Obituaries

Nov 18, 2018

Francis Joseph Buford, 63, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Francis was born September 1, 1955, in Pensacola, FL, a son of Anderson and Rosalee (Cherry) Buford. He was a graduate of Pensacola High School and was self employed.

He is survived by a daughter, Shauquna Borders;...

Nov 17, 2018

Bonnie L. Babcock, 71, of Hubbard, OH, passed away Saturday evening, November 17, 2018, in UPMC Passavant Hospital,...

Nov 17, 2018

Donald E. Curran, 97, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 17, 2018, in Avalon Nursing Home, New Castle.

Mr. Curran was born August 23, 1921, in New Castle, a son of Merle...

Nov 15, 2018

Felma Dyll, formerly of Stoneridge Condominiums, Hermitage, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, November 15, 2018, in Ridgewood at...

Nov 14, 2018

Nancie Seegers, 82, of Warren, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, November 14, 2018, in Sunrise of Poland, Youngstown, OH.

Mrs. Seegers was born December 16, 1935, in Sharon, a daughter of Patrick and Gladys (Messett) Hines.  She was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School.

Nancie was a devoted homemaker, grandmother and enjoyed the Outer...

Nov 14, 2018

Jeffrey P. Bryan, a lifelong resident of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 14, 2018, in the Cleveland Clinic. He was 74.

Mr. Bryan was born February 8, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Edna (Auchter) Bryan. An alumnus of Sharpsville High School, Jeff and his wife Mary Ann were both members...

Nov 13, 2018

David P MacHarg Jr. Passed away peacefully at 4 Am Tuesday morning November 13 with his family at his side.

David was the Chairman of the MacHarg group of companies, Graham Stamping, Phillips Steel and Wheatland Steel Processing.  He was also the General Partner of 1700 Broadway LTD.

David was born August...

Nov 13, 2018

Larry E. Pickens, 64, of Farrell, passed away at 6:34 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in UPMC Horizon, Shenango Valley.

Larry was born June 25, 1954, in Sharon, a son of Elbert and Mildred (Henderson) Pickens. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Farrell High School in 1972.

Larry was employed at Wheaton Dry Cleaners,...

Nov 13, 2018

Betsy L. Barner, a two year resident of St. John XXIII Home, formerly of Wakefield Dr., both Hermitage, passed away at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness.  She was 79. Mrs. Barner was born November 10, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John Francis and Louise (Ague) McKee.  She...

Nov 13, 2018

Warren R. Reagle, 58, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in Butler Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Reagle was born July 9, 1960, in Greenville, PA, a son of Charles and Alice (Warren) Reagle.

Warren worked for Snyder and Associates, where...

Nov 12, 2018

John Allan Cifer, 70, of Farrell passed away Monday, November 12, 2018, in his residence.

Mr. Cifer was born March 31, 1948, in Sharon, a son of George and Helen (Pelsh) Cifer. He was a 1966 alumnus of Sharpsville High School, and later matriculated to Westminster College, New Wilmington. John graduated from Westminster with a bachelor's degree,...

Nov 12, 2018

Donna M. Murray, 87, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully Monday evening, November 12, 2018, in her residence.

Mrs. Murray was born August 9, 1931, in Meadville, PA, a daughter of the late Don C. and Mignon "Pat" (Haas) Jewell. Shortly after graduating from Sharpsville High School in 1950, she began a career as an advertising sales representative....

Nov 11, 2018

Walter Evans "Wally" Scheid, Ph.D., formerly of Hermitage, Grove City and the New Wilmington area, died at The Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA, on the evening of November 11, 2018.  He was 81. A resident of Western Pennsylvania all of his life, Mr. Scheid was born in Pittsburgh on May 7, 1937 to the late John Edgar Scheid, Sr. and Charlotte...

Nov 11, 2018

Arthur J. Aaron, 97, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, November 11, 2018, in St. John XXIII...

Nov 11, 2018

Irene M. Walsh of Hermitage died Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Saint John XXIII Home, Hermitage.  She was...

Nov 9, 2018

Norman O. Lombardo, of Hermitage, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2018, in Nugent CCRC, Hermitage.  He was 94. Mr. Lombardo was born September 29, 1924, in Farrell, a son of the late Joseph and Susan (Romondi) Lombardo.  A lifelong area resident, he was a 1942 graduate of Farrell High School.  Norman joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in...

Nov 9, 2018

Beverly A. Schiller, 77, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, November 09, 2018, in...

Nov 8, 2018

Jennifer Renee (Jefferson) Brown, of Sharon, passed away at 4:17 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 59. "Nae Nae," as she was affectionately known, was born September 8, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of the late James C. and Carolyn (Fox) Jefferson.  She was...

Nov 5, 2018

Sonny James Wheaton, 27, of Sharon, passed away Monday morning, November 5, 2018, in his home.

Sonny was born August 19, 1991, in Farrell, a son of Paul, Sr. and Robin (Scott) Wheaton and attended West Middlesex High School.

He was employed the last five years at Burger King, Hermitage and served as the assistant...

Nov 4, 2018

Christopher J. Pass, 49, of Sharon passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, November 4, 2018, in UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Pass was born April 12, 1969, in Sharon, a son of Thomas J. and Mary C. (Kubyako) Pass. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1988 graduate of Sharon High School.

Chris was a member of...