Obituaries

May 5, 2024

Linda Merchant, 76, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Merchant was born on March 2, 1948, in Warren, OH, and was a 1966 graduate of Sharon High School. She spent more than 30 years driving school bus for the Hermitage School District.

For the last 56...

May 4, 2024

Donald Gurth Rapson passed away and joined his Savior on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Donald was born on May 31, 1930, in New Castle, PA, a son of Gurth W. and Alice M. Rapson. He graduated from New Wilmington High School in 1948 then enlisted in the US Air Force, where he served in Japan and Korea...

May 4, 2024

Marci Lynn Jaskola, 56, of Union Twp. passed away with her life partner, Cecil, at her side early Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, in UPMC Shadyshide Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Marci was born August 3, 1967, in New Castle, a daughter of the late William W. and Juliann M. (Pasquierello) Jaskola. She was a lifelong resident of Union Township...

May 3, 2024

Robert "Bob" Taylor, 77, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Taylor was born on October 2, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis J. and Margaret "Peg" (Davis) Taylor. A lifelong area resident, Bob was a 1964 graduate of Farrell High School. Following high school,...

Apr 30, 2024

Anthony M. "Tony" Dillon, Sr., 64, of New Castle, formerly of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024.

Mr. Dillon was born on December 14, 1959, in Sharon, one of five sons of Anthony "Crabbie" and Bridget (Donatelli) Dillon. He attended Sharon High School.

He enjoyed cooking for others and his passion for...

Apr 30, 2024

Gregory P. LeDonne, 75, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. LeDonne was born on October 26, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Philip and Rose (Micko) LeDonne, and was a 1966 graduate of Farrell High School.

Coming from a long line of musicians, Greg...

Apr 29, 2024

Marie Germaine Reagle, 95, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully early Monday morning, April 29, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Reagle was born January 4, 1929, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late Theodore H. and Marie G. (Fitzmartin) Husted.

A true matriarch, Marie dedicated her life to caring for her husband and their...

Apr 27, 2024

Eugene V. "Scott" Moffatt, 82, of Shenango Twp. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday evening, April 27, 2024.

Mr. Moffatt was born June 19, 1941, in New Castle, a son of the late Eugene V. Moffatt, Sr. and Elizabeth (Hink) Moffatt. After graduating from Neshannock High School in 1959, he studied electrical engineering at Youngstown...

Apr 27, 2024

Fred A. Tonty, 79, of Sharon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday evening, April 27, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Tonty was born June 9, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Fred C. and Mary Katherine (Marletto) Tonty and graduated from Sharon High School in 1962.

A self-employed businessman, Fred owned and...

Apr 24, 2024

Patricia Cowan Woodings died Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, after a brief illness. She was 89. Born as Patricia Ann Cowan in Pittsburgh, PA, she grew up in Oakmont, Verona, and Penn Hills.  She graduated from Penn Hills High School where she met her future husband, Samuel Woodings. Pat initially attended Westminster College, but transferred to the University of Pittsburgh....

Apr 24, 2024

David T. David, 92, of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday evening, April 24, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. David was born December 21, 1931, in Farrell, a son of the late Joseph J. David, Sr. and Barbara (Hornak) David, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1949.

David entered the...

Apr 23, 2024

David J. "Jim" Bish, 78, of New Castle, passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Bish was born June 25, 1945, in New Bethlehem, PA, a son of the late Reed V. and Ruby E. (Bright) Bish.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, David served...

Apr 22, 2024

Frederick T. "Fred" Griffith, 78, of Hermitage, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Griffith was born on June 22, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late Edwin and Dorothy (Dach) Griffith. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1963 graduate of Hickory High School. Fred honorably served his country...

Apr 20, 2024

Leone M. Heubel, 92, of Cape Canaveral, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024.

Leone was born on August 6, 1931, and lived her early life in upstate New York. Following high school, she entered the U.S. Women's Army Corps (WAC) where she quickly rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class, an accomplishment of which...

Apr 20, 2024

Patrick Francis Dever, originally of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Angela Hospice in Livonia, Michigan. He was 55.

Patrick was born on October 16, 1968, in Sharon, a son of John E. Dever and Patricia K. Dever. Patrick, the youngest of six children, was born with Down Syndrome and lived a happy and...

Apr 20, 2024

Dr. Vincent A. Ciambotti, 85, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Ciambotti was born on October 30, 1938, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Dr. Jacob and Rose (Quarello) Ciambotti. He was a 1956 graduate and class president of New Castle High School. He attended...

Apr 18, 2024

Michael E. Fraley, Sr., 83, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Fraley was born April 16, 1941, in Portsmouth, OH, a son of the late Orville and Ruth (Denning) Fraley.

For more than 62 years, Mike worked as a truck driver for Chadderton Trucking, Inc....

Apr 18, 2024

Francis J. Schrantz, 90, of Neshannock Twp. passed away Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2024.

Mr. Schrantz was born July 30, 1933, in New Castle, a son of the late Francis J. and Helen (Gurgacz) Schrantz.

A lifelong area resident, Francis worked as a truck driver for Castle Brand Meats in New Castle, retiring in 1995....

Apr 17, 2024

Ervin Edward "Blue" Hill, 72, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Hill was born January 7, 1952, a son of the late Irvin E. Gilmore Jr., and Margaret (Bailey-Hill) Brooks. He graduated from East High School, Youngstown, OH, where he earned the nickname "Big E", in reference to Alvin...

Apr 17, 2024

Edward Mooney Stephenson, Sr., 69, of Hubbard, OH, passed away suddenly while vacationing in Florida on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Stephenson was born on June 10, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis and Sara (Mehler) Stephenson. He was a graduate of Kennedy Catholic High School, Class of 1972....