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Erik J. Kurelko, Sr.

Erik J. Kurelko, Sr.

Jan 15, 2024

Erik J. Kurelko, Sr., of Waianae, HI, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 15, 2024.

Erik was born January 1, 1967, in Greenville, PA, a son of Andrew "Paul" and Toni (Bailey) Kurelko, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1985.

Erik enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in...

Raymond Michael Rindy

Raymond Michael Rindy

Jan 15, 2024

Raymond Michael Rindy, 96, of Sharon, passed away on January 15, 2024, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville, PA, where he was a resident for three months after a fall at home.

Ray was born in Sharon on May 31, 1927, to John and Anna (Zavada) Rindy. He was an honor student at Sharon High School...

Lisa Lynn Eddy

Lisa Lynn Eddy

Jan 15, 2024

Lisa Lynn Eddy, 58, of Mahoningtown passed away Monday afternoon, January 15, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA.

Lisa was born June 24, 1965, in Columbus, GA, a daughter of Burton and Carroll (Gray) Capps, and graduated from Jordan High School (Columbus) in 1984.

She worked as a housekeeper for The Grove at New...

Frank Negrea, Jr.

Frank Negrea, Jr.

Jan 14, 2024

Frank "Sonny" Negrea, Jr., of Sharon, passed away On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Negrea was born on February 17, 1929, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank and Laura (Pete) Negrea, Sr. A lifelong area resident, he attended Sharon High School and served his country in the US Army.

Sonny...

David James Black

David James Black

Jan 12, 2024

David James Black, 69, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2024, in his home.

David was born on March 26, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late James R. and Lucy V. (Douds) Black. He attended Sharon School District and studied real estate at Penn State Shenango Valley Campus.

David worked...

Sandra L. Gilmore

Sandra L. Gilmore

Jan 12, 2024

Sandra L. Gilmore, 83, of Howland, OH, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Gilmore was born on November 26, 1940, in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Grubham) Bissell. She was a 1958 graduate of Niles McKinley High School.

She married her husband, James F. Gilmore...

David B. Patterson, Ii

David B. Patterson, Ii

Jan 9, 2024

David B. Patterson, II, 42, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

David was born on August 26, 1981, in Sharon, a son of David B. Patterson and Patricia (Dixon) Schuster and attended Sharon School District.

He enjoyed being outdoors, building model cars, fixing and riding bikes, and...

Janet L. Powell

Janet L. Powell

Jan 8, 2024

Janet L. Powell, 82, of Masury, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2024, in O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center, Masury.

Ms. Powell was born on May 7, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Vivian (Wright) McClish. She was a 1959 graduate of Brookfield High School and studied education at Cedarville (OH) College....

Charles H. Rust, Sr.

Charles H. Rust, Sr.

Jan 7, 2024

Charles H. Rust, Sr., 85, of Sharon, passed away Sunday evening, January 7, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Rust was born on December 25, 1938, in Sharpsville, a son of the late James and Josephine (Pasco) Rust, and attended Sharon and Grove City School Districts.

He married his wife whom he affectionately referred...

Larry Leonard Hayes

Larry Leonard Hayes

Jan 7, 2024

Larry Leonard Hayes, 66, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

In keeping with Larry's wishes there will be no calling hours or a service.

Shirley Joan Miller

Shirley Joan Miller

Jan 6, 2024

Shirley Joan Miller, 88, of Chandler, AZ, formerly a lifelong resident of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6th, 2024.

Shirley was born at the family home on August 16, 1935, in South Pymatuning Township, a daughter of the late Edwin Tedford and Grace Marguerite (Cornthwait) Miller, and graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1953.

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William Jerome Yoest

William Jerome Yoest

Jan 6, 2024

William Jerome "Jim" Yoest, 89, passed quietly with family at his side Saturday afternoon, January 6, 2024, in QLS, Mercer.

Mr. Yoest was born June 17, 1934, in Sharon, a third son of Virgil John and Leora Agatha (Doyle) Yoest. He attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School and graduated from Sharon High School in 1952....

Edward J. Buckley, Sr.

Edward J. Buckley, Sr.

Jan 5, 2024

Edward J. Buckley, Sr., 71, of Sharon passed away surrounded by his family Friday afternoon, January 5, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Buckley was born March 20, 1952, in Sharon, a son of Theodore J. and Ruth Jean (Raymond) Buckley, and was a 1970 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School, Hermitage.

Ed...

Susan Burroughs

Susan Burroughs

Jan 5, 2024

Susan (Murphy) Burroughs, 64, of Brookfield, OH passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 5, 2024.

Susan was born June 16, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Robert "Bob" and Mary "Bonnie" (Murray) Murphy, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1977.

She worked as a deli clerk at Sparkle Market in Brookfield for several...

Craig L. Gassner

Craig L. Gassner

Jan 4, 2024

Craig L. Gassner, 66, of West Middlesex, passed away Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Gassner was born on September 6, 1957, in Sharon, a son of Lawrence and Kathryn (Hodge) Gassner. He was a 1975 graduate of West Middlesex High School.

Craig began his career as a truck driver...

Norman F. Bruno

Norman F. Bruno

Dec 29, 2023

Norman F. Bruno, 90, a lifelong resident of Farrell passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Bruno was born June 14, 1933, in Farrell, a son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Rotell) Bruno. After graduating from Farrell High School in 1951, he honorably served in the U.S. Navy.

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James A. Gibson

James A. Gibson

Dec 29, 2023

James A. Gibson, 61, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, December 29, 2023.

Mr. Gibson was born November 5, 1962, in Farrell, a son of the late James L. and Paulina (Dobrovolski) Gibson. A 1980 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he also earned a bachelor's degree from Thiel College, Greenville.

Jim honorably...

Paul Raymond Rohrdanz

Paul Raymond Rohrdanz

Dec 28, 2023

Paul Raymond Rohrdanz, 75, of Masury passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, in his residence.

Mr. Rohrdanz was born June 23, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Raymond and Reida (Sunday) Rohrdanz. After graduating from Sharon High School in 1966, he completed his bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University.

Paul began his career...

Margaret J. Saxion

Margaret J. Saxion

Dec 28, 2023

Margaret J. "Janie" Saxion, 92, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Saxion was born on March 12, 1931, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Gara) Gross. She was a 1949 graduate of the former Penn High School, Greenville.

Prior to her...

Patricia Marie Porter

Patricia Marie Porter

Dec 27, 2023

Patricia Marie Porter, 81, of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Porter was born on May 2, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Hannrahan) McCann. She was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School and earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Youngstown...

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