Obituaries

Jul 27, 2019

L aura Leonhardt, 90, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 27, 2019, in her residence.

Mrs. Leonhardt was born December 17, 1928, in Lawrence Co. (PA), a daughter of the late George M. and Janet (Stoner) Glasser. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1947 graduate of the former Princeton High School.

Jul 25, 2019

Cynthia Rae (Cindy) Swogger of Masury died Thursday evening, July 25, 2019, in the "cute little house" she found such contentment and peace in, surrounded by those she loved, who loved her more. She was 64. Cindy was born Nov. 12, 1954 in Sharon, a daughter of George U. and Dorothy L. (Over) Swogger. She was the first of their...

Jul 25, 2019

Carl David Casteel, Sr., of Bloomington, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 25, 2019, in Indiana University Health - Bloomington Hospice House. He was 90.

Mr. Casteel was born January 12, 1929, in Westmoreland Co. (PA), a son of the late Charles V. and Elizabeth (Hutter) Casteel. He was raised and educated in Pleasant Unity, PA....

Jul 25, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Hahne, 54, of Transfer passed away Thursday evening, July 25, 2019, in her home.

Ms. Hahne was born June 05, 1965, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Harold and Patricia (Crown) Hahne. She attended Carrick High School in Pittsburgh, PA.

In years past, Elizabeth worked as a home health care aide. She...

Jul 24, 2019

John L. Ramage, Sr., 89, of Hermitage passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 24, 2019, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville.

Mr. Ramage was born October 30, 1929, in Greenville, a son of the late Samuel and Naomi (Cole) Ramage. He was raised in the Shenango Valley and attended Hickory High School.

John was employed...

Jul 24, 2019

Jean A. (Miller) McCoy of Sharon, formerly of Farrell, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, with her family by her side.  She was 86.

Born March 23, 1933, in South Philadelphia, PA as Genest Alma Shannonhouse, she was a daughter of Philmore and Mary Shannonhouse.  Jeanie was a graduate of the Edward W....

Jul 23, 2019

David E. Gregg of Sharon passed away unexpectedly at 11:08 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio, following a brief illness.  He was 74.

Mr. Gregg was born August 25, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Gilbert and Rose (Knapp) Gregg.  He was a graduate of Hickory High School and served...

Jul 22, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Keryan, 84, of Sharon passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 22, 2019, in O'Brien Memorial Home, Masury, OH.

Mr. Keryan was born October 2, 1934, in Sharon, a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Gerda) Keryan. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1953.

Bob honorably served...

Jul 21, 2019

Dorothy Russell, 83, formerly of Hermitage and California, passed away Sunday evening, July 21, 2019, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville.

Ms. Russell was born March 23, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Horodnic) Russell. She was a graduate of the former St. Michael's High School, Greenville.

Dorothy was employed for...

Jul 20, 2019

Betty L. Phillips, 77, of Shenango Twp., passed away Saturday evening, July 20, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Phillips was born October 27, 1941, in West Middlesex, a daughter of the late Howard C. and Florence E. (Holby) Powell.  She was a 1957 graduate of West Middlesex High School, and attended...

Jul 20, 2019

Alvin Richard Tonks, 93, of Sharpsville, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday morning, July 20, 2019, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Tonks was born May 8, 1926, in Sharon, a son of the late Alvin Russell and Fern Agnes (Gribble) Tonks. He was a 1944 graduate of...

Jul 19, 2019

Paul H. Campoli, 58, of Sharpsville, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019, in his home.

Paul was born June 3, 1961, in Sharon, a son of Paul F. and Carmella (Scibelli) Campoli. He was a 1979 graduate of Sharpsville High School and later attended trade school where he learned tool and die machining.

Jul 19, 2019

David Allen Crunkleton, Sr., 90, of New Castle passed away peacefully Friday evening, July 19, 2019, in his residence.

Mr. Crunkleton was born May 7, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Jesse G. and Marie (Grayson) Crunkleton. He was a 1948 graduate of New Castle High School.

A member of Construction Local...

Jul 19, 2019

William "Bill" Louis Caputo, 92, went to the mountains one last time with his family by his side at 5:17 a.m. on Friday, July 19, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage, after a period of declining health. Mr. Caputo was born February 15, 1927, in Farrell, to Ignazio and Mary (White) Caputo. He attended Farrell High School and served...

Jul 18, 2019

David E. Moses, Jr., 85, of Hartsville, S.C., formerly of Hermitage, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Morrell Nursing Home, Hartsville.

Mr. Moses was born September 23, 1933, in Sharon, a son of the late David E. Moses, Sr. and Mary (Yonosik) Moses. He was a 1951 graduate of Sharon High School.

Following high...

Jul 17, 2019

Edward D'Onofrio, 92, of Clearwater, FL, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 17, 2019, in Sharon.

Mr. D'Onofrio was born November 5, 1926, in Sharon, a son of the late August and Angeline (Moroco) D'Onofrio. He attended Farrell High School and enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marines, serving during WWII. Ed also served in the U.S....

Jul 15, 2019

Charlene Julia Krauss, 85, formerly of Lyle Dr., Hermitage, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, in Nugent's CCRC, Hermitage.

Mrs. Krauss was born November 11, 1933, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles and Beulah (Hall) Smith and attended Sharon High School.

She was employed many years as a cafeteria aide and custodian at...

Jul 14, 2019

Reno J. "Cookie" Marcotuli, 85, of Neshannock Township passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, July 14, 2019, in Jameson Care Center.

Mr. Marcotuli was born Dec. 22, 1933, in New Castle. He was a son of the late Vincenzo and Amelia (D'Angelo) Marcotuli.

A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1951....

Jul 11, 2019

Mara Juratovic, 100, of Brookfield, OH, formerly of Croatia, passed away Thursday morning, July 11, 2019, in her home.

Mrs. Juratovic was born April 24, 1919, Kupinacki Kraljevac, Croatia, a daughter of the late Mijo and Jela (Jursa) Tumbri Taban.

She spent most of her life working on her family's farm. Following her husband's death...

Jul 8, 2019

Jon D. "Jack" May, 77, of Masury, OH, formerly of Greenville, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, in Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial, Masury.

Mr. May was born November 1, 1941, in Sharon, a son of John D. and Anne D. (Galbreath) May and was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School. He was employed by the...