Obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

Robert C. Henderson, 74, of Shenango Twp. passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Henderson was born July 30, 1949, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles R. and Helen (Stritzinger) Henderson, and was a 1968 graduate of the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center.

Robert proudly served his...

Jul 21, 2024

James Edward Black, 86, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Black was born July 30, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late James L. and Anna Nora (Stanton) Black. He was a 1955 graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended...

Jul 21, 2024

Genevieve "Jean" Drljaca Calhoun, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, PA. She was born on October 3, 1946, in Sharon, PA, and was a graduate of Sharon High School.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Gina McVey (Matthew) and her grandson, Nathan McVey; as well as dear friends, Gary and Janet...

Jul 21, 2024

William Herbert Porterfield, Sr., 88, of Sharon, passed away Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, in Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Castle.

Bill was born October 28,1935, in Sharon, the son of the late Harry and Amelia (Copper) Porterfield.  He attended Sharon High School and honorably served in the United States Air Force.

After...

Jul 20, 2024

Sabrina G. Thompson, 45, of Hubbard passed away Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Obituary information is not complete.

Jul 20, 2024

Roger David Triplett, 40, of Union Twp. passed away with his wife at his side Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, following complications that arose from his lung transplant in 2013.

Roger was born May 24, 1984, in Yuba City, CA, a son of Ronald "Pete" and Sharon (Reynolds) Triplett.

A self-taught...

Jul 20, 2024

Sabrina G. Thompson, 45, of Hubbard passed away Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Ms. Thompson was born October 28, 1978, in Macon, GA, a daughter of Sandra (Adams) Carly and the late Little David Gibson.  She was a graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage and received a bachelor's degree from Penn State...

Jul 20, 2024

Esther A. Chupak, 93, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, in Clepper Manor, Sharon, where she resided for the past two and a half years. She formerly lived in Morefield Apartments in Hermitage.

Ms. Chupak was born on May 29, 1931, in Pulaski, a daughter of the late William Trefan and Madalena (Zubal) Chupak. She...

Jul 19, 2024

Jeffrey A. Patten, 60, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Jeff was born on July 24, 1963, in Erie, a son of Glen and Marion (Olzack) Patten. He was a 1981 graduate of Northwestern High School, Albion, PA. He earned a bachelor's degree in forest science from Penn State...

Jul 18, 2024

Norbert W. Franklin, 93, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 18, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mr. Franklin was born on September 26, 1930, in Glassport, PA, a son of the late Lewis and Anna (Belkowski) Franklin. He was a 1948 graduate of Glassport High School and through the US Army's ROTC program earned a...

Jul 17, 2024

Anne Mallick Goda, 2355 W. 260th St., New Prague, MN, formerly of Sharpsville, PA passed away peacefully in her home in New Prague, MN on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.   She was 92.

Mrs. Goda was born on March 28, 1932, in Maizeville, Schuylkill County, PA to Peter and Paraska Mallick.  She was a 1949 graduate of Sharpsville...

Jul 16, 2024

Jeannette Y. Keasey, 42, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in her home.

Jeannette was born on February 20, 1982, in Sharon, a daughter of Daniel Keasey, Jr. and Brenda (Merchant) Germadnik and attended Sharon High School.

She loved children, especially her nieces and nephews, whom she helped raise. Jeanette will be...

Jul 15, 2024

Kathryn R. "Kay" Werner, 86, of Hermitage, passed away Monday evening, July 15, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Werner was born on April 19, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Diurba) Roberts. She was a 1956 graduate of Hickory High School.

Following graduation, she began working as...

Jul 14, 2024

Kirk Raymond Evans, 73, of Hartford, OH, passed away following a several year battle with cancer early Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Evans was born March 25, 1951, in Youngstown, OH, a son of Raymond and Audrey (Kirkland) Evans. During one of our many talks I know Kirk shared the quintessential...

Jul 13, 2024

Regina L. Baker, 95, formerly a resident of Niles and Champion, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2024, in Jameson Nursing and Rehabilitation, New Castle.

Mrs. Baker was born May 08, 1929, in Girard, OH, a daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Marie (Calvacanti) Vadino.

A homemaker, Regina enjoyed cooking and baking,...

Jul 13, 2024

Paul A. Budai, Sr., 74, of New Castle passed away with his wife, children, and grandchild by his side Saturday evening, July 13, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Paul was born June 13, 1950, in New Castle, a son of the late George and Stella (Wratny) Budai. He attended the Pittsburgh School for the Blind and completed...

Jul 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the death of our beautiful, loving mother, Norma Marie Kaikis. After a beautifully lived life, our precious mom went to heaven and into the loving arms of her Savior, on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 9:18 AM, in Cranberry Twp, PA, in the home of her daughter and...

Jul 12, 2024

Walter Julius "Bookie" Brodie, 57, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Walter was born on January 13, 1967, in Farrell, a son of Henry Brodie and Bernetha Reed. He attended Farrell High School and graduated from Marshall Walker High School, Richmond, VA, where he was a standout football player. He continued his education...

Jul 12, 2024

Michael Evakich, 58, of Farrell, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mike was born on October 9, 1965, in Sharon, a son of Steven Evakich and Rosemary (Pavone) Kern. He was a 1983 graduate of Brookfield High School and honorably served his country in the US Air Force.

He...

Jul 11, 2024

Greggory M. Zyak, 45, of Sharon passed away Thursday evening, July 11, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Zyak was born August 31, 1978, in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late Michael Zyak and Annette Salem.  He attended Port St. Lucie High School in Florida.

Gregg was of the Catholic faith.

He was...