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Philip L. Peters

Philip L. Peters

Dec 14, 2024

Philip L. Peters, 70, of Portersville, PA, passed away Saturday evening, December 14, 2024, at the Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hermitage, PA.

Mr. Peters was born May 29, 1954, in Ellwood City, PA, a son of the late Reverend Calvin J. and Grace E. (Arnold) Peters. Being the son of a pastoral couple, he attended many different...

Donald Ray Robinson

Donald Ray Robinson

Dec 13, 2024

Donald Ray Robinson, 85, of Slippery Rock Township passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, December 13, 2024, at his home.

Mr. Robinson was born January 18, 1939, in New Castle, a son of the late William Ray and Margaret Evelyn (Kent) Robinson, and was a 1957 alumnus of Shenango High School.

Don retired from State Farm...

Frederick Paul Mild

Frederick Paul Mild

Dec 13, 2024

Frederick Paul Mild, 87, of Shenango Township passed away on December 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Fred was born in Bethel (West Middlesex), PA, on May 16, 1937, the only child of Fred C. Mild and Alice V. Mild. He was a lifelong resident of West Middlesex, graduating from West Middlesex High School...

Dianne Louise Jackson

Dianne Louise Jackson

Dec 13, 2024

Dianne L. Jackson, 81, of Hermitage, passed away Friday morning, December 13, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital.

Mrs. Jackson was born October 25, 1943, in Grove City, PA, a daughter of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Bright) Winger, and graduated from Grove City High School in 1962.

A dedicated homemaker, Dianne was an exceptional baker...

Rilla Svirbly

Rilla Svirbly

Dec 9, 2024

Rilla Svirbly, 94, of West Salem Twp., formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away Monday morning, December 9, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Svirbly was born on June 28, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Hether) Merat, and was a graduate of Sharpsville High School.

A dedicated homemaker, Rilla...

Rudolph “Rudy” Tomko

Rudolph “Rudy” Tomko

Dec 9, 2024

Rudolph "Rudy" Tomko, 90, of Hermitage, passed away early Monday afternoon, December 9, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, dedication, and service.

Rudy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on June 20, 1934, in Sharon, PA, to Michael and Susan (Ocenas) Tomko.

Rudy was a proud 1952 graduate of Sharon High School....

Jeffrey Marc Shaffer

Jeffrey Marc Shaffer

Dec 8, 2024

Jeffrey Marc Shaffer, 68, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Shaffer was born on March 3, 1956, in Sharon, a son of the late Stanley and Twila (Frampton) Shaffer. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1974 graduate of Hickory High School.

Jeff was employed as a...

Agnes M. Mcintyre

Agnes M. Mcintyre

Dec 5, 2024

Agnes M. McIntyre, 92, formerly a longtime resident of the Shenango Valley and St. Charles, IL, passed away peacefully with family at her side early Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2024, at her residence in Naples, FL. Mrs. McIntyre was born May 14, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Vete) Milan. She was a...

Irma L. Porterfield

Irma L. Porterfield

Dec 3, 2024

Irma L. Porterfield, 78, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Irma was born on January 20, 1946, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Robert Auchter and Betty Mae (Hogue) DeLong. She was a 1964 graduate of Hickory High School.

She retired from Giant Eagle with...

Carole Ann Wilson

Carole Ann Wilson

Dec 3, 2024

Carole Ann Wilson, 78, of Pulaski, passed away early Tuesday evening, December 3, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Wilson was born March 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Millicent Carlene McKelvey.

On November 30, 1971, she married her husband, Edward C. Wilson, he survives at home.

Carole enjoyed playing Bingo, but...

Terri L. Baggiossi

Terri L. Baggiossi

Dec 2, 2024

Terri L. Baggiossi, 77, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Baggiossi was born on April 5, 1947, in Clintonville, PA, a daughter of Richard Bailey and Donna Jean (Donaldson) Michael. She was a 1965 graduate of Hickory High School.

She married her husband of 56 years, Anthony...

Elizabeth M. Krisik

Elizabeth M. Krisik

Dec 2, 2024

Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Krisik, 90, passed away peacefully early Monday afternoon, December 2, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Krisik was born October 16, 1934, in Stoneboro, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mary (DeLarme) McKee, and graduated from Stoneboro High School. While in high school, she worked at the local drug store and...

Sarah E. Brandon

Sarah E. Brandon

Dec 2, 2024

Sarah E. Brandon, 86, of Grove City, PA, passed away Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in Grove Manor.

Mrs. Brandon was born on October 24, 1938, in Harrisville, PA, a daughter of the late Everett E. and Eunice L. (Parker) Brandon. She was a 1956 graduate of Grove City High School.

She was employed by...

Michael E. Ballish

Michael E. Ballish

Dec 2, 2024

Michael E. Ballish, 87, of Hermitage, passed away early Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, following a brief illness.

Mr. Ballish was born on May 5, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Julia (Billen) Ballish, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1955. He also graduated from Youngstown State University,...

Mary Ellen Mcgonigle

Mary Ellen Mcgonigle

Dec 2, 2024

Mary Ellen McGonigle, 89, of Hermitage, passed away Monday evening, December 2, 2024, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. McGonigle was born on September 21, 1935, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Leo James and Ellen Gertrude (Ayre) Conlin.

Mary Ellen was raised in Girard, OH, where she attended St. Rose Parochial...

John Safin, Jr.

John Safin, Jr.

Dec 2, 2024

John Safin, Jr., 88, of Hermitage, passed away Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, PA.

Mr. Safin was born on February 10, 1936, in Manhattan, NY, a son of the late John and Victoria (Light) Safin, Sr. He attended Sharon School District and honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps....

Perry G. Fennell

Perry G. Fennell

Dec 1, 2024

Perry G. Fennell, Sr., 75, of Masury, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Fennell was born on December 21, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Dorothy (Nurse) Fennell. He grew up in Pulaski and attended West Middlesex High School.

He lived by the...

Janet Clarke

Janet Clarke

Nov 26, 2024

Janet Clarke, 89, of Hermitage passed into her Savior Jesus Christ's arms on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Clarke was born on March 13, 1935, in Franklin, PA, a daughter of the late Bert Corbett and Helen (Ruggles) Corbett Styers. Janet graduated from Corry High School and went on to become a registered nurse...

Frances R. Steines

Frances R. Steines

Nov 25, 2024

Frances R. Steines, 78, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family following an extended illness on Monday evening, November 25, 2024, in Saint John XXIII Home in Hermitage.

Mrs. Steines was born July 3, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Wathan) Osborne, Sr. and was a graduate of Hickory High School...

Bonnie Lee Mong

Bonnie Lee Mong

Nov 25, 2024

Bonnie Lee (Kreitzer) Mong, 62, of Neshannock Twp. passed away following a brief illness Monday evening, November 25, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA.

Mrs. Mong was born October 5, 1962, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Patricia (Taylor) Kreitzer, and graduated from Shenango High School in 1980.

A...

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