Obituaries

Sep 15, 2024

Mark C. Seman, 74, of New Castle passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, in The Grove, New Wilmington. He was formerly a longtime resident of La Casa Personal Care Home in New Castle.

Mark was born July 28, 1950, in New Castle, a son of Michael Seman and Edith (Perrotta) Seman, and after the death of his...

Sep 11, 2024

Alana Justine Muffly, 73, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in Clepper Manor.

Mrs. Muffly was born on April 15, 1951, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Dominic and Esther Leona (Victor) Carucci. She was a 1969 graduate of Mercer High School.

She was employed as a secretary at Sharon Regional...

Sep 11, 2024

Tina Marie McMillan, 67, of Sharon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in her home.

Tina was born March 13, 1957, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank McMillan, Sr. and Clara Mae (Rucker) McMillan. She was a 1976 graduate of Sharon High School.

She spent much of her time at the ECHO...

Sep 7, 2024

Joan P. Slack, 84, of Hermitage, PA passed away Saturday evening, September 7, 2024, surrounded by family in Cleveland Clinic-Hillcrest Hospital.

Joan was born on May 29, 1940, in Sharon, PA, to Emerson E. and Louise (Pauley) Perrine. She was a 1958 honors graduate of Hickory High School where she was on the cheerleading squad.  Joan attended...

Sep 5, 2024

Kathleen L. Johnson, 76, of Brookfield, OH, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Aventura at Assumption Village, Lima, OH.

Mrs. Johnson was born on December 2, 1947, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of the late Robert J. and Julia (Sobey) Thompson. She was a 1965 graduate of Hickory High School and earned her bachelor's degree...

Sep 5, 2024

Harry E. "Buff" Baxter III, 74, of New Castle, passed away Thursday evening, September 5, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Baxter was born December 14, 1949, in New Castle, a son of the late Harry E. Baxter II and Marjorie P. (Kelly) Baxter and was a 1967 graduate of New Castle High School. Following graduation, he proudly...

Sep 5, 2024

Doris M. Reighert, 71, of New Castle, passed away Thursday evening, September 5, 2024, at her home.

Ms. Reighert was born January 25, 1953, in Evans City, PA, a daughter of the late John and Alice (Cook) Buerkle and graduated from Seneca Valley High School.

Doris had a deep faith in God and was a...

Sep 5, 2024

Eugene P. "Gene" Hvizdak, Jr., 70, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, Poland, OH.

Mr. Hvizdak was born on October 12, 1953, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Eugene and Dolores (Rockwell) Hvizdak, Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of Ursuline High School.

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Sep 4, 2024

Pamela Vellente Fanone, 76, of Masury, OH, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Fanone was born on February 21, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late James and Bette (Edwards) Vellente. She was a 1966 graduate of Hickory High School and earned a bachelor's degree...

Sep 3, 2024

Shirley L. O'Connor, 93, of New Castle, died peacefully Tuesday evening, September 3, 2024, at her home.

Mrs. O'Connor was born April 17, 1931, in Mahoningtown, a daughter of the late John P. and Julia Ann (Sullivan) Carlin. After graduating from Ne-Ca-Hi in 1949, she completed her Registered Nurse certification at St. Francis School of Nursing in...

Aug 30, 2024

Victor Joseph Veltri, 78, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Veltri was born September 5, 1945, in Washington, PA, a son of the late Salvatore and Saveria (Matergan) Veltri. He was a 1964 graduate of Trinity High School, in Washington, and attended Youngstown...

Aug 30, 2024

Jean D. Allen, of New Wilmington, passed away peacefully Friday, August 30, 2024, in her home. She was 102 years old.

Mrs. Allen was born June 07, 1922, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ralph Vance Dufford and Cora Grace (Wilcox) Dufford, and graduated from New Castle High School.

Jean, a homemaker, was...

Aug 29, 2024

Benjamin Michael Cadman, 47, of Sharpsville, passed away suddenly due to an extended illness on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Ben was born on April 13, 1977, in Saratoga Springs, NY, a son of Ronald and Karen (Irwin) Cadman. He graduated from Indian River High School, Chesapeake, VA. Following high school,

Ben continued his family tradition...

Aug 29, 2024

George H. "Skip" Houk, Jr., 77, of Hermitage, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and son on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

Mr. Houk was born on March 5, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late George "Howdy" and Alyce (McClelland) Houk. In his youth, he was a...

Aug 28, 2024

Marilyn Evans, 47, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2024, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Marilyn was born June 3, 1977, in Sharon, a daughter of Vickie (Sham) O'Hara, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1995.

Marilyn dedicated her life to caring for her family and their home....

Aug 28, 2024

Brenda Ann Keller, 63, of New Castle passed away early Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, following a 19-year battle with kidney disease. Brenda was born December 10, 1960, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Harry Keller, Jr. and Janice A. (Lenhart) Keller. After attending New Castle High School, she earned an associate's degree in restaurant management at...

Aug 28, 2024

Frances Louise Davidson, 85, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, August 28, 2024, in Quality of Life Services.

Mrs. Davidson was born October 13, 1938, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late John B. and Veronica (Cernyar) Lamb of Princeton, PA. She started at Princeton School and graduated from Union Area High School in...

Aug 27, 2024

James "Jim" Guthrie, 70, of Niles, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in the Suites at Continuing Health Care of Niles.

Mr. Guthrie was born on August 6, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late William and Betty Margaret (Burkhart) Guthrie, Sr. He was a 1972 graduate of Farrell High School.

Jim...

Aug 27, 2024

Kenneth P. Haney, Sr., 77, of New Castle, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, August 27, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Haney was born May 12, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Martin L. and Alice Catherine (McCormick) Haney, and was a 1965 graduate of Laurel High School.

Ken served in the...

Aug 26, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Loop, 61, of Sharon, passed away Monday afternoon, August 26, 2024, in her home.

Peggy was born on May 21, 1963, in Dover, DE, a daughter of Harold and Virginia (Arnett) Fette. She was a 1982 graduate of Sharon High School.

She loved socializing with her friends and neighbors and playing games. Above...