Kenneth L. Barker
Jan 25, 2025
Kenneth L. Barker, 68, of Sharon, passed away with his wife and family at his side early Saturday morning, January 25, 2025, at his home under hospice care.
Mr. Barker was born July 28, 1956, in Sharon, a son of James E. Barker, Jr. and Norma Jean (Tylowski) Barker, and was a 1974 graduate of Hickory High...
Richard W. Bittler
Jan 24, 2025
Richard W. Bittler, 76, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025. Mr. Bittler was born March 10, 1948, in Sharon General Hospital, a son of the late Walter and Ruth (Rearick) Bittler. A 1966 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he later earned an associate's degree in business administration from Penn State University.
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Patricia Anne Rosta
Jan 22, 2025
Patricia Anne Rosta, 78, of Union Twp., passed away early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Ms. Rosta was born September 16, 1946, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Jaworski) Jozefczyk. She graduated from Union High School and went on to obtain her associate degree in business from Penn...
Douglas A. King
Jan 21, 2025
Douglas A. King, 66, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, in the Emergency Room of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Mr. King was born January 3, 1959, in Emlenton, PA, a son of the late Sonny and Hazel King.
For many years, Doug worked in the maintenance department at...
Donna Marie Dekanich
Jan 21, 2025
Donna Marie Dekanich, 77, of Hermitage, passed away following an extended illness Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Dekanich was born December 27, 1947, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Norman O. and Angeline M. (Reda) Lombardo. After graduating from Farrell High School in 1965, she earned her certification as a...
Nathan J. Verroco
Jan 19, 2025
Nathan J. Verroco, 44, of Hermitage, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 19, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
"Nate" was born on April 14, 1980, in Farrell, the son of Peter and Vickie (Snyder) Verroco. He was a 1998 graduate of Hickory High School and attended Youngstown State University.
Nate was a self-employed roofer...
Theresa L. Harkulich
Jan 18, 2025
Theresa L. (Salatino) Harkulich, 79, of Hermitage, peacefully joined the Angels on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025, with her daughter at her side.
Theresa was born on April 15, 1945, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Pollock) Salatino. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1963 graduate of Farrell High School.
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James G. Gilkey
Jan 17, 2025
James G. Gilkey, 77, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday evening, January 17, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with Leukemia.
Mr. Gilkey was born on July 4, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert Andrew and Esther Mae (Rogers) Gilkey, and was a 1965 graduate of Hickory...
Helen Prosser
Jan 17, 2025
Helen Prosser, 94, of Sharpsville, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in the Grove at Greenville.
Mrs. Prosser was born on December 25, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Isabelle (Becks) Yesko. She was a 1949 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Secretarial College.
Helen was employed as a...
Carl L. Verholek
Jan 16, 2025
Carl L. Verholek, 86, of Hermitage, passed suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in his home. Mr. Verholek was born on January 18, 1938, in Farrell, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Kutcher) Verholek. He was a 1955 graduate of Sharon High School and earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at Youngstown State University. He also...
Myrtle Giroski
Jan 16, 2025
Myrtle Giroski, a lifelong resident of South Neshannock Rd., Hermitage, passed away Thursday evening, January 16, 2025, in Ridgewood at Shenango Valley. She was 100.
Mrs. Giroski was born on February 25, 1924, in West Middlesex, PA, a daughter of the late Wayne and Sylvia (Smith) Jarrett. She was a 1942 graduate of Hickory High School.
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Bonnie Jean Silvis
Jan 16, 2025
Bonnie Jean Silvis, 81, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 16, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Bonnie was born October 3, 1943, in Grove City, PA, a daughter of the late Esther J. (Clark) Kimes. A licensed beautician, she loved volunteering and being a part of the local community. Most notably, she worked...
Linda Orpen
Jan 15, 2025
Linda Orpen, 76, of Sharpsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 15, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Orpen was born on November 16, 1948, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late John W. and Greta (Lamb) Smith. She was a graduate of Jamestown (PA) High School and later studied interior design.
Linda was a longtime...
Elizabeth E. Bucciarelli
Jan 15, 2025
Elizabeth E. Bucciarelli, 82, of Farrell, passed away Wednesday evening, January 15, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Liz was born on November 23, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Robert and Alice (Elliot) Berwing Stafford, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1961.
For many years, she worked as a caregiver at...
Wesley Mckinney
Jan 15, 2025
Wesley McKinney, 97, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.
Mr. McKinney was born on December 6, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Ernest McKinney and Sidney (Porter) McKinney. Due to World War II, he graduated early to serve his country in the U.S. Navy, as...
Susan Kay Chamberlain
Jan 15, 2025
Susan Kay Chamberlain, 73, of Wheatland, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, in her home.
Susie was born July 24, 1951, in Aliquippa, PA, a daughter of the late James L. and Patricia "Granny" (McLaughlin) Goodlin, and was a 1969 graduate of Southside Beaver High School, Hookstown, PA.
For many years, Susie worked...
Donna Marie Buckich
Jan 15, 2025
Donna Marie Holler Buckich, 70, of Masury, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, in Concord Care Center of Hartford in Fowler, OH.
Mrs. Buckich was born November 12, 1954, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Arthur and Jeanne (Fox) Holler, and was a 1972 graduate of Sharon High School.
Donna attended Trumbull...
Angela Paglia
Jan 15, 2025
Angela Paglia, 67, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with her sisters and niece at her side Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.
Ms. Paglia was born August 14, 1957, in Sharon, a daughter of John and Rosalie (DeSantis) Paglia. A 1975 alumna of Hickory High School in Hermitage, she later earned an associate's degree...
Elizabeth “Betty/Liz” Cione
Jan 14, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty/ Liz" Cione, 92, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Cione was born on February 1, 1932, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Mary (Donata DiPreta) Gentile. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1950 graduate of Farrell High School.
Betty...
Paul E. Delong, Ii
Jan 14, 2025
Paul E. DeLong, II, 49, of Kinsman, OH, passed away at 6:34 p.m. on Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025, following an extended illness.
Paul was born February 14, 1975, in Sharon, a son of Paul E. DeLong, Sr. and Mary Grace (Dias) DeLong. After graduating from Sharon High School in 1994, he completed an eight-year fellowship with...
