Obituaries

Nov 13, 2024

Howard R. Cummins, 57, of New Castle, passed away early Wednesday evening, November 13, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mr. Cummins was born February 10, 1967, a son of the late Russell Cummins, Sr. and Mary Ann (Krietzer) Cummins and attended New Castle schools. Howard found great enthusiasm in collecting, especially comic books and coins. He also enjoyed playing...

Nov 12, 2024

Dana Allan Wagner, 60, of Sharpsville, PA, passed away with family and loved ones at his side on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at UPMC Jameson in New Castle, PA, after an inspiring battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born September 5, 1964, in Lackawanna, NY, he was a 1982 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage.

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Nov 12, 2024

Alice Carol Kuziej, 73, of Sharon, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Kuziej was born on January 22, 1951, in Charleston, WV, to Mr. and Mrs. Lovejoy.

She worked at different factories in and around the city of Cleveland. Alice was also a volunteer...

Nov 11, 2024

Marie L. (DiCristofaro) Capson, of the Lakes at Jefferson, formerly a longtime resident of Farrell, got her wings and went to walk with the Angels at 6:33 p.m. Monday evening, November 11, 2024, in Sharon Regional Hospital. She was 102 years old. Mrs. Capson was born on September 7, 1922, in Farrell, a daughter of Valerio and Rose (Leone)...

Nov 11, 2024

Debra Lynn Sanson, 68, of Burghill, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 11, 2024, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Sanson was born on February 1, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Earl G. and Joann (Samson) Allison.

A dedicated homemaker, Debra enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. Above...

Nov 7, 2024

James Paul "JP" Morgan, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, November 7, 2024, in UPMC Greenville Hospital.

Mr. Morgan was born June 11, 1941, in Sharon, a son of the James Patrick and Elizabeth Catherine (Fitzgerald) Morgan. Due to his father's untimely death prior to his birth, JP will now meet him for the first time...

Nov 7, 2024

James J. Liguori, 76, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends late Thursday evening, November 7, 2024, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a courageous seven-month battle with cancer.

Mr. Liguori was born July 7, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Dominick and Mildred (Ferrando) Liguori. He was a 1965 graduate...

Nov 6, 2024

William Dickson, 69, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Clepper Manor.

Mr. Dickson was born on June 28, 1955, in Sharon, a son of the late Harold and Martha Dickson.

He is survived by a daughter, Shawna Williams and her husband Jason, Hermitage; two grandchildren, Logan and Miranda Williams; four sisters;...

Nov 6, 2024

Donna Belle Bender, 90, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Bender was born July 6, 1934, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Hughey) Morgan, and graduated from Hickory High School in Hermitage.

A homemaker, Donna truly enjoyed caring for her husband...

Nov 6, 2024

Linda M. Lacey, 70, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA.

Mrs. Lacey was born August 15, 1954, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Toskin) Mistretta, and was a 1972 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage.

Linda retired...

Nov 5, 2024

Edward R. Guzik, 81, of Sharon, formerly a longtime resident of Prospect Park, PA, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, November 5, 2024, in Addison Health Care Center, Masury, OH after an extended period in nursing care in Sharon and Broomall, PA.

Mr. Guzik was born July 27, 1943, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late...

Nov 4, 2024

Samantha McFall, 35, of Wheatland, previously of Pulaski, passed away Monday, November 4,2024, in Sharon Regional Hospital. In keeping with Samantha's loving and generous spirit, it was her decision to donate life so that others may live.

Samantha was born September 6, 1989, in Sharon, a daughter of Randy and Anna (Dillon) McFall. She was a 2007...

Nov 3, 2024

Betty Lou Stewart, 92, of Greenville, passed away surrounded by her family early Sunday morning, November 3, 2024, in her residence.

Mrs. Stewart was born September 1, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Clifford and Margaret (Brown) Gilmore and was a graduate of Penn High School, Greenville.

Betty was a member of...

Nov 2, 2024

Joanne (Mack/Campbell) Allen, of Allison Park, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at UPMC McCandless Hospital.

Joanne was born in Farrell, PA, to Stanley and Teofilia Michniewicz and attended Farrell High School. She married John W. Campbell, Jr., Esq., and they eventually settled in Allison Park to be near his law practice. Later in...

Nov 2, 2024

John W. Kovach, 64, of Transfer, PA, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 2, 2024, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, PA, following an extended illness.

John was born June 13, 1960, in Sharon, a son of Thomas and Katherine (Baldwin) Kovach, and was a 1978 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage.

A journeyman carpenter, John...

Nov 2, 2024

David M. Lucas, 87, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Saturday afternoon, November 2, 2024, at his home.

Mr. Lucas was born September 30, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late Perry and Mary (Baker) Lucas. He was a 1956 graduate of Brookfield High School and attended Youngstown State University.

A...

Nov 1, 2024

Alyse Diane Barr, 71, of Youngstown, OH, passed away Friday evening, November 1, 2024, in her residence at Heritage Manor.

Ms. Barr was born on January 2, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Harold and Shirley (Epstein) Barr. She attended Sharon schools and graduated with honors in 1970. Later, she attended the University of Cincinnati,...

Oct 31, 2024

Janet Webber, 80, of Masury, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Windsor House at Liberty Health Care Center.

Ms. Webber was born on July 13, 1944, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Matthew and Natalie (LeDonne) Matusick. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1962 graduate of Farrell High School.

Janet...

Oct 30, 2024

David John Fishlock, 75, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 2024, with his daughter by his side at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

David Fishlock was born on July 23, 1949, in Sharon, PA, the son of Richard and Helen (Wiesen) Fishlock. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1968 and went...

Oct 29, 2024

A man who was bigger than life - but had the smallest of egos.

"Big John" Stevens, 75, of Sharon, passed away on October 29, 2024, at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.  He fought a courageous battle with brain cancer.  He was born on March 19, 1949, to Norman and Katherine Stevens at Sharon General Hospital.  John was...