Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the death of our beautiful, loving mother, Norma Marie Kaikis. After a beautifully lived life, our precious mom went to heaven and into the loving arms of her Savior, on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 9:18 AM, in Cranberry Twp, PA, in the home of her daughter and...

Jul 12, 2024

Walter Julius "Bookie" Brodie, 57, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Walter was born on January 13, 1967, in Farrell, a son of Henry Brodie and Bernetha Reed. He attended Farrell High School and graduated from Marshall Walker High School, Richmond, VA, where he was a standout football player. He continued his education...

Jul 12, 2024

Michael Evakich, 58, of Farrell, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mike was born on October 9, 1965, in Sharon, a son of Steven Evakich and Rosemary (Pavone) Kern. He was a 1983 graduate of Brookfield High School and honorably served his country in the US Air Force.

He...

Jul 11, 2024

Greggory M. Zyak, 45, of Sharon passed away Thursday evening, July 11, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Zyak was born August 31, 1978, in Cleveland, OH, a son of the late Michael Zyak and Annette Salem.  He attended Port St. Lucie High School in Florida.

Gregg was of the Catholic faith.

He was...

Jul 9, 2024

Joseph Jude Evans--loving husband, father, son, and brother; man of deep faith and community involvement; business valuation expert; United States Army veteran; and high school and college basketball standout--died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 9, in the company of his beloved wife Terry and several siblings. Joe's life was centered around his deep commitment to his family...

Jul 8, 2024

Gail M. Howard, 68, of Hermitage, formerly of Morgan City, LA, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 8, 2024, in her home.

Ms. Howard was born on January 3, 1956, in Port Arthur, TX, a daughter of the late Lyle and Mary Ella (Ducet) Howard and attended high school in Morgan City, LA.

A dedicated...

Jul 6, 2024

Rose Marie Russo, 92, of Hartford, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 6, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Russo was born on December 22, 1931, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Shanley) Steiner, and graduated from Farrell High School.

She retired from General Electric Ohio Lamp Plant, Warren, OH, where...

Jul 4, 2024

Rosario "Sidy" Surano, Jr., 65, of Hermitage passed away Thursday afternoon, July 4, 2024, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie.

Sidy was born February 22, 1959, in Erie, a son of Rosario "Sidy" Surano, Sr. and Joanna (Wolfe) Surano, and graduated from Greenville High School in 1977.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he was stationed...

Jul 3, 2024

Joseph P. Caszatt, 81, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Caszatt was born July 21, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Louis and Lois (Likens) Caszatt. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Germany for two and half...

Jul 3, 2024

Delores June Montgomery, 93, of Greenville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.

Mrs. Montgomery was born on October 9, 1930, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late John and Lillian (Gardner) Jones. She was a 1948 graduate of DuBois High School and earned her Registered Nursing...

Jul 2, 2024

Leif D. Painter, 72, of New Castle, formerly West Middlesex, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2024, in Edison Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, New Castle.

Mr. Painter was born June 7, 1952 in Carlisle, PA, a son of the late Stanley and Helen (Ruth) Painter.

After transfering from Hickory High School in Hermitage during...

Jul 1, 2024

Margaret M. Rotunno, 94, of Hermitage, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Rotunno was born on October 29, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Suzanne (Kusnir) Yevchak. She was a graduate of Sharon High School.

Margaret was employed at the First National Bank and...

Jun 30, 2024

Marlene Kay Pizzo-Cano, 59, of Bessemer passed away Sunday evening, June 30, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Marlene was born January 19, 1965, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late James and LaRue (Simmons) Pizzo.

She worked as a toll booth operator in Harris County Toll Road Authority, Houston, TX, for over 25 years....

Jun 30, 2024

Jeffry Slick Alan "Lucky Charms" Hoffman, 40, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, June 30, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Jeff was born August 10, 1983, in Sharon, a son of Ralph and Sheri (Rossi) Hoffman. He was a 2001 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage where he excelled as a member...

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Ann Himes, 78, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Himes was born on December 13, 1945, in New Wilmington, a daughter of the late Alfred and Leona (Heckathorn) King. She was a 1963 graduate of Mercer High School.

Mary Ann was employed at Packard Electric Division of...

Jun 29, 2024

Beverly Ione French, 78, of York, PA, formerly a longtime resident of Sandy Lake, passed away the evening of Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. French was born August 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Elmer Ludwig and Helen Ruth (Jochins) Schmidt.

A homemaker, Beverly enjoyed cooking and working on...

Jun 28, 2024

Toni Lynn Bennett, 62, of Hermitage, passed away Friday morning, June 28, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Toni was born on September 1, 1961, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Blase "Benny" and Margaret "Molly" (Trozzo) Iorio. She was a graduate of Hickory High School.

Toni's smile was pure Sunshine. Her style was...

Jun 28, 2024

Jason Eric Whiteman, 50, of Hubbard, OH, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Jason was born on February 25, 1974, in Farrell, a son of the late Thomas D. Whiteman and Margaret J. (Sincich) Test. He was a 1992 graduate of Hickory High School and served in the US Army.

Jun 26, 2024

Frances Brunish, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Brunish was born October 22, 1938, in Islip, Long Island, NY, a daughter of Ulyssus and Vera (Young) Cook. A 1956 graduate of Islip High School, she earned a bachelor's degree in music from Potsdam University (NY),...

Jun 24, 2024

Thomas A. Morris, 70, of West Middlesex died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, June 24, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, following a heart procedure.

Mr. Morris was born December 14, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late William T. and Ruth Marie (McFarland) Morris.

For 20 years, Tom worked for Industrial Steel, Youngstown, OH, and later...