Obituaries

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...

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...