Obituaries

Aug 3, 2024

Daniel L. Rhodanz, 71, of Clark, PA, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday morning, August 3, 2024, in Grove City Hospital.

Dan was born on January 6, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late Melvin and Catherine Rhodanz. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1971, excelling in baseball and football....

Jul 31, 2024

Eugene "Pie" Rossi, Sr., 76, of Farrell passed away surrounded by his wife and children early Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024, following an extended illness.

Pie was born November 7, 1947, in Farrell, a son of the late Samuel J. and Emily J. (Pellis) Rossi. A 1965 graduate of Farrell High School, he completed an associate's degree...

Jul 31, 2024

Walter Krickich, 94, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024.

Mr. Krickich was born on July 16, 1930, in Farrell at home, a son of the late Spiro and Sophie (Trkula) Krickich. He was a 1948 graduate of Farrell High School, where he met the love of his life and wife of 73 years, the...

Jul 29, 2024

James S. Gay, 75, of New Castle passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 29, 2024, in Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington.

Jimmie was born September 28, 1948, in New Castle, a son of James S. Markley and Helen (Murray) Markley Gay. Following the passing of his paternal father, Helen then married James S. Gay and adopted...

Jul 29, 2024

Virginia Judith Joseph, 96, formerly of Hermitage and Farrell, passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2024, in the Lakes of Jefferson.

Mrs. Joseph was born on July 3, 1928, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Carmela (Cantalice) Monteson. She was a 1946 graduate of Farrell High School.

Her true calling was...

Jul 29, 2024

Zelda L. Keen, 80, of Jefferson Twp, passed away Monday afternoon, July 29, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Keen was born on April 2, 1944, in Grove City, PA, a daughter of the late Donald A. and Frances V. (Adams) Buchanan. She was a 1962 graduate of Grove City High School.

In her children's youth,...

Jul 28, 2024

Alma "Jean" Beckman, 89, a longtime resident of Brookfield, OH passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 28, 2024, in Hospice House, Poland, OH.

Mrs. Beckman was born February 3, 1935, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Wilfred J. "Willie" and Ada Lee (Miller) Harris. She attended Allegany High School, Cumberland, MD, as well as Youngstown...

Jul 27, 2024

Elaine June James, 81, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with her family at her side early Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, in the Lakes at Jefferson, following a brief but courageous battle with a rare form of brain cancer, glioblastoma.

Mrs. James was born June 24, 1943, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Walter A....

Jul 25, 2024

Martha V. "Val" Diefenderfer, 64, of Hermitage passed away early Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Val was born November 25, 1959, in New Kensington, PA, a daughter of the late Alden and Martha V. (Gibbon) Scott, and graduated from Kiski High School in 1978.

Most...

Jul 24, 2024

It is with profound sorrow to announce the passing of our beloved Father and Hero, Paul Pendel, 92, who has gone to be with his Heavenly family on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Like a Slavic Warrior, he fought long and hard and victory was his at every battle that was placed before him. We are grateful for his strength,...

Jul 22, 2024

Henry M. "Hank" Dykes, 93, a longtime resident of Lyons, GA passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 22, 2024, at his daughter's home in Sharpsville, PA.

Mr. Dykes was born December 26, 1930, in Charlotteville, GA, a son of the late Henry M. Dykes, Sr. and Letha C. (McCallum) Dykes.

A proud veteran of the...

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...