Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Joseph P. Caszatt, 81, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Caszatt was born July 21, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Louis and Lois (Likens) Caszatt. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Germany for two and half...

Jul 3, 2024

Delores June Montgomery, 93, of Greenville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.

Mrs. Montgomery was born on October 9, 1930, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late John and Lillian (Gardner) Jones. She was a 1948 graduate of DuBois High School and earned her Registered Nursing...

Jul 2, 2024

Leif D. Painter, 72, of New Castle, formerly West Middlesex, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2024, in Edison Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, New Castle.

Mr. Painter was born June 7, 1952 in Carlisle, PA, a son of the late Stanley and Helen (Ruth) Painter.

After transfering from Hickory High School in Hermitage during...

Jul 1, 2024

Margaret M. Rotunno, 94, of Hermitage, passed away Monday morning, July 1, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Rotunno was born on October 29, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Suzanne (Kusnir) Yevchak. She was a graduate of Sharon High School.

Margaret was employed at the First National Bank and...

Jun 30, 2024

Marlene Kay Pizzo-Cano, 59, of Bessemer passed away Sunday evening, June 30, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Marlene was born January 19, 1965, in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late James and LaRue (Simmons) Pizzo.

She worked as a toll booth operator in Harris County Toll Road Authority, Houston, TX, for over 25 years....

Jun 30, 2024

Jeffry Slick Alan "Lucky Charms" Hoffman, 40, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, June 30, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Jeff was born August 10, 1983, in Sharon, a son of Ralph and Sheri (Rossi) Hoffman. He was a 2001 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage where he excelled as a member...

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Ann Himes, 78, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Himes was born on December 13, 1945, in New Wilmington, a daughter of the late Alfred and Leona (Heckathorn) King. She was a 1963 graduate of Mercer High School.

Mary Ann was employed at Packard Electric Division of...

Jun 29, 2024

Beverly Ione French, 78, of York, PA, formerly a longtime resident of Sandy Lake, passed away the evening of Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. French was born August 16, 1945, a daughter of the late Elmer Ludwig and Helen Ruth (Jochins) Schmidt.

A homemaker, Beverly enjoyed cooking and working on...

Jun 28, 2024

Toni Lynn Bennett, 62, of Hermitage, passed away Friday morning, June 28, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Toni was born on September 1, 1961, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Blase "Benny" and Margaret "Molly" (Trozzo) Iorio. She was a graduate of Hickory High School.

Toni's smile was pure Sunshine. Her style was...

Jun 28, 2024

Jason Eric Whiteman, 50, of Hubbard, OH, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Jason was born on February 25, 1974, in Farrell, a son of the late Thomas D. Whiteman and Margaret J. (Sincich) Test. He was a 1992 graduate of Hickory High School and served in the US Army.

Jun 26, 2024

Frances Brunish, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Brunish was born October 22, 1938, in Islip, Long Island, NY, a daughter of Ulyssus and Vera (Young) Cook. A 1956 graduate of Islip High School, she earned a bachelor's degree in music from Potsdam University (NY),...

Jun 24, 2024

Thomas A. Morris, 70, of West Middlesex died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, June 24, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, following a heart procedure.

Mr. Morris was born December 14, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late William T. and Ruth Marie (McFarland) Morris.

For 20 years, Tom worked for Industrial Steel, Youngstown, OH, and later...

Jun 22, 2024

Richard W. Nagy, 82, of Sharon passed away Saturday morning, June 22, 2024.

Mr. Nagy was born October 15, 1941, in Sharon, a son of the late Alexander and Margaret (Kurpe) Nagy. He was a 1959 graduate of Brookfield High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Richard worked at Sharon General Hospital and later retired...

Jun 18, 2024

A'Niylah Abram passed away June 18, 2024, in UPMC Magees-Womens Hosptial, Pittsburgh.

She was born June 17, 2024, to the parents of Shanetta Teague and Isaiah Abram Sr.

A'Nilyah is survived by her parents; four siblings, Mercy, Isaiah Jr., Zarenity, and Zaniyah; paternal grandfather, Kenneth Abram; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in...

Jun 17, 2024

John M. Ference, Jr., 92, of Liberty, OH, formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully with family at his side late Monday evening, June 17, 2024, in Shepherd of the Valley.

Mr. Ference was born September 23, 1931, in Sharon, a son of the late John M. Ference, Sr. and Alice (Kaelin) Ference. John worked on the shipping...

Jun 16, 2024

Mrs. Irene G. Timlin, 92, of Sharon, passed away Sunday evening, June 16, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Timlin was born April 4th, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kaldy) Papay. She was a lifelong area resident.

Irene was a member of the former Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Sharon.

Jun 15, 2024

Ronald Matthew Kacerski, 71, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Clepper Manor.

Mr. Kacerski was born on October 2, 1952, in Sharon, a son of Matthew W. and Minnie M. (Virgallito) Kacerski. A lifelong resident of Sharon, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1970 and honorably served in the US Army.

Jun 14, 2024

Florence Carmela Laton, 93, of Hermitage, formerly of Hudson, FL, passed away Friday afternoon, June 14, 2024, at UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell, PA.

Mrs. Laton was born February 4, 1931, in Flushing, NY, a daughter of the late Americo and Rosalie (Zaccaro) Forgione. She was a graduate of the former Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School, Brooklyn, NY....

Jun 14, 2024

Benjamin Edward McGarrity, 30, of Brookfield, OH, passed away unexpectedly at home, of natural causes due to complications of alcohol abuse, on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Ben was born on January 12, 1994, in Sharon, a son of Edward and Joanne (Donnelly) McGarrity. He was a 2012 graduate of Brookfield High School and attended Trumbull Career and...

Jun 10, 2024

John Edwin Workman, 94, of Shenango Township, passed away June 10, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Workman was born November 28, 1929, in Ellwood City, a son of the late James Samuel and Hazel Mae (Rodgers) Workman, and was a 1948 graduate of Shenango High School.

John proudly served his country in the United States...