Obituaries

Mar 3, 2025

Lawrence V. "Larry" Wauzzinski, 72, of Hermitage passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 3, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell, following a brief illness.

Larry was born October 28, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Samuel (with whom he shared a birthday) and Helen (Ustik) Wauzzinski. He was a 1970 graduate of Kennedy Christian...

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Ann Coccia, of Sharon, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, March 2, 2025, in her home. She was 103.

Mrs. Coccia was born April 6, 1921, in Ford City, PA, a daughter of the late Emil and Barbara (Vozarikova) Kahat, and graduated from Ford City High School in 1939.

In addition to...

Mar 2, 2025

Andrew J. Frank, 89, of Farrell, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, March 2, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Frank was born October 18, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late Steven and Mary (Janosko) Frank. After graduating from Farrell High School in 1954, he enrolled at DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, IL.

Mar 2, 2025

Barbara A. "Barb" Butler, 76, of Masury, OH, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, March 2, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Butler was born on August 16, 1948, in New Castle, a daughter of Doris (McCurdy) Harrison. She attended New Castle and Sharon School Districts.

Her husband of nearly 58 years, Robert F. Butler,...

Mar 2, 2025

Harold "Tubby" Johnson, 78, of New Castle passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 02, 2025.

Mr. Johnson was born May 23, 1946, in New Castle, a son of the late Ned and Frances Emma (Boyd) Johnson. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1964.

Tubby was a...

Mar 2, 2025

Cynthia Marie Alexander of Hermitage, PA, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was 75.  She was born July 2, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of W. Dean Alexander and Florence (Parker) Alexander. Cynthia attended school in Sharpsville for grades 1 through 6 and in those early years she made many lifelong friends. She then transferred to the Hickory...

Mar 1, 2025

James A. Walker, Sr., 86, formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 1, 2025, at his home in Hubbard, OH.

Mr. Walker was born April 16, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward and Jeanette (Brown) Walker, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1958.

For 36 years, James...

Mar 1, 2025

Tanis Emerald Kennedy, a loving, caring wife and mom, difference maker to the world, passed away on March 1st, 2025, following a five month battle with cancer.

Born July 21st, 1964, in Washington State, she was raised primarily in the Franklin/Oil City area and graduated from Oil City High School in 1982.

Following further education,...

Feb 27, 2025

Pamela Lynn Park, 77, of New Castle, passed away February 27, 2025, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Pamela was born October 6, 1947, in Butler County, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Willivene Downs.

She will be remembered for her friendly nature and kindness towards others.

Pam is survived by...

Feb 25, 2025

Kimberly Kuzel, 60, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 25, 2025, in UPMC Passavant Hospital- McCandless.

Kim was born on August 27, 1964, in Sharon, the daughter of the late Charles and Patricia (Mansell) Watson. She was a 1982 graduate of Hickory High School and proudly served her country in the U.S. Army.

She...

Feb 24, 2025

James T. McFarland, 51, of Sharon, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, in his residence. He is survived by his father, Donald C. McFarland, Sr., of Sharon; two sisters, Jody Irwin, of Sharon and April Kato-Berry, of Florida; and a brother, Donald C. McFarland, Jr., of Sharon.

In keeping with James' wishes, there will be no calling...

Feb 23, 2025

Thomas R. Hancock, 95, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mr. Hancock was born on July 13, 1929, in Jackson Center, a son of the late James and Myrtle (Schuller) Hancock. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII.

He is survived by...

Feb 23, 2025

Carol V. Kern, 85, formerly a longtime resident of Case Ave. in Sharon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones late Sunday evening, February 23, 2025.

Mrs. Kern was born February 5, 1940, at the family home in Jackson Center, PA, a daughter of the late Abraham Lincoln and Mary Virgina (Ertel) Vredenburg. She was a...

Feb 22, 2025

Melvin S. Helsley, 70, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, PA.

Melvin was born on November 18, 1954, in Warren, OH, a son of the late Wayne and Helen (Hanick) Helsley. He was a graduate of Champion (OH) High School.

He spent his career working as a...

Feb 22, 2025

Theresa Marie Habib, 87, of Union Twp., passed away Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mrs. Habib was born March 11, 1937, in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Ben and Mary Ellen (Toasnard) Poirier. She attended and graduated from high school in Boston, MA. Theresa worked as a parts distributor for the former Rosenbaugh...

Feb 22, 2025

Barbara A. (Laycock) Fuoco, 84, of Hermitage, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in UMPC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Barb was born on May 16, 1940, in the former Christian H. Buhl Hospital, Sharon, a daughter of the late Oscar I. and Helen M. (Vantell) Laycock. She was a 1958 graduate of Hickory High School and...

Feb 21, 2025

Ronald J. Koshar, 75, of Hermitage died Friday afternoon, February 21, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Ron, a firecracker from the start, was born on July 4, 1949 in Sharon. The son of Joseph and Margaret (Getz) Koshar, he graduated Hickory High School in 1967, then attended Penn State University – Shenango Campus, and later graduated from...

Feb 21, 2025

Raymond Michael Lyerson Sr., 53, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly on February 21st, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was surrounded by his loving family. Born May 2, 1971, in Indianapolis, IN, Ray is the son of Karen Lyerson and the late Clyde Fielding, Jr.

In addition to his mother, Ray is survived...

Feb 18, 2025

James F. Marasco, 61, of Farrell, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

James was born on January 3, 1964, in Farrell, a son of the late Francis and Rosalie (Crivello) Marasco. As a lifelong area resident, Jim graduated, with honors, in 1982 from Farrell Area High School. He attended Edinboro University...

Feb 18, 2025

Jonathan Phillip Jasper, 43, of New Castle, previously of Youngstown, passed away Tuesday afternoon February 18, 2025, in UPMC Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Jasper was born November 6, 1981, in Youngstown, a son of Rosalie (Woodfork) Jasper and the late Chance Evans.

Jon was a 2000 graduate of Watkins Christian Academy, Youngstown, and later attended...