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Dr. Charles H. Zeigler

Dr. Charles H. Zeigler

Jun 18, 2025

Dr. Charles "Doc" H. Zeigler, 80, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully June 18, 2025, under the care of Passavant Community in Zelienople.

Charlie was born November 11, 1944, in Ellwood City, PA, son of Harry Francis and Margaret "Peg" (Young) Zeigler. He was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School, 1966 graduate of Geneva College, Beaver Falls,...

Brian Edward Winiecki

Brian Edward Winiecki

Jun 17, 2025

Brian Edward Winiecki, 44, of Sharon, passed away following an extended illness on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Brian was born on January 26, 1981, in Sharon, a son of Ronald Edward Winiecki and Sherry (Brown) Winiecki Graban. He attended Hickory High School until his senior year and was a 1999 graduate of...

Charles D. Leise

Charles D. Leise

Jun 17, 2025

Charles D. Leise, 88, of Slippery Rock Twp., passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025, under hospice care in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Leise was born April 3, 1937, in Indiana, PA, a son of the late Harry "Cap" and Mary Ellen (Miller) Leise.

Charles enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on November...

James Blair Dora

James Blair Dora

Jun 17, 2025

James Blair Dora, 62 of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in his home.

James was born on October 1, 1962, in Greenville, PA, and proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

A man of many trades, he worked as a self-employed landscaper. He was very handy and found pleasure in wood burning...

Shirley L. Powell

Shirley L. Powell

Jun 16, 2025

Shirley L. Powell, 90, of West Middlesex, passed away Monday evening, June 16, 2025, while under hospice care at her home.

Mrs. Powell was born April 22, 1935, in Porter Township – Jefferson County, PA, a daughter of the Russel and Elzada (Coleman) Snyder. Shirley was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School.

For many years,...

Robert Prezioso

Robert Prezioso

Jun 15, 2025

Robert Prezioso, 73, of Farrell, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Bob was born on May 18, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Richard and Stella (Telega) Prezioso. A lifelong resident of Farrell, Bob graduated from Farrell High School in 1971. In Johnstown, PA, he received a diploma for completion of coursework in library...

Bernard Davis

Bernard Davis

Jun 14, 2025

Bernard Davis, 90, of New Castle, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2025.

Mr. Davis was born April 15, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late Vivian (Moore) Williams. He was a graduate of Union High School.

For many years, Bernie worked at the National Radiator Company, which later became the Crane Company....

Alec P. Mylan

Alec P. Mylan

Jun 13, 2025

Alec P. Mylan, 83, of Hermitage, previously North Fort Myers, FL, and Poland, OH, passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Mylan was born August 19, 1941, in Cleveland, a son of the late Jack and Winifred (Perrott) Mylan. He was a graduate of Nordonia High School, Macedonia, OH. He then attended Malone...

Mary D. Sankey

Mary D. Sankey

Jun 13, 2025

Mary Datish Sankey, 83, of New Wilmington, formerly of Neshannock Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Sankey was born on February 18, 1942, in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late John Joseph Datish, Sr. and Minerva (Tanase) Datish. She was a 1959 graduate of...

Dr. Douglas Rauch

Dr. Douglas Rauch

Jun 13, 2025

Dr. Douglas Rauch, 83, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Rauch was born on January 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Harwood and Marie (Murphy) Rauch. He was a 1960 graduate of Baldwin High School in South Hills and studied Pre-Med at the University of...

Kenneth R. Greenlief

Kenneth R. Greenlief

Jun 12, 2025

Kenneth R. Greenlief, 78, of New Wilmington, passed away early Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, in the Grove at New Wilmington.

Kenneth was born in Akron, OH, on March 24, 1947, the son of George Greenlief and Gwandoline Stout Greenlief.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Allen Greenlief, of North Carolina, and Russell Greenlief,...

Betty J. Schultz

Betty J. Schultz

Jun 12, 2025

Betty J. Schultz, 87, formerly of Farrell, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, in the Ridgewood at Shenango Valley, Hermitage.

Mrs. Schultz was born on September 1, 1937, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Gunesch) Lingner. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1955 graduate of Farrell High School.

Following high...

Robert Schuster

Robert Schuster

Jun 12, 2025

Robert "Bob" Schuster, 78, of Sharon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Bob was born February 26,1947, in Sharon to Henry and Betty Schuster.

Bob graduated from his beloved Farrell High School in 1966. He later graduated from the nursing program at Mercer Vo-Tech....

Nick Mehelic

Nick Mehelic

Jun 9, 2025

Nick Mehelic, 83, of Union Twp. passed away Monday afternoon, June 9, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Mehelic was born January 9, 1942, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Nick and Mary (Stulich) Mehelic, and attended West Middlesex High School.

In 2007, Nick retired as a millwright from Wheatland Tube,...

Peter John Masotto

Peter John Masotto

Jun 8, 2025

Peter John Masotto, 89, of Hermitage, passed into glory while surrounded by family at 11:27 p.m. Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Masotto was born August 2, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late Antonio and Rose (Michalski) Masotto.

Peter married the love of his life, Mary Katherine (Prezgay) Masotto, on...

Robert L. Porterfield

Robert L. Porterfield

Jun 7, 2025

Robert L. "Bob" Porterfield, 73, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Mr. Porterfield was born on November 1, 1951, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry Porterfield and Jenetta (Ward) Howard. He attended Sharon High School and honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

Following his honorable discharge, he...

Cecelia I. Alter

Cecelia I. Alter

Jun 6, 2025

Cecelia I. Alter, 102, of Conneaut Lake, PA, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Crawford County Care Center, Seagertown, PA.

Mrs. Alter was born on December 26, 1922, at home in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Emma (Fromm) Cook. She attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and...

Marian "Joan" Yoest

Marian "Joan" Yoest

Jun 6, 2025

Marian "Joan" Yoest, 92, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday evening, June 6, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer. Mrs. Yoest was born on October 18, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Knapp) Wilds. She attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Sharon High School. Shortly after...

Patti Lynn Parker

Patti Lynn Parker

Jun 6, 2025

Patti Lynn Parker, 66, of Hermitage, passed away Friday morning, June 6, 2025, in UPMC Passavant Hospital.

Mrs. Parker was born July 29, 1958, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Henry Clay and Joan Marie (Brown) Atwood. She was a 1976 graduate of Liberty High School, Youngstown.

Patti was an auxiliary member of...

Julia A. Gilboy

Julia A. Gilboy

Jun 5, 2025

Julia A. Gilboy, 93, a longtime resident of New Castle, PA, passed away peacefully early Thursday evening, June 5, 2025, in Falls Run Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fredericksburg, VA. Julia was born July 22, 1931, in Ellwood City, PA, the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Strazula) Toth. She was a 1949 graduate of Shenango High School.

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