Obituaries

Aug 17, 2023

Goldie E. Seibert, 86, of Hermitage passed away Thursday evening, August 17, 2023, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Seibert was born September 18, 1936, in Sandy Lake, PA, a daughter of the late Sedrick M. Heim and Lavina Belle (McClearn) Heim Kaelin. A graduate of Lakeview High School, she also attended Sharon General Nursing School and...

Aug 15, 2023

August A. Staunch Jr., 84, of Hermitage passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Staunch was born March 6, 1939, in Sharon, a son of the late August A. Staunch, Sr., and Edna (Maykowski) Staunch.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps., he was honorably discharged in 1960. After serving...

Aug 12, 2023

Ruth G. Toth, 80, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Toth was born on October 12, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Burdell and Emma (Bundzak) Rust and was a graduate of the former Hartford (OH) High School.

Following High School, she worked for her...

Aug 12, 2023

James E. Buchanan, Jr., 60, of Hermitage, passed away suddenly with his family by his side, on Saturday evening, August 12, 2023, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

"Jim" or "Bucky" was born on March 31, 1963, in Sharon, a son of James and Sherry (Gregg) Buchanan. He was a 1981 graduate of Sharon High School.

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Aug 11, 2023

Carol Sue Billiel, 77, of Mercer, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Billiel was born on December 9, 1945, in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Delmar and Avis (Proper) Myers. She was a 1963 graduate of Oil City High School.

Her husband, Randall Billiel, whom she married on...

Aug 10, 2023

Judith A. "Judy" Gory, 62, of Sharpsville passed away with family at her side late Thursday evening, August 10, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Judy was born July 15, 1961, in Latrobe, PA, a daughter of William and Katherine (Mayger) Gundaker. After moving to Greenville as a young girl, she graduated from Reynolds High School...

Aug 9, 2023

Michael L. Hauger, 76, of Boardman, OH, passed away Wednesday evening, August 9, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Mr. Hauger was born July 20, 1947, in Kansas City, KS, a son of the late Thomas H. and Ruth J. (Meyer) Hauger.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged in 1968.   In 1969, he married...

Aug 7, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Clifton Blaine "Cliffie" Bethune, IV. He passed away surrounded by loved ones Monday morning, August 7, 2023, following an extended illness. He was 71.

Cliffie was born December 6, 1951, in Swissvale, PA, a son of the late Clifton B. Bethune, III and Jeannie (Hockett) Bethune. After moving to...

Aug 7, 2023

Concetta "Connie" Dionisio, 91, a longtime resident of Farrell passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 7, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Ms. Dionisio was born August 27, 1931, in Introdacqua, Abbruzzo, Italy, a daughter of the late Virginio and Lenina (Giuliani) Dionisio. Following the end of WWII, Connie was able to emigrate to the United...

Aug 7, 2023

Carol A. Watson, 80, of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 7, 2023, in her home.  She was born at Sharon Regional Hospital on May 2, 1943, to the late Kathryn and Nicholas Serbic.  She graduated from Farrel High School in 1961.

A devout Catholic, Carol was a member of...

Aug 4, 2023

Dr. William R. Taylor

Retired Slippery Rock University Professor and longtime Grove City resident, Dr. William Richard (Bill) Taylor passed away on August 4, 2023, in his residence in Harmony, PA. He was 89 years old.

He was born September 22, 1933 in Joliet, IL, the son of Rev. Samuel and Ethelyn (Strasser) Taylor. He...

Aug 3, 2023

Loni G. Frolick, 68, of Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, August 3, 2023, in Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial, Masury, OH.

Ms. Frolick was born on February 21, 1955, in Sharon, a daughter of Frank Martin and Leahabelle Sara (Bees) Frolick. She was a 1973 graduate of Sharon High School and studied in the L.P.N. program of...

Aug 3, 2023

Sarah Ann Benson, 83, of New Castle, passed away Thursday evening, August 3, 2023, in the Haven Convalescent Home.

Mrs. Benson was born December 17, 1939, in Clymer, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Veda (Putt) Minto.

Sarah was of Christian faith.

A dedicated homemaker, she enjoyed baking, sewing and crocheting....

Jul 31, 2023

Shawn Anthony McPeak, 34, of Hermitage, passed away Monday morning, July 31, 2023, in his home.

Shawn was born on May 14, 1989, in Sharon, a son of Earl and Sherry (DeGregory) McPeak. He was a 2007 graduate of Hickory High School.

He was employed for nearly ten years as a customer service representative for...

Jul 30, 2023

Cyril A. "Cy" Macosko, 89, of Greenville, formerly a longtime resident of Springwood Drive, Sharpsville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 30, 2023.

Mr. Macosko was born April 14, 1934, in McKeesport, PA, a son of Andrew Michael and Anna (Levkus) Macosko, later moving to Port Vue, PA, where he graduated from Glassport High School in 1952....

Jul 30, 2023

Kathleen Zoccola, 74, of Burghill, OH passed away with her son by her side Sunday afternoon, July 30, 2023, in Sharon Regional Health Center.

Kathy was born September 16, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Russell and Catherine (Monaco) Gallo. She attended St. Michael Parochial Grade School in Greenville and later graduated from Reynolds High...

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...