Elizabeth Taylor Sampson
Dec 17, 2024
Elizabeth T. "Betsy" Sampson, 90, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully at her home on December 17 with her three children by her side. Betsy was born in Sharon on November 17, 1934, to Elizabeth B. (Purdie) and Robert McCandless. After graduating from Sharon High School in 1952, she attended the nursing program at Sharon General Hospital, graduating as an...
Wayne P. Rust, Sr.
Dec 16, 2024
Wayne P. Rust, Sr., 88, of Hermitage, passed away Monday morning, December 16, 2024, in his home. Mr. Rust was born on May 5, 1936, in Hickory Twp., a son of the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Klein) Rust, Sr. He attended the former Patagonia Elementary School and Hickory High School.
His wife, the former JoAnn Powell, whom...
Sally Jo Summers
Dec 14, 2024
Sally Jo Summers, 82, of Hermitage, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday evening, December 14, 2024, in her residence.
Mrs. Summers was born March 25, 1942, in Clearfield, PA, a daughter of the late David and Wava (Jones) Bennett, and graduated from Curwensville High School in Curwensville, PA.
A homemaker for many years,...
Amanda Rae Culbreth
Dec 14, 2024
Amanda Rae Culbreth, 56, of Wheatland, passed away peacefully with family at her side early Saturday morning, December 14, 2024, in her residence.
Ms. Culbreth was born September 21, 1968, in Sharon, a daughter of Wayne and Nora (Mullen) Culbreth. She was a 1987 graduate of Farrell High School and worked as an upholsterer for many years...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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....
