Obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2019

Robert Beader, of S. Pymatuning Twp., passed away peacefully early Friday morning, February 15, 2019, in his residence. He was 83. Mr. Beader was born March 30, 1935, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Vukelja) Beader. He was a 1954 graduate of Hickory High School, and honorably served in the U.S. Army. Early in life, Bob...

Feb 15, 2019

Mary Frances Badolato, a lifelong resident of Farrell, passed away peacefully Friday, February 15, 2019, in Edison Manor, New Castle. She was 78.

Ms. Badolato was born August 31, 1940, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Rocco and Marie (Barber) Badolato. She was a 1958 graduate of Farrell High School.

A homemaker, she loved...

Feb 13, 2019

Emory Beal, 83, of Hermitage went to be with his Lord and savior Jesus on February 13, 2019, following an extended illness. Mr. Beal was born February 11, 1936, to Robert H. and Thelma Davis (Brooks) Beal. He was a graduate of Mt. Clemens High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College. Emory excelled in tennis, and earned...

Feb 12, 2019

Fred F. Banicki, 88, of Fort Myers Beach, FL, formerly of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Hope Hospice, Fort Myers, FL.

Mr. Banicki was born May 7, 1930, in Chicago, IL. the son of the late Frank and Alice (Pryblinsky) Banicki.  He was a 1948 alumni of Leo High School, Chicago and...

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...