Debora Medvitz
May 23, 2024
Debora Medvitz, 73, formerly of Imperial, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in the Lakes at Jefferson in Mercer, PA.
Mrs. Medvitz was born on December 18, 1950, a daughter of the late Nicholas and June (Datum) Tymcio. She graduated with the class of 1968 from Sto-Rox High School.
A dedicated homemaker and...
Anthony Palombi
May 23, 2024
Anthony "Chico" Palombi, 76, of West Middlesex, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Christopher Ferringer
May 20, 2024
Christopher "Chris" Ferringer, 75, of Hermitage, passed away Monday evening, May 20, 2024.
Mr. Ferringer was born on August 28, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA; a son of the late George and Kathryn (Metzger) Ferringer. He was a 1966 graduate of Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School.
He worked several years at Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant, retiring...
Robert Francis Butler
May 19, 2024
Robert F. Butler, 75, of Masury passed away peacefully Sunday morning, May 19, 2024, at his home.
Mr. Butler was born September 7, 1948, in Wellsboro, PA, a son of the late Francis W. and Margaret Mae (Knapp) Butler.
A steelworker, Robert retired from Wheatland Tube Co. in 2011, following 42 years of employment.
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Carol E. Gilson
May 19, 2024
Carol E. Gilson, 89, a longtime resident of Hermitage passed away peacefully Sunday evening, May 19, 2024, in Clepper Manor CCRC, Sharon.
Mrs. Gilson was born October 31, 1934, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy (Sumner) Brauchle. She was a 1952 graduate of Farrell High School where she was Homecoming Queen her senior...
Robert K. Harry
May 17, 2024
Robert K. Harry, 85, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday evening, May 17, 2024, at his home.
Mr. Harry was born October 7, 1938, in New Castle, a son of the late Kenneth and Martha (Bilger) Harry, and graduated from Union High School in 1956.
Bob married his high...
Lisa E. Kress
May 15, 2024
Lisa E. Kress, 59, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024, in UPMC Jameson, New Castle.
Lisa was born on August 15, 1964, in Sharpsville, a daughter of Richard and Elaine (Bell) Ross. She was a 1982 graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended Penn State Shenango Campus. Lisa completed the former Sharon General School...
R. Scott Johnson
May 14, 2024
R. Scott Johnson, 55, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, May 14, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Scott was born July 18, 1968, in New Castle, a son of Raymond G. and Bonita L. (Bonfield) Johnson. After graduating from Lawrence Vo-Tech in 1986, he completed an associate degree program in auto mechanics at Vale...
William Albert Gundaker
May 14, 2024
William Albert "Bill" Gundaker, 87, of Jefferson Twp., passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2024, in The Lakes at Jefferson.
Mr. Gundaker was born on June 18, 1936, in Derry, PA, a son of the late Charles Checkosky and Alberta (Hoke) Checkosky. He was a 1955 graduate of Derry Area High School and honorably served in the...
Betty Gargano
May 12, 2024
Betty "Betsy" Gargano, 86, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday morning, May 12, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.
Mrs. Gargano was born on September 27, 1937, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Esther (Thompson) Hostetter. She was a 1955 graduate of Mercer High School and in 1958 she became a registered nurse after...
Stephen A. Brunswick
May 11, 2024
Stephen A. Brunswick, 47, of Union Twp. passed away Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2024, in his home.
Stephen was born August 4, 1976, in New Castle, a son of David Brunswick and Kathleen (Bordyniuk) Brunswick. He was a 1994 graduate of Union High School and attended Edinboro University.
Stephen loved his family and his cat,...
Carter T. Johnston
May 11, 2024
Carter T. Johnston, 84, of Sharpsville, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Johnston was born on July 9, 1939, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Carter and  Mary Ellen (Carahan) Johnston. He was a 1957 graduate of Grove City High School and served in the US Army....
John Sallmen
May 9, 2024
John "Jack" Sallmen, 85, of Shenango Twp. passed away with family at his side early Thursday morning, May 9, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mr. Sallmen was born March 25, 1939, in New Castle, a son of the late Paul Sallmen, Sr. and Ruth (Strong) Sallmen.
An exceptional baker, Jack learned the trade as a...
Mark A. Cogley
May 7, 2024
Mark A. Cogley, 54, of Transfer passed early Tuesday morning, May 7, 2024, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.
Mr. Cogley was born October 2, 1969, in Sharon, a son of the late Thomas and Peggy (Wilcox) Cogley and was a 1988 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.
For more than 20 years, Mark worked...
Frances Arlene Pavcik
May 6, 2024
Frances Arlene Pavcik passed away early Monday morning, May 6, 2024, at her residence.
Mrs. Pavcik was born December 22, 1929, in Salem, OH, a daughter of Florence Reichart Ewing. She was a 1947 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage, and attended Youngstown State University. Frances served as the Chairman of the Class of 1947 high school...
Linda L. Merchant
May 5, 2024
Linda Merchant, 76, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Merchant was born on March 2, 1948, in Warren, OH, and was a 1966 graduate of Sharon High School. She spent more than 30 years driving school bus for the Hermitage School District.
For the last 56...
Donald Gurth Rapson
May 4, 2024
Donald Gurth Rapson passed away and joined his Savior on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Donald was born on May 31, 1930, in New Castle, PA, a son of Gurth W. and Alice M. Rapson. He graduated from New Wilmington High School in 1948 then enlisted in the US Air Force, where he served in Japan and Korea...
Marci Lynn Jaskola
May 4, 2024
Marci Lynn Jaskola, 56, of Union Twp. passed away with her life partner, Cecil, at her side early Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, in UPMC Shadyshide Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Marci was born August 3, 1967, in New Castle, a daughter of the late William W. and Juliann M. (Pasquierello) Jaskola. She was a lifelong resident of Union Township...
Robert "Bob" Taylor
May 3, 2024
Robert "Bob" Taylor, 77, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Taylor was born on October 2, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis J. and Margaret "Peg" (Davis) Taylor. A lifelong area resident, Bob was a 1964 graduate of Farrell High School. Following high school,...
Anthony M. Dillon
Apr 30, 2024
Anthony M. "Tony" Dillon, Sr., 64, of New Castle, formerly of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024.
Mr. Dillon was born on December 14, 1959, in Sharon, one of five sons of Anthony "Crabbie" and Bridget (Donatelli) Dillon. He attended Sharon High School.
He enjoyed cooking for others and his passion for...
