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David John Sinkus

David John Sinkus

Jan 27, 2024

David John Sinkus, 68, of Greene Twp., Greenville, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in his home.

David was born on February 19, 1955, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward J. and Helen (Banas) Sinkus. He was a 1973 graduate of Hickory High School.

He spent the majority of his career...

John J. Nene

John J. Nene

Jan 26, 2024

John J. Nene, 82, of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Nene was born March 19, 1941, in New Castle, a son of the late Fred and Catherine (Hannon) Nene and graduated from New Castle High School in 1959.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, John proudly served...

Jackie D. Eli

Jackie D. Eli

Jan 26, 2024

Jackie D. "Jack" Eli, 80, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Eli was born on February 15, 1943, in Hopkinsville, KY, a son of the late Tom and Hazel (Morgan) Eli. He attended school in Kentucky until he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

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Kathleen C. D'Angelo

Kathleen C. D'Angelo

Jan 25, 2024

Kathleen C. D'Angelo, 78, of Farrell, passed away following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. D'Angelo was born on June 24, 1945, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Eleanor (Crawford) Driscoll. She attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and was a...

Rachel E. Wills

Rachel E. Wills

Jan 24, 2024

Rachel E. Wills, 81, of New Castle passed away Wednesday evening, January 24, 2024 in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Wills was born August 11, 1942, in Ishpeming, MI., a daughter of the late John and Alma (Koski) Hattula. She was a 1960 graduate of Chisholm (Minnesota) High School.

Rachel was a member of Good Shepherd...

John C. Grace

John C. Grace

Jan 23, 2024

John C. Grace, 85, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Grace was born August 4, 1938, in Farrell, a son of the late John and Margaret (Krlin) Grace.

For 35 years, John worked at Packard Electric, a Division of General Motors Co., retiring in...

Tonya Vanord

Tonya Vanord

Jan 23, 2024

Tonya VanOrd, 52, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday evening, January 23, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Tonya was born on November 27, 1971, in Sharon, a daughter of Edward and Patti (Noga) Brenner. She was a 1990 graduate of Brookfield High School and attended Penn State Shenango Valley Campus.

A homemaker, she fiercely loved...

Elaine Palisin

Elaine Palisin

Jan 22, 2024

Lois "Elaine" (Friednamer) Palisin, 96, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with family by her side Monday evening, January 22, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.

Elaine was born December 23, 1927, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of John "Jack" and Florence (DuRell) Friednamer. A 1945 graduate of Sharon High School, she completed her associate's degree at Westminster...

Loretta Jean Samol

Loretta Jean Samol

Jan 22, 2024

Jean Samol, 90, of Sharpsville, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Samol was born on January 1, 1934, in Wheatland, PA, a daughter of the late George and Julia (Dvoryak) Gancsos. She was a 1952 graduate of Farrell High School.

She enjoyed spending her Fridays volunteering at the...

Thomas A. Rodgers

Thomas A. Rodgers

Jan 21, 2024

Thomas A. Rodgers, 87, of Sharon passed away with family at his side Sunday morning, January 21, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Rodgers was born February 14, 1936, in West Middlesex, a son of the late Audley and Sarah (McConnell) Rodgers.

Tom was a member of Teamster's Local 317, Youngstown, OH, and drove...

Nadine Vellente

Nadine Vellente

Jan 21, 2024

In loving memory of Nadine Vellente, 65, of Temple Terrace, Florida. A cherished soul who passed away peacefully in her daughter's arms on January 21, 2024, at AdventHealth Tampa, FL.

Nadine was born on February 20th, 1958, in Sharon. She is the proud daughter of the late Joseph Vellente and Frances (Bianco) Vellente Dipiero. She graduated from...

Rachelle Ruth Nycum

Rachelle Ruth Nycum

Jan 21, 2024

Rachelle Ruth (Schudel) Nycum, 50, of Greenville passed away Sunday morning, January 21, 2024 in her residence.

She was born June 26, 1973, in Warren, OH, a daughter of Warren Schudel and Verna Eshen.

Rachelle is survived by a son, Seth Nycum; a daughter, Deanna Daniels and her husband Raymond, Niles, OH.; and two grandchildren,...

Mary Ellen Morsillo

Mary Ellen Morsillo

Jan 21, 2024

Mary Ellen Morsillo, 81, of Farrell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

Mary Ellen was born on February 8, 1942, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late James and Corinne (Lloyd) Mason and was a graduate of Farrell High School.

Mary Ellen was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell....

Shirley Mae Stafford

Shirley Mae Stafford

Jan 21, 2024

Shirley Mae Stafford, 72, of Farrell passed away unexpectedly with family at her side Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2024.

Ms. Stafford was born December 21, 1951, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Nych) Downing, and was a 1969 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

Shirley had worked various retail sales and...

Thomas Wayne Greer

Thomas Wayne Greer

Jan 21, 2024

Thomas Wayne Greer, 71, of Hermitage passed away with his wife at his side Sunday, January 21, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Greer was born August 8, 1952, in Jacksonville, FL, a son of the late James and Hazel (Highsmith) Greer. After graduating from Greer High School, Greer, SC, Thomas honorably served in the United States Airforce...

Betty L. Hailstock

Betty L. Hailstock

Jan 20, 2024

"When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its...

Irene Horodnic

Irene Horodnic

Jan 20, 2024

Irene Horodnic, 85, formerly a longtime resident of the Shenango Valley and recently of Poland, OH, passed away Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, at the Inn at Walker Mill, Boardman, OH.

Mrs. Horodnic was born on May 21, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Kubyako) Ledney. She was a 1956 graduate of...

Sandra Jean Summersgill

Sandra Jean Summersgill

Jan 20, 2024

Sandra Jean Purash Summersgill, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, while residing at Quality Life Services in New Castle PA.  Her kind and grateful ways remained evident even during her recent years of navigating dementia.

Sandra was born on October 2, 1936, a daughter of Mary and Paul (Smith) Purash and...

Gregory F. Giocolo

Gregory F. Giocolo

Jan 19, 2024

Gregory F. Giocolo, 69, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Greg was born on March 12, 1954, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Fred "Cole" and Margaret (Kuhn) Giocolo.

He was employed in the maintenance department of the Buhl Club, Sharon.

Greg enjoyed car...

Sheila Ann Knapp

Sheila Ann Knapp

Jan 16, 2024

Sheila Ann Knapp, 52, of Erie passed away with her son at her side Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024, following an 18-month courageous battle with Leukemia.

Sheila was born February 18, 1971, in Farrell, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Mikulin) Caszatt. A 1989 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, she attended Penn State University, Shenango...

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