Obituaries

Mar 21, 2025

Robert J. Burkey, Jr., 61, of New Castle, passed away Friday evening, March 21, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Burkey was born February 22, 1964, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Robert Burkey, Sr. and Carole E. (Cyrus) Burkey. He was a 1982 graduate of Mohawk Area High School.

Rob served in...

Mar 21, 2025

Daniel C. Perrine, 75, of Brookfield, OH, passed away early Friday morning, March 21, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH.

Daniel was born January 29, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Charles and Patricia (Haines) Perrine and was a 1969 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Warren, OH.

After graduation,...

Mar 20, 2025

Constance M. Hunter, 75, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hunter was born on July 3, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Halula) Chavka. She was a 1967 graduate of Farrell High School.

A dedicated homemaker, she looked forward to decorating...

Mar 18, 2025

Genevieve M. "Jen" Habib Bergbigler, 67, of Union Township, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jen was born December 20, 1957, in Quantico, VA, a daughter of Samuel and Theresa (Poirier) Habib. After graduating from Union High School in 1976, she completed an associate degree at Harding Business...

Mar 16, 2025

Clarence Ray "Bud" Meckley, Jr., 73, of Jefferson Twp. passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Allegheny Health Network, Grove City, PA.

Mr. Meckley was born on August 13, 1951, in Mercer, a son of the late Clarence and Nancy (Todhunter) Meckley, Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of Mercer High School and attended the...

Mar 16, 2025

Darwin "Lee" Koebler, Jr., passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 16, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Koebler was born February 14, 1965, in Butler, PA, a son of Stella L. Dobritz.

Lee had a career as a diesel mechanic prior to sustaining a life-altering brain injury in an automobile accident in 1996. He never forgot...

Mar 15, 2025

Donald Edwin Phillips, 87, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in his home. Mr. Phillips was born on June 9, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late Carl and Rita (Hess) Phillips. He was a 1955 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Penn State University, Shenango Valley Campus and...

Mar 15, 2025

Frederick "Fred" Arthur Lange, Jr., 66, of Hubbard, OH, formerly of West Middlesex, PA, passed away on March 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on September 26, 1958, to the late Fred and Shirley (Garrett) Lange, Fred grew up in West Middlesex and was a 1976 graduate of West Middlesex High School. He...

Mar 11, 2025

Madeline Davelli, 95, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Davelli was born on April 1, 1929, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ralph A. DiMuccio Sr. and Louise (DeCarbo) DiMuccio. She was a 1947 graduate of New Castle High School.

On August 26, 1950,...

Mar 11, 2025

William Edward Altman, Sr., 74, of New Castle, previously Sharon passed away Tuesday morning March 11, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Altman was born November 3, 1950, in New Castle, a son of the late Earl Altman and Della Grannis.

Bill earned an associate's degree in Electrical Technology from the New Castle School of Trades...

Mar 10, 2025

Dolores Roscoe, 97, of Hermitage, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Roscoe was born on October 19, 1927, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Bertram C. and Marcella (Halter) Rogers, Sr. She was a graduate of the former Stoneboro High School.

A devout Catholic, Dolores was a...

Mar 8, 2025

William G. "Bill" Hvizdak, 78, of New Wilmington, PA, passed away following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Hvizdak was born in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late William C. and Concetta (LaVolpe) Hvizdak, and graduated from Mohawk High School in 1965. Bill served in the U.S. Marine Reserves.

His career of hard work culminated with...

Mar 7, 2025

Isabel Ortega Goeltz, 85, of Hermitage, passed away early Friday morning, March 7, 2025, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA, following a period of declining health. Isabel was born January 16, 1940, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of Frank and Isabel (Gago)Ortega. As a first generation American, Isabel was incredibly proud of her Spanish heritage.After graduating from Boardman High...

Mar 5, 2025

Dana Ann States, 65, of Hermitage, was born January 22, 1960, in Sharon, PA, to David and Mary Ann (Slattery) Germano, lived a life overflowing with love, faith, and vibrancy. On March 5, 2025, surrounded by family, Dana peacefully closed a chapter of her remarkable journey after a courageous battle with cancer.

Known for her infectious energy,...

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia Jean Haines, 80, of Mt. Vernon, OH, formerly of the Shenango Valley, passed away Wednesday evening, March 5, 2025, in Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, OH.

Mrs. Haines was born on June 28, 1944, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late John and Leona (Rader) Johnson, and was a graduate of Hickory High School.

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Mar 5, 2025

After an extended illness, William Steven Karol passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 5, 2025.

He was the only son born to Mary and William Karol on July 12, 1942, in Sharon. A 1960 Sharon alumnus, Bill promptly entered the Marine Corps upon graduating.

He began his civilian career at GATX in Masury, Ohio.  ...

Mar 3, 2025

Lawrence V. "Larry" Wauzzinski, 72, of Hermitage passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 3, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell, following a brief illness.

Larry was born October 28, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Samuel (with whom he shared a birthday) and Helen (Ustik) Wauzzinski. He was a 1970 graduate of Kennedy Christian...

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Ann Coccia, of Sharon, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, March 2, 2025, in her home. She was 103.

Mrs. Coccia was born April 6, 1921, in Ford City, PA, a daughter of the late Emil and Barbara (Vozarikova) Kahat, and graduated from Ford City High School in 1939.

In addition to...

Mar 2, 2025

Andrew J. Frank, 89, of Farrell, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, March 2, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Frank was born October 18, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late Steven and Mary (Janosko) Frank. After graduating from Farrell High School in 1954, he enrolled at DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, IL.

Mar 2, 2025

Barbara A. "Barb" Butler, 76, of Masury, OH, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, March 2, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Butler was born on August 16, 1948, in New Castle, a daughter of Doris (McCurdy) Harrison. She attended New Castle and Sharon School Districts.

Her husband of nearly 58 years, Robert F. Butler,...