Obituaries

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...