Obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

Constance E. "Connie" Schrader, 82, a longtime resident of Mahoningtown, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 17, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Connie was born on July 12, 1943, in Catawissa, PA, a daughter of Allen G. and Winifred M. (Hartman) Whalen. She was a member of the final graduating class from Catawissa High School in...

Nov 17, 2025

Harold Raymond Kerr, 74, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 17, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Kerr was born on June 24, 1951, in Charleroi, PA, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Austin) Kerr. He was a 1970 graduate of Hickory High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Nov 16, 2025

Geraldine "Geri" M. Kelley, 78, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Kelley was born on June 30, 1947, in Sharon, PA, and was a 1965 graduate of Farrell High School. Geri was a longtime employee of the former S&S Processing, Hubbard, OH.

She married her husband of 60...

Nov 15, 2025

Patricia Ann Green, 81, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Green was born on August 24, 1944, in Espyville, PA.

On July 2, 1983, she married Russell "Buddy" Green, who passed away on April 20, 2017.

For many years, Patricia ran her own daycare,...

Nov 14, 2025

Dennis Kroko passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 24, 1946, in Sharon, PA, to the late Michael and Mary Ellen (Mihalcin) Kroko. He grew up on a farm in South Pymatuning Township, PA, and loved the rural life.

Dennis graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1964. He worked at the...

Nov 14, 2025

Kevin P. "Stud" Frankovich, 65, of Brookfield, OH, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, November 14, 2025.

Mr. Frankovich was born on December 19, 1959, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank P. and Janna (Drake) Frankovich. He was a 1978 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Kevin was a longtime member of Teamsters Local 261, New Castle, PA. Previously, he had worked...

Nov 12, 2025

Patricia A. DelFratte, 89, of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. DelFratte was born on April 14, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Sutton) Young. She was the Valedictorian of the 1954 class of Sharon High School, where she also served as the class...

Nov 12, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Remp, 75, of Hermitage, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away Wednesday evening, November 12, 2025, in Addison Healthcare Center, Masury, OH.

Mr. Remp was born on June 25, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward and Mildred (Sansone) Remp. He was a 1968 graduate of Farrell High School and honorably served in the...

Nov 11, 2025

Joyce Ann Gee, 86, a resident of Ridgewood at Shenango Valley, Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday afternoon, November 11, 2025, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Gee was born January 8, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph William and Polly Leota (Brown) Knapp. Raised in Wheatland, she was a proud...

Nov 11, 2025

Erin Elizabeth Wombacker, 41, of Hermitage, passed away of heart failure caused by myotonic dystrophy on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

Erin was born on December 11, 1983, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of Carl and Cynthia (Hyland) Wombacker. She was a 2002 graduate of Hickory High School, where she threw discus and...

Nov 10, 2025

After a long and courageous battle with ALS, Robert "Bob" Criss passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 40 years by his side on November 10, 2025, wrapped in the love of his family both near and far.

Robert "Bob" Criss was born on May 1, 1949, to the late Raymond and Margaret (Nene) Criss...

Nov 10, 2025

Richard "Cookie" Cook, 68, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, in Quality Life Services, New Castle.

Mr. Cook was born April 30, 1957, a son of the late Robert T. Cook and Mary (Burkey) Surgenavic. He attended Mohawk High School.

In his younger days, Cookie was an avid foosball player. He was a lifelong member...

Nov 9, 2025

Joseph Peter Maciejewski, 91, of Champion, OH, was greeted by the angels on Sunday, November 9, 2025. A man of great faith, he left this world watching Mass surrounded by his devoted family, having seen his beloved Notre Dame defeat Navy the prior evening.

Joe was born January 31, 1934, in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, to the late Jan...

Nov 9, 2025

Carl Eugene Scalf, 61, of Sharon, PA passed away on November 9, 2025, peacefully in his sleep. Carl was born on June 3, 1964, in Riverside, California, the son of Charlene (Badgett) and Ronald Scalf. Carl graduated from Sharon High School in 1982. Before he could walk across the stage he was enlisted with the United States Army. After...

Nov 7, 2025

Gladys Mudrak, 92, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday morning, November 7, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Mudrak was born September 17, 1933, in Hermitage, a daughter of the late Hugh and Ethel (McCallister) Morgan.

A homemaker, she dedicated her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed camping,...

Nov 7, 2025

Howard L. Cook, 81, of Sharpsville, passed away Friday morning, November 7, 2025, in Avalon Springs Care Center, Mercer.

Mr. Cook was born August 13, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Arthur and May (Taylor) Cook. He was a 1962 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

After high school, Howard owned and operated Cygnet...

Nov 7, 2025

Daniel T. Huscroft, Sr., 82, of Sharpsville, PA, passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 7, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Huscroft was born June 8, 1943, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank Huscroft and Virginia (Shaffer) Huscroft Marshall, and also lovingly raised by his step-father, Robert "Chick" Marshall. He was a 1961 graduate...

Nov 6, 2025

Mary C. Bonacci, 83, of Hermitage, formerly a longtime resident of Farrell, passed away early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Bonacci was born March 9, 1942, in Adami, Catanzaro, Italy, a daughter of Antonio and Rachela (Bruni) Arcuri. After immigrating to Canada at the age of 11, she graduated from Welland High School...

Nov 6, 2025

Carl L. "Cheech" Esposito, 90, of New Castle, passed away early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Esposito was born on January 8, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late Carl and Bertha (Duncan) Esposito, and later graduated from Shenango High School in 1957.

Cheech married Wanda L. (Long) Esposito on May...

Nov 6, 2025

Anna Mae Juchnewich, 91, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, in Clepper Manor, Sharon, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Juchnewich was born June 5, 1934, in Niles, OH, a daughter of the late John and Helen Dinas, and was a 1952 graduate of Niles McKinley High School.

On February 13, 1960,...