Obituaries

Mar 15, 2019

David Mines, Sr., 85, of Wheatland, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019, in his home.

Mr. Mines was born April 17, 1933, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late John and Caroline (Norris) Mines. He retired as a skilled welder after numerous years in the trade.

David will be missed by...

Mar 12, 2019

Anthony "Tony" R. DeMartinis of Hermitage passed away peacefully at 6:16 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in Clepper Manor, Sharon, surrounded by family and friends.  He was 80. Tony was born June 21, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late Angelo and Ann (Gizzi) DeMartinis.  He was raised in Farrell where he attended the former St. Ann's Parochial Grade...

Mar 11, 2019

William "Dane" Crowley, 33, of Slippery Rock Twp. passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Dane was born October 12, 1985, in North Hills (Pittsburgh), PA, a son of William J. and Jeanne L. (Brudnak) Crowley, and was a 2004 graduate of Mars (PA) Area High School.

He worked on the kitchen...

Mar 11, 2019

Antoinette "Toni" W. Ryan, 90, of Sharon passed away at 1:25 p.m. Monday (3-11-19) in Select Specialty Hospital, Youngstown, after a brief illness. Mrs. Ryan was born February 1, 1929, in her grandparents' home in Hickory Township, a daughter of the late Thomas Leonard and Winifred (Fitzgerald) Wasley. A voracious reader from childhood, a special teacher gave her permission to...

Mar 10, 2019

Joan "Elaine" Berlin, of Mercer, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Sunday evening, March 10, 2019, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown. She was 84.

Mrs. Berlin was born November 21, 1934, in Hamilton, OH, a daughter of James K. and Vesta S. (Townsend) Lee. She was a 1951 alumnus of Portsmouth (Ohio) High School, and later...

Mar 9, 2019

Roxanne Marie Pagliaroli of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday morning, March 9, 2019. She was 65.

Mrs. Pagliaroli was born January 30, 1954, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Cashmere and Felma (Patrizi) Dyll. She was a 1972 graduate of Sharon High School, and later completed her cosmetology certification as well as...

Mar 8, 2019

Ronald R. Green, of Hermitage, passed away Friday evening, March 8, 2019, in his residence.  He was 89. Mr. Green was born March 16, 1929, in Johnstown, PA, a son of the late John and Florence (Cowan) Green.  He was a graduate of Johnstown (PA) Catholic High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Clarion University of Pa.  Ron obtained...

Mar 7, 2019

Thomas Craig Lancaster, 68, of Hermitage, died peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2019, surrounded by his wife and three sons. Mr. Lancaster was born July 1, 1950, in Connellsville, PA, a son of Louis and Virginia (Dragoo) Lancaster. Tom was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Throughout his life, he used his quick wit and gift of storytelling...

Mar 7, 2019

Jeanne J. O'Leary, 88, of New Castle passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 7, 2019, in UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mrs. O'Leary was born September 10, 1931, in New Castle, a daughter of the late William and Frances (Servatka) Sokevitz. She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of New Castle High School. Jeanne was formerly employed as a sales...

Mar 4, 2019

Lawrence R. "Larry" Hassan of West Middlesex, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday afternoon, March 4, 2019, in Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Youngstown, OH. He was 61. Larry was born April 25, 1957, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Ella May Hassan. He was a 1975 graduate of West Middlesex High...

Feb 28, 2019

Roxanne Marie "Rocky" (Springer) Shaw, 52, of Transfer, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday morning, February 28, 2019, in her home, following an extended illness.

She was born January 14, 1967, in Uniontown, PA, a daughter of James and Erla (Clark) Springer. She was a 1985 graduate of Hickory High School.

A hard...

Feb 28, 2019

Florence Marie Villani, 91, a former longtime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully with family members by her side on Thursday afternoon, February 28, 2019, in The Village at Rockville, Rockville, MD.

Mrs. Villani was born October 8, 1927, in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Stephen M. and Sabina (Swiechocki) Lehotsky....

Feb 25, 2019

Donna J. Dexter, 89, of New Castle passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 25, 2019, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Donna was born June 30, 1929, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Harry A. and Elmina G. (Houk) Orr. As a young girl, her family moved to New Castle and she later graduated from New Castle...

Feb 24, 2019

Heather R. Chuba, 40, of Sharon passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019, following an extended illness. Ms. Chuba was born April 20, 1978, in Sharon, a daughter of Edward and Kathleen "Katie" (Akers) Chuba. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1996 and attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Heather was employed by Lock Stock & Barrel,...

Feb 23, 2019

Leland "Lee" Beveridge, Jr., 64, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away Saturday afternoon, February 23, 2019, in his home.

Mr. Leland was born May 30, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Leland O. Beveridge, Sr. and Bertha (Maybee) Beveridge. He was a 1972 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Lee was employed as an...

Feb 23, 2019

Sherry Lynn Lambert, of Sharon, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 5:17 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness.  She was 60. Sherry was born March 3, 1958, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Bill and Frances (Edell) Evans and was a 1976 graduate of Sharon High School....

Feb 21, 2019

Kenneth R. Foy, 66, of Pymatuning Twp., passed away Thursday evening, February 21, 2019, in Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh. Mr. Foy was born September 14, 1952, in Greenville, a son of the late Clifford R. Foy, Jr. and Martha (Carlson) Foy. He was a 1970 graduate of Reynolds High School. Ken was employed as a car repairman...

Feb 20, 2019

Richard B. "Dick" Cole, 89, of New Castle passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2019, in Quality of Life Services. Mr. Cole was born June 11, 1929, in New Castle, a son of the late Delace and Cora Belle (Cooper) Cole. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1947. Prior to entering the service,...

Feb 19, 2019

Adelheid "Kitty" Bowen, 91, of New Castle passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, Feb. 19, 2019, in Quality of Life Services. Mrs. Bowen was born Sept. 14, 1927, in Rochowetz, Poland. She was a daughter of the late Ernest and Rosa (Rosenburg) Lauenburger. Kitty immigrated to the U.S. following World War II and married Philip Bowen on Feb. 13, 1948. He...

Feb 18, 2019

Joseph Dennis Simko, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly of kidney disease and bone cancer Monday morning (Feb. 18, 2019). He was 69. Joe was born May 18, 1949, in Latrobe, Pa., a son of Joseph A. and Stella (Guzic) Simko. A 1967 graduate of Greater Latrobe Senior High School, Joe earned his bachelor of science degree in elementary education with...