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Alexander William Dorsch

Alexander William Dorsch

Sep 26, 2024

Alexander William Dorsch, 52, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning, September 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Dorsch was born November 7, 1971, in Pittsburgh, a son of Robert Dorsch and Claire Geimer Dorsch. He was a graduate of Quigley Catholic High School and attended Mount St. Mary's College. He later earned a masters...

Bradley J. Thompson

Bradley J. Thompson

Sep 25, 2024

Bradley J. Thompson, 64, of Sharon passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024, at Sharon Regional Hospital.

Brad was born April 2, 1960, in Upper St. Clair Hospital – Mt. Lebanon Township, Pittsburgh, PA, a son of Wallace and JoAnn (Bradley) Thompson. After graduating from Sharon High School in 1978, he later graduated...

Ben J. Hogue

Ben J. Hogue

Sep 25, 2024

Ben J. Hogue, 89, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 25, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Hogue was born April 21, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late William and Dorothy (Pherson) Hogue. After attending New Castle High School, Ben enlisted in the U.S. Marines.

A proud veteran, he served...

Charles J. Bender, Jr.

Charles J. Bender, Jr.

Sep 25, 2024

Charles J. Bender, Jr., 84, of Sharon, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 25, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Bender was born on July 13, 1940, in Sharon, a son of the late Charles and Lillian (Winger) Bender. He was a 1958 graduate of Sharon High School. Following graduation he honorably served in the U.S....

Teresa M. Kramer

Teresa M. Kramer

Sep 24, 2024

Teresa M. Kramer, 93, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday evening, September 24, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Kramer was born on February 19, 1931, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William J. and Mary G. (Niehaus) Brandenstein. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1949 graduate of Sharon High...

Juliann M. Krickich

Juliann M. Krickich

Sep 24, 2024

Juliann M. Krickich, 94, of Hermitage passed away peacefully early Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.

On January 10, 1930, Juliann was born at her family home in Farrell to the late Vitus Nicholas and Mary Elizabeth (Chintella) Rehak. She graduated from St. Ann's Parochial Grade School where she was very active in...

Helen P. Harrison

Helen P. Harrison

Sep 22, 2024

Helen P. Harrison, 90, a longtime resident of Hermitage, PA, passed away peacefully early Sunday afternoon, September 22, 2024, in Greystone Manor, Fredonia, PA.

Mrs. Harrison was born September 25, 1933, on the family farm in Crawford Co., PA, a daughter of the late Alden and Vera (Bishop) Pierce and graduated from Stoneboro High School.

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Jack L. Skinner

Jack L. Skinner

Sep 21, 2024

Jack L. Skinner, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the age of 77.

Jack was born on June 14, 1947, a son of the late Dean and Dorothy (Hudspeth) Skinner. He attended Sharon High School and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mathematics and physics. He furthered his education with a master's degree...

Helen Kohut

Helen Kohut

Sep 20, 2024

Helen M. Kohut, 99, of Farrell, passed away Friday evening, September 20, 2024, in Clepper Manor, Sharon. Ms. Kohut was born on April 26, 1925, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Waska) Kohut. She was a lifelong Farrell and Sharon resident, and attended Farrell High School. Helen retired in 1985 from the housekeeping department of...

Earnest “Earnie” Bliss, Jr.

Earnest “Earnie” Bliss, Jr.

Sep 18, 2024

Earnest "Earnie" Bliss, Jr., 91, of Jefferson Twp., passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Bliss was born on August 16, 1933, in Painted Post, NY, a son of the late Earnest and Laura Viola (Nye) Bliss, Sr. He was a graduate of Painted Post High School. Following high school,...

Paul Mirkovich

Paul Mirkovich

Sep 17, 2024

Paul Mirkovich, 68, of Farrell, passed away Tuesday evening, September 17, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Paul was born on April 29, 1956, in Sharon, a son of Simon and Helen (Bartko) Mirkovich. He graduated from Farrell High School, Class of 1974, and earned a bachelor of art's degree from Penn State University in 1978.

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Sharon L. Piccirilli

Sharon L. Piccirilli

Sep 16, 2024

Sharon L. Piccirilli, 66, of Sharpsville, passed away Monday morning, September 16, 2024, at UPMC Horizon Hospital in Farrell.

Mrs. Piccirilli was born on December 9, 1957, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Frederick and Beverly (Walz) Showalter Sr. She was a 1975 graduate of Sharpsville High School, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen.

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Ruth N. Lakatos

Ruth N. Lakatos

Sep 16, 2024

Ruth N. Lakatos, 94, of Canfield, OH, formerly of Brookfield, OH, passed away Monday evening, September 16, 2024, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Mrs. Lakatos was born on March 5, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Errichetto) Magestro. She was a 1949 graduate of Brookfield High School.

She began...

Mark C. Seman

Mark C. Seman

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...

Alana Justine Muffly

Alana Justine Muffly

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...

Tina Marie Mcmillan

Tina Marie Mcmillan

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...

Joan P. Slack

Joan P. Slack

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...

Kathleen L. Johnson

Kathleen L. Johnson

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...

Harry E. Baxter Iii

Harry E. Baxter Iii

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...

Doris M. Reighert

Doris M. Reighert

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...

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