Obituaries

Nov 26, 2023

Robert R. Vranich, 66, of Hermitage passed away Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2023, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Vranich was born August 23, 1957, in Sharon, a son of the late Michael A. and Mary Rose (Rendick) Vranich, and was a 1975 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

Bobby worked as a truck driver...

Nov 25, 2023

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Elliott, 84, of Hermitage died Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Elliott was born October 29, 1939, in Sharon, a son of the late James and Anna Elliott, and was a 1957 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

A proud veteran, Jerry honorably served in the...

Nov 25, 2023

Laura J. Albright, 59, a longtime resident of Sharpsville passed away Saturday evening, November 25, 2023, following an extended battle with early onset dementia.

Laura was born June 13, 1964, in Sharon, a daughter of Chauncey "Skip" Albright, III and Gretta (Hawk) Murray. After graduating from Brookfield High School in 1982, she completed her bachelors degree at...

Nov 21, 2023

James Vincenzo DelFratte, 92, of Hermitage, was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in Greenbriar Healthcare Center, Boardman, OH.

Mr. DelFratte was born on April 22, 1931, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Guiseppe "Joseph" and Silvia (DiAngilis) DelFratte. He attended Sharpsville School District prior to being drafted into the U.S. Navy. Upon completion...

Nov 21, 2023

Thomas E. Mostert, 69, of Burgettstown, PA, formerly of Holly Hill, FL, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, in Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV.

Mr. Mostert was born January 26, 1954, in Daytona Beach, FL, a son of the late Harry Dennis Mostert and Alice (Cunningham) Mostert, and attended Mainland High...

Nov 21, 2023

Lee M. Silverman, 89, of New Castle passed away Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.

Mr. Silverman was born October 16, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Rosen) Silverman. He was a 1953 graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh.

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Nov 20, 2023

Janie Wesner, 34, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly of natural causes late Monday evening, November 20, 2023.

Janie was born October 16, 1989, in New Castle, a daughter of John and Samantha (McMunn) Wesner. A lifelong resident, Janie graduated from New Castle High School in 2008 and received her Nurse's Aide Certification through Quality of Life...

Nov 18, 2023

Mary Ann (Mack) Marley, 89, formerly of Sharpsville, PA passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, at St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville. Mary Ann was born on October 24, 1934 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Mary and Frank Baran, and she was also fostered by Mary and George Kvocak.

Mary Ann graduated from Sharon High School in...

Nov 17, 2023

Violet Grindstaff, 62, of Tionesta, PA, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, in the Clarion (PA) Hospital.

Violet was born on July 9, 1961, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of Theodore and Mona (Arnett) Tatomirovich. She was a 1979 graduate of West Middlesex High School.

Violet had a strong faith in the Lord and...

Nov 17, 2023

Raymond D. "Tennessee" Reed, 91, of Sharon, passed away Friday morning, November 17, 2023, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Reed was born on August 6, 1932, in Savannah, TN, the son of the late Edgar and Ethel (Love) Reed. He was educated in Tennessee and honorably served his country as an Airman in the U.S. Airforce....

Nov 16, 2023

Paul B. Butler, Sr., 62, of Hermitage passed away Thursday morning, November 16, 2023, in his residence.

Mr. Butler was born December 28, 1960, in Durango, CO, a son of the late Leo William Butler, II, and Nancy (Midcap) Butler.  He was a 1978 graduate of Eaton High School, CO, where he was a member of Future...

Nov 16, 2023

Paul Turjan, Jr., 93, of Hermitage passed away November 16, 2023, in his residence.

Mr. Turjan was born March 8, 1930, in Sharon, a son of the late Paul Turjan, Sr. and Frances (Barson) Turjan, and was a 1948 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

A proud veteran, he served his nation in the U.S....

Nov 16, 2023

Erla J. Rombold, 82, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday evening, Nov. 16, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Rombold was born on July 6, 1941, in Clark, a daughter of the late Harry and Dora (English) Snyder. She attended the former Clark School and graduated in 1959 from Sharpsville High School.

A dedicated homemaker,...

Nov 15, 2023

James H. Follmeyer, 84, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday evening, November 15, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Follmeyer was born on October 18, 1939, the son of William and Grace (Bisby) Follmeyer.

James spent the first part of his career as a tank car welder. He was employed at General American Transportation Company...

Nov 14, 2023

Ann E. (DeMartinis) Baldarelli of Hermitage, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday evening, November 14, 2023. She was 100.

Ann was born September 5, 1923, at the family farm in West Middlesex, PA, the youngest of 10 children to Anthony and Erminia (Zappa) DeMartinis. For more than 40 years, she made her...

Nov 13, 2023

Luann Vath Franklin, 85, of Hermitage, formerly of Brookfield,OH, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Franklin was born on May 22, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Lewis and Ann (McWilliams) Vath. She graduated in 1956 from Hickory High School and in 1960 earned her bachelor's degree in...

Nov 13, 2023

Richard S. Keryan, 87, of Hermitage passed away Monday morning, November 13, 2023, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mr. Keryan was born September 17, 1936, in Sharon, a son of the late Stephen and Mary (Biro) Keryan, and graduated from Hickory High School, Hermitage.

For much of his working life, Richard was employed by the former Sharon Transformer Div. of Westinghouse Electric...

Nov 11, 2023

Edwin Richard "Rick" Hosack, III, 73, of Finley Twp., Mercer, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home.

Mr. Hosack was born on March 2, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Edwin and Josephine Hosack, II. He was a Sharon High School graduate and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army.

Nov 10, 2023

Geraldine Marie Svirbly, 79, of Erie, PA, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday morning, November 10, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Svirbly was born on July 10, 1944, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Blaine and Eileen (Parks) Rummel and attended Sharon High School. She worked as a clerk most notably at K-Mart, Erie.

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Nov 10, 2023

Lorraine F. McDonough, 55, of Hubbard, passed away Friday morning, November 10, 2023, in Addison Healthcare Center, Masury.

Mrs. McDonough was born on September 21, 1968, in Oil City, Pa, a daughter of James and Vernie (Haag) Sliter. She was a 1986 graduate of Rocky Grove High School.

A dedicated homemaker, Lorraine also worked as...