Obituaries

Mar 6, 2024

William "Billy" Wilcox, 62, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Wilcox was born on June 19, 1961, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert S. and Martha (Gibbons) Wilcox. He graduated from Sharon High School and honorably served his country in the US Air Force.

He spent his...

Mar 6, 2024

Robert "Robbie" Walton, 57, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, March 6, 2024, in his home.

Robbie was born on August 19, 1966, in Greensboro, NC, a son of Martin and Alma (Halloway) Walton, Jr. and graduated from Goochland County (VA) School.

He spent his career as a truck driver. Robbie was a very...

Mar 5, 2024

Charlotte E. Harkless, 77, of Mercer passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Harkless was born November 11, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of John and Hilda (Turk) Popadak and was a 1964 graduate of Farrell High School.

A homemaker, Charlotte loved to cook and was...

Mar 5, 2024

Brian H. Camp, 60, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Brian was born on April 24, 1963, in Farrell, a son of the late Peter and Helen (Gelesky) Camp.

He is survived by a sister, Evelyn "Lyn" Farr, Jefferson City, MO.

In addition to his parents,...

Mar 5, 2024

Helen Agnes Hlumyk, 96, a longtime resident of West Middlesex passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2024, in The Grove at New Wilmington.

Mrs. Hlumyk was born June 16, 1927, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Walter and Anastasia (Pawaski) Dolata.

During WWII, Helen served her part as a "Rosie the Riveter" by working...

Mar 4, 2024

Beverly R. Owens, 88, a longtime resident of Mercer, PA, and formerly a resident of Florida, passed away Monday afternoon, March 4, 2024, in Edison Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, New Castle.

Mrs. Owens was born August 17, 1935, in Mercer, a daughter of the late William F. Geiwitz, Jr. and Ruth C. (Bennington) Geiwitz.

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Feb 29, 2024

Chester "Bud" Taylor, 80, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Taylor was born on May 11, 1943, in Hermitage, a son of the late Eugene and Helen (Fowler) Taylor.

Bud was employed at Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant. Additionally, he worked as a janitor at Sharpsville...

Feb 28, 2024

Gail F. Burton, 70, of West Middlesex passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home.

Gail was born August 18, 1953, in Harlem, NY a daughter of Alexander and Barbara (Howard) Burton. She was a 1971 graduate of Dodge Vocational High School and completed an associate degree in computer science from Bronx Community College, both...

Feb 28, 2024

Marie Banicki, 93, of Fort Myers Beach, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024.

Marie was born on July 26th, 1930, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Gerald and Josephine (Carls) Caraher. She was a 1948 alumna of Aquinas Dominican High School, in Chicago IL, and later earned her...

Feb 26, 2024

James A. Rice, Jr., 69, of West Middlesex, passed away Monday morning, February 26, 2024, with his family by his side in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Rice was born July 13, 1954, in Hermitage, a son of the late James A. Rice Sr., and Katherine (Steindurf) Rice and was a 1972 graduate of Hickory High School....

Feb 25, 2024

Cynthia K. Hofius, 55, of Hermitage, passed away with her family by her side following a brief illness, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, in her home.

Cynthia was born on November 18, 1968, in Del Rio, TX, a daughter of Glenn and Darlene (Thomas) Hofius. She graduated with honors in the 1987 class of Mercer High School....

Feb 24, 2024

M. Kathleen "Kay" Stockan, 83, of Hermitage, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Ms. Stockan was born on September 3, 1940, in Latrobe, PA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Rebecca (Everett) McKay. She was a Latrobe High School graduate and completed the nursing program at Magee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh....

Feb 24, 2024

Dorothy L. Bole, 97, of Hermitage passed away Saturday afternoon, February 24, 2024, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Bole was born May 30, 1926, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Wain and Estella (Johnson) Lyth.

For 30 years, Dorothy worked on the assembly line at the Packard Electric Div. of the General Motors...

Feb 23, 2024

Ruth A. Carter Pulliam, of Farrell, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2024. She was 91.

Mrs. Pulliam was born on September 7, 1932, in Franklin, PA, a daughter of Joe and Myrtle Peterson Carter. Following her parents' untimely death, while Ruth was still young, she and her younger sister were raised by her...

Feb 22, 2024

Gary Lee Klaric, 72, of Sharon passed away early Thursday morning, February 22, 2024, in Soldiers and Sailors Home, Erie, PA.

Mr. Klaric was born July 4, 1951, in Sharon, a son of the later Peter A. Klaric, Jr. and Edith M. (Parker) Klaric. After attending Farrell High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Feb 22, 2024

Robert "Bob" O. Venetta Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of Hermitage, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, after a brief illness.

Mr. Venetta was born on March 28, 1938, in Buhl Hospital, Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Robert O. Sr. and Edith M. (Weiser) Venetta.

Robert was a member of...

Feb 21, 2024

Natalie (Kushay) Magula, 96, of Hermitage passed away with her daughters by her side Wednesday afternoon, February 21, 2024.

Mrs. Magula was born February 1, 1928, in McKees Rocks, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Swolaya) Kushay. She was a 1946 graduate of Sharon High School and later completed secretarial studies at a local...

Feb 20, 2024

Donald Eugene "Don" Redmond, Jr., 71, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in his home.

Don was born on July 5, 1952, in Greenville, PA, a son of the late Donald and Gladys (Reinhart) Redmond, Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of Farrell High School and earned his associate degree from the Art...

Feb 20, 2024

Donna Jean Marriott, 77, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Marriott was born on November 20, 1946, in Lock Haven, PA, a daughter of the late Lewis and Nita (Laird) Gibb. She was a graduate of Rahway (NJ) High School and studied to become a registered nurse.

Donna...

Feb 19, 2024

Donald A. "Sam" Jones, 61, of "Downtown" Frizzleburg passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, February 19, 2024, at his home.

Mr. Jones was born October 12, 1962, in New Castle, a son of the late Donald E. and Dorothy J. (Baker) Jones, and graduated from Lawrence Co. Vo-Tech in 1981.

Sam worked maintenance at U.S. Airways,...