Obituaries

Apr 18, 2024

Michael E. Fraley, Sr., 83, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Fraley was born April 16, 1941, in Portsmouth, OH, a son of the late Orville and Ruth (Denning) Fraley.

For more than 62 years, Mike worked as a truck driver for Chadderton Trucking, Inc....

Apr 18, 2024

Francis J. Schrantz, 90, of Neshannock Twp. passed away Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024.

Mr. Schrantz was born July 30, 1933, in New Castle, a son of the late Francis J. and Helen (Gurgacz) Schrantz.

A lifelong area resident, Francis worked as a truck driver for Castle Brand Meats in New Castle, retiring in 1995....

Apr 17, 2024

Ervin Edward "Blue" Hill, 72, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Hill was born January 7, 1952, a son of the late Irvin E. Gilmore Jr., and Margaret (Bailey-Hill) Brooks. He graduated from East High School, Youngstown, OH, where he earned the nickname "Big E", in reference to Alvin...

Apr 17, 2024

Edward Mooney Stephenson, Sr., 69, of Hubbard, OH, passed away suddenly while vacationing in Florida on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Stephenson was born on June 10, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis and Sara (Mehler) Stephenson. He was a graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School, Class of 1972....

Apr 15, 2024

Paul A. Zarilla, 97, of Neshannock Twp. passed away with his daughters by his side late Monday evening, April 15, 2024, in Avalon Springs Place.

Mr. Zarilla was born February 7, 1927, in New Castle, a son of the late Peter A. and Wanda (Colchiski) Zarilla. After graduating from New Castle High School in 1945, he enlisted...

Apr 15, 2024

Heaven gained an angel on April 15, 2024, William Otis "Bill" Gilliam of Hermitage.

Bill was born on May 9, 1944, in Soldier, KY a son of the late Lenzie and Opal Gilliam. At age 6, his family moved to Mineral Ridge, OH. For several years, Bill honorably served his country in the US Army.

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Apr 14, 2024

Nevin W. Stuart, 67, of Pymatuning Twp., passed away Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Stuart was born on January 6, 1957, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late Ralph P. and Elizabeth (Stuck) Stuart. He attended Northwestern High School in Beaver Falls and served six years in the United States Marine...

Apr 13, 2024

Jesse E. Smith, III, 33, of Sharpsville, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Jesse was born on February 20, 1991, in Sharon, a son of Jesse E. and Catherine (Gagliardi) Smith, Jr. He was a 2009 graduate of Sharpsville High School and earned a bachelor's degree...

Apr 12, 2024

Donna Jean Griffith, 80, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Griffith was born on December 18, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Steven and Anna (Lawrence) Ruzich. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1961 graduate of Hickory High School.

Donna was a longtime employee of...

Apr 11, 2024

Vincent Francis Cardamon, 81, of Sharon passed away on April 11th after injuries sustained from a catastrophic fall at his home. Vince was born on June 5, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA to Angelo and Veronica (O'Hara) Cardamon(e). He was a grateful graduate of St. Bernard's Parochial Grade School in Mount Lebanon, PA. Vince had several friends who he kept...

Apr 11, 2024

Judith A. Carr-Lowry, 85, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle.

Mrs. Carr-Lowry was born July 29, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of the late James and Jeanette (Battistoni) Scocchera and was a graduate of New Castle High School.

Judy worked as a manager of The...

Apr 11, 2024

Nancy A. (DiLorenzo) Stickel, beloved child of God passed away at her home in Princeton, on April 11, 2024. Born on January 28, 1929, at home, the youngest child of the late Anthony DiLorenzo and Anna (Seipi) Carungi DiLorenzo. She married Everett R. "Sam" Stickel on June 19, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2015, after 66 years...

Apr 11, 2024

Charles Richard Beshero, 86, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 11, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Beshero was born November 15, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late Alexander and Jane (Moses) Beshero. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1955 and attended business courses at Westminster College and Youngstown State...

Apr 10, 2024

Dorothy J. Mackell, 96, of Grove City, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Orchard Manor, Grove City.

Mrs. Mackell was born September 15, 1927, in Wesley, PA, a daughter of the late Darrell and Genevieve (Hoffman) Atwell.

On December 20, 1948, she married her husband, Richard A....

Apr 9, 2024

Stefanie Ann James, 59, of Boardman, OH, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on April 9, 2024.

Ms. James was born February 18, 1965, in New Castle, the daughter of Beatrice "Bea" (Piccuta) and the late Alexander James. She was a 1983 graduate of Union High School.

For 33 years, Stefanie worked at General Motors...

Apr 9, 2024

June E. Dohallow, a lifelong resident of Sharon, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 101.

Mrs. Dohallow was born June 2, 1922, in Sharon, a one of ten children to the late Lester and Ellen (Dillon) Patterson, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1940.

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Apr 8, 2024

Richard E. Parrish, 62, of Hadley, PA passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024, in St. Joseph Hospital, Warren, OH.

Mr. Parrish was born February 20, 1962, in Champagne, IL, a son of Milton and Muriel (Rattray) Parrish. Following his graduation from Hickory High School in Hermitage, he completed the HVAC training program...

Apr 6, 2024

Phillip John Mostyn, I, 63, of New Castle passed away Saturday morning, April 6, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Mostyn was born March 28, 1961, in Rochester, NY, a son of the late Lowell Mostyn, Sr. and Clarabelle Beaumont.

Phillip worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation and later retired from Keystone Glass Specialty. During...

Apr 6, 2024

Gerald T. "Jerry" Lucas, 65, of Brookfield passed away with his wife and daughter at his side early Saturday morning, April 6, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Lucas was born January 14, 1959, in Sharon, a son of the late Leonard J. and Geraldine K. (Kowalski) Lucas. A lifelong area resident, Jerry graduated from Sharon...

Apr 6, 2024

Keith A. Lewis, 51, of New Castle passed away early Saturday morning, April 6, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital after a courageous battle, with his wife and daughter by his side.

Mr. Lewis was born November 15, 1972, in New Castle, a son of the late Robert and Martha Lewis.

His beloved wife, Shelly (Fray)...