Obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanette Arcade, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jeanette, a lifelong Masury resident, was born to Jennie and Jerry Camerlengo.

A 1947 graduate of Brookfield High School and a National Honor Society member, she pursued a career in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and notary services. Starting her...

Aug 8, 2024

Henry V. "Herk" Johnson, Jr., 93, of Monroeville, PA and formerly of Sharon, PA passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 8, 2024, in Arden Courts, Monroeville.

Born January 10, 1931, Herk was a son of the late Henry V. Johson, Sr. and Maud Estelle (Morgan) Johnson. He was a 1949 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage,...

Aug 6, 2024

Arlene J. Rzepka, 87, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, August 6, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Born December 4, 1936, in Sharon, Arlene was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Timko) Rzepka and graduated from Sharon High School in 1955.

She worked as a payroll accountant, first for Westinghouse in...

Aug 4, 2024

Jean Petrucci, 86, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished family, on Sunday, August 4, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Born May 8, 1938, to Floyd Agostino, Sr. and Sue (Spano), she was a 1955 graduate of Farrell High School.

Jean married the love of her life, Frank Petrucci, Jr. on...

Aug 3, 2024

Sarah Jane Rayner, 68 of Edinburg, Pa. passed away unexpectedly from a brief illness on August 3, 2024, at her home. Sarah was born December 19, 1955, in New Castle, to Jack and Leila (Rodgers) Mitchell. She married Bruce Rayner, Sr. on March 4, 1981, and he preceded her in death on October 16, 2021. A lifelong farmer, Sarah...

Aug 3, 2024

Daniel L. Rhodanz, 71, of Clark, PA, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday morning, August 3, 2024, in Grove City Hospital.

Dan was born on January 6, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late Melvin and Catherine Rhodanz. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1971, excelling in baseball and football....

Jul 31, 2024

Eugene "Pie" Rossi, Sr., 76, of Farrell passed away surrounded by his wife and children early Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024, following an extended illness.

Pie was born November 7, 1947, in Farrell, a son of the late Samuel J. and Emily J. (Pellis) Rossi. A 1965 graduate of Farrell High School, he completed an associate's degree...

Jul 31, 2024

Walter Krickich, 94, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024.

Mr. Krickich was born on July 16, 1930, in Farrell at home, a son of the late Spiro and Sophie (Trkula) Krickich. He was a 1948 graduate of Farrell High School, where he met the love of his life and wife of 73 years, the...

Jul 29, 2024

James S. Gay, 75, of New Castle passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 29, 2024, in Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington.

Jimmie was born September 28, 1948, in New Castle, a son of James S. Markley and Helen (Murray) Markley Gay. Following the passing of his paternal father, Helen then married James S. Gay and adopted...

Jul 29, 2024

Virginia Judith Joseph, 96, formerly of Hermitage and Farrell, passed away Monday morning, July 29, 2024, in the Lakes of Jefferson.

Mrs. Joseph was born on July 3, 1928, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Carmela (Cantalice) Monteson. She was a 1946 graduate of Farrell High School.

Her true calling was...

Jul 29, 2024

Zelda L. Keen, 80, of Jefferson Twp, passed away Monday afternoon, July 29, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Keen was born on April 2, 1944, in Grove City, PA, a daughter of the late Donald A. and Frances V. (Adams) Buchanan. She was a 1962 graduate of Grove City High School.

In her children's youth,...

Jul 28, 2024

Alma "Jean" Beckman, 89, a longtime resident of Brookfield, OH passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 28, 2024, in Hospice House, Poland, OH.

Mrs. Beckman was born February 3, 1935, in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Wilfred J. "Willie" and Ada Lee (Miller) Harris. She attended Allegany High School, Cumberland, MD, as well as Youngstown...

Jul 27, 2024

Elaine June James, 81, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with her family at her side early Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, in the Lakes at Jefferson, following a brief but courageous battle with a rare form of brain cancer, glioblastoma.

Mrs. James was born June 24, 1943, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Walter A....

Jul 25, 2024

Martha V. "Val" Diefenderfer, 64, of Hermitage passed away early Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Val was born November 25, 1959, in New Kensington, PA, a daughter of the late Alden and Martha V. (Gibbon) Scott, and graduated from Kiski High School in 1978.

Most...

Jul 24, 2024

It is with profound sorrow to announce the passing of our beloved Father and Hero, Paul Pendel, 92, who has gone to be with his Heavenly family on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Like a Slavic Warrior, he fought long and hard and victory was his at every battle that was placed before him. We are grateful for his strength,...

Jul 22, 2024

Henry M. "Hank" Dykes, 93, a longtime resident of Lyons, GA passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 22, 2024, at his daughter's home in Sharpsville, PA.

Mr. Dykes was born December 26, 1930, in Charlotteville, GA, a son of the late Henry M. Dykes, Sr. and Letha C. (McCallum) Dykes.

A proud veteran of the...

Jul 22, 2024

Robert C. Henderson, 74, of Shenango Twp. passed away Monday, July 22, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Henderson was born July 30, 1949, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles R. and Helen (Stritzinger) Henderson, and was a 1968 graduate of the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center.

Robert proudly served his...

Jul 21, 2024

James Edward Black, 86, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Black was born July 30, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late James L. and Anna Nora (Stanton) Black. He was a 1955 graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended...

Jul 21, 2024

Genevieve "Jean" Drljaca Calhoun, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless, PA. She was born on October 3, 1946, in Sharon, PA, and was a graduate of Sharon High School.

Jean is survived by her daughter, Gina McVey (Matthew) and her grandson, Nathan McVey; as well as dear friends, Gary and Janet...

Jul 21, 2024

William Herbert Porterfield, Sr., 88, of Sharon, passed away Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, in Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Castle.

Bill was born October 28,1935, in Sharon, the son of the late Harry and Amelia (Copper) Porterfield.  He attended Sharon High School and honorably served in the United States Air Force.

After...