30 years you gave us together.

Margaret was known by many names…Margie, Maggie,...

Sep 3, 2019

Mary S. Bain, 97, of Warren, OH, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019, in her son's home.

Mrs. Bain was born September 8, 1921, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Hrynewich) Skubich and attended Farrell High School.

A homemaker, Mary was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church,...

Sep 2, 2019

Carl E. Gill, 64, of Andover, OH, passed away Monday afternoon, September 2, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Gill was born September 23, 1954, in Earnshaw, WV, a son of the late James and Johanna (Arville) Gill.

Most recently, Carl was self-employed and provided transportation services for the Amish community in Ashtabula, OH....

Aug 30, 2019

Wilmer Glenn "Bill" Needels, 80, of Reynolds passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, August 30, 2019, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville.

Mr. Needels was born September 4, 1938, in Ava, MO, a son of the late F. Olin and Winefred (Taylor) Needels. He was a 1956 graduate of Farrell High School where he excelled...

Aug 29, 2019

Albert A. Massaro, 70, of Lackawannock Twp., passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Massaro was born June 10, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Albert and Naomi (Bender) Massaro and attended Sharon High School.

He was employed at the former Mercer Alloy.

He is survived...

Aug 27, 2019

Angelo "Ang" Joseph Mattozzi, 86, of Farrell, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 27, 2019, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Mattozzi was born November 28, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late Louis and Adeline (DeLisio) Mattozzi and was a graduate of Sharon High School.

Following high school, he began working the former...

Aug 25, 2019

Veronica M. Kosnac, 91, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 25, 2019, in Nugent's CCRC.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Friday (8-30-19) in the Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Rd, Hermitage, with Very Rev. Richard Allen, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Michael Cemetery, Greenville.

Aug 23, 2019

Sandra K. Stowe, 77, of Hermitage, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Sandra was born July 23, 1942, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Orland and Kathryn (Romeo) Porreca. She was a 1960 graduate of Hickory High School.

Sandra retired as the office manager of Fritts Design, a...

Aug 19, 2019

Caroline Sincich of Hermitage passed away peacefully at 9:35 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.  She was 88.

Mrs. Sincich was born January 13, 1931, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Gorski) Gibowicz.  She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Sharon High School.

Primarily...