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John L. Shuttic
Oct 1, 2024
John L. Shuttic, 79, of Brookfield, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 1, 2024, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. John was born September 13, 1945, in Warren, a son of the late John and Julia (Bizilo) Shuttic, and was a graduate of Howland High School. John was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who proudly served his country...
Kathleen A. Williams
Sep 29, 2024
Kathleen A. "Kathy" (Kudray) Williams, 82, of Mercer PA passed away peacefully September 29, 2024, after a brief illness. She was surrounded in love by her family at UPMC Farrell Hospital.
Kathy was born October 8, 1941, to John and Mary "Vita" Kudray at Buhl Hospital in Sharon, PA. She was a proud graduate of Farrell High...
Judith A. Frank
Sep 29, 2024
Judith A. Frank, 85, of New Castle, passed away peacefully with family at her side early Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, in her home.
Mrs. Frank was born December 3, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Emilio and Margaret (Kolesar) Pacelli, and graduated from Ne-Ca-Hi with the "Chicks of '56."
Judy was...
Mary Frances Merritt
Sep 28, 2024
Mary Frances "Molly" Merritt, 72, of Hermitage, formerly of Sharon and Farrell, passed away Saturday evening, September 28, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Ms. Merritt was born September 23, 1952, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and June (Dickman) Merritt. She was a 1970 graduate of Farrell High School and attended Bauder Fashion College, Miami,...
Carole S. Calza
Sep 27, 2024
Carole S. Calza, of West Middlesex, October 15, 1938 to September 27, 2024.
If you're reading this, its because I have passed on to a better place, hopefully Heaven and not Purgatory. I didn't want to go yet, but it wasn't my choice to make.
It will be nice to see my parents, Dominic and...
Alice E. Mcfadden
Sep 27, 2024
Alice E. McFadden, 79, of Shenango Twp. passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 27, 2024, in Sunnyview Nursing Home. Mrs. McFadden was born November 10, 1944, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Melvin and Mary Alice (Williams) Keller. She was a proud member of the first class to complete freshman through senior year at Shenango Sr. High...
Karen S. Mensurati
Sep 26, 2024
Karen S. Mensurati, 78, a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, September 26, 2024, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville. Mrs. Mensurati was born July 3, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Donald and Vergilia (Brown) Garland, and graduated from Mineral Ridge High School in 1965.
As a young woman, she worked...
Alexander William Dorsch
Sep 26, 2024
Alexander William Dorsch, 52, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning, September 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Dorsch was born November 7, 1971, in Pittsburgh, a son of Robert Dorsch and Claire Geimer Dorsch. He was a graduate of Quigley Catholic High School and attended Mount St. Mary's College. He later earned a masters...
Bradley J. Thompson
Sep 25, 2024
Bradley J. Thompson, 64, of Sharon passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024, at Sharon Regional Hospital.
Brad was born April 2, 1960, in Upper St. Clair Hospital – Mt. Lebanon Township, Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Wallace and JoAnn (Bradley) Thompson. After graduating from Sharon High School in 1978, he later graduated...
Ben J. Hogue
Sep 25, 2024
Ben J. Hogue, 89, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 25, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mr. Hogue was born April 21, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late William and Dorothy (Pherson) Hogue. After attending New Castle High School, Ben enlisted in the U.S. Marines.
A proud veteran, he served...
Charles J. Bender, Jr.
Sep 25, 2024
Charles J. Bender, Jr., 84, of Sharon, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 25, 2024, in his home.
Mr. Bender was born on July 13, 1940, in Sharon, a son of the late Charles and Lillian (Winger) Bender. He was a 1958 graduate of Sharon High School. Following graduation he honorably served in the U.S....
Teresa M. Kramer
Sep 24, 2024
Teresa M. Kramer, 93, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday evening, September 24, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Kramer was born on February 19, 1931, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William J. and Mary G. (Niehaus) Brandenstein. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1949 graduate of Sharon High...
Juliann M. Krickich
Sep 24, 2024
Juliann M. Krickich, 94, of Hermitage passed away peacefully early Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.
On January 10, 1930, Juliann was born at her family home in Farrell to the late Vitus Nicholas and Mary Elizabeth (Chintella) Rehak. She graduated from St. Ann's Parochial Grade School where she was very active in...
Helen P. Harrison
Sep 22, 2024
Helen P. Harrison, 90, a longtime resident of Hermitage, PA, passed away peacefully early Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2024, in Greystone Manor, Fredonia, PA.
Mrs. Harrison was born September 25, 1933, on the family farm in Crawford Co., PA, a daughter of the late Alden and Vera (Bishop) Pierce and graduated from Stoneboro High School.
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Jack L. Skinner
Sep 21, 2024
Jack L. Skinner, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the age of 77.
Jack was born on June 14, 1947, a son of the late Dean and Dorothy (Hudspeth) Skinner. He attended Sharon High School and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mathematics and physics. He furthered his education with a master's degree...
Helen Kohut
Sep 20, 2024
Helen M. Kohut, 99, of Farrell, passed away Friday evening, September 20, 2024, in Clepper Manor, Sharon. Ms. Kohut was born on April 26, 1925, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Waska) Kohut. She was a lifelong Farrell and Sharon resident, and attended Farrell High School. Helen retired in 1985 from the housekeeping department of...
Earnest “Earnie” Bliss, Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
Earnest "Earnie" Bliss, Jr., 91, of Jefferson Twp., passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Bliss was born on August 16, 1933, in Painted Post, NY, a son of the late Earnest and Laura Viola (Nye) Bliss, Sr. He was a graduate of Painted Post High School. Following high school,...
Paul Mirkovich
Sep 17, 2024
Paul Mirkovich, 68, of Farrell, passed away Tuesday evening, September 17, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Paul was born on April 29, 1956, in Sharon, a son of Simon and Helen (Bartko) Mirkovich. He graduated from Farrell High School, Class of 1974, and earned a bachelor of art's degree from Penn State University in 1978.
...Sharon L. Piccirilli
Sep 16, 2024
Sharon L. Piccirilli, 66, of Sharpsville, passed away Monday morning, September 16, 2024, at UPMC Horizon Hospital in Farrell.
Mrs. Piccirilli was born on December 9, 1957, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Frederick and Beverly (Walz) Showalter Sr. She was a 1975 graduate of Sharpsville High School, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen.
...Ruth N. Lakatos
Sep 16, 2024
Ruth N. Lakatos, 94, of Canfield, OH, formerly of Brookfield, OH, passed away Monday evening, September 16, 2024, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.
Mrs. Lakatos was born on March 5, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Errichetto) Magestro. She was a 1949 graduate of Brookfield High School.
She began...
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