Obituaries

Feb 12, 2024

Brian F. Leunis, 57, of Hermitage passed away surrounded by his wife, children, and brother Monday evening, February 12, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, following a brief illness.

Brian was born November 13, 1966, in Sharon, a son of the late Frederick L. and Betty Ann (Forney) Leunis.

He enlisted in the U.S....

Feb 11, 2024

Donna L. Dittmer Montgomery, 93, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 11, 2024, at her home.

Mrs. Montgomery was born May 22, 1930, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Lewis S. "Lou" and Della P. (Mershimer) Kline.

Donna worked as a bookkeeper at Silverman's Shoe Store in Downtown New Castle, and later in life,...

Feb 11, 2024

Our beloved father and husband, Daniel K. Bittler, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in his home. He was 92.

Mr. Bittler was born on August 8, 1931, in Sharon, a son of the late Christian and Mildred (Doudy) Bittler. He was a 1949 graduate of Hickory High School, where he was a member of...

Feb 11, 2024

Genevieve "Jean" B. Sabol, Farrell, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 8:10 a.m. Sunday (2-11-24) in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was 89.

Jean was born July 31, 1934, in Farrell to Daniel and Adeline (Cipriano) Mastrian.  She graduated from Farrell High School and belonged to Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell.  Jean met...

Feb 9, 2024

Losing a loved one is a difficult and painful experience. On February 9, 2024, Eric D. Emerich was taken unexpectedly.

Eric was born on December 12, 1963, in Farrell, a son of William and Judith (Keeler) Emerich, Sr. He was a 1982 graduate of Hickory High School.

At age 17, he began working for Hilti...

Feb 5, 2024

Daniel Russo, 95, a lifelong resident of Farrell passed away early Monday morning, February 5, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Russo was born September 6, 1928, in Farrell, a son of the late Dominick and Rose (Chieffo) Russo, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1946.

Danny proudly served in the U.S....

Feb 5, 2024

Mary Beth Weatherby, 64, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mary Beth was born on May 2, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter of Robert and Mary (Stroebel) Senko. She was a 1977 graduate of New Castle High School, where she was a proud Candy Cane and member of...

Feb 4, 2024

Janet Maureen Rosencrans, 79, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in St. John XXIII Home.

Mrs. Rosencrans was born on February 23, 1944, in Julesburg, CO, a daughter of the late Francis Marion and Gladys May (Wize) Johnson, Sr.

Janet has been here, there and everywhere following her graduation from Julesburg High...

Feb 4, 2024

Steven J. Dean, 53, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, February 4,2024.

Mr. Dean was born October 19, 1970, in New Castle, a son of Jerry and Joyce (Smith) Dean, and was a 1989 graduate of Laurel High School.

Steven managed the rental department at T&M Hardware, New Castle, for the last 10...

Feb 3, 2024

Thomas R. Fiscus, 76, of Sharpsville passed away with family by his side Saturday morning, February 3, 2024, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville, PA.

Mr. Fiscus was born March 12, 1947, in Brookville, PA, a son of the late Edward D. and Cecile (Shoffner) Fiscus. After graduating from Brookville High School in 1965, he completed his bachelor's...

Feb 1, 2024

Mary King Hoffman, 90, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in her home.

She was the youngest of three children born to Mildred Shields King and Lee King, in New Castle on June 29, 1933. Her mother and maternal grandmother died when she was an infant, and the three children were raised by their...

Feb 1, 2024

Allen F. Symons, 83, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, in his residence.

Mr. Symons was born November 1, 1940, in Grove City, a son of the late Howard and Myrtle (Minshull) Symons. He graduated from Union High School, Class of 1957, and would later attend classes at Youngstown State University.

Allen...

Jan 30, 2024

Dennis J. Bowser, 82, of Hermitage passed away with family at his side Tuesday evening, January 30, 2024, following a brief illness.

Mr. Bowser was born March 16, 1941, in Kittanning, PA, a son of the late Richard H. and Alice (Miller) Bowser and graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1959.

After completing a...

Jan 30, 2024

Karen Leone Braden, 81, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in her home.

Ms. Braden was born on November 9, 1942, in Meadville, PA, a daughter of Howard Robert and Kathryn L. (Davenport) Bristol. She was a 1960 graduate of Greenville High School.

Karen had a deep love for traveling, especially beach...

Jan 30, 2024

George E. Wilson, 87, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Wilson was born December 21, 1936, in Sharon, a son of the late Fred and Alvirda (Creighton) Wilson. A 1956 graduate of Sharon High School, he also earned an associate's degree from Youngstown State University.

George managed the...

Jan 29, 2024

Edward "Ted" Fisher, 62, of Transfer passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, January 29, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Fisher was born July 5, 1961, in New York, and was the son of Charels and Janice (Zimmer) Fisher. He was a 1979 graduate of Sharon High School and completed an Electronic Technician training program in Pittsburgh, PA....

Jan 27, 2024

David John Sinkus, 68, of Greene Twp., Greenville, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, in his home.

David was born on February 19, 1955, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward J. and Helen (Banas) Sinkus. He was a 1973 graduate of Hickory High School.

He spent the majority of his career...

Jan 26, 2024

John J. Nene, 82, of New Castle, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Nene was born March 19, 1941, in New Castle, a son of the late Fred and Catherine (Hannon) Nene and graduated from New Castle High School in 1959.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, John proudly served...

Jan 26, 2024

Jackie D. "Jack" Eli, 80, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, in his home.

Mr. Eli was born on February 15, 1943, in Hopkinsville, KY, a son of the late Tom and Hazel (Morgan) Eli. He attended school in Kentucky until he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

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Jan 25, 2024

Kathleen C. D'Angelo, 78, of Farrell, passed away following a courageous 10-year battle with cancer on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. D'Angelo was born on June 24, 1945, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Eleanor (Crawford) Driscoll. She attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and was a...