Obituaries

Sep 19, 2019

Marguerite P. Rooney, 86, of Wampum passed away peacefully Thursday evening, September 19, 2019, in her residence.

Mrs. Rooney was born September 30, 1932, in Wampum, a daughter of the late Bernard and Marie (McGuire) Maher. She was a 1950 graduate of the former Wampum High School.

A homemaker, Marguerite dedicated her life to taking...

Sep 19, 2019

Kim M. Valentine, 60, of Farrell, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2019, in her sister's home.

Kim was born March 1, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William Frederick and Rita (Kelhan) Wharry.

Kim was a member of the Valley Baptist Church, Farrell and looked forward to attending it's Bible Study.

Sep 16, 2019

Robert D. Bracken, 48, formerly of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord September 16, 2019, after fighting a two-year illness. He was born March 18, 1971, in Sewickley, PA.

28 years ago, Rob met the love of his life, Cindy. Together they shared a loving family with their daughter, Crystal....

Sep 13, 2019

Wendy Rae Thomas, of West Middlesex, passed away early Friday morning, September 13, 2019, in her residence. She was 70.

Mrs. Thomas was born February 19, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of Dora Pearson and raised by her grandparents, Ray L. and Blanche M. Pearson. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from West...

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...