Rilla Svirbly
Dec 9, 2024
Rilla Svirbly, 94, of West Salem Twp., formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away Monday morning, December 9, 2024, in her home.
Mrs. Svirbly was born on June 28, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Hether) Merat, and was a graduate of Sharpsville High School.
A dedicated homemaker, Rilla...
Rudolph “Rudy” Tomko
Dec 9, 2024
Rudolph "Rudy" Tomko, 90, of Hermitage, passed away early Monday afternoon, December 9, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, dedication, and service.
Rudy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on June 20, 1934, in Sharon, PA, to Michael and Susan (Ocenas) Tomko.
Rudy was a proud 1952 graduate of Sharon High School....
Jeffrey Marc Shaffer
Dec 8, 2024
Jeffrey Marc Shaffer, 68, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in his home.
Mr. Shaffer was born on March 3, 1956, in Sharon, a son of the late Stanley and Twila (Frampton) Shaffer. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1974 graduate of Hickory High School.
Jeff was employed as a...
Agnes M. Mcintyre
Dec 5, 2024
Agnes M. McIntyre, 92, formerly a longtime resident of the Shenango Valley and St. Charles, IL, passed away peacefully with family at her side early Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2024, at her residence in Naples, FL. Mrs. McIntyre was born May 14, 1932, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Vete) Milan. She was a...
Irma L. Porterfield
Dec 3, 2024
Irma L. Porterfield, 78, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday morning, December 3, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Irma was born on January 20, 1946, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Robert Auchter and Betty Mae (Hogue) DeLong. She was a 1964 graduate of Hickory High School.
She retired from Giant Eagle with...
Carole Ann Wilson
Dec 3, 2024
Carole Ann Wilson, 78, of Pulaski, passed away early Tuesday evening, December 3, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mrs. Wilson was born March 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Millicent Carlene McKelvey.
On November 30, 1971, she married her husband, Edward C. Wilson, he survives at home.
Carole enjoyed playing Bingo, but...
Terri L. Baggiossi
Dec 2, 2024
Terri L. Baggiossi, 77, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 2, 2024, in her home.
Mrs. Baggiossi was born on April 5, 1947, in Clintonville, PA, a daughter of Richard Bailey and Donna Jean (Donaldson) Michael. She was a 1965 graduate of Hickory High School.
She married her husband of 56 years, Anthony...
Elizabeth M. Krisik
Dec 2, 2024
Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Krisik, 90, passed away peacefully early Monday afternoon, December 2, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Krisik was born October 16, 1934, in Stoneboro, PA, a daughter of the late William and Mary (DeLarme) McKee, and graduated from Stoneboro High School. While in high school, she worked at the local drug store and...
Sarah E. Brandon
Dec 2, 2024
Sarah E. Brandon, 86, of Grove City, PA, passed away Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in Grove Manor.
Mrs. Brandon was born on October 24, 1938, in Harrisville, PA, a daughter of the late Everett E. and Eunice L. (Parker) Brandon. She was a 1956 graduate of Grove City High School.
She was employed by...
Michael E. Ballish
Dec 2, 2024
Michael E. Ballish, 87, of Hermitage, passed away early Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, following a brief illness.
Mr. Ballish was born on May 5, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Julia (Billen) Ballish, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1955. He also graduated from Youngstown State University,...
Mary Ellen Mcgonigle
Dec 2, 2024
Mary Ellen McGonigle, 89, of Hermitage, passed away Monday evening, December 2, 2024, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.
Mrs. McGonigle was born on September 21, 1935, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Leo James and Ellen Gertrude (Ayre) Conlin.
Mary Ellen was raised in Girard, OH, where she attended St. Rose Parochial...
John Safin, Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
John Safin, Jr., 88, of Hermitage, passed away Monday morning, December 2, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, PA.
Mr. Safin was born on February 10, 1936, in Manhattan, NY, a son of the late John and Victoria (Light) Safin, Sr. He attended Sharon School District and honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps....
Perry G. Fennell
Dec 1, 2024
Perry G. Fennell, Sr., 75, of Masury, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Fennell was born on December 21, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Dorothy (Nurse) Fennell. He grew up in Pulaski and attended West Middlesex High School.
He lived by the...
Janet Clarke
Nov 26, 2024
Janet Clarke, 89, of Hermitage passed into her Savior Jesus Christ's arms on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Clarke was born on March 13, 1935, in Franklin, PA, a daughter of the late Bert Corbett and Helen (Ruggles) Corbett Styers. Janet graduated from Corry High School and went on to become a registered nurse...
Frances R. Steines
Nov 25, 2024
Frances R. Steines, 78, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family following an extended illness on Monday evening, November 25, 2024, in Saint John XXIII Home in Hermitage.
Mrs. Steines was born July 3, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Mabel (Wathan) Osborne, Sr. and was a graduate of Hickory High School...
Bonnie Lee Mong
Nov 25, 2024
Bonnie Lee (Kreitzer) Mong, 62, of Neshannock Twp. passed away following a brief illness Monday evening, November 25, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA.
Mrs. Mong was born October 5, 1962, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Michael J. and Patricia (Taylor) Kreitzer, and graduated from Shenango High School in 1980.
A...
Frances A. Sass
Nov 25, 2024
Frances A. Sass, 88, of Bruceton Mills, WV, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Monday afternoon, November 25, 2024, in St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Mrs. Sass was born on September 14, 1936, in Farrell, a daughter of the late William and Serena (Pauline) Machuga. She was a 1954 graduate of Farrell High School and studied to become...
Mark Vitus Cialella
Nov 23, 2024
Mark Vitus Cialella, age 67, was born December 21, 1956, and grew up in New Castle, Pa. He passed away November 23, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian ER. He had a sister, Vicki, a niece, Alyssa, and a nephew, Shane, at his side.
He was the son of Betty Dugan Cialella and Philip Ralph Cialella.
Mark...
Kiersten M. O'Kresik
Nov 22, 2024
Kiersten M. O'Kresik, 36, of Capron, VA, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, November 22, 2024, in Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk, VA.
Kiersten was born November 15, 1988, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of Stephen R. and Kimberly I. (Marriott) O'Kresik. She was a 2007 graduate of Southampton Academy, Courtland, VA, and was earning her degree in business...
Janet L. Tolci
Nov 20, 2024
Janet L. Tolci, 81, of New Bedford, formerly a longtime resident of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2024, in Jameson Care Center, Neshannock Twp.
Mrs. Tolci was born December 1, 1942, in Struthers, OH, a daughter of the late James and Carrie (Porter) Bryson and graduated from Bessemer High School in 1960.
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