Obituaries

Apr 1, 2025

John W. Kinney, 79, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Grove at New Castle.

Mr. Kinney was born on December 4, 1945, in Hillsville, the son of the late Clifford C. and Charlotte (Miller) Kinney.

John was previously employed by Giant Eagle, in the produce department. He enjoyed exercising, especially...

Mar 31, 2025

Erma (Boggs) Davies, 89, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home, holding the hands of her loved ones.

Mrs. Davies was born on August 4, 1935, in the former Christian H. Buhl Hospital in Sharon, a daughter of the late Erwin and Jennie (Gribble) Boggs. She was a graduate...

Mar 30, 2025

Keith Alan Klamer, 76, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Klamer was born June 17, 1948, in Farrell, a son of the late Michael William and Pauline (Rabatin) Klamer, and was a 1967 graduate of Farrell High School.

Keith was employed by the...

Mar 29, 2025

Robert M. Nakich, 86, of Sharon, formerly a longtime resident of Farrell, passed away Saturday evening, March 29, 2025, in Hospice House, Boardman, OH.

Mr. Nakich was born November 1, 1938, in Farrell, a son of the late Marco and Sylvia (Paczak) Nakich, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1956.

Robert enlisted in the...

Mar 27, 2025

Michael James Latsko, 77, formerly of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Butler Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Latsko was born on May 10, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Albert L. and Marie (Rumancik) Latsko. He was a 1965 graduate of Sharon High School and earned his bachelor's degree in psychology in the...

Mar 26, 2025

Debra Jean Curry-Carroll, 69, of New Castle passed away Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Curry-Carroll was born August 5, 1955, in New Castle, a daughter of the late George and Lois (Courson) Curry. A 1973 New Castle High School graduate, she earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Youngstown State...

Mar 24, 2025

Danielle Marie Soto, 39, of Sharon, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Danielle was born on March 15, 1986, in Fullerton, Orange County, CA, a daughter of Manuel Soto and Lorelei (Schettkoe) Corral. She attended Sharon High School.

Known for her great sense of humor, Danielle loved to cook and enjoyed Mexican cuisine. Above...

Mar 24, 2025

Lynda S. Williamson Grenade, 66, of New Castle, passed away Monday afternoon, March 24, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Lynda was born March 3, 1959, in Little Rock, AR, a daughter of Wayne Franklin Williamson of Little Rock and the late Margie G. Glasgow Williamson.

Her husband of 11 years, Gary Grenade, whom she married...

Mar 23, 2025

Mary Amelia Tyillian, 92, of Hermitage passed away Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Tyillian was born November 20, 1932, in Petroleum, OH (Masury), a daughter of John and Dorothy (Ruffing) Meier. A 1950 graduate of Hubbard High School, she completed the Registered Nursing program through Sharon General Hospital School of...

Mar 23, 2025

Daniel Conyers, 51, of Houston, TX, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Daniel was born on September 4, 1973, in Denver, CO, a son of Randall D. Conyers and Diane E. (Cicco) Nelson. He was a graduate of Sharon High School and attended Penn State University, Shenango Campus.

Dan was employed as a sales manager...

Mar 22, 2025

Rev. Jimmie L. Sellers, 79, of Westerville, OH, formerly of Warren, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 22, 2025, in Country View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sunbury, OH.

Jimmie was born August 24, 1945, in Cheraw, SC, a son of George A. Gillespie and Eula Mae Sellers McDonald. After attending Farrell High School, he enlisted in...

Mar 21, 2025

Robert J. Burkey, Jr., 61, of New Castle, passed away Friday evening, March 21, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Burkey was born February 22, 1964, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Robert Burkey, Sr. and Carole E. (Cyrus) Burkey. He was a 1982 graduate of Mohawk Area High School.

Rob served in...

Mar 21, 2025

Daniel C. Perrine, 75, of Brookfield, OH, passed away early Friday morning, March 21, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH.

Daniel was born January 29, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Charles and Patricia (Haines) Perrine and was a 1969 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Warren, OH.

After graduation,...

Mar 20, 2025

Constance M. Hunter, 75, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hunter was born on July 3, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Halula) Chavka. She was a 1967 graduate of Farrell High School.

A dedicated homemaker, she looked forward to decorating...

Mar 18, 2025

Genevieve M. "Jen" Habib Bergbigler, 67, of Union Township, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jen was born December 20, 1957, in Quantico, VA, a daughter of Samuel and Theresa (Poirier) Habib. After graduating from Union High School in 1976, she completed an associate degree at Harding Business...

Mar 16, 2025

Clarence Ray "Bud" Meckley, Jr., 73, of Jefferson Twp. passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Allegheny Health Network, Grove City, PA.

Mr. Meckley was born on August 13, 1951, in Mercer, a son of the late Clarence and Nancy (Todhunter) Meckley, Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of Mercer High School and attended the...

Mar 16, 2025

Darwin "Lee" Koebler, Jr., passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, March 16, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Koebler was born February 14, 1965, in Butler, PA, a son of Stella L. Dobritz.

Lee had a career as a diesel mechanic prior to sustaining a life-altering brain injury in an automobile accident in 1996. He never forgot...

Mar 15, 2025

Donald Edwin Phillips, 87, of The Villages, FL, formerly of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in his home. Mr. Phillips was born on June 9, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late Carl and Rita (Hess) Phillips. He was a 1955 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Penn State University, Shenango Valley Campus and...

Mar 15, 2025

Frederick "Fred" Arthur Lange, Jr., 66, of Hubbard, OH, formerly of West Middlesex, PA, passed away on March 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on September 26, 1958, to the late Fred and Shirley (Garrett) Lange, Fred grew up in West Middlesex and was a 1976 graduate of West Middlesex High School. He...

Mar 11, 2025

Madeline Davelli, 95, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Davelli was born on April 1, 1929, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ralph A. DiMuccio Sr. and Louise (DeCarbo) DiMuccio. She was a 1947 graduate of New Castle High School.

On August 26, 1950,...