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Joseph Jude Evans
Jul 9, 2024
Joseph Jude Evans--loving husband, father, son, and brother; man of deep faith and community involvement; business valuation expert; United States Army veteran; and high school and college basketball standout--died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 9, in the company of his beloved wife Terry and several siblings. Joe's life was centered around his deep commitment to his family...
Gail M. Howard
Jul 8, 2024
Gail M. Howard, 68, of Hermitage, formerly of Morgan City, LA, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 8, 2024, in her home.
Ms. Howard was born on January 3, 1956, in Port Arthur, TX, a daughter of the late Lyle and Mary Ella (Ducet) Howard and attended high school in Morgan City, LA.
A dedicated...
Rose Marie Russo
Jul 6, 2024
Rose Marie Russo, 92, of Hartford, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 6, 2024, in her home.
Mrs. Russo was born on December 22, 1931, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Shanley) Steiner, and graduated from Farrell High School.
She retired from General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant, Warren, OH, where...
Rosario J. Surano, Jr.
Jul 4, 2024
Rosario "Sidy" Surano, Jr., 65, of Hermitage passed away Thursday afternoon, July 4, 2024, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie.
Sidy was born February 22, 1959, in Erie, a son of Rosario "Sidy" Surano, Sr. and Joanna (Wolfe) Surano, and graduated from Greenville High School in 1977.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was stationed...
Joseph P. Caszatt
Jul 3, 2024
Joseph P. Caszatt, 81, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2024, in his home.
Mr. Caszatt was born July 21, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Louis and Lois (Likens) Caszatt. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Germany for two and half...
Delores June Montgomery
Jul 3, 2024
Delores June Montgomery, 93, of Greenville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.
Mrs. Montgomery was born on October 9, 1930, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late John and Lillian (Gardner) Jones. She was a 1948 graduate of DuBois High School and earned her Registered Nursing...
Leif D. Painter
Jul 2, 2024
Leif D. Painter, 72, of New Castle, formerly West Middlesex, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2024, in Edison Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, New Castle.
Mr. Painter was born June 7, 1952 in Carlisle, PA, a son of the late Stanley and Helen (Ruth) Painter.
After transfering from Hickory High School in Hermitage during...
Margaret M. Rotunno
Jul 1, 2024
Margaret M. Rotunno, 94, of Hermitage, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.
Mrs. Rotunno was born on October 29, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Suzanne (Kusnir) Yevchak. She was a graduate of Sharon High School.
Margaret was employed at the First National Bank and...
Marlene Kay Pizzo-Cano
Jun 30, 2024
Marlene Kay Pizzo-Cano, 59, of Bessemer passed away Sunday evening, June 30, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Marlene was born January 19, 1965, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late James and LaRue (Simmons) Pizzo.
She worked as a toll booth operator in Harris County Toll Road Authority, Houston, TX, for over 25 years....
Jeffry Slick Alan Hoffman
Jun 30, 2024
Jeffry Slick Alan "Lucky Charms" Hoffman, 40, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, June 30, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Jeff was born August 10, 1983, in Sharon, a son of Ralph and Sheri (Rossi) Hoffman. He was a 2001 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage where he excelled as a member...
Mary Ann Himes
Jun 29, 2024
Mary Ann Himes, 78, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in her home.
Mrs. Himes was born on December 13, 1945, in New Wilmington, a daughter of the late Alfred and Leona (Heckathorn) King. She was a 1963 graduate of Mercer High School.
Mary Ann was employed at Packard Electric Division of...
Beverly Ione French
Jun 29, 2024
Beverly Ione French, 78, of York, PA, formerly a longtime resident of Sandy Lake, passed away the evening of Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. French was born August 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Elmer Ludwig and Helen Ruth (Jochins) Schmidt.
A homemaker, Beverly enjoyed cooking and working on...
Toni Lynn Bennett
Jun 28, 2024
Toni Lynn Bennett, 62, of Hermitage, passed away Friday morning, June 28, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Toni was born on September 1, 1961, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Blase "Benny" and Margaret "Molly" (Trozzo) Iorio. She was a graduate of Hickory High School.
Toni's smile was pure Sunshine. Her style was...
Jason Eric Whiteman
Jun 28, 2024
Jason Eric Whiteman, 50, of Hubbard, OH, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Jason was born on February 25, 1974, in Farrell, a son of the late Thomas D. Whiteman and Margaret J. (Sincich) Test. He was a 1992 graduate of Hickory High School and served in the US Army.
...Frances Brunish
Jun 26, 2024
Frances Brunish, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mrs. Brunish was born October 22, 1938, in Islip, Long Island, NY, a daughter of Ulyssus and Vera (Young) Cook. A 1956 graduate of Islip High School, she earned a bachelor's degree in music from Potsdam University (NY),...
Thomas A. Morris
Jun 24, 2024
Thomas A. Morris, 70, of West Middlesex died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, June 24, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, following a heart procedure.
Mr. Morris was born December 14, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late William T. and Ruth Marie (McFarland) Morris.
For 20 years, Tom worked for Industrial Steel, Youngstown, OH, and later...
Richard W. Nagy
Jun 22, 2024
Richard W. Nagy, 82, of Sharon passed away Saturday morning, June 22, 2024.
Mr. Nagy was born October 15, 1941, in Sharon, a son of the late Alexander and Margaret (Kurpe) Nagy. He was a 1959 graduate of Brookfield High School and attended Youngstown State University.
Richard worked at Sharon General Hospital and later retired...
A'Niylah Abram
Jun 18, 2024
A'Niylah Abram passed away June 18, 2024, in UPMC Magees-Womens Hosptial, Pittsburgh.
She was born June 17, 2024, to the parents of Shanetta Teague and Isaiah Abram Sr.
A'Nilyah is survived by her parents; four siblings, Mercy, Isaiah Jr., Zarenity, and Zaniyah; paternal grandfather, Kenneth Abram; and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in...
John M. Ference, Jr.
Jun 17, 2024
John M. Ference, Jr., 92, of Liberty, OH, formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully with family at his side late Monday evening, June 17, 2024, in Shepherd of the Valley.
Mr. Ference was born September 23, 1931, in Sharon, a son of the late John M. Ference, Sr. and Alice (Kaelin) Ference. John worked on the shipping...
Irene G. Timlin
Jun 16, 2024
Mrs. Irene G. Timlin, 92, of Sharon, passed away Sunday evening, June 16, 2024, in her home.
Mrs. Timlin was born April 4th, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kaldy) Papay. She was a lifelong area resident.
Irene was a member of the former Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Sharon.
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