Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Daniel Russo, 95, a lifelong resident of Farrell passed away early Monday morning, February 5, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Russo was born September 6, 1928, in Farrell, a son of the late Dominick and Rose (Chieffo) Russo, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1946.

Danny proudly served in the U.S....

Feb 5, 2024

Mary Beth Weatherby, 64, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mary Beth was born on May 2, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter of Robert and Mary (Stroebel) Senko. She was a 1977 graduate of New Castle High School, where she was a proud Candy Cane and member of...

Feb 4, 2024

Janet Maureen Rosencrans, 79, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Rosencrans was born on February 23, 1944, in Julesburg, CO, a daughter of the late Francis Marion and Gladys May (Wize) Johnson, Sr.

Janet has been here, there and everywhere following her graduation from Julesburg High...

Feb 4, 2024

Steven J. Dean, 53, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, February 4,2024.

Mr. Dean was born October 19, 1970, in New Castle, a son of Jerry and Joyce (Smith) Dean, and was a 1989 graduate of Laurel High School.

Steven managed the rental department at T&M Hardware, New Castle, for the last 10...

Feb 3, 2024

Thomas R. Fiscus, 76, of Sharpsville passed away with family by his side Saturday morning, February 3, 2024, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville, PA.

Mr. Fiscus was born March 12, 1947, in Brookville, PA, a son of the late Edward D. and Cecile (Shoffner) Fiscus. After graduating from Brookville High School in 1965, he completed his bachelor's...

Feb 1, 2024

Mary King Hoffman, 90, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in her home.

She was the youngest of three children born to Mildred Shields King and Lee King, in New Castle on June 29, 1933. Her mother and maternal grandmother died when she was an infant, and the three children were raised by their...

Feb 1, 2024

Allen F. Symons, 83, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Symons was born November 1, 1940, in Grove City, a son of the late Howard and Myrtle (Minshull) Symons. He graduated from Union High School, Class of 1957, and would later attend classes at Youngstown State University.

Allen...

Jan 30, 2024

Dennis J. Bowser, 82, of Hermitage passed away with family at his side Tuesday evening, January 30, 2024, following a brief illness.

Mr. Bowser was born March 16, 1941, in Kittanning, PA, a son of the late Richard H. and Alice (Miller) Bowser and graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1959.

After completing a...

Jan 30, 2024

Karen Leone Braden, 81, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in her home.

Ms. Braden was born on November 9, 1942, in Meadville, PA, a daughter of Howard Robert and Kathryn L. (Davenport) Bristol. She was a 1960 graduate of Greenville High School.

Karen had a deep love for traveling, especially beach...

Jan 30, 2024

George E. Wilson, 87, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Wilson was born December 21, 1936, in Sharon, a son of the late Fred and Alvirda (Creighton) Wilson. A 1956 graduate of Sharon High School, he also earned an associate's degree from Youngstown State University.

George managed the...

Jan 29, 2024

Edward "Ted" Fisher, 62, of Transfer passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, January 29, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Fisher was born July 5, 1961, in New York, and was the son of Charels and Janice (Zimmer) Fisher. He was a 1979 graduate of Sharon High School and completed an Electronic Technician training program in Pittsburgh, PA....

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...