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Rev. Ronald Lee Mcginnis

Rev. Ronald Lee Mcginnis

Jan 13, 2025

Rev. Ronald Lee McGinnis, 85, of Sharon, passed away with his wife at his side on Monday morning, January 13, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.

Rev. McGinnis was born March 16, 1939, in Darby, PA, a son of the late Errol Edwind and Ruth Elizabeth (Thomas) McGinnis. After graduating from Lower Camden County Regional High...

John S. Pumphrey Sr.

John S. Pumphrey Sr.

Jan 12, 2025

John S. "Jack" Pumphrey, Sr., 99, of Hermitage, passed away January 12, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mr. Pumphrey was born December 9, 1925, in Greenville, to the late Charles Pumphrey and Frances (Mowery) Frank. He attended Sharon High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII.

On...

Mary Ann James

Mary Ann James

Jan 11, 2025

MaryAnn (Rogan) James, 90, of Sharon,  passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Nugent's Nursing and Rehabilitation after a battle with Alzheimer's.

Mrs. James was born on May 25, 1934, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John P. and Frances Rogan. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Sharon High School.

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Mary Ann Badger

Mary Ann Badger

Jan 10, 2025

Mary Ann Badger, 79, of West Middlesex, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville.

Mrs. Badger was born on May 24, 1945, in Punxsutawney, PA, a daughter of the late Ida Zawansky and Dallas Lee "Bud" Clontz.

She owned and operated the former Mary's Lounge on Stambaugh Ave., Sharon. After...

William H. Booher, Jr.

William H. Booher, Jr.

Jan 9, 2025

William H. "Bill" Booher, Jr., 73, of Hermitage, formerly a longtime resident of Polk State Center, passed away Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, under hospice care at his home.

Bill was born December 18, 1951, in Ellwood City, PA, a son of the late William H. Booher, Sr. and Phyllis (Cassedy) Booher.

Bill enjoyed attending...

Robert D. Whitehill

Robert D. Whitehill

Jan 8, 2025

Beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Robert Whitehill passed peacefully in his home in Hermitage, PA, on January 8th at the age of 86. Bob's career as a draftsman supported his true passion: architecture and woodworking. Bob built six houses, each of which his family lived in while he built the next. His handcrafted furniture fills his family's homes....

Eugene Allen Matthews

Eugene Allen Matthews

Jan 7, 2025

Eugene Allen Matthews, 66, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2025, while on a business trip in New York City.

He was born on November 9, 1958, in Sharon, PA to the late Graham Park Matthews, Sr. and to the late Dorothy Mae Shephard Matthews. Eugene was baptized as a Christian at an early age at First...

Angela Lynn Horvath

Angela Lynn Horvath

Jan 7, 2025

Angela Lynn "Angie" Horvath, 60, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025, in Woodlands, Austinwoods Campus, Austintown, OH.

Angela was born on January 15, 1964, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Mary Ann (Todoroff) Horvath. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1981 graduate of Farrell High School.

She worked...

Gayle Cione

Gayle Cione

Jan 6, 2025

Gayle Cione, 77, of Sharon, passed away Monday morning, January 6, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Ms. Cione was born on April 1, 1947, in New Castle, a daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Rzymski) Fraley. She was a 1965 graduate of Union High School and became a Licensed Practical Nurse through Lawrence County Vo-Tech....

Mildred Lucille Ehrheart

Mildred Lucille Ehrheart

Jan 6, 2025

Mildred Lucille Ehrheart, 94, of New Castle, passed away Monday afternoon, January 6,2025, in Quality Life Services.

Mrs. Ehrheart was born April 19, 1930, in New Castle, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Giles) McGary and attended Harlansburg School.

After working as a waitress at Castelton Hotel and the Holiday Inn, Mildred later...

Dorothy Marie Roach

Dorothy Marie Roach

Jan 5, 2025

Dorothy Marie (Halttunen) Roach passed away January 5, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born August 25, 1938, to Finnish parents, Armas and Armida Halttunen. She was raised on a farm in Slippery Rock with her six siblings where they grew and raised their own food and operated a coal mine. She attended the one-room Wolf Creek School...

Patricia F. Puhl

Patricia F. Puhl

Jan 5, 2025

Patricia F. "Mimi" Puhl, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family Sunday morning, January 5, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehab.

Mrs. Puhl was born July 2, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Albert and Frances (Tomack) Wolgast, and was a very proud Farrell High School 1957 graduate.

Pat worked as a...

Margaret Ann Pacello

Margaret Ann Pacello

Jan 4, 2025

Margaret Ann Pacello, 87, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at her side early Saturday morning, January 4, 2025, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie.

Mrs. Pacello was born June 25, 1937, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Nemis) Balluch. She attended St. Ann's Parochial School and graduated from Farrell High School in...

Jeffery D. Alexander

Jeffery D. Alexander

Jan 3, 2025

Jeffery D. Alexander, of Sharpsville, PA, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 72. Jeff was born on April 19, 1952, in Sharon, to W. Dean Alexander and Florence Parker Alexander. He graduated in 1970 from Hickory High School, Hermitage, and received a B.S. in Business Administration from Clarion State College in 1975. He...

Anna E. Mezei

Anna E. Mezei

Jan 3, 2025

Anna E. Mezei, of Brookfield, OH, formerly a lifelong resident of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at her side Friday morning, January 3, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Mezei was born August 9, 1924, in Brackenridge, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Agresti) Trotta.

After graduating from Farrell High School in...

Ronald E. Flickinger

Ronald E. Flickinger

Jan 3, 2025

Ronald E. Flickinger, Sr., 78, of West Middlesex, passed away Friday afternoon, January 3, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Flickinger was born June 25, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Chester and Norma (Willaman) Flickinger, and was a graduate of Hickory High School.

Ron retired as manager of the former Sharon Steel Corp....

Frank A. Petrucci, Jr.

Frank A. Petrucci, Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Frank A. Petrucci, Jr., 90, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at his side Wednesday morning, January 1, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Petrucci was born February 9, 1934, in Farrell, a son of the late Frank and Sarah (Moroco) Petrucci, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1953.

A veteran of...

Robert A. Balach

Robert A. Balach

Jan 1, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Balach, 81, of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Balach was born on December 30, 1943, in Farrell, a son of the late John and Rose (Yankovich) Balach. He was a 1962 graduate of Farrell High School and earned a bachelor's degree in library science from...

Louise Ann Stefanak

Louise Ann Stefanak

Jan 1, 2025

Louise Ann Stefanak, 90, of Pulaski, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Stefanak was born October 31, 1934, in Pulaski, PA, a daughter of the late John Albert and Elizabeth (Beney) Dubrasky, and was a 1951 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage....

Christine Eve Campbell

Christine Eve Campbell

Dec 31, 2024

Christine Eve Campbell, 72, of Jefferson Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, PA.

Ms. Campbell was born on February 15, 1952, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Naomi (Harr) Podleyon. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1970 graduate of Hickory High School.

A...

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