Obituaries

Sep 2, 2023

Harold L. Rausch, Jr., 80, of Volant passed away peacefully with his wife at his side, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Celebration Villa in Beaver Falls, PA.

Harold was born April 5, 1943, in New Castle, a son of Harold L. Rausch, Sr. and Geraldine M. (Black) Rausch.

He was a 1961 graduate of Union...

Aug 30, 2023

Nicholas J. Kucik, 73, of Farrell passed away in his home Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023, with his family by his side.

Mr. Kucik was born July 2, 1950, in Sharon, a son of Nick Kucik and Sophia (Korab) Kucik. He graduated from Farrell High School and was an outstanding basketball player for the 1968 varsity team....

Aug 30, 2023

Charles Edward Freeman, Jr., of Slippery Rock, PA, and previously of Eastbrook, passed away Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023, in Corner View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh, PA. He was 68.

Charles was born January 2, 1955, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles and Pauline (Powell) Freeman, and was a 1972 graduate of Laurel...

Aug 29, 2023

Charles Castiglione, 98, of Hermitage passed away early Tuesday morning, August 29, 2023, in O'Brien Memorial Home.

Mr. Castiglione was born September 30, 1924, in Farrell, a son of the late Vincent and Mary (Scarvell) Castiglione. After attending Farrell High School, he entered the U.S. Army.

A proud veteran, Charles served in the 164th Combat...

Aug 29, 2023

Dolores "Dee" Taylor, 87, of Transfer, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Taylor was born on August 12, 1936, in Canonsburg, PA, a daughter of the late Leon and Julia (Ostrowski) Hundenski. She graduated from the former Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Pittsburgh.

She was employed as an executive...

Aug 27, 2023

Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" (Curry) Donnelly, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, August 27, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home, where she had resided for several years. She was 102.

Betty was born on July 5, 1921, in Sharon, PA, the daughter of the late John P. Curry, Sr. and Leona (Hetherington) Curry. A lifelong...

Aug 26, 2023

Ruth R. Chrnko, 86, of Masury, OH, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, following an extended illness.

Mrs. Chrnko was born on October 21, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Balas) Rokita. She was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School.

Until becoming a mother and dedicated homemaker, Ruth worked as...

Aug 24, 2023

Josephine Bello, 94, of Hermitage passed away early Thursday morning, August 24, 2023, under hospice care in her home at the St. XXIII Apartments.

Mrs. Bello was born August 20, 1929, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie (Scarmack) Amico, and attended Farrell High School.

A homemaker, Josephine also owned and operated...

Aug 23, 2023

Adelaide "Snooky" Roberts, 73, of Edinburg passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, August 23, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Snooky was born March 20, 1950, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie (McCleery) McComb, and graduated from Neshannock High School in 1968.

Primarily working as a truck driver for much...

Aug 23, 2023

Vid Kralj, 98, of Sharon, after a short hospital stay,  passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday evening of August 23, 2023.

Mr. Kralj was born on August 1, 1925, in Mirkopolje, Croatia, a son of Franjo and Bara (Perinovac) Kralj. He proudly protected his homeland in the Croatian National Guard during World War II.

...

Aug 22, 2023

William "Bill" "Papa" Beeler, 66, of Masury, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Addison Healthcare Center, Masury, OH.

Mr. Beeler was born May 19, 1957, a son of the late Edwin and Mildred Beeler.  He owned and operated G and J Radiator, Greenville, for many years.

Bill loved spending time with all his...

Aug 22, 2023

Rothea M. "Ro" Bush, 89, of Masury, OH, passed away with family by her side Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023, at Addison Healthcare Center.

Per Ro's wishes, there will be no services.

Aug 21, 2023

In the early hours of the morning Monday, August 21, 2023, Kim Ann Stephenson, passed away after an over two-year-long battle against cancer. Kim received her wish and passed in her own home in Sharpsville with her loving husband of 41 years, John, by her side.

Kim was born on October 11th, 1960, in Sharon, to Albert...

Aug 21, 2023

Maria (Negrea) Klaric, of Sharon, died Monday, August 21, 2023, following an extended illness. She was 85.

Mrs. Klaric was born Oct. 5, 1937, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Laura and Frank Negrea. A lifelong area resident, Maria graduated from Sharon High School in 1956.

During her younger years, Maria worked at the...

Aug 20, 2023

Mary A. (Skiljo) Baron, 96, of Hermitage passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA.

Mary was born on February 17, 1927, in Farrell, the youngest of four children to the late Frank and Anna (Vukovic) Skiljo. She was blessed to have two sisters, Eva (Skiljo) Matune and Mildred (Skiljo) Novak; and one...

Aug 20, 2023

Lawrence E. "Larry" Ekis, 76, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Ekis was born on February 3, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry and Cora (Linn) Ekis, Sr. A lifelong area resident, he attended Sharpsville High School.

Larry was a longtime employee of the former...

Aug 19, 2023

Jed E. Davis, 62, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, August 19, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Mr. Davis was born March 5, 1961, in Sharon, a son of the late George O. and Elizabeth M. (Carnes) Davis. A 1979 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he earned his B.S. in business...

Aug 19, 2023

Margaret A. "Peggy" Ross, 83, of New Castle passed away early Saturday morning, August 19, 2023, in The Grove at New Wilmington.

Peggy was born November 21, 1939, in New Castle, a daughter of Michael and Eleanor (Heckart) Bowden. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School in 1957.

Primarily a homemaker, she...

Aug 18, 2023

Ernestine Norris, 63, of Farrell, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Ms. Norris was born on November 11, 1959, in Midnight, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Devon and Classie (Jones) Norris, Sr., and was a graduate of Sharon High School.

Ernestine was a member of the former Bethlehem...

Aug 17, 2023

Anthony J. Conti, 92, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side Thursday morning, August 17, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Conti was born April 10, 1931, in Sharspville, a son of the late Louis and Matia (Racine) Conti, and was a 1951 graduate of Sharpsville High School.  Following graduation, he enlisted...