Obituaries

Jun 10, 2024

Jeffrey Paul Holt, 51, of Sharon, passed away from injuries sustained in an accident on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Jeff was born on April 12, 1973, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert Holt and Patrice Ann Jackson. He graduated in 1993 from Farrell High School and attended New Castle School of Trades, where he studied...

Jun 9, 2024

Alice E. (Porterfield) McKelvey, 91, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with her sons at her side early Sunday morning, June 9, 2024, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Mrs. McKelvey was born June 4, 1933, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Harry and Amelia (Copper) Porterfield, and attended Sharon schools.

During her youth, Alice was active...

Jun 8, 2024

Catherine Louise McCullough, 74, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly late Saturday evening, June 8, 2024, in her home.

Cathy was born August 16, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Jim and Charlotte (Soost) McCullough. She was a graduate of Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh, PA, and completed the LPN program at Community College of Allegheny...

Jun 7, 2024

Paul O. Patton, Jr., 80, of New Castle, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Patton was born June 13, 1943, in New Castle, a son of the late Paul O. Patton Sr., and Rose (Gillest) Patton. He was a 1962 graduate of New Castle High School.

Paul was of the Catholic...

Jun 6, 2024

Sandra A. Moyer, 75, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning, June 6, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Moyer was born on May 21, 1949, in Farrell, a daughter of the late James and Helen (Klaich) Lockovich. She was a 1967 graduate of Mercer High School.

A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed shopping, yard sales, watching Hallmark...

Jun 5, 2024

Clara Mae McMillan, 90, of Farrell passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 5, 2024, in St. Claire Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. McMillan was born June 25, 1933, in Mercer, a daughter of the late Earl and Annie Oweida Smith Rucker, and graduated from Mercer High School in 1951.

A dedicated homemaker for many years,...

Jun 5, 2024

Sara Volpe, 91, of Sharon passed away surrounded by family early Wednesday morning, June 5, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Volpe was born April 12, 1933, in Calabria, Italy a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (Caruso) Anzani.

She emigrated to Canada as a young woman and was joined a short time later by...

Jun 4, 2024

James "Jamie" Magnu, 65, of Farrell passed away early Tuesday morning, June 4, 2024, in Andover Village Nursing Home.

Jamie was born August 15, 1958, in Sharon, a son of the late James Vincent and Patricia Louise (Dziedzic) Magnu. He was a 1976 graduate of

Farrell High School and attended Penn State University, Shenango Valley...

Jun 4, 2024

Pamela Joyce Orlosky

Like Tennyson in his poem "Crossing The Bar," Pam wished that "…there be no sadness of farewell/when I embark;" to meet her "Pilot face to face/when I have crossed the bar." Pam might not be looking for her "Pilot," but she will be seeing loved ones who have gone before. Pam will be "home"...

Jun 4, 2024

Richard Guy Guerino, 63, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Guerino was born on November 3, 1960, in Sharon, a son of the late Guy and Adeline (Mercurio) Guerino. He attended the former Our Lady of Fatima Parochial Grade School and was a 1978 graduate of Kennedy Christian High...

Jun 3, 2024

Randy Lee "Bud" Prather, 57, of Sharon, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Bud was born on September 12, 1966, in Sharon, a son of the late Raymond and Karen (Prather) Porterfield and graduated from Sharon High School.

Bud worked as a dishwasher at several local...

Jun 2, 2024

Sharon Fennell, 64, of Farrell, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in her home.

Ms. Fennell was born on August 10, 1959, in Farrell, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Nurse) Fennell. She was a 1977 graduate of Farrell High School.

Sharon was a longtime employee of Niko and Lou's Coney Island,...

Jun 2, 2024

Mildred Salance, 94, of Hermitage passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family Sunday morning, June 2, 2024, following a brief illness.

Mildred was born May 29, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Petro and Julia (Pelesh) Dobrovolski and graduated from Sharon High School in 1948.

Prior to the birth of her...

Jun 1, 2024

Diana M. Ginnery, 64, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in her home.

Diana was born on September 18, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Wasilko) Kirsh and attended Sharon High School.

A dedicated homemaker, Diana loved cooking and spending time with her family, especially he grandson....

May 31, 2024

Delores Nevada Cummins, 91, of Hickory Twp. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family early Friday morning, May 31, 2024, in her home. Mrs. Cummins was born March 13, 1933, in New Castle, a daughter of the late William A. and Nevada P. (Pisor) Shoop.

A homemaker, Delores enjoyed collecting clowns, traveling, and sitting on the porch...

May 30, 2024

Margaret B. "Peggy" Campbell, 74, of Transfer, passed away three days after her husband, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Campbell was born on May 14, 1950, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Eleanor (Hudspeth) Hoffman and attended Sharpsville High School.

A dedicated homemaker and...

May 30, 2024

Isaiah D. Daniels, 28, of Hermitage passed away early Thursday morning, May 30, 2024.

Isaiah was born February 9, 1996, in Hayward, CA a son of Craig D. and Laura A. (Summy) Daniels. A 2014 graduate of Billy Ryan High School in Denton, TX, he was currently enrolled as an electrical engineering student at Youngstown State University....

May 29, 2024

Robert "Bob" John Mazur, a man of unwavering dedication and profound intellect, passed away at his home in Simpsonville, SC on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Born in Sharon, PA on March 8, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Stella (Kuznar) Mazur. After leaving Sharon, PA, Bob took oversea work assignments moving his family...

May 27, 2024

John H. Braatz, 93, of Shenango Twp passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Monday afternoon, May 27, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Braatz was born April 13, 1931, in New Castle, a son of the late John H. Braatz and Alice (Body) Braatz Quarterson, and graduated from Shenango High School...

May 27, 2024

James L. Campbell, III, 72, of Transfer, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Mr. Campbell was born on September 8, 1951, in Greenville, PA, a son of the late James and Evelyn (Davis) Campbell, II. He was a 1969 graduate of Joseph Badger High School in Kinsman, OH.

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