Obituaries

Feb 11, 2019

Leona F. Jendrysik, 91, of New Castle passed away peacefully Monday morning, February 11, 2019, in Jameson Care Center. Mrs. Jendrysik was born July 18, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Zombeck) Plonka. She was a lifelong area resident and a 1945 alumna of Union High School. Leona retired in 1989 from Danish Pastry...

Feb 11, 2019

Albert A. Kirkland, 67, of Wheatland, passed away Monday afternoon, February 11, 2019, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Kirkland was born October 15, 1951, in New Castle, a son of the late George H. and Bernice (Fleeger) Kirkland. He attended Cochranton and Sharon High Schools.

Al was employed as a truck driver for 16...

Feb 10, 2019

Joseph Richter, 91, of Hermitage passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019, following an extended illness. Mr. Richter was born February 18, 1927, in Krindia, Yugoslavia, a son of the late Frank and Rosalia (Hermann) Richter.  He was educated in Europe and immigrated to the United States in 1952.  Joseph retired in 1984 from Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant where he...

Feb 10, 2019

James "Jim" Fender, Sr., 76, of West Middlesex, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019, in his home. Mr. Fender was born May 24, 1942, in Washington, PA, a son of Roy "Buck" Fender and Wilma (Plants) Fender. He attended Washington Area High School and served in the US Army. Jim was employed for 22 years by Wheatland Tube Co.,...

Feb 10, 2019

Danielle Paige Nelson, 15, of Hermitage passed away Sunday evening, February 10, 2019, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born May 26, 2003, in Sewickley, PA, a daughter of James Patrick and Courtney Lynn (Ciambotti) Nelson.  Danielle was a sophomore at Hickory High School where she was active in many extracurricular activities. She participated in the Academic...

Feb 9, 2019

Edward "Ted" Spohn, Jr., 57, of Farrell, passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 9, 2019, in his home, with his wife by his side.

Ted was born December 19, 1961, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward T. Spohn, Sr. and Peggy (Haun). A lifelong area resident, he attended Farrell...

Feb 9, 2019

Nancy L. Noir, 76, of Niles, OH, formerly of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019, in her home.

Mrs. Noir was born October 24, 1942, in Greenville, a daughter of Norman and Helen (Webber) Lamont. She was a 1960 graduate of Hickory High School.

Nancy was employed at various locations by the...

Feb 8, 2019

Matthew R. Womer, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 8, 2019, as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. He was 26.

Matt was born September 30, 1992, in Sharon, a son of Wade R. Womer and Linda Ann Christie. He attended Sharon High School, where he was a member of the wrestling...

Feb 7, 2019

James F. "Freddie" Austin, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday evening, February 7, 2019, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center. He was 73.

Mr. Austin was born January 1, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Charles and...

Feb 7, 2019

.Carmone Montreal Parchman of Sharon passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 7, 2019, in his home.  He was 36. Carmone was born April 17, 1982, in Sharon, a son of Carl Weindale and Cassandra (Johnson) Parchman.  He was a 2001 graduate of Sharon High School where he was a standout football player and a member of the Tiger basketball and...

Feb 5, 2019

Joseph M. Pupinak, 54, of Hillsville passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday morning, February 5, 2019, in his residence. Joe was born February 5, 1965, in New Castle, to the late Frank and Evalyn (Poliwka) Pupinak. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1983 graduate of Union High School. Joseph served in the Army from April 6, 1984 to...

Feb 5, 2019

Ronald Lee Ardlen, of Struthers, formerly Sharon, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 5, 2019 in Hospice House, Poland, after a courageous six month battle with cancer. He was 53.

Mr. Ardlen was born November 2, 1965, in Trumbull, OH, a son of Peter Ronald Ardlen and Faylene King. He was a graduate of Cortland Lakeview...

Feb 4, 2019

Martha A. Logan, of Hubbard, OH, formerly of Sharpsville, PA, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, February 4, 2019. She was 77.

Mrs. Logan was born April 30, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Sophie (Karsonvich) Slovesko. She was a 1959 alumna of Sharpsville High School.

Martha was first employed by McDowell...

Feb 4, 2019

Edward M. "Hot Dog" Janusko, formerly of Farrell, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, February 4, 2019, in Nugent's CCRC, Hermitage. He was 88. Mr. Janusko was born April 30, 1930, in Farrell, a son of the late Michael and Amelia (Ulasz) Janusko. He attended St. Adabert's Parochial Grade School, was a 1948 alumnus of Farrell High School and attended Youngstown...

Feb 2, 2019

Eugene R. "Gene" Bianco, of Sharon, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, February 2, 2019, in his residence, surrounded by family. He was 82.

Mr. Bianco was born August 9, 1936, in Sharon, a son of the late Rosario and Anna Rose Bianco. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1956.

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Jan 31, 2019

Raymond F. Zickar, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 31, 2019, in Garden Way Place. He was 91.

Son of the late Louis and Anna (Zager) Zickar, Raymond was born July 21, 1927 in Farrell, PA. He was a lifelong Shenango Valley resident and a 1945 graduate of Farrell High School.

He served...

Jan 30, 2019

Angelo Bozzo, 84, of Hermitage, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Bozzo was born July 13, 1934, in Sharon, a son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Minion) Bozzo. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Sharon Schools.

Angelo was a member of Our Lady of Fatima...

Jan 29, 2019

John "Jack" Bernat, 66, of Farrell passed away early Tuesday morning, January 29, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. Mr. Bernat was born August 17, 1952, in Sharon, a son of John C. and Patricia Grace (Mikis) Bernat.  A lifelong Farrell resident, Jack was a 1970 graduate of Farrell High School and earned his associates degree...

Jan 29, 2019

Gary L. Babcock, of Hubbard, formerly Greenville, passed away Tuesday evening, January 29, 2019, in Windsor House at Liberty Health Care Center, Youngstown. He was 68.

Mr. Babcock was born July 30, 1950, in Greenville, a son of the late Ward and Ethel (Gessler) Babcock. He was a 1969 graduate of Brookfield High School.

Gary...

Jan 28, 2019

Eleanor Madeline Brooks, of Sharon, passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 28, 2019, in her home. She was 92.

Mrs. Brooks was born November 12, 1926, in Salem, OH, a daughter of Joseph and Madeline "Bubba" Swetye.  She attended Salem High School.

Her husband, George Brooks, Sr., whom she married December 17, 1955, survives at...