Obituaries

Nov 3, 2025

Claudia Summers, 78, of Sharpsville, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Ms. Summers was born on May 19, 1947, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Stuart and Madeline (Patton) Nickle. She was a 1965 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Claudia was an unbelievable salesperson and used her skills to...

Oct 31, 2025

Josephine Roth, 98, formerly of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Shepherd of the Valley, Warren, OH.

Mrs. Roth was born on May 18, 1927, in Masury, OH, a daughter of the late Bronsilaw and Maria Gorski. She was a 1945 graduate of Sharon High School.

A dedicated homemaker, she was a...

Oct 30, 2025

Denissa D. Kendall, 58, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Kendall was born June 24, 1967, in Gary, IN, a daughter of the late Clifford Mitchell and Judith Seat.

Denissa worked in retail for many years.

She loved to color and knit....

Oct 30, 2025

Mary Jude Black, 61, of Sharon, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born September 27, 1964, in Pittsburgh, Mary was the daughter of Daniel and Mary "Joanne" (Shatto) Duffy. She graduated from Kennedy Christian High School in 1983.

Mary's life was full...

Oct 30, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Jaillet, Grove City, formerly from Hubbard, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternal rest on October 30, 2025.

She was born in 1936 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to the late George and Mary (Heben) Cerbus. Peggy graduated from Sharon High School in 1954 and Youngstown State University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. She...

Oct 30, 2025

Connie Lee Biro, 58, of Masury, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Mrs. Biro was born on August 8, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Donald and Bonnie (Kloss) Swogger. She attended Sharon and Brookfield School Districts.

A dedicated homemaker, she had a deep love...

Oct 29, 2025

Linda Mae Myers, 78, of West Middlesex, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Ms. Myers was born on January 19, 1947, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Ernest and Viola (Stafford) Pegg, Sr. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1966 graduate of Sharon High School.

Linda was...

Oct 28, 2025

Andrew P. Wasko, 88, of Hermitage, PA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Wasko, affectionately known as "Junior," was born on April 6, 1937, in Farrell, a son of the late Andy G. and Anna (Kernisky) Wasko. He attended the former St Ann's Parochial Grade School and Farrell School District.

Oct 27, 2025

Maryanne Novak, 87, of Clark, PA, passed away suddenly Monday evening, October 27, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Novak was born on April 25, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Lazor) Moro. She was a 1956 graduate of Sharon High School.

Maryanne was employed for more than 20...

Oct 26, 2025

Thomas J. Dobson, Jr., 72, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2025.

Mr. Dobson was born December 30, 1952, in Butler, PA, a son of Thomas J. Dobson, Sr. and Alberta June (Kelly) Dobson. He was a1970 graduate of Karns City High School. In 1992, he completed an associate degree in elementary education...

Oct 25, 2025

Palmyra S. Keck, 95, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully with family at her side early Saturday morning, October 25, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Keck was born October 6, 1930, in Sharon, a daughter of Stephen and Palmyra (Vasconi) Shernisky. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1948.

She worked for...

Oct 24, 2025

Jean Piccirilli, 90, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully under hospice care early Friday morning, October 24, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Piccirilli was born June 10, 1935, in Akron, OH, a daughter of Suzanna Andrusky. She graduated from Mercer High School, where she was elected to homecoming court.

A dedicated homemaker, Jean worked at Bell...

Oct 24, 2025

Steve Sveda, 96, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, October 24, 2025, in St. Paul's Sr. Living Center, Greenville, PA.

Mr. Sveda was born January 31, 1929, in West Middlesex, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Blasko) Sveda. He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1947 and honorably served in the U.S....

Oct 22, 2025

Francis M. "Butch" Castner, 84, of Sharpsville, passed away Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. Castner was born on June 7, 1941, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Francis P. and Nora (O'Malley) Castner. He was a 1959 graduate of Sharpsville High School. Butch was a U.S. Army Veteran and...

Oct 22, 2025

Susan Lee Bryant, 74, of Poland, Ohio, passed away on October 22, 2025, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born on February 20, 1951, in Youngstown, Ohio, and spent most of her life in Poland.

Sue worked for many years at "Joe" Dickey Electric and later retired from Roth Bros. She enjoyed traveling and shenanigans with friends,...

Oct 18, 2025

Phillips Charles Reed, 72, of Edinburg, passed away early Saturday morning, October 18, 2025, surrounded by his family, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Reed was born February 17, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Phillips William and Vera (Sage) Reed and was a 1971 graduate of New Castle High School. He continued...

Oct 16, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Kutchman, 65, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday afternoon, October 16, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Kutchman was born February 14, 1960, in Spangler, PA, a son of Michael and Rose Marie (Slovick) Kutchman. A 1978 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he also earned a Bachelor...

Oct 16, 2025

Aleea Jean Stowe, 39, of New Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, October 16, 2025.

Aleea was born October 3, 1986, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of Robert "Keith" and Patrice (Majercik) Stowe. A 2005 graduate of Wilmington Area High School, she also attended Slippery Rock University.

Aleea was working as a manager at Pilot...

Oct 16, 2025

Oscar Swogger, Jr., of Masury died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at home with his wife and daughters at his side. He was 90 years old.

Born March 9, 1935, at home in Masury, "Junior" was the fifth of 19 children born to Oscar and Della (Dignall) Swogger.

An alumnus of Brookfield schools, he was drafted...

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara J. McCullough, 87, of Sharon, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, while in hospice care at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Barb was born on November 24, 1937, the daughter of Anthony and Vera (Sereday) Kweder of Sharon. A 1955 graduate of Sharon High School, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree...