Obituaries

Dec 8, 2016

Stephen M. Harkulich of Hermitage passed away at 5:07 a.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage. He was 58. Steve was born July 26, 1958, in Sharon, a son of John and Elsie (Roberts) Harkulich. He was a 1976 graduate of Sharon High School. Steve was employed at Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant for ten years...

Dec 7, 2016

Allen "Big Al" W. Egelsky of Sharpsville passed away Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016, in his residence. Mr. Egelsky was born July 27, 1941, in Farrell, a son of John F. and Roberta "June" Lloyd Egelsky. He was a lifelong area resident and a 1961 graduate of Sharon High School. Al was employed by Susi & Son's, Inc., Hermitage, where...

Dec 6, 2016

David J. Dunn, Jr. of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, in the emergency room of Doctor's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was 55. Dave was born September 11, 1961, in Sharon, a son of David J. Dunn, Sr. and Loretta Pellis Dunn. He was a 1979 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage, where...

Dec 6, 2016

Edna Mae Maskrey of Brookfield passed away at 12:38 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2016, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System, after an extended illness. She was 83. Mrs. Maskrey was born January 2, 1933, in Sharon. She was a 1950 graduate of Brookfield High School and attended the former Sharon Commercial Institute. A homemaker, Edna Mae's family was...

Dec 6, 2016

Nunzio Joseph Merlo of Masury, Ohio, formerly of Niles, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 49. Mr. Merlo was born March 26, 1967, in Warren, Ohio, a son of Nunzio A. Merlo and Mary Alice (Weilacker) Merlo. He attended Gordon James Career Center and graduated from Niles McKinley High School....

Dec 5, 2016

Dr. Stephen T. Bencetic of Mansfield, PA, formerly of Sharon, PA, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2016, in West Brandywine Twp., PA. He was 92. Dr. Bencetic was born November 20, 1924, in Farrell, PA, a son of Ignac and Tereza Rataic Bencetic. A graduate of Sharon High School, he earned his bachelor's degree from Youngstown State...

Dec 5, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Changoway, 95, of New Castle, passed away peacefully the morning of December 5, 2016, surrounded by her family at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler, Pa.

Mary was born August 28, 1921, in New Castle to the late Frank and Geraldine Gay White Porter.

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Dec 5, 2016

Franco Bartolomucci of Sharpsville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 5, 2016, at his home. He was 65. Mr. Bartolomucci was born March 13, 1951, in Castro Dei Volsci, Italy, a son of Angelo and Maria (D'Ambrosi) Bartolomucci. In 1955 Franco's family moved from Italy to Sharpsville where he was raised and was a graduate of Sharpsville High School. Following...

Dec 2, 2016

In loving memory of Paul Dennis Cheza May 25, 1942 – December 2, 2016 Denny Cheza, one of Farrell's golden hearts, is now dancing with the angels. He was a lifelong resident of the Shenango Valley and active alumni of Farrell High School's class of 60'. Denny served in the U.S. Navy and worked in the automobile industry for much...

Dec 1, 2016

Luella Marie Kimmel of Slippery Rock, formerly of Sharon, passed away following an extended illness on Thursday evening, December 1, 2016, in her daughter's home. She was 58. Luella was born January 7, 1958, in Mercer, a daughter of William C. Foster and Grace (Kelly) Foster. She was a 1976 graduate of Sharon High School. Surviving are: her mother, Grace...

Nov 30, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Corbett of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Sharon, PA, passed away of ovarian cancer while under hospice care on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at home. She was 62. Mary was born December 15, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of Paul P. Corbett, Sr. and Patricia Callahan Corbett. She was a 1971 alumna of Sharon High School and received her...

Nov 30, 2016

Clayton Dale Snyder, 91, a lifelong resident of Union Twp., passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Lawrence County Geri-Care, after succumbing to pneumonia.

Mr. Snyder was born December 20, 1924, in Willow Grove, PA, a son of the late Clayton Karl and Mary Elizabeth Snyder.

Clayton was a 1942 graduate of Mt. Jackson High School where he was known for his...

Nov 29, 2016

James M. DelFratte of Hermitage passed away Tuesday evening, November 29, 2016, following a brief illness. He was 56. Mr. DelFratte was born April 25, 1960, in Sharon, a son of James V. and Patricia Young DelFratte. He was a lifelong area resident and attended Hickory High School. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with...

Nov 29, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" L. (Milanese) Olshavsky of Hermitage passed away following a brief illness at 9:08 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2016, in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, where she was a resident for three weeks.  She was 87. Mrs. Olshavsky was born October 25, 1929, in Brookfield, Ohio, a daughter of Dominic and Genevieve Votino Milanese.  She attended the former Sacred Heart...

Nov 29, 2016

Clyde W. Vaughn, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Service: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Rosary and visitation: 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday at White's Funeral Home Chapel in Azle. Interment: Jefferson Township, PA. Memorial: In lieu of flowers donations m11ay be made to the KNON...

Nov 28, 2016

Peter H. Camp, Jr. of Mercer, formerly of Hermitage, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016, in the hospital of Sharon Regional Health System. He was 57. Mr. Camp was born December 12, 1958, in Sharon, a son of Peter H. Camp Sr. and Helen (Gelesky) Camp. He was a 1976 graduate of Hickory High School. Following high...

Nov 27, 2016

Judith "Judy" L. Kratko, formerly of Fisher Hill passed away in her daughter's home at 5:18 a.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016, with her daughter by her side. She was 72. Mrs. Kratko was born September 18, 1944, in Sharon, a daughter of Wilbert Peter and Margaret Loretta Walsh Pryts. She was a lifelong area resident and 1962 graduate of Sharon...

Nov 26, 2016

Melvin C. Lutton of Whispering Oaks, Hermitage, passed away after a short illness at 4: 15 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2016, in Louisville, Ohio. He was 94. Mr. Lutton was born February 24, 1922, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Grace Kasbohn Lutton. He was raised and educated in Sharpsville and served in Africa from 1942 to 1945...

Nov 24, 2016

Lucille Elaine Chiodo of Shenango Township passed away unexpectedly at 9:27 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2016, in the intensive care unit of Sharon Regional Health System. She was 79. Mrs. Chiodo was born October 15, 1937, in Girard, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph and Caroline DiCesare Sabino. She was raised in Girard and was a 1955 graduate of Girard High...

Nov 24, 2016

Henry "Hank" A. Caruso of Hubbard, Ohio, formerly of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, November 24, 2016, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was 80. Mr. Caruso was born November 13, 1936, in Sharon, a son of Henry M. and Josephine (Salandria) Caruso. He attended the former St. Adalbert Parochial Grade School, Farrell, and was a 1954 graduate of...