Obituaries

Howard Thomas Hoovler

Feb 4, 2025

Howard Thomas Hoovler, 86, of Shenango Township, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 4, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Hoovler was born March 31, 1938, in Fredonia, a son of the late William J. and Pauline (Howard) Hoovler.

He married the love of his life, Agnes Audrene Splitstone, on October 5, 1957.  They shared...

Barbara E. Burdick

Feb 3, 2025

Barbara E. Burdick, 97, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday evening, February 3, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Burdick was born on March 28, 1927, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Fred and Ethel (McCoy) Neal. She was a 1945 graduate of Sharon High School....

Keith Leroy Smith

Feb 2, 2025

Keith Leroy Smith, 69, of East Palestine, OH, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, in The Grove at New Wilmington.

Mr. Smith was born January 10, 1956, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late Leroy and Dorothy (Renn) Smith.

Keith worked at Ray Brenner Painting and Decorating, and then went on to work...

Robert L. Humphrey

Feb 2, 2025

Robert L. Humphrey, 72, of Hermitage, passed away February 2, 2025.

Mr. Humphrey was born on March 31, 1952, in Sharon a son of the late Kenneth Eugene Humphrey and Margaret Jane (Marsteller) Humphrey Johnson. He was a graduate of Hickory High School.

Following high school, "Bob" worked as a theater operator at the former...

Jennie M. Williot

Feb 1, 2025

Jennie M. Williot, 107, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Avalon Springs Place, Mercer.

Mrs. Williot was born on October 4, 1917, in York Run, (Wyoming Co.) PA, a daughter of the late Saverio "Sam" and Josephine (Volpe) Agresti. She was a 1935 graduate of Farrell High School. Prior to becoming a homemaker,...

Robert Hayes Seibold

Feb 1, 2025

Robert Hayes Seibold passed away on February 1st, 2025, in Sharon Pennsylvania at the age of 81.  He was born February 9th, 1943, in Astoria Queens, New York City, New York.  He was the son of WWII Veteran Dr. Frank Seibold and Marjorie Hayes Seibold.  He was proceeded in death by his two younger siblings Jeanne McLaren and Tom...

Douglas L. Kerins

Feb 1, 2025

Douglas L. Kerins, 51, of Greenville, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Doug was born on May 26, 1973, in Warren, OH, a son of Charles and Hope (Holsapfel) Kerins. He was a 1991 graduate of West Middlesex High School and studied construction at New Castle School of Trades.

Doug worked as a...

Mary Sobey

Jan 31, 2025

Mary Sobey, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, in the home she loved and surrounded by family. She was 103.

Mrs. Sobey was born on May 9, 1921, in Hermitage, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Hoyney) Noga. She was a 1939 graduate of Hickory High School.

In addition...

Baby Ian Anderson

Jan 31, 2025

Baby Ian Anderson was born at 4:17 a.m. Friday morning January 31, 2025, in UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell, and passed away later Friday morning.

Ian is survived by his parents, Alexander and Precious Anderson.

There are no services.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory,com.

Michael Zaremba

Jan 30, 2025

Michael Zaremba, 66, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in UMPC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mike was born on April 26, 1958, in Sharon, a son of the late Bruno and Anna (Frund) Zaremba. He attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and was a graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School. In high school,...

James R Campbell, Sr.

Jan 30, 2025

James R. Campbell, Sr., 80, of West Middlesex, passed away on January 30, 2025, in Kissimmee, FL. Born on May 18, 1944, in Baltimore, MD, James was the son of the late Dotsey and Beulah Bessie (Pegues) Campbell. He was a standout athlete during his time at Farrell High School, and sports remained a significant part of his life....

Beverly Ann Verenski

Jan 29, 2025

Beverly Ann Verenski, 89, of Union Twp., passed away Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025, in the Haven Convalescent Home.

Mrs. Verenski was born June 9, 1935, Boyers, PA, a daughter of the late Roy and Glenda (Liddell) McGinnis, and was a 1953 graduate of New Wilmington High School.

For 22 years, she worked in the...

Robert J. Kennedy, Sr.

Jan 29, 2025

Robert J. Kennedy, Sr., 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2025.

Mr. Kennedy was born August 31, 1940, in Ellwood City, a son of the late Clarence K. and Madeline L. (Deitrick) Kennedy, and attended Ellwood City Lincoln High School.

Bob retired from Anchor...

Charles E. Stoddard

Jan 28, 2025

Charles E. "Chuck" Stoddard, 85, of Pulaski, passed away surrounded by his wife and family early Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Stoddard was born November 26, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Ellwood and Beatrice (Shaw) Stoddard. Chuck, a veteran of the U.S. Army, served from 1963 to 1965...

Mary M. Kriebel

Jan 28, 2025

Mary M. Kriebel, 92, of Wheatland, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 28, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Kriebel was born on July 22, 1932, in West Freedom, Clarion County, PA, a daughter of the late Harold and Cora Mae (Cooper) Haugh. She was a 1951 graduate of Parker (PA) High School.

A...

Laurel Keene Pillsbury

Jan 28, 2025

Laurel Keene Pillsbury, 69, of New Castle, passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital. Ms. Pillsbury was born September 14, 1955, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late William and Vertalee (McCusker) Pillsbury. A 1973 graduate of Dulaney High School, Timonium, MD, she later went on to earn her master's...

Frank Benic, Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

Frank Benic, Jr., 84, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 28, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mr. Benic was born on November 5, 1940, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank Benic, Sr. and Mildred (Hodge) Benic Leslie, and attended West Middlesex High School.

Following high school, he owned and operated...

Larry John Haney

Jan 28, 2025

Larry John Haney, 77, of Portersville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness.

Born May 9, 1947, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Socia) Haney. A lifelong resident of Lawrence County, Larry was a man deeply rooted in family, hard work, and quiet...

Robert R. Bralich

Jan 26, 2025

Robert R. "Moose" Bralich, 85, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side early Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, at their home.

Mr. Bralich was born October 5, 1939, in Hartford, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Mason) Bralich, and was a 1957 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

For...

Angeline Megyesi

Jan 25, 2025

Angeline Megyesi, 91, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Megyesi was born on July 12, 1933, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Frank) Revale. She was a 1952 graduate of Sharon High School.

On April 23, 1954, she married John Joseph Megyesi,...