Obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

Todd Leach, 50, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Todd was born on January 2, 1975, in Youngstown, OH, a son of Paul and Wanda (Hughey) Leach. He was a 1993 graduate of Hickory High School and completed culinary school in Pittsburgh, PA.

Following culinary school,...

Aug 31, 2025

Allan L. Owens 63, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday evening, August 31, 2025, in Edison Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on January 24, 1962, in Fairfax, VA, a son of Lester L. Owens and Barbara (Racey) Jewell.

Allan worked as a farmhand since he was in his twenties, and he looked forward to family...

Aug 29, 2025

Mary Jean Hvisdak, 73, of West Middlesex, died peacefully at her home on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Ms. Hvisdak was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, on April 10, 1952, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Matey) Kernisky,  and graduated from West Middlesex High School.

Mary Jean loved her home and playing board games...

Aug 28, 2025

Mildred (Millie) Williams, 75, of Sharon, PA, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, in her home, leaving behind a family that loved and adored her. Millie was born April 5, 1950, in Farrell, PA, a daughter of the late Lynn and Donna (Haines) Morris.

Known for her wit and big heart, Millie spent 75 years spreading love,...

Aug 28, 2025

John T. D'Avico, III, 41, of Hermitage, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday afternoon, August 28, 2025, following a courageous three-year battle with ALS.

John was born November 29, 1983, in Lansdown, PA, a son of John T. D'Avico, Jr. and Roseann (Muldoon) D'Avico. In 2002, he graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School in...

Aug 27, 2025

David S. Hunter, 77, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2025, in the Hospice House of Hospice of the Valley, Youngstown.

Mr. Hunter was born on February 11, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Howard and Myrtle (Hogue) Hunter, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1966.

For over 20...

Aug 25, 2025

Judith L. "Judy" Canon, 82, of Hermitage, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Canon was born on September 14, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Paul and Shirley (Warrender) Keeley. She grew up in Transfer and attended Reynolds and Sharon School Districts, and was a 1960 graduate of Farrell High...

Aug 25, 2025

Mary Catherine Boggs, 83, of Sharon, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Monday afternoon, August 25, 2025, in The Grove at Greenville.

Mrs. Boggs was born May 27, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Elliott) Barreca. After graduating from Sharon High School, she enrolled in several courses at the Shenango Valley...

Aug 25, 2025

Jane P. Haney, 83, of New Castle, PA, passed away Monday evening, August 25, 2025, in The Haven Nursing Home.

Mrs. Haney was born January 26, 1942, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Adalbert W. and Stella (Dytko) Tecza. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1960.

For...

Aug 24, 2025

Anka "Anna" K. Zrile, 92, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away Sunday evening, August 24, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Zrile was born on July 14, 1933, in Severic, Croatia, a daughter of the late Josip and Anka Bukarica.

A dedicated homemaker, Anna was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon. She was...

Aug 23, 2025

Claude "PeeWee" M. Davis, 87, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday morning, August 23, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Davis was born November 22, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late George and Florence (Clements) Davis. Claude honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He worked for many years at LTV, formerly Youngstown...

Aug 23, 2025

James Arthur Divens, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 86. James was born on November 2, 1938, in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania and grew up in West Middlesex, to the late James and Beatrice Divens. He was one of nine children and grew up in a close-knit, loving family...

Aug 22, 2025

Terry L. Herman, 59, of New Castle, passed away peacefully under hospice care late Friday evening, August 22, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital, Wexford, PA.

Terry was born December 1, 1965, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie (McCleery) McComb. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1984.

For most...

Aug 21, 2025

Elizabeth A. "Betty" "Beanie" Powell, 83, of Masury, OH, passed away Thursday evening, August 21, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Powell was born on July 5, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Walsh) Rodgers. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School.

Betty began working...

Aug 17, 2025

Beverly Diane (Miller) Pitts, 77, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 2:50 pm, Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born November 4, 1947, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Aldie Roy and Mary Emma (Buckley) Miller. Bev was raised in Sharon but had country and farm life in her genes. She spent many...

Aug 16, 2025

Eric E. Coonce, 56, of Brookfield, Twp., passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 18, 2025, in his home.

Eric was born on March 21, 1969, in Farrell, a son of the late Roy and Marion (Marstellar) Coonce. He was a graduate of Maplewood High School in Johnston, Ohio.

Eric was...

Aug 15, 2025

Marian "Sue" Preston, 60, of West Middlesex, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, August 15, 2025.

Mrs. Preston was born June 30, 1965, in Farrell, a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Benya) Holmes. She graduated from Mercer High School in 1983, where she excelled as a three-sport athlete. Sue continued her athletic and academic excellence at Penn...

Aug 12, 2025

Thomas Augustus Reinhard was born on January 6, 1935, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Carl Buffum Reinhard and Elsie Adelaide (Gillespie) Reinhard, and entered into eternal rest August 12, 2025.

Thomas was the beloved husband of Anna (Blasovski) Reinhard for 45 years. He is survived by his younger brother, Dan Reinhard, and was preceded in death by...

Aug 12, 2025

John A. Chlpka, 86, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday morning, August 12, 2025, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.

Mr. Chlpka was born on August 21, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Helen (Noga) Chlpka. He was a 1956 graduate of Hickory High School and attended Michigan State University for three years,...

Aug 11, 2025

Richard H. Davis

March 5, 1951 – August 11, 2025

This is a story about a storyteller. Someone who began writing stories as a kid and never, ever stopped. Even when his fingers on the keyboard failed him, he told stories. Throughout his life he published features and columns on business, travel, healthcare and medicine,...