Obituaries

Jul 6, 2019

Margaret "Jean" Kennedy, 101, of New Castle, PA, formerly of Mahoningtown, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 6, 2019, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Kennedy was born March 29, 1918, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Paul L. and Margaret A. (Campbell) Humphrey. She was a lifelong area resident and attended New Castle schools.

Jul 5, 2019

Janet "Mickey" Mellott, 93, of Sharon passed away peacefully Friday morning, July 5, 2019, in Clepper Manor.

Mrs. Mellott was born August 25, 1925, in Stonerstown, PA, a daughter of the late Lloyd and Lillian (Fockler) Reffner.

She was raised and educated in Saxton, PA, and later moved to the Shenango Valley after meeting her...

Jul 5, 2019

Norman S. Gera, 80, of Mercer passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends Friday evening, July 5, 2019, in his residence.

Mr. Gera was born October 29, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late Samuel and Helen (Lipka) Gera. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Sharon schools.

A proud veteran, he...

Jul 4, 2019

Junior Massey, 95, of Farrell, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, in his home.

Mr. Massey was born June 20, 1924, in Newport News, VA, a son of the late Willie and Anna (Ford) Massey.

Junior was an entrepreneur and throughout his life owned the M&M bar and the Everyday Club, both in Farrell as...

Jul 3, 2019

Dolores F. Clarich, 83, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Dolores was born February 8, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Driscoll) Fox. She was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School.

Dolores was a longtime employee of the former Packard Electric...

Jul 1, 2019

Beverly Ann Speer of Farrell passed gently into the arms of her Redeemer on Monday evening, July 1, in the presence of her family at UPMC Montefiore.

Beverly was born on November 2, 1957 in Greensburg, PA and spent her 61 years on earth as a loving spouse, caring mother, and dedicated mental health professional. She was...

Jun 30, 2019

Theresa Marie (Nogay) Funelli, 61, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage, following an extended illness.

Theresa was born February 22, 1958, in Sharon, a daughter of Ted P. Nogay, Sr. and Helen E. (Ritter) Nogay. She was a 1976 graduate of Hickory High School.

Theresa was employed for...

Jun 29, 2019

Daniel K. "Danny" Godfrey, a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away Saturday evening, June 29, 2019, in his ARC of Mercer apartment, Greenville. He was 59.

Danny was born October 6, 1959, in Sharon, a son of Keith "Jack" and Lois A. (Flowers) Godfrey. He completed the special education courses at the former...

Jun 28, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of John J. Fuqua, 75, of New Castle, announces his passing which took place on Friday morning, June 28, 2019.

Mr. Fuqua was born February 19, 1944, in Amherst County, VA, a son of the late Edward and Carleen Rose Fuqua. He was a 1962 graduate of Union High...

Jun 27, 2019

Thomas C. Barner, 76, of Hermitage, passed away at 6:37 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage. Mr. Barner was born May 19, 1943, in Charleston (Jefferson Twp.), Mercer County a son of the late Howard H. and Elizabeth F. (Coleman) Barner. He was a 1961 graduate of Hickory High School. He retired in 2003...

Jun 26, 2019

James David "Jim" Bolger, 92, of Hermitage, PA passed away Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019, in St. Paul Home, Greenville. Mr. Boger was born January 20, 1927, in Rochester, NY, a son of David John and Susan Frances (Stewart) Bolger. He grew up in Sharon, attended Sharon schools, and was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. Jim married the...

Jun 26, 2019

Vickie L. Biro, 48, of Sharon passed away Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019, in her home after a two and a half year battle with cancer.

Mrs. Biro was born March 21, 1971 in Greenville, PA, a daughter of Daniel and Patricia (Baker) Scriven. She attended Hickory High School.

Vickie, along with her husband, Raymond...

Jun 26, 2019

Thomas E. Lewis, 89, of Wheatland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019, in Cleveland Clinic.

Mr. Lewis was born August 26, 1929, in Wheatland, son of the late John and Beatrice (Bowen) Lewis in the same house he lived in until his death. He was a lifelong resident of Wheatland. He attended Wheatland School...

Jun 25, 2019

Paul G. Wilson, 53, formerly of Waxahachie, TX, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Solon, OH.

Mr. Wilson was born October 20, 1965, in Toledo, OH, a son of George and Patricia "Patty" (Shayuth) Wilson. A 1984 graduate of Mercer High School, he completed his Bachelors of Science degree at Indiana University of PA, and later...

Jun 23, 2019

Tammy Lynn Tamsula,  51, of Transfer, passed away early Sunday morning June 23, 2019, in her home with her loving partner Charles (Chuck) Spooner by her side.

Tammy was born December 27, 1967, in Sharon.

Tammy was a woman who many will remember had a laugh that filled the room no matter where she was....

Jun 22, 2019

Mary E. Perell, 94, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday evening, June 22, 2019, in Quality Life Services, Mercer where she was a patient for several weeks.

Mrs. Perell was born May 10, 1925, in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Emilia (Lefemmia) Giordano.

She was a 1943 graduate of Hickory High School.

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Jun 21, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" M. James of Brookfield, Ohio passed away Friday evening, June 21, 2019, in O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center, Masury, Ohio, after an extended illness.  She was 76.

Virginia was born August 23, 1942, in Sharon, Pa., the daughter of the late John and Stella (Worona) Bulick.

She...

Jun 20, 2019

Lester L. "Les" Covert, 83, of Hermitage passed away early Thursday morning, June 20, 2019, in Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, Warren, OH.

Mr. Covert was born July 26, 1935, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Clarence and Anna "Blanch" (Gibson) Covert. He graduated from Grove City High School in 1954 and enlisted in the U.S....

Jun 19, 2019

Long-time East Side New Castle resident, Mary Ellen Jessel, died Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was 102. Born January 31, 1917, in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of Nellie Dillon and Joseph Henry Lalley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Howard Jessel, Sr. and a son, Walter, Jr. Mary Ellen worked in retail sales as...

Jun 18, 2019

Betty J. Braatz, 90, of New Castle passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 18, 2019, in The Grove at New Wilmington.

Mrs. Braatz was born June 27, 1928, in Crescent, OK, a daughter of the late Walter and Berta (Caites) Clymer. After being raised and educated in Crescent, she relocated to New Castle after marrying her beloved...