Obituaries

Jan 20, 2024

Irene Horodnic, 85, formerly a longtime resident of the Shenango Valley and recently of Poland, OH, passed away Saturday morning, January 20, 2024, at the Inn at Walker Mill, Boardman, OH.

Mrs. Horodnic was born on May 21, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Kubyako) Ledney. She was a 1956 graduate of...

Jan 20, 2024

Sandra Jean Purash Summersgill, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, while residing at Quality Life Services in New Castle PA.  Her kind and grateful ways remained evident even during her recent years of navigating dementia.

Sandra was born on October 2, 1936, a daughter of Mary and Paul (Smith) Purash and...

Jan 19, 2024

Gregory F. Giocolo, 69, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Greg was born on March 12, 1954, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Fred "Cole" and Margaret (Kuhn) Giocolo.

He was employed in the maintenance department of the Buhl Club, Sharon.

Greg enjoyed car...

Jan 16, 2024

Sheila Ann Knapp, 52, of Erie passed away with her son at her side Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024, following an 18-month courageous battle with Leukemia.

Sheila was born February 18, 1971, in Farrell, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Mikulin) Caszatt. A 1989 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, she attended Penn State University, Shenango...

Jan 15, 2024

Erik J. Kurelko, Sr., of Waianae, HI, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 15, 2024.

Erik was born January 1, 1967, in Greenville, PA, a son of Andrew "Paul" and Toni (Bailey) Kurelko, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1985.

Erik enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in...

Jan 15, 2024

Raymond Michael Rindy, 96, of Sharon, passed away on January 15, 2024, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville, PA, where he was a resident for three months after a fall at home.

Ray was born in Sharon on May 31, 1927, to John and Anna (Zavada) Rindy. He was an honor student at Sharon High School...

Jan 15, 2024

Lisa Lynn Eddy, 58, of Mahoningtown passed away Monday afternoon, January 15, 2024, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA.

Lisa was born June 24, 1965, in Columbus, GA, a daughter of Burton and Carroll (Gray) Capps, and graduated from Jordan High School (Columbus) in 1984.

She worked as a housekeeper for The Grove at New...

Jan 14, 2024

Frank "Sonny" Negrea, Jr., of Sharon, passed away On Sunday, January 14, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Negrea was born on February 17, 1929, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank and Laura (Pete) Negrea, Sr. A lifelong area resident, he attended Sharon High School and served his country in the US Army.

Sonny...

Jan 12, 2024

David James Black, 69, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 12, 2024, in his home.

David was born on March 26, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late James R. and Lucy V. (Douds) Black. He attended Sharon School District and studied real estate at Penn State Shenango Valley Campus.

David worked...

Jan 12, 2024

Sandra L. Gilmore, 83, of Howland, OH, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Gilmore was born on November 26, 1940, in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Grubham) Bissell. She was a 1958 graduate of Niles McKinley High School.

She married her husband, James F. Gilmore...

Jan 9, 2024

David B. Patterson, II, 42, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

David was born on August 26, 1981, in Sharon, a son of David B. Patterson and Patricia (Dixon) Schuster and attended Sharon School District.

He enjoyed being outdoors, building model cars, fixing and riding bikes, and...

Jan 8, 2024

Janet L. Powell, 82, of Masury, OH, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2024, in O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center, Masury.

Ms. Powell was born on May 7, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas and Vivian (Wright) McClish. She was a 1959 graduate of Brookfield High School and studied education at Cedarville (OH) College....

Jan 7, 2024

Charles H. Rust, Sr., 85, of Sharon, passed away Sunday evening, January 7, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Rust was born on December 25, 1938, in Sharpsville, a son of the late James and Josephine (Pasco) Rust, and attended Sharon and Grove City School Districts.

He married his wife whom he affectionately referred...

Jan 7, 2024

Larry Leonard Hayes, 66, of New Castle passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

In keeping with Larry's wishes there will be no calling hours or a service.

Jan 6, 2024

Shirley Joan Miller, 88, of Chandler, AZ, formerly a lifelong resident of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6th, 2024.

Shirley was born at the family home on August 16, 1935, in South Pymatuning Township, a daughter of the late Edwin Tedford and Grace Marguerite (Cornthwait) Miller, and graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1953.

Jan 6, 2024

William Jerome "Jim" Yoest, 89, passed quietly with family at his side Saturday afternoon, January 6, 2024, in QLS, Mercer.

Mr. Yoest was born June 17, 1934, in Sharon, a third son of Virgil John and Leora Agatha (Doyle) Yoest. He attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School and graduated from Sharon High School in 1952....

Jan 5, 2024

Edward J. Buckley, Sr., 71, of Sharon passed away surrounded by his family Friday afternoon, January 5, 2024, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Buckley was born March 20, 1952, in Sharon, a son of Theodore J. and Ruth Jean (Raymond) Buckley, and was a 1970 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School, Hermitage.

Ed...

Jan 5, 2024

Susan (Murphy) Burroughs, 64, of Brookfield, OH passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 5, 2024.

Susan was born June 16, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Robert "Bob" and Mary "Bonnie" (Murray) Murphy, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1977.

She worked as a deli clerk at Sparkle Market in Brookfield for several...

Jan 4, 2024

Craig L. Gassner, 66, of West Middlesex, passed away Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Gassner was born on September 6, 1957, in Sharon, a son of Lawrence and Kathryn (Hodge) Gassner. He was a 1975 graduate of West Middlesex High School.

Craig began his career as a truck driver...

Dec 29, 2023

Norman F. Bruno, 90, a lifelong resident of Farrell passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Bruno was born June 14, 1933, in Farrell, a son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Rotell) Bruno. After graduating from Farrell High School in 1951, he honorably served in the U.S. Navy.

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