Obituaries

Dec 13, 2023

Ivan Podgorscak, 85, of North Beaver Twp. passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023, in his home, following a long battle with dementia.

Mr. Podgorscak was born May 22, 1938, in Yugoslavia, now Croatia, the sixth child of Josef and Anka (Relich) Podgorscak. While in school, he learned to play chess and became quite proficient,...

Dec 12, 2023

James "Jim" C. Kerins, 76, of Hermitage, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Mr. Kerins was born on February 20, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Daniel Reinsel Kerins and Mary Henighan Kerins. He was a 1965 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Penn State University. An honorable veteran, he proudly...

Dec 12, 2023

Darla A. Purvis, 61, of New Castle passed away with her children by her side Tuesday evening, December 12, 2023, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Darla was born November 14, 1962, in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Bernice Sabol. A 1981 graduate of Seneca Valley High School, she also graduated from the Sewickley...

Dec 12, 2023

Ernest T. "Ernie" Laslow passed away with his loving family by his side on December 12, 2023, just shy of his 102nd birthday.  Mr. Laslow was born on December 29, 1921, in Leechburg, PA, the sixth of eleven children to Andrew and Julia (Soltesz) Laslow.

A 1940 graduate of Farrell High School, Ernest worked at the former...

Dec 11, 2023

Gerald Franklin "Jerry" Shaffer, 65, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Monday morning, December 11, 2023, at his home in Chambersburg, PA.

Mr. Shaffer was born July 8, 1958, in Sharon, a son of the late Deane and Jacqueline (Hutchinson) Shaffer and was a 1976 graduate of Hickory High School...

Dec 10, 2023

Gary L. "Mac" McElhaney, 71, of Pulaski, passed away with his wife and family at his side Sunday evening, December 10, 2023, at his home.

Gary was born August 23, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Wade and Nellie (Dyda) McElhaney, and graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1970.

For most of...

Dec 8, 2023

Grace Helen Nichols, 93, of Hermitage, heard the words "Well done my good and faithful servant" as she entered heaven and into the arms of her beloved John, on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Nichols was born on May 5, 1930, in Snydersburg, PA, the youngest child of the late John and Emma...

Dec 8, 2023

Pamela Jean Wimer, 56, of Lackawannock Twp., passed away suddenly of Friday, December 8, 2023, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Wimer was born on September 24, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Vincent and Betty (Leamer) Adams. She was a 1986 graduate of West Middlesex High School and attended Penn State University, Shenango Campus....

Dec 8, 2023

Carrie Surles, 53, of Sharon, passed away on Friday evening, December 8, 2023, in UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.

Ms. Surles was born on August 29, 1970, in Sharon, a daughter of James Surles and Linda (Fast) Bennardo.  She graduated from Sharon High School and attended Penn State University and Youngstown State University.

Carrie was...

Dec 6, 2023

His life was devoted to giving rather than receiving hence, to pay tribute to a man who has always thought of others before himself.

John "Jocko" Felix of New Castle, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, following an extended illness. John was born on March 5, 1946, in New Castle, PA, a son of...

Dec 6, 2023

Howard J. Ferringer, 69, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, December 6, 2023, in Warren, OH, surrounded by family.

Mr. Ferringer was born on May 23, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Howard and Norma (Hoyney) Ferringer.  He was a 1972 graduate of Hubbard High School and studied electronics at ATTES Technical School.

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Dec 5, 2023

Marlene Mataruski, 75, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in the Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House, Poland, OH.

Ms. Mataruski was born on August 8, 1948, in Farrell, a daughter of the late John and Martha (Raykovich) Mataruski. She was a 1966 graduate of Farrell High School and became a registered nurse in...

Dec 5, 2023

Robert MaGee Connelly, 93, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and their spouses on Tuesday evening, December 5, 2023, at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Mt. Jackson.

Mr. Connelly was born on July 11, 1930, in Ellwood City, PA, a son of the late Edmund Connelly and Vera (MaGee) Gerlach Connelly.

Dec 4, 2023

Rudolph A. Vedder, Jr., 66, of Sharon passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, in Sharon Regional Health System.

Mr. Vedder was born December 27, 1956, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Rudolph A. and Juanita (Huff) Vedder. He attended Patapsco High School in Baltimore.

He is survived by two sisters, Charmaine Holmes, Baltimore,...

Dec 3, 2023

Mr. Alex Parimuha, 94, of Sharon, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 3, 2023, following a short illness.

Alex was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1929, and was a member of St. Johns Orthodox Church in Hermitage.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a devoted active member of the Hickory VFW Honor Guard, Post...

Dec 3, 2023

David R. McLaren, Jr., 45, of New Castle passed away early Sunday morning, December 3, 2023, at his home.

Mr. McLaren was born May 6, 1978, in New Castle, a son of David R. McLaren, Sr. and Sharon (Bohizic) McLaren. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1996.

David was...

Dec 2, 2023

Dorothy (Dottie) Malovich, nee Yohman, 95, died Dec. 2, 2023, surrounded by family members at Saint John XXIII Home in Hermitage, Pa.

Dorothy was born May 29, 1928, in Hubbard, Ohio, and attended Hubbard schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Malovich, who died on June 3, 1992. They were married on Nov. 12,...

Dec 1, 2023

Emil R. Stone, Sr., 78, of Hermitage, passed away Friday evening, December 1, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Stone was born on January 23, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late Emil and Stephania (Gulley) Stone. He was a 1962 graduate of Farrell High School.

Emil retired in 2002, after 38 years as a...

Dec 1, 2023

Sabrina M. Dailey, 52, of Sharpsville, passed away Friday morning, December 1, 2023, in the Grove in New Castle.

Sabrina was born in Sharon, on January 13, 1971.

Sabrina's motto was to enjoy life and have fun.  She loved going to the beach, fishing, bingo and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

She is survived by...

Nov 29, 2023

Jacob Michael "Jake" Flack, 87, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away surrounded by his family Wednesday evening, November 29, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Flack was born on November 22, 1936, in Farrell, a son of the late Jacob and Mary (Balluch) Flack. He was a 1954 graduate of Farrell High School.

Jake was a...