Obituaries

Mar 17, 2024

Donald Devon Vitello, 67, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Vitello was born on April 19, 1956, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert and Patricia Anne (Pollock) Vitello. A lifelong area resident, he attended Sharon High School.

Don was employed by Kenmore Lawn Service...

Mar 15, 2024

William Philip "Bill" Conner, 82, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Conner was born on February 27, 1942, in Centralia, ILL., a son of Wilbur H. and Elsie Maxine (Goff) Conner. He was a 1961 graduate of Shenango High School, New Castle, and honorably served his country in...

Mar 15, 2024

Mila M. Marano, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, just five days before her 5th birthday, in Akron Children's Hospital.

She was born on March 20, 2019, in Sharon, a daughter of Ryan and Ashley (Pratt) Marano.

Mila loved music, singing and dancing. She also enjoyed doing makeup and playing with her babies and...

Mar 14, 2024

Patricia A. Palko, 76, of Transfer, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, in her residence, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Palko was born February 21, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Lena (Pagliaroli) Ledney, and was a graduate of Reynolds High School.

Patricia worked for 49 years at NLMK Pennsylvania, Farrell,...

Mar 14, 2024

Eugene "Jack" Likens, 67, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in his home.

Jack was born on October 24, 1956, a son of the late Thurman and Ora Jean (Bryant) Likens and was a graduate of Sharon High School. He attended trade school where he learned auto mechanic skills, which he used to help...

Mar 12, 2024

Carolyn Kirby, 86, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Kirby was born on April 7, 1937, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Amelia (Madsen) Kemper. She was a 1955 graduate of Sharon High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education from the University of...

Mar 12, 2024

William A. "Bill" Clary, 82, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Clary was born on March 11, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late James and Veronica (DiNardo) Clary. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School. He matriculated to Youngstown State University earning...

Mar 11, 2024

Marilynn J. Weyer, 80, of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by her family early Monday morning, March 11, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Weyer was born September 24, 1943, in Bellevue, PA, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Bess (Witherspoon) Ohr. A 1961 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage, she also attended Slippery Rock University....

Mar 11, 2024

Gertrude Tizak, 95, of New Castle passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 11, 2024.

Gertrude was born May 15, 1928, in Vienna, Austria, a daughter of Herman Kugal. She arrived to the United States on December 24, 1947, and was naturalized as a citizen in 1950.

For over 18 years, she worked as a dining...

Mar 11, 2024

Gloria Patricia Cole, 80, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly, March 11, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident while in Ocala, FL.

Mrs. Cole was born July 19, 1943, in Lucinda, PA, a daughter of Raymond and Betty Jean (Smail) Adams and graduated from Farrell High School in 1961.

Gloria was currently...

Mar 10, 2024

Marlene A. Bisker, 70, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in her home.

Ms. Bisker was born on May 31, 1953, in Oil City, PA, and was raised in Bradford, PA, and lived the last 50 years in Hermitage. She was the daughter of the late Martin H. and M. Jane (Griffith) Bisker.

Mar 9, 2024

Little John Nicholas "LJ/Catz" Cataloni, 52, of Hermitage formally of Norton, MA passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

John was born on August 6, 1971, in Norwood, MA, a son of John N. and Ellen (Johnston) Cataloni. He was a 1989 graduate of Norton High...

Mar 8, 2024

Thomas L. Linton Sr., 80, of Fredonia, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, PA and Marco Island, FL passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Carlene, and cherished cat, Sable, at his side early Friday morning March 8, 2024, in Grove Manor, Grove City, PA.

Mr. Linton was born March 30, 1943, in New Castle, son...

Mar 7, 2024

Dr. William F. Whirl, 83, a longtime resident of Hermitage passed away late Thursday evening, March 7, 2024, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville.

Dr. Whirl was born on April 28, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Solomon F. and Mary W. (Lepard) Whirl. He was a 1958 graduate of Penn Hills High School and...

Mar 6, 2024

Patricia "Tricia" Millan-Campbell, 58, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Tricia was born on August 14, 1965 in Paterson, NJ where she was raised by the late Edwin and Carmella (Franco) McNerney. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing...

Mar 6, 2024

Bernice L. Green, 95, of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday afternoon, March 6, 2024, in UPMC Shenango Valley, Farrell.

Mrs. Green was born April 29, 1928, in Leesburg, PA, the only daughter of the late John B. and Elva (Francis) Mathieson. A 1945 graduate of Sharon High School, she worked as an operator at...

Mar 6, 2024

William "Billy" Wilcox, 62, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Wilcox was born on June 19, 1961, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert S. and Martha (Gibbons) Wilcox. He graduated from Sharon High School and honorably served his country in the US Air Force.

He spent his...

Mar 6, 2024

Robert "Robbie" Walton, 57, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, March 6, 2024, in his home.

Robbie was born on August 19, 1966, in Greensboro, NC, a son of Martin and Alma (Halloway) Walton, Jr. and graduated from Goochland County (VA) School.

He spent his career as a truck driver. Robbie was a very...

Mar 5, 2024

Charlotte E. Harkless, 77, of Mercer passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Harkless was born November 11, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of John and Hilda (Turk) Popadak and was a 1964 graduate of Farrell High School.

A homemaker, Charlotte loved to cook and was...

Mar 5, 2024

Brian H. Camp, 60, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Brian was born on April 24, 1963, in Farrell, a son of the late Peter and Helen (Gelesky) Camp.

He is survived by a sister, Evelyn "Lyn" Farr, Jefferson City, MO.

In addition to his parents,...