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Jean Piccirilli
Oct 24, 2025
Jean Piccirilli, 90, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully under hospice care early Friday morning, October 24, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Piccirilli was born June 10, 1935, in Akron, OH, a daughter of Suzanna Andrusky. She graduated from Mercer High School, where she was elected to homecoming court.
A dedicated homemaker, Jean worked at Bell...
Steve Sveda
Oct 24, 2025
Steve Sveda, 96, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, October 24, 2025, in St. Paul's Sr. Living Center, Greenville, PA.
Mr. Sveda was born January 31, 1929, in West Middlesex, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Blasko) Sveda. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1947 and honorably served in the U.S....
Francis M. Castner
Oct 22, 2025
Francis M. "Butch" Castner, 84, of Sharpsville, passed away Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Castner was born on June 7, 1941, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Francis P. and Nora (O'Malley) Castner. He was a 1959 graduate of Sharpsville High School. Butch was a U.S. Army Veteran and...
Susan Lee Bryant
Oct 22, 2025
Susan Lee Bryant, 74, of Poland, Ohio, passed away on October 22, 2025, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born on February 20, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, and spent most of her life in Poland.
Sue worked for many years at "Joe" Dickey Electric and later retired from Roth Bros. She enjoyed traveling and shenanigans with friends,...
Phillips C. Reed
Oct 18, 2025
Phillips Charles Reed, 72, of Edinburg, passed away early Saturday morning, October 18, 2025, surrounded by his family, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Reed was born February 17, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Phillips William and Vera (Sage) Reed and was a 1971 graduate of New Castle High School. He continued...
Robert A. Kutchman
Oct 16, 2025
Robert A. "Bob" Kutchman, 65, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Mr. Kutchman was born February 14, 1960, in Spangler, PA, a son of Michael and Rose Marie (Slovick) Kutchman. A 1978 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he also earned a Bachelor...
Aleea Jean Stowe
Oct 16, 2025
Aleea Jean Stowe, 39, of New Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, October 16, 2025.
Aleea was born October 3, 1986, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Robert "Keith" and Patrice (Majercik) Stowe. A 2005 graduate of Wilmington Area High School, she also attended Slippery Rock University.
Aleea was working as a manager at Pilot...
Oscar Swogger, Jr.
Oct 16, 2025
Oscar Swogger, Jr., of Masury died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at home with his wife and daughters at his side. He was 90 years old.
Born March 9, 1935, at home in Masury, "Junior" was the fifth of 19 children born to Oscar and Della (Dignall) Swogger.
An alumnus of Brookfield schools, he was drafted...
Barbara J. Mccullough
Oct 15, 2025
Barbara J. McCullough, 87, of Sharon, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, while in hospice care at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Barb was born on November 24, 1937, the daughter of Anthony and Vera (Sereday) Kweder of Sharon. A 1955 graduate of Sharon High School, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree...
Remedios Ascheri
Oct 11, 2025
Remedios Ascheri, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was 85.
Remedios was born June 8, 1940, in Sorsogon, Philippines, a daughter of the late Agapito and Maxima Magno.
She worked as a caregiver for many years.
Remedios enjoyed traveling and going to the casino.
...Lana Dee Minteer
Oct 11, 2025
Lana Dee Minteer, 79, of Masury, OH, passed away Saturday morning, October 11, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Minteer was born February 28, 1946, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Minteer. She was a graduate of West Middlesex High School.
She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years....
Karl Tremmel, Sr.
Oct 11, 2025
Karl Tremmel, Sr., 92, of Farrell, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Born on March 15, 1933, in Krndija, Yugoslavia, he was a son of the late Johann and Maria (Koch) Tremmel. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 18.
Karl wore many hats in life, starting...
Susan Lois Mclaughlin
Oct 9, 2025
Susan Lois McLaughin, 71, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, October 9, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital, following a courageous 21-year battle with cancer.
Sue was born December 22, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of Charles J. and Lois M. (Yersky) McLaughlin. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1971 graduate of Sharon High School...
Joseph P. Hoza
Oct 9, 2025
Joseph P. Hoza, 72 of Farrell, PA passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025. He was born January 25, 1953, in Grove City, PA, to the late Joseph W & Sophie A Hoza. He graduated from Kennedy Christian High School in 1971 & Edinboro State College in 1975.
Joe worked in retail, security and for non-profits over...
Andrew G. Zreliak
Oct 8, 2025
Andrew G. Zreliak, 94, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in his home.
Mr. Zreliak was born April 23, 1931, in Tresckow, PA, a son of the late Andrew and Susan (Mihalcin) Zreliak, and later graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1949.
A journeyman electrician, Andy...
Etta Schell
Oct 8, 2025
Etta Schell, 94, of Masury, OH, passed away Wednesday morning, October 8, 2025, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville, PA.
Mrs. Schell was born on March 8, 1931, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Emanuel and Theresa (Kraynak) Whorten, and attended Farrell High School.
She was a longtime employee and dispatcher of the...
Angeline Navarra
Oct 7, 2025
Angeline "Angie" Navarra, 87, a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025, Centre Care Nursing Home, Bellefonte, PA.
Angie was born August 13, 1938, in Nea Fokea, Chalkidiki, Greece, a daughter of the late Giorgos and Koula (Ingiannis) Kampakis.
As a young woman, Angie immigrated to the United States...
Georgianna Wasko
Oct 7, 2025
Georgianna Wasko, 82, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Wasko was born on February 16, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Talowsky) Zurawsky. She was a 1961 graduate of Hickory High School.
She retired as a nurse from the former White Cliff Nursing...
Steven M. Evakich
Oct 6, 2025
Steven M. Evakich, 83, of Brookfield, OH, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Addison Health Care, Masury, OH. Mr. Evakich was born on October 3, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Stephen and Zora (Crniak) Evakich. He was a 1960 graduate of Farrell High School and studied at Thiel College for one year before...
Vicki Lynn Lingner
Oct 6, 2025
Vicki Lynn Lingner, 78, of Brookfield, OH, passed away on October 6, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Mrs. Lingner was born on September 20, 1947, in Sharon, daughter of the late Cle and Gloria (DeCapua) Rivetti. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1965. She attended Edinboro State Teachers College and...
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