Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

Karen Lynne Koehler Radde, 88, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Grove Manor, Grove City, PA.

Mrs. Radde was born on January 9, 1935, in Owasso, Michigan, to Russell L. and Mildred (Keyes) Koehler. She graduated from Redford High School, in Detroit, MI, and attended...

Mar 7, 2023

Modestine "Tina" Patsy, formerly a longtime resident of Union Twp. in New Castle, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 7, 2023, at her residence in Oakwood, GA. She was 103 years old.

Mrs. Patsy was born November 29, 1919, in Sarah Furnace, PA (Clarion County), a daughter of the late Modesto and Maria (Vanucci) Corsini.

Mar 5, 2023

Ricky P. "Rick" Carlo, 70, of Sharpsville, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Carlo was born on February 9, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late Marcus and Elizabeth (Wheaton) Carlo.  He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Rick enjoyed fishing and loved playing Slotomania on...

Mar 5, 2023

Shirley M. Keasey, 83, formerly of Sharon, passed away Sunday evening, March 5, 2023, in the Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial, Masury, OH.

Mrs. Keasey was born on April 27, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Leslie and Elsie (Scott) Merchant and attended Sharon High School.

Shirley...

Mar 5, 2023

Barbara Jean Raeburn, 87, of New Castle, passed away with family at her side Sunday evening, March 5, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Raeburn was born August 13, 1935, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Angelo "Dike" and Nancy (Ross) Monsey. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle...

Mar 3, 2023

Edward E. Emery, Sr., 82, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Friday morning, March 3, 2023, in his home with family by his side.

Mr. Emery was born on November 25, 1940, at No. 5 Coal Mine, Mercer, PA, a son of the late Stephen and Mary (Vargo) Emery. He was a 1958 graduate...

Mar 3, 2023

Sandra L. "Sandi" Drabick, 77, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with her husband and family at her side Friday evening, March 3, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Drabick was born November 6, 1945, in Butler, a daughter of the late Charles and Bernice (Ifft) Keefer, and graduated from Mercer High School...

Mar 2, 2023

Brian Paul Howard, 53, of Hermitage, passed away following an extended illness on Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Brian was born on June 16, 1969, in Okmulgee, OK, a son of Wesley Paul Howard and Sandra (Sanders) Jobe. He was a 1987 graduate of Okmulgee High School and honorably served in the...

Mar 2, 2023

Darla J. Pendel, 77, of Sharpsville, passed away Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Pendel was born on February 13, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Infante) Flickinger. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1963 graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended Youngstown State...

Mar 2, 2023

William Gula, 74, of Fair Oaks, PA passed away late Thursday evening, March 2, 2023, following an extended illness.

Mr. Gula was born November 26, 1948, in Monaca, PA, a son of the late William and Helen (Podolak) Gula. He was a 1968 graduate of Monaca High School, and later in life, completed...

Mar 1, 2023

Karen Marie Hamm, 53, of New Castle passed away with her husband and daughters at her side Wednesday evening, March 1, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Hamm was born April 15, 1969, in New Brighton, PA, a daughter of Tom Jones, M.D. and Mary (Keane) Jones. A 1987 graduate of Greenville (PA) High School, she later...

Feb 27, 2023

Lt. Col. William Earl Marceau, Jr., 66, of Neshannock Twp. passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Monday morning, February 27, 2023, at his home.

Mr. Marceau was born July 29, 1956, in Bryn Mawr, PA, a son of the late William E. Marceau, Sr. and Kathleen (McKeown) Marceau. A 1974 graduate of...

Feb 26, 2023

Edward Hoye Jordan, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. He was 92.

Mr. Jordan was born on July 26, 1930, in Fredonia, a son of the late Hoye James and Mariah (Van Woert) Jordan.

His wife of 65 years,...

Feb 26, 2023

James A. "Jim" Sheasley, 83, of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by family late Sunday evening, February 26, 2023.

Jim was born May 8, 1939, on the family farm in Mercer, a son of Blaine Sheasley and Ellen (Finney) Sheasley King. After beginning his schooling in a one-room schoolhouse, he later graduated from Lake View High School...

Feb 23, 2023

Betty Marie Gill, 97, of Hermitage, entered into heaven Thursday evening, February 23, 2023, and is now walking the streets of gold.

Mrs. Gill was born on November 19, 1925, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Carl and Gladys (Henshaw) Goodrick. A lifelong area resident, Betty graduated from Sharon High...

Feb 22, 2023

Monica C. Wiesen, 84, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, February 22, 2023.

Mrs. Wiesen was born on August 26, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Madeline (Gaydosh) Clovesko. She attended the former St. Ann's Parochial Grade School and was a proud 1956 graduate of Farrell High School.

Prior to starting...

Feb 22, 2023

Hugh M. Pape, Sr., 79, of Hillsville, PA, Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, and Friend, passed away on February 22, 2023, following an extended illness.

Mr. Pape was born on November 24, 1943, in New Castle, a son of the late Christopher and Helen (Quinn) Pape. On February 20, 1965, he...

Feb 22, 2023

Anson R. Holcroft, 93, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in his residence.

Mr. Holcroft was born August 20, 1929, in Mercer, a son of the late William and Esther (Waid) Holcroft. He was a 1947 graduate of Hickory High School and served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean...

Feb 21, 2023

Ruth M. Ferrell, 83, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday morning, February 21, 2023, in Rhodes Estate.

Ms. Ferrell was born October 15, 1939 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Henry and Elsie (Body) Taylor. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School. Following high school, she obtained a business degree from New...

Feb 20, 2023

Valjean Betts, 82, of New Castle, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Ms. Betts was born March 2, 1940, in Elderton, PA, a daughter of the late Homer J. and Isabelle (Boyer) Kaufman.

Valjean worked for over 30 years at Golden Hill Nursing Home, New Castle, in both housekeeping and dietary...