Obituaries

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...

Oct 29, 2024

Robert B. "Bob" Kahl, 77, of Burghill, OH, passed away from Lewy Body Dementia, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Andover (OH) Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Kahl was born on December 5, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late George F. and Leonilda (Zappa) Kahl. He attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School...

Oct 28, 2024

Robert C. "Bob" Canady, 66, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack at 4:07 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville.

Bob was born on August 9, 1958, in Sharon, a son of Carl and Helene (Dobert) Canady. He was a 1976 graduate of Reynold High School.

Bob spent...

Oct 28, 2024

Rosemary T. Rossi, 88, of Hermitage, passed away early Monday morning, October 28, 2024, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Rossi was born March 21, 1936, at the family home in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (DeGenaro) Niutta, and graduated from South High School in 1954.

Oct 28, 2024

William A. Roach, 84, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at his bedside Monday afternoon, October 28, 2024, at the Lakes at Jefferson, Mercer.

Mr. Roach was born June 20, 1940, in Sharon, a son of the late William R. and Wilma (Lloyd) Roach. He was a 1958 graduate of Farrell High...

Oct 27, 2024

Helene F. "Helen" (Dobert) Canady, 87, of Greenville, passed away at 11:10 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville.

Mrs. Canady was born on December 1, 1936, in Frankfurt, Germany, and at the age of 18, moved to the United States.

Her husband Carl Canady, whom she married on April 29, 1955,...

Oct 27, 2024

John Durisko, 99, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in VA Butler Hospital.

Mr. Durisko was born on August 31, 1925, in Sharon, a son of the late Michael and Anna (Csordas) Dzuricsko. A lifelong area resident, he attended Farrell High School.

Following high school, he served in the U.S. Army, in...

Oct 26, 2024

Ramona J. Love, 95, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday evening, October 26, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Love was born April 9, 1929, in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of the late Ivor Forest Henry and Emma (Kolumban) Henry and graduated from Riverside High School in 1946.

A homemaker,...