Obituaries

Sep 5, 2024

Eugene P. "Gene" Hvizdak, Jr., 70, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, Poland, OH.

Mr. Hvizdak was born on October 12, 1953, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Eugene and Dolores (Rockwell) Hvizdak, Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of Ursuline High School.

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Sep 4, 2024

Pamela Vellente Fanone, 76, of Masury, OH, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Fanone was born on February 21, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late James and Bette (Edwards) Vellente. She was a 1966 graduate of Hickory High School and earned a bachelor's degree...

Sep 3, 2024

Shirley L. O'Connor, 93, of New Castle, died peacefully Tuesday evening, September 3, 2024, at her home.

Mrs. O'Connor was born April 17, 1931, in Mahoningtown, a daughter of the late John P. and Julia Ann (Sullivan) Carlin. After graduating from Ne-Ca-Hi in 1949, she completed her Registered Nurse certification at St. Francis School of Nursing in...

Aug 30, 2024

Victor Joseph Veltri, 78, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Veltri was born September 5, 1945, in Washington, PA, a son of the late Salvatore and Saveria (Matergan) Veltri. He was a 1964 graduate of Trinity High School, in Washington, and attended Youngstown...

Aug 30, 2024

Jean D. Allen, of New Wilmington, passed away peacefully Friday, August 30, 2024, in her home. She was 102 years old.

Mrs. Allen was born June 07, 1922, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ralph Vance Dufford and Cora Grace (Wilcox) Dufford, and graduated from New Castle High School.

Jean, a homemaker, was...

Aug 29, 2024

Benjamin Michael Cadman, 47, of Sharpsville, passed away suddenly due to an extended illness on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

Ben was born on April 13, 1977, in Saratoga Springs, NY, a son of Ronald and Karen (Irwin) Cadman. He graduated from Indian River High School, Chesapeake, VA. Following high school,

Ben continued his family tradition...

Aug 29, 2024

George H. "Skip" Houk, Jr., 77, of Hermitage, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and son on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

Mr. Houk was born on March 5, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late George "Howdy" and Alyce (McClelland) Houk. In his youth, he was a...

Aug 28, 2024

Marilyn Evans, 47, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 2024, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Marilyn was born June 3, 1977, in Sharon, a daughter of Vickie (Sham) O'Hara, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1995.

Marilyn dedicated her life to caring for her family and their home....

Aug 28, 2024

Brenda Ann Keller, 63, of New Castle passed away early Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, following a 19-year battle with kidney disease. Brenda was born December 10, 1960, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Harry Keller, Jr. and Janice A. (Lenhart) Keller. After attending New Castle High School, she earned an associate's degree in restaurant management at...

Aug 28, 2024

Frances Louise Davidson, 85, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, August 28, 2024, in Quality of Life Services.

Mrs. Davidson was born October 13, 1938, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late John B. and Veronica (Cernyar) Lamb of Princeton, PA. She started at Princeton School and graduated from Union Area High School in...

Aug 27, 2024

James "Jim" Guthrie, 70, of Niles, OH, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in the Suites at Continuing Health Care of Niles.

Mr. Guthrie was born on August 6, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late William and Betty Margaret (Burkhart) Guthrie, Sr. He was a 1972 graduate of Farrell High School.

Jim...

Aug 27, 2024

Kenneth P. Haney, Sr., 77, of New Castle, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, August 27, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Haney was born May 12, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Martin L. and Alice Catherine (McCormick) Haney, and was a 1965 graduate of Laurel High School.

Ken served in the...

Aug 26, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Loop, 61, of Sharon, passed away Monday afternoon, August 26, 2024, in her home.

Peggy was born on May 21, 1963, in Dover, DE, a daughter of Harold and Virginia (Arnett) Fette. She was a 1982 graduate of Sharon High School.

She loved socializing with her friends and neighbors and playing games. Above...

Aug 26, 2024

Samuel George Woodings, 90, died on Monday, August 26th, 2024. His health declined following the death in April of Patricia Woodings, his wife of almost 67 years.

Born March 11, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA, Sam grew up in Verona and Oakmont, PA. He attended Penn Hills High School where he met his future wife, Patricia.

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Aug 25, 2024

Marie E. Lewis, 82, of Howland Twp., OH, passed away peacefully in her home following a courageous battle with breast cancer on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Mrs. Lewis was born on February 10, 1942, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Sam and Elizabeth "Red" (Coradetti) Verdreame. She was a 1960 graduate of Youngstown East High...

Aug 23, 2024

Christine Incerto, 100, of Farrell, passed away Friday evening, August 23, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Incerto was born on February 4, 1924, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Theodore and Ginny (Circelli) Yassall, and attended Sharon School District.

Prior to marriage, she worked at the former Sharon Transformer Division of Westinghouse...

Aug 23, 2024

Beloved father, papa, brother, and uncle, James Michael Cardamon, 89, of Hermitage, PA, passed away on August 23, 2024, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Jim was born on May 11, 1935, in Indiana, PA, to Angelo and Veronica (O'Hara) Cardamon.  He was raised in Mount Lebanon, PA, graduated from Mount Lebanon High School, and attended the...

Aug 20, 2024

Baby Sophia Lynn Myers was born sleeping on August 20, 2024, in UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.

Sophia is survived by her parents, Jeremy and Stephanie (McLallen) Myers; grandmother, Cheryl McLallen; and grandfather, John Confer.

There are no services.

Aug 17, 2024

Robert D. "Bob" Anderson, Jr., 62, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday afternoon, August 17, 2024.

Bob was born on November 2, 1961, in Camden, NJ, a son of the late Robert and Barbara Ann (Ehrhart) Anderson, Sr. He was a lifelong Shenango Valley resident and was raised in Sharon, PA and attended...

Aug 17, 2024

William H. Porterfield, Jr., 58, of Sharon, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Castle.

Mr. Porterfield was born February 26, 1966, in Sharon, a son of the late William H. Porterfield, Sr., and Rose (Shaffer) Porterfield, and attended Sharon schools.

For over 20 years, William owned and...