Obituaries

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...

Oct 6, 2019

Eric Larry McFall went home to be with the Lord Sunday evening, October 6, 2019. He was 43.

Eric was born August 18, 1976, in New Castle, a son of Larry E. and Iris J. (Robinson) McFall. He was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of the Pennsylvania School for the Blind.

Eric was...

Oct 5, 2019

W. Robert "Bob" Stoner, 80, of New Castle, passed away in the early morning hours of October 5, 2019, in the home of his long-time life partner, Terry Dahl. He was blessed with a peaceful passing.

Bob was born May 12, 1939, in New Castle, a son of the late William Robert and Ruth Elizabeth (Stewart) Stoner....

Oct 3, 2019

Anthony "Tony" J. Steele, 69, formerly of Farrell and New Wilmington, passed away Thursday evening, October 3, 2019, in Clepper Manor CCRC, Sharon.

Mr. Steele was born August 2, 1950, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Frank and Olinda "Ollie" (Gianni) Steele. He was a 1969 graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School and earned...

Oct 2, 2019

Dorothy Gipson, 90, of New Castle passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2019, in Quality of Life Services.

Mrs. Gipson was born July 25, 1929, in Monessen, PA, a daughter of the late Jasper and Essie Mae (Gail) Williams, Sr. As a young girl, her family relocated to New Castle and she...

Oct 2, 2019

Nina C. Nigro, 94, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019.

Mrs. Nigro was born December 21, 1924, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Tortoretti) Reda.  She was a 1942 alumna of Farrell High School and employed at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation during WW...

Oct 2, 2019

Thomas M. Greene, Sr., 65, of Sharpsville, passed away Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Greene was born September 23, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Patrick and Mary (Cowan) Greene. He was a 1972 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Thomas was a member of St. Bartholomew Church,...

Oct 2, 2019

Phillip Paoletta, 81, of Hermitage passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in his residence.

Mr. Paoletta was born January 4, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late Michele and Anna Mary (Cunti) Paoletta. A lifelong area resident, he attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School, Sharon.

For...

Oct 1, 2019

Douglas Michael DiPreta, 73, of Boynton Beach, FL., formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 1, 2019, with his wife, Pam, by his side.

Mr. DiPreta was born September 30, 1946, a son of Michael (Stone) DiPreta and Marie (Agostinella) DiPreta. A 1964 graduate of Sharon High School, he attended Youngstown State...

Sep 27, 2019

Janet Ann Nielsen, 81, of New Castle passed away peacefully Friday evening, September 27, 2019, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Ms. Nielsen was born January 28, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of Maurice and Mildred (Conn) Nielsen. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1956.

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Sep 26, 2019

Lawrence R. Baker, 71, of Transfer, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2019, in his home.

Mr. Baker was born August 15, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Charles Baker and Elizabeth (Gassner) Baker Nettinger. He was a 1966 graduate of Hickory High School and attended Penn State Shenango Campus. He was a...

Sep 25, 2019

Josephine M. "Jo" Burris, 84, a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 25 th , 2019, in Oakwood Heights Presbyterian Senior Care Center, Oil City, PA.

Mrs. Burris was born November 12, 1934, in The Bronx, New York City, to the late James and Johanna (Dalton) Sullivan. She was...

Sep 24, 2019

Joseph P. Ciccone, 67, of Sharon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday evening, September 24, 2019, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a courageous battle with Leukemia.

Mr. Ciccone was born May 21, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Bozavik) Ciccone. After graduating from Sharon High...

Sep 23, 2019

Anthony Thomas "Tony" DiCristofaro, Hermitage, formerly of Farrell, passed away on Monday (Sept. 23, 2019) in UPMC Horizon, Farrell. Tony was 91.

Tony was born on Nov. 5, 1927, in Farrell to Valerio and Rose Leone DiCristofaro.

A 1945 graduate of Farrell High School, he also took numerous extension courses at Penn State Shenango for...

Sep 20, 2019

Charles J. Terpack of Sharpsville passed away at 12:50 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2019, in the transitional care unit of Sharon Regional Medical Center, following a two week illness.  He was 91.

Mr. Terpack was born May 24, 1928, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Hilean (Reardon) Terpack.  He was a 1947 graduate of...

Sep 19, 2019

Keith Berlin, 86, a longtime resident of Lackawannock Twp., passed away peacefully Thursday evening, September 19, 2019, in the Wexford Healthcare Center.

Mr. Berlin was born January 1, 1933, in Sciotoville, OH, and raised by his mother, Pauline (Bell) Eastwood and her husband, William Eastwood. He was a 1951 graduate of Portsmouth High...

Sep 19, 2019

Katherine "Kay" Wachter of Hermitage passed away peacefully early Thursday at Hospitality Care Center in Hermitage. She was 93.

Kay was born on February 24, 1926, to John and Katherine Teutsch Bochu in Ecourse, Michigan.

As a child, she moved with her family to Youngstown, where she went on to graduate from Rayen High School....