Obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

Joseph 'Joe' Howard Grassley was born on January 21st, 1936, to the late Howard Joseph Grassley and the late Rose (Sarvas) Mahaney in Albany, New York. On the afternoon of June 12th, 2023, at the age of 87, Joe left this earth with his loving and devoted family by his side. Joe was raised in Albany, New York, Montreal,...

Jun 12, 2023

Karen Gentile, 68, of New Castle passed away following an extended illness on Monday evening, June 12, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Gentile was born September 26, 1954, in Corona, NY, (Queens), a daughter of Warren and Janet (Solimeno) Schreiner, and was a 1972 graduate of New Castle High School.

For the majority of...

Jun 11, 2023

Rhoda "Peg" Cullen, 101, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 11, 2023.

Mrs. Cullen was born on November 7, 1921, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Rowland) Walker. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School in 1939.

She married her beloved husband, James Cullen,...

Jun 7, 2023

Betty Anne Mannion, 55, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Betty was born on July 13, 1967, in Farrell, a daughter of David and Shirley (Dilts) Sekura and attended Winter Haven (FL) High School.

While living in Florida, she worked as a waitress and restaurant manager. Upon...

Jun 6, 2023

Donald E. Shuttleworth, 85, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Shuttleworth was born April 29, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late William Shuttleworth, Sr. and Betty J. (Jackson) Shuttleworth. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1956.

Don...

Jun 6, 2023

Marilyn A. Benic, 80, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Benic was born on May 11, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Alvin and Cynthia (Squire) Lane. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1961 graduate of Sharon High School.

Prior to having children,...

Jun 5, 2023

Cathleen A. DiFeo, 83, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 5, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. DiFeo was born August 11, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Frankovich) Price. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Farrell High School.

A homemaker extraordinaire, Cathy was a former...

Jun 5, 2023

Robert A. Bortner, Sr., of Sharpsville passed away in his home Monday evening, June 5, 2023, following a brief illness.   Bob was born June 15, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late Paul and Gertrude (Miller) Bortner. He would have been 86 this month.

A 1955 graduate of Sharpsville High School, he earned his Bachelor of...

Jun 3, 2023

Bronko Levi Andree, 42, of Sharon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, in his home.

Bronko was born on October 10, 1980, in Sharon, a son of Sandra Andree and Ronald Garrett.

A lifelong learner, Bronko always had an inquiring mind and a love of spirited debate whether regarding his passion for science,...

Jun 3, 2023

Terrence Lee "Terry" Flaugher, 77, of Sharon, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2023, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Flaugher was born on November 3, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late Scott Flaugher and Fern (Gribble) Tonks. A lifelong resident of Sharon, he began working at the age of 15, and retired from Dean...

Jun 2, 2023

Myra A. Spangler, 76, of West Middlesex, passed away Friday evening, June 2, 2023, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell.

Mrs. Spangler was born November 19, 1946, in Grove City, the only daughter of the late Thomas and Erma (Mohney) Covington.  A lifelong area resident, she was a 1966 graduate of Farrell High School. She later completed her beautician...

Jun 1, 2023

Kyle M. Jones, of Wheatland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in his home. He was 28.

Kyle was born on February 4, 1995, in Sharon, a son of Elizabeth Taylor and the late Kevin Wade Jones. He was a graduate of Farrell High School.

He will be remembered for his kindness and...

Jun 1, 2023

Timothy Robert Jones, 79, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, June 1, 2023.

Mr. Jones was born May 1, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Clarence and Mary "Helene" (Eichinger) Jones. A lifelong area resident, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962.

A proud veteran, Tim served aboard the U.S.S. Providence...

Jun 1, 2023

Gary A. Franko, 79 of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 1, 2023, in Saint John XXIII Home.

Mr. Franko was born August 12, 1943, in Farrell, a son of the late Albert and Jenny (Locnikar) Franko.  He was a 1961 graduate of Farrell High School.  Gary was on the 1960 state championship basketball team and...

May 29, 2023

George W. Schneider, 75, of Lackawannock Twp., passed away Monday morning, May 29, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Schneider was born on October 27, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward and Mary Kay (Palombi) Schneider. He attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and was a 1966 graduate of Sharon...

May 29, 2023

Scott C. Bishop, 69, of New Castle passed away Monday evening, May 29, 2023, in the VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Bishop was born September 4, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Edward C. and Katybelle (Sherman) Bishop. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Neshannock High School, and later earned an associates...

May 28, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and educator, Janie Weigle, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

She was born January 25, 1947, to William "Bill" and Virginia Dale Austin in Elkhart, IN. who both preceded her in death.

A two-time cancer survivor, she fought a long battle and persevered with courage...

May 28, 2023

John Kineston, 75, of Fredonia, passed away Sunday morning, May 28, 2023, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

Mr. Kineston was born May 1, 1948, in French Creek, PA, a son of the late William and Twila (Swogger) Kineston and he graduated from Grove City Area High School.  After high school, John enlisted in the Army and served in...

May 27, 2023

Barbara A. Gadola, 85, of Hermitage passed away May 27,2023, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Gadola was born May 20, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of Anthony Sebastian and Evelyn L. (McTaggart) Adamo, and was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School.

She was a member of the former St. Lucy's Church,...

May 26, 2023

Lawrence A. Ewing, 73 of Masury, passed away Friday evening, May 26, 2023, in Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial.

Mr. Ewing was born December 3, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Paul and Helen (Gursky) Ewing and was a graduate of Hickory High School.

Larry married the love of his life, Nancy A....