Obituaries

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....

Apr 15, 2024

Paul A. Zarilla, 97, of Neshannock Twp. passed away with his daughters by his side late Monday evening, April 15, 2024, in Avalon Springs Place.

Mr. Zarilla was born February 7, 1927, in New Castle, a son of the late Peter A. and Wanda (Colchiski) Zarilla. After graduating from New Castle High School in 1945, he enlisted...

Apr 15, 2024

Heaven gained an angel on April 15, 2024, William Otis "Bill" Gilliam of Hermitage.

Bill was born on May 9, 1944, in Soldier, KY a son of the late Lenzie and Opal Gilliam. At age 6, his family moved to Mineral Ridge, OH. For several years, Bill honorably served his country in the US Army.

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Apr 14, 2024

Nevin W. Stuart, 67, of Pymatuning Twp., passed away Sunday evening, April 14, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Stuart was born on January 6, 1957, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late Ralph P. and Elizabeth (Stuck) Stuart. He attended Northwestern High School in Beaver Falls and served six years in the United States Marine...

Apr 13, 2024

Jesse E. Smith, III, 33, of Sharpsville, passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Jesse was born on February 20, 1991, in Sharon, a son of Jesse E. and Catherine (Gagliardi) Smith, Jr. He was a 2009 graduate of Sharpsville High School and earned a bachelor's degree...

Apr 12, 2024

Donna Jean Griffith, 80, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, in her home.

Mrs. Griffith was born on December 18, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Steven and Anna (Lawrence) Ruzich. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1961 graduate of Hickory High School.

Donna was a longtime employee of...