Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

Charles "Bobby" Thomas, 85, of Hermitage passed away in his home Saturday morning, July 29, 2023, with his loving family by his side.

Mr. Thomas was born November 23, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late William and Martha (Reiter) Thomas.  Bobby attended Sharon High School.  After school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was...

Jul 27, 2023

Theresa A. Rodgers, 84, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 27, 2023, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.

Mrs. Rodgers was born on April 25, 1939, in Slickville, PA, a daughter of the late Michael and Minnie (Ficcaglia) Cugino. She was a 1957 graduate of Brookfield High School and was a 1960 graduate of...

Jul 27, 2023

Every family has a story to tell; welcome to ours; Martin "Marty" E. Gould was born August 2, 1958, in New Castle, PA. His parents, Everett and Magdalene (Zurasky) Gould raised him in Shenango Township, living and working alongside siblings and cousins on the farm of his maternal grandparent. He enjoyed summer visits to the farms of his paternal...

Jul 24, 2023

Anthony D. "Tony" Esposito, 73, of New Castle went to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning, July 24, 2023.

Mr. Esposito was born May 9, 1950, in New Castle, a son of the late Carl and Bertha (Duncan) Esposito, and graduated from Shenango High School in 1968.

A lifelong builder, Tony was...

Jul 23, 2023

Chad Alan Runyan, Sr., 32, of Transfer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, July 23, 2023, in the Emergency Room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Chad was born on April 18, 1991, in Sharon, a son of Donald Runyan, Jr. and Amy Martin. He attended Keystone Charter School, Greenville, and worked as a welder and landscaper. His...

Jul 21, 2023

Martha McCutcheon, 62, of Sharpsville, passed Friday evening, July 21, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Martha was born on October 1, 1960, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Julius and Myrtle (Blair) Caracci. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1978 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

She was a longtime employee of Victor...

Jul 21, 2023

John L. Panella, 91, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Friday morning, July 21, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.

Johnny was born April 9, 1932, in New Castle, a son of the late Michael Panella, Sr. and Bessie (Varvette) Panella.

As a young man, he worked for Smith's Dry Cleaner and later worked...

Jul 12, 2023

Angeline (Williams) Betts, 95, a longtime resident of New Castle passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12, 2023, in Charlotte, NC, where she had been living with her daughters for the last several years.

Mrs. Betts was born December 31, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Marco and Aminta (Adami) Williams, and...

Jul 12, 2023

Rachel Ann Gorgei, 98, of Youngstown, OH, formerly of Sharon, passed away Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023, in Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House, Youngstown.

Mrs. Gorgei was born on March 31, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Bernard) Guerriero. She was raised on the east side of Youngstown and was a...

Jul 11, 2023

Samuel J. Muscatell, 91, of New Castle, PA, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 11, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Muscatell was born February 8, 1932, in Poland, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Philomena "Minnie" (Messuti) Muscatell. After graduating from Lowellville (OH)High School, he served in the U.S. Army for two years.

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Jul 11, 2023

John Michael Kearns, 78, of Masury, OH, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2023, in his home.

John was born September 27, 1944, in Meadville, PA, and was raised in Sharon, PA. He is the son of the late Michael and Helen (Harpst) Kearns.

A 1962 graduate of Sharon High School, he was drafted into...

Jul 11, 2023

Deborah J. Hobel Lee, 60, of New Castle passed away Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023, in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.

Debbie was born April 12, 1963, in New Castle, a daughter of Doris (McCurdy) Harrison. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School.

A homemaker, she enjoyed decorating her home and loved spending time...

Jul 8, 2023

Peter Fuchs, 89, of Hermitage passed away Saturday morning, July 8, 2023, in Countryside at the Elmwood, Hubbard, OH.

Mr. Fuchs was born May 10, 1934, in Simonsfield, Ukraine a son of the late Nikodemus and Alma (Seicho) Fuchs.  He immigrated from Germany and came to the United States at the age of 17, settling in Farrell,...

Jul 5, 2023

Nancy Jane Shields, 74, of New Castle, previously of Indiana, PA, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in her home.

Nancy was born April 9, 1949, in Clymer, PA, a daughter of the late Shelton and Catherine J. (Engle) Shultz. She was a 1967 graduate of Marion Center High School, Marion Center, PA.

Nancy was...

Jul 4, 2023

William "Bill" Marino, Jr., 81, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday afternoon, July 4, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Marino was born November 23, 1941, a son of the late William and Grace (Cameron) Marino.

On December 26, 1960, he married the former Nancy Jenkins, whom passed away January...

Jul 4, 2023

Elsie M. Conti, 94, of Greenville, PA, passed away peacefully, with her girls by her side on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Conti was born on April 5, 1929, in West Farmington, OH, a daughter of the late Ermine and Etta Mae (Jones) Hillyer. She was a 1947 graduate of the former Vernon (OH)...

Jul 2, 2023

Kathleen Marie Tomasetti, 65, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by family early Sunday morning, July 2, 2023, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Tomasetti was born January 30, 1958, in New Castle, a daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Doran) Pape. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1976.

For...

Jun 30, 2023

My day of GLORY has come! I am now with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! There is no GREATER JOY!

Patricia Hoyney Voytik, 78, of Hermitage passed away Friday evening, June 30, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home.

Patricia was born November 23, 1944, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and...

Jun 30, 2023

David R. Kloss, 75, of New Castle passed away Friday afternoon, June 30, 2023, in Edison Manor Nursing Home.

David was born October 18, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Raymond and Jessie Belle (Johnston) Kloss. A lifelong area resident, he attended New Wilmington schools.

He is survived by a son, David;...

Jun 29, 2023

Raymond Patterson, 82, of Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, June 29, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Patterson was born on August 1, 1940, in Sharon, a son of the late Samuel and Mildred (Perrine) Patterson. He was a 1958 graduate of Sharon High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Ray...