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Kim Kay Minetti
Apr 24, 2025
Kim Kay Minetti, 63, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Ms. Minetti was born on February 3, 1962, in Bedford, PA, a daughter of the late Leonard S. and Esther (Whetstone) Minetti. She was a 1982 graduate of the former Hickory Handicap School.
As someone who...
Gordon J. North
Apr 21, 2025
Gordon J. North, 95, of Shenango Township passed away peacefully Monday evening, April 21, 2025, in Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle.
Mr. North was born October 14, 1929, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late James T. and Bessie E. (Minns) North and graduated from DuBois High School.
A veteran of the Korean War,...
Eugene Renz
Apr 21, 2025
It is with immense sadness and great joy that we announce the passing of Eugene Renz on April 21, 2025. Immense sadness because he will be sorely missed by those who love him and great joy because he enjoyed a long, successful, honorable life, and is now free of a body and mind that was diminishing.
Gene...
Margaret K. Supel
Apr 20, 2025
Margaret K. Supel, of Transfer, and formerly a longtime resident of Farrell, passed away peacefully on Easter morning, April 20, 2025, in the Grove at Greenville. She was 101.
Mrs. Supel was born March 4, 1924, in Hickory Twp., a daughter of the late John and Mary (Simmer) Gassner, and graduated from Hickory High School in 1941....
Paul J. Waggoner
Apr 19, 2025
Paul J. Waggoner, 64, of Transfer, formerly of New Castle, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Youngstown, OH.
Paul was born on February 1, 1961, in Macon, GA, a son of the late Paul G. and Vivian (Hancock) Waggoner.
He was employed for over 20 years as a...
Diane A. Buchko
Apr 17, 2025
Diane A. Buchko, 80, of Hermitage died Thursday afternoon April 17, 2025, at her home following a brief illness. Diane was born on February 15, 1945, in Erie, PA, the daughter of Edwin and Alice (Swanson) Werle. Her childhood in Erie was one where she navigated life as the only sister with three brothers who recall her being a...
Beth A. Davis
Apr 17, 2025
Beth A. Davis, 71, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, under hospice care at Edison Manor.
Ms. Davis was born February 15, 1954, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Richard and Lillian (Myler) Davis. She was a 1972 graduate of Neshannock High School.
After working as a hostess,...
Eugene P. Wiesen
Apr 16, 2025
Eugene "Gene" P. Wiesen, 82, of Hermitage and Ft. Myers, FL, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025.
Mr. Wiesen was born July 12, 1942, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Paul J. and Helen C. (Conlin) Wiesen. He attended St. Joseph Parochial Grade School and graduated from Sharon High School in 1961....
Henry R. Mucroski
Apr 15, 2025
Henry "Hank" R. Mucroski, 94, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, in UPMC Hospital, Greenville.
Mr. Mucroski was born August 14, 1930, in Sharon, a son of the late Nicholas and Helen (Berkos) Mucroski.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Hank served on a destroyer during the Korean War.
...
Patricia Logue
Apr 11, 2025
Patricia Logue, 83, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Whispering Oaks Retirement Community on April 11, 2025.
Patty was born May 26, 1941, in Sharpsville, PA, to Michael and Mary (Cook) Coyne. She graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1960.
She was a beloved mother to one daughter and two sons, devoting...
John J. Kulnis
Apr 10, 2025
John J. Kulnis, 62, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, April 10, 2025, in St.Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH, from injuries sustained as victim in a motor vehicle accident. John was born June 11, 1962, in New Castle, the son of Joseph S. and Mary M. (Leonhardt) Kulnis, and was a 1980 graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech.
...John D. Docherty
Apr 10, 2025
John D. "Doc" Docherty, 78, of New Castle, passed away early Thursday morning, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Mr. Docherty was born July 21, 1946, in Johnstown, PA, a son of the late Edward F. and Alberta A. (Lynn) Docherty.
A Vietnam veteran, Doc served in the U.S. Army as Military...
Victoria Lee Wilson
Apr 9, 2025
Victoria Lee Wilson, 60, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Wilson was born October 27, 1964, in Albuquerque, NM, a daughter of John Cull and Nancy (Reed) Bornick, and was also raised by her stepfather, Robert Bornick.
A homemaker, Victoria enjoyed listening to music, watching sitcoms on television, and...
Edward Orlosky
Apr 9, 2025
Slightly before midnight on April 9, 2025, a loving, humble, hard-working country boy, who grew into a strong and dedicated man, slipped quietly away, leaving a legacy of service to country, commitment to family, and enjoyment of life.
Edward Orlosky (Ed) was born on July 16, 1940, the son of Edward and Florence (Flo) Orlosky and grew...
Brenda Marie Branca
Apr 9, 2025
Brenda Marie Branca, 72, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Ms. Branca was born on December 11, 1952, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles and Rose Marie (Fazzalore) Branca. She attended the former Our Lady of Fatima Parochial Grade School and was a 1970 high school...
John W. Nugent
Apr 6, 2025
John W. Nugent, 79, of Sharon, formerly a longtime resident of Playa del Rey, CA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday evening, April 6, 2025.
Mr. Nugent was born July 21, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late John W. and Lillian E. (Rigby) Nugent. He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1963 and...
Catherine Zupo
Apr 6, 2025
Catherine "Kay" Zupo, 98, of Farrell, passed away Sunday evening, April 6, 2025, in Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial, Masury, OH.
Kay was born on March 21, 1927, in New Kensington, PA, a daughter of the late Ralph and Pauline (Zito) Zupo. She was a 1945 graduate of Farrell High School.
Following graduation, at the...
Joyce Boldt
Apr 4, 2025
Joyce Boldt, 84, formerly of Farrell, passed away Friday morning, April 4, 2025, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Warren, OH.
Mrs. Boldt was born on January 17, 1941, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Emil and Madeline (Cervenak) Hudak. She was a 1958 graduate of Farrell High School.
For many years, she worked for McDowell...
Michelle Elaine Nelson
Apr 4, 2025
Michelle Elaine Nelson, 58, of New Castle, passed away April 4, 2025, in her residence.
Ms. Nelson was born January 31, 1967, in Phoenix, AZ, a daughter of Gerald and Joyce (Smith) Dean of New Castle, they survive at home. She was a 1985 graduate of Lawrence County Career and Technical School.
Michelle was a...
Daniel Smith
Apr 2, 2025
Daniel "Odin" Smith, 46, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Sharon Regional Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and community.
Born on August 8, 1978, in Hartford, CT, Odin was the beloved son of James and June (Pietz) Smith. He attended Brookfield High School and later found his calling in...
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