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William E. Goodpastor, M.D.

William E. Goodpastor, M.D.

Jan 17, 2019

William E. Goodpastor, M.D., 70, of Sharon, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on Thursday January 17, 2019 after an extended illness.  Bill was born in Pittsburgh and raised in New Castle. After completing his psychiatric residency at the University of Pittsburgh, in 1985 he opened his private practice as a Psychiatrist in Sharon. He also worked diligently to help...

Brad Ross Hanselman

Brad Ross Hanselman

Jan 17, 2019

Brad Ross Hanselman, 59, of Troy, OH, passed away at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, in The Hospice House, Poland, OH.

Brad was born June 8, 1959, in Wabash, IN, a son of Meredith and Lois (Small) Hanselman. He attended Mercer High School.

Brad worked for many years in the maintenance department of Reynolds...

Dmitar Vucenovic

Dmitar Vucenovic

Jan 16, 2019

Dmitar "Mike" Vucenovic of West Middlesex passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  He was 81. Mr. Vucenovic was born November 13, 1937, in Ramljane, Yugoslavia, a son of the late Jovan and Manda (Injac) Vucenovic.  He was educated in Yugoslavia, served in the Yugoslavian Navy for three years and moved to the United States in...

Sally Weiss Yanowitz

Sally Weiss Yanowitz

Jan 16, 2019

Sally Weiss Yanowitz, age 86, a philanthropist and lover of the arts, died of natural causes on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  Sally married the love of her life and the "only guy she ever wanted," Irwin Yanowitz, who passed away in 2001.  She grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and lived in Sharon, Pennsylvania for 49 years before...

Timothy Howard Schneider

Timothy Howard Schneider

Jan 16, 2019

Timothy Howard Schneider, 66, of Bessemer, PA passed away January 16, 2019. Mr. Schneider was born March 10, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis "Dink" and Dorothy (Mausser) Schneider. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended Penn State University, Shenango Valley campus. Tim served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1970...

Ann P. Jofery

Ann P. Jofery

Jan 13, 2019

Ann P. Jofery, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 13, 2019, in Sharon Regional...

Annagrace Peluso

Annagrace Peluso

Jan 13, 2019

Annagrace Peluso, 59, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 13, 2019, in her residence, following a courageous battle with ALS.

Mrs. Peluso was born November 11, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter of Jack W. and Patricia J. (McCummins) Carbon. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Mohawk High School in 1978.

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Margaret Granatosky

Margaret Granatosky

Jan 13, 2019

Margaret "Margie" Granatosky, of Farrell, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family by her side at 8:25 a.m. Sunday, January 13, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.  She was 91. Mrs. Granatosky was born August 12, 1927, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Karl and Mary (Bobbie) Siwiecki.  She was a lifelong area resident and a 1945 alumna...

Joyce Ann Williams

Joyce Ann Williams

Jan 12, 2019

Joyce Ann Robison Williams, 51, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Joyce was born August 30, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Earl Cody and Vona Lee (Miller) Robison. She attended Sharpsville High School and was employed for many years as a licensed health insurance biller...

Esther L. Zulkanycz

Esther L. Zulkanycz

Jan 12, 2019

Esther L. Zulkanycz, 62, of Hermitage, formerly of Pearland, TX, passed away Saturday evening, January 12, 2019, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, following a brief battle with cancer.

Esther was born March 28, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of Wasyl and Mary Zulkanycz. She was a 1974 graduate of Hickory High School and later completed training at...

James L. Roberts

James L. Roberts

Jan 11, 2019

James L. Roberts, 82, of Sharpsville passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell, surrounded by family.

Mr. Roberts was born November 23, 1936, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Ernest and Mollie (Dameron) Roberts.  He graduated from Sharpsville High School and attended Youngstown State University.  Upon the completion of his service in...

Charles A. Hicklin

Charles A. Hicklin

Jan 9, 2019

Charles A. Hicklin, 77, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, January 9, 2019, in his home.

Mr. Hicklin was born November 3, 1941, in Bedford, PA, a son of the late Arthur and Olive (Foor) Hicklin. He attended Hickory High School and began his working career as a truck driver. Later, Charles followed his family tradition of...

Gina Lacamera

Gina Lacamera

Jan 9, 2019

Gina (Comunale) LaCamera, 50, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday evening, January 9, 2019, in Clepper Manor CCRC, Sharon, following an extended illness.

Gina was born May 2, 1968, in Sharon, a daughter of Marlene (Planchak) Comunale.  A 1986 graduate of Sharon High School, she also graduated cum laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's...

Kathryn M. Miller

Kathryn M. Miller

Jan 9, 2019

Kathryn M. "Katie" Miller, formerly of Jamestown, PA and St. Petersburg, FL, and a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 9, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital, Warren, OH. She was 96.

Mrs. Miller was born May 3, 1922, in Bessemer, PA, a daughter of the late C.V. and Ethel (Galbreath) Marshall. She was...

Marilyn Rose Sham

Marilyn Rose Sham

Jan 8, 2019

Marilyn Rose Sham, formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully at 11:53 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage, where she has been a resident for more than two years.  She was 89. Mrs. Sham was born August 15, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Copenhaver) Kelly.  She attended the former St....

Richard G. English

Richard G. English

Jan 4, 2019

Richard G. "Dick" English of Mercer passed away January 4, 2019 in Sharon Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Richard was born in Sharon, a son of the late Milton G. and Martha Slater English.  A lifelong area resident he attended Brookfield schools.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as an armorer and ammunition technician, later...

Judith Ann Gardlock

Judith Ann Gardlock

Jan 3, 2019

Judith Ann "Judy" Gardlock, 71, of Farrell passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, January 3, 2019,...

Terrance E. Myers

Terrance E. Myers

Jan 1, 2019

Terrance "Terry" E. Myers, of Hermitage, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in The Villas at St. Paul's Senior Living Community, West Salem Township, following a brief illness.  He was 75. Mr. Myers was born September 16, 1943, in DuBois, PA, a son of the late Arthur and Helen (Steponick) Myers.  He was a 1961 graduate of...

Alex C. Biro

Alex C. Biro

Dec 30, 2018

Alex C. Biro, 69, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018, in his home. Mr. Biro was born September 19, 1949, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Elmer and Frances Jean (Nichols) Biro. Alex enlisted in the US Army, serving as an infantryman during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged from the Army and enlisted in the...

Nancy Kuzniar

Nancy Kuzniar

Dec 28, 2018

Nancy Kuzniar, 87, of Masury, OH, passed away Friday evening, December 28, 2018, in her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Kuzniar was born June 17, 1931, in Masury, a daughter of the late George and Eva (Lozer) Hudavoni.  She was a 1949 graduate of Brookfield High School. A homemaker, Nancy was a member of St. Adalbert's Church, Farrell. She...

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