Obituaries

Jun 19, 2017

Ronald Lee Scheidemantle of Harmony, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017, in VNA Hospice, Butler, PA. He was 78. Mr. Scheidemantle was born July 29, 1938, in Ellwood City, a son of Oliver and Elmira (Fennell) Scheidemantle. He attended North Side School in Ellwood City. Ronald was employed for 20 years at the...

Jun 19, 2017

Donald Earl Roberts of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, June 19, 2017, in his residence. He was 88. Mr. Roberts was born October 27, 1928, in Sharon, a son of Verice (Bolt) Clark. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Hickory High School, Hermitage. Don served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War Era. Following his...

Jun 18, 2017

Irene Niemiec of Casselberry, Florida previously residing on Griswold Street, Sharon, PA passed away on June 18th, 2017.

Mrs. Irene Niemiec was born on September 13th, 1922, in Farrell, PA, to John and Stephanie Siborski Ciechacki. Her adopted parents were Walter & Marcella Kacerski.

When living in Sharon, she was an active member of St....

Jun 17, 2017

Marian Joan (West) Burke of Sharon passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, June 17, 2017, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was 75. Mrs. Burke was born April 13, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of Francis and Delores Burnett West. She was a lifelong area resident and 1960 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage. Marian was employed by Packard...

Jun 16, 2017

Romero A. Norris, II of Farrell passed away unexpectedly at 4:30 a.m. Friday, June 16, 2017. He was 19.

Romero was born April 17, 1998, in Sharon, a son of Romero and Amber (Farrimond) Norris. He was a 2016 graduate of Farrell High School, where he competed in quest...

Jun 15, 2017

Joseph J. Rossi, Sr. of Farrell passed away at 5:21 a.m. , Thursday, June 15, 2017 , in Countryside Convalescent Home, Mercer. He was 95.

Mr. Rossi was born March 15, 1922, in Sharpsville, a son of Ardwino and Mary (Perfilio) Rossi.  He was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Sharpsville High School. Joseph proudly...

Jun 15, 2017

Marie A. Testani of Hermitage passed away peacefully at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, in her residence, surrounded by her family. She was 90. Mrs. Testani was born April 13, 1927, in Sharon, a daughter of Angelo and Margaret Rotunno Sanata. She was a lifelong area resident and attended Sharon High School. Marie was a homemaker and dedicated...

Jun 12, 2017

Eric "Spyder" Cleveland of Sharon passed away peacefully at 2 a.m. Monday morning (6-12-17) in his home.  He was 56. Mr. Cleveland was born March 6, 1961, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of James Williams and Mary Jones.  He attended Sharon High School and served in the U.S. Navy.  Spyder was employed at the former Reville Wholesale Tires as an...

Jun 12, 2017

Jude Reinhard, 80, of Highland Terrace Apts., Neshannock Twp., passed away peacefully the afternoon of Monday, June 12, 2017, at The Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Wilmington, PA. Mr. Reinhard was born January 19, 1937, in New Castle, a son of Carl B. and Elsie A. Gillespie Reinhard. He was raised in New Castle and a 1958 graduate of...

Jun 11, 2017

Jeanette Irene Simpson of Hermitage passed away peacefully at 9:26 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2017, in the hospital of the Sharon Regional Health System. She was 90.

Mrs. Simpson was born January 5, 1927, in Warren, OH, a daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth (Porter) Batchelder. She was raised in the Warren area...

Jun 10, 2017

Keith E. Roqueplot of Hermitage passed away at 7:17 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017 , in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness.  He was 69. Mr. Roqueplot was born February 1, 1948, in Sharon, a son of Isly M. and Lenora (Hess) Roqueplot.  He was a 1966 graduate of West Middlesex High School and attended Youngstown State University...

Jun 10, 2017

Elizabeth " Marie " (Grande) Lane formerly of Farrell, passed away peacefully at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017, in Garden Way Place, Hermitage. She was 93.

Mrs. Lane was born December 22, 1923, in Farrell, a daughter of Peter and Theresa Vocaturo Grande. Marie was a lifelong Shenango Valley resident...

Jun 9, 2017

Grace L. Kennedy, 86, of Union Township passed away peacefully the afternoon of June 9, 2017, at her residence. Grace was born on April 14, 1931, in Ellwood City, Pa., to the late Russell B. and Elizabeth M. Timpano LaRitz. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City and later graduated from New Castle Business College. Grace...

Jun 9, 2017

James E. Roberts of Jamestown passed away at 8:03 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2017, in his residence. He was 59.

Jun 9, 2017

Ada L. Wallace of Transfer, PA passed away at 1:45 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2017, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health...

Jun 6, 2017

Robert A. "Butch" Bour of Hubbard, OH, formerly of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly at 5:03 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH. He was 66.

Butch was born June 7, 1950, in Sharon, a son of Joseph R. and Elizabeth M. (Rogers) Bour. He was a 1968 graduate of Sharon High School.

Jun 6, 2017

Ryan A. Stambaugh of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2017, in the emergency room of the Sharon Regional Health System. He was 20.

Ryan was born January 17, 1997, in Greenville, PA, a son of Randy Pegg and Barbara (Stambaugh) Smith. He was a 2015 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage; and...

Jun 6, 2017

Brian P. McGowan of Delaware Twp. passed away at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 06, 2017, in his residence. He was 69.

Mr. McGowan was born April 18, 1948, in Sharon, a son of Edward Paul and Mona "LaRue" (Milliron) McGowan. He attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade  School and was a 1966 graduate of Sharon High...

Jun 3, 2017

Valery A. Smith of Juniper Village, Sharon, a former longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was 77. Mrs. Smith was born July 14, 1939, in Erie, PA, a daughter of Martin and Versal (Kiehlmeier) Anderson.  Following her high school graduation, she earned her bachelor's degree in Art...

Jun 3, 2017

Margaret Evans of Sharon passed away at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley, Boardman, OH. She was 78. Mrs. Evans was born October 17, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of Nick and Mary (Krapacs) Yourchisin. A lifelong area resident, Margaret was a 1957 graduate of Hickory High School. She was employed for one year...