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Frederick T. Griffith

Frederick T. Griffith

Apr 22, 2024

Frederick T. "Fred" Griffith, 78, of Hermitage, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Griffith was born on June 22, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late Edwin and Dorothy (Dach) Griffith. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1963 graduate of Hickory High School. Fred honorably served his country...

Leone M. Heubel

Leone M. Heubel

Apr 20, 2024

Leone M. Heubel, 92, of Cape Canaveral, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024.

Leone was born on August 6, 1931, and lived her early life in upstate New York. Following high school, she entered the U.S. Women's Army Corps (WAC) where she quickly rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class, an accomplishment of which...

Patrick Francis Dever

Patrick Francis Dever

Apr 20, 2024

Patrick Francis Dever, originally of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Angela Hospice in Livonia, Michigan. He was 55.

Patrick was born on October 16, 1968, in Sharon, a son of John E. Dever and Patricia K. Dever. Patrick, the youngest of six children, was born with Down Syndrome and lived a happy and...

Vincent A. Ciambotti

Vincent A. Ciambotti

Apr 20, 2024

Dr. Vincent A. Ciambotti, 85, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Ciambotti was born on October 30, 1938, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Dr. Jacob and Rose (Quarello) Ciambotti. He was a 1956 graduate and class president of New Castle High School. He attended...

Michael E. Fraley, Sr.

Michael E. Fraley, Sr.

Apr 18, 2024

Michael E. Fraley, Sr., 83, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Fraley was born April 16, 1941, in Portsmouth, OH, a son of the late Orville and Ruth (Denning) Fraley.

For more than 62 years, Mike worked as a truck driver for Chadderton Trucking, Inc....

Francis J. Schrantz

Francis J. Schrantz

Apr 18, 2024

Francis J. Schrantz, 90, of Neshannock Twp. passed away Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024.

Mr. Schrantz was born July 30, 1933, in New Castle, a son of the late Francis J. and Helen (Gurgacz) Schrantz.

A lifelong area resident, Francis worked as a truck driver for Castle Brand Meats in New Castle, retiring in 1995....

Ervin Edward Hill

Ervin Edward Hill

Apr 17, 2024

Ervin Edward "Blue" Hill, 72, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Hill was born January 7, 1952, a son of the late Irvin E. Gilmore Jr., and Margaret (Bailey-Hill) Brooks. He graduated from East High School, Youngstown, OH, where he earned the nickname "Big E", in reference to Alvin...

Edward Mooney Stephenson, Sr.

Edward Mooney Stephenson, Sr.

Apr 17, 2024

Edward Mooney Stephenson, Sr., 69, of Hubbard, OH, passed away suddenly while vacationing in Florida on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Stephenson was born on June 10, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis and Sara (Mehler) Stephenson. He was a graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School, Class of 1972....

Paul A. Zarilla

Paul A. Zarilla

Apr 15, 2024

Paul A. Zarilla, 97, of Neshannock Twp. passed away with his daughters by his side late Monday evening, April 15, 2024, in Avalon Springs Place.

Mr. Zarilla was born February 7, 1927, in New Castle, a son of the late Peter A. and Wanda (Colchiski) Zarilla. After graduating from New Castle High School in 1945, he enlisted...

William Otis Gilliam

William Otis Gilliam

Apr 15, 2024

Heaven gained an angel on April 15, 2024, William Otis "Bill" Gilliam of Hermitage.

Bill was born on May 9, 1944, in Soldier, KY a son of the late Lenzie and Opal Gilliam. At age 6, his family moved to Mineral Ridge, OH. For several years, Bill honorably served his country in the US Army.

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Nevin W. Stuart

Nevin W. Stuart

Apr 14, 2024

Nevin W. Stuart, 67, of Pymatuning Twp., passed away Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Stuart was born on January 6, 1957, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late Ralph P. and Elizabeth (Stuck) Stuart. He attended Northwestern High School in Beaver Falls and served six years in the United States Marine...

Jesse E. Smith, Iii

Jesse E. Smith, Iii

Apr 13, 2024

Jesse E. Smith, III, 33, of Sharpsville, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Jesse was born on February 20, 1991, in Sharon, a son of Jesse E. and Catherine (Gagliardi) Smith, Jr. He was a 2009 graduate of Sharpsville High School and earned a bachelor's degree...

Donna Jean Griffith

Donna Jean Griffith

Apr 12, 2024

Donna Jean Griffith, 80, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Griffith was born on December 18, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Steven and Anna (Lawrence) Ruzich. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1961 graduate of Hickory High School.

Donna was a longtime employee of...

Vincent Francis Cardamon

Vincent Francis Cardamon

Apr 11, 2024

Vincent Francis Cardamon, 81, of Sharon passed away on April 11th after injuries sustained from a catastrophic fall at his home. Vince was born on June 5, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA to Angelo and Veronica (O'Hara) Cardamon(e). He was a grateful graduate of St. Bernard's Parochial Grade School in Mount Lebanon, PA. Vince had several friends who he kept...

Judith A Carr-Lowry

Judith A Carr-Lowry

Apr 11, 2024

Judith A. Carr-Lowry, 85, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle.

Mrs. Carr-Lowry was born July 29, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of the late James and Jeanette (Battistoni) Scocchera and was a graduate of New Castle High School.

Judy worked as a manager of The...

Nancy A. Stickel

Nancy A. Stickel

Apr 11, 2024

Nancy A. (DiLorenzo) Stickel, beloved child of God passed away at her home in Princeton, on April 11, 2024. Born on January 28, 1929, at home, the youngest child of the late Anthony DiLorenzo and Anna (Seipi) Carungi DiLorenzo. She married Everett R. "Sam" Stickel on June 19, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2015, after 66 years...

Charles Richard Beshero

Charles Richard Beshero

Apr 11, 2024

Charles Richard Beshero, 86, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 11, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Beshero was born November 15, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late Alexander and Jane (Moses) Beshero. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1955 and attended business courses at Westminster College and Youngstown State...

Dorothy J. Mackell

Dorothy J. Mackell

Apr 10, 2024

Dorothy J. Mackell, 96, of Grove City, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Orchard Manor, Grove City.

Mrs. Mackell was born September 15, 1927, in Wesley, PA, a daughter of the late Darrell and Genevieve (Hoffman) Atwell.

On December 20, 1948, she married her husband, Richard A....

Stefanie Ann James

Stefanie Ann James

Apr 9, 2024

Stefanie Ann James, 59, of Boardman, OH, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on April 9, 2024.

Ms. James was born February 18, 1965, in New Castle, the daughter of Beatrice "Bea" (Piccuta) and the late Alexander James. She was a 1983 graduate of Union High School.

For 33 years, Stefanie worked at General Motors...

June E. Dohallow

June E. Dohallow

Apr 9, 2024

June E. Dohallow, a lifelong resident of Sharon, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage. She was 101.

Mrs. Dohallow was born June 2, 1922, in Sharon, a one of ten children to the late Lester and Ellen (Dillon) Patterson, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1940.

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