Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

Richard H. Wiley, 86, of New Port Richey, FL, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Marliere Hospice House, New Port Richey.

Mr. Wiley was born on March 7, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late Samuel and Geneviera (Pacifico) Wiley. He was a 1957 graduate of Sharon High School and proudly served...

Sep 18, 2023

Lois M. Fetsko, 77, of West Middlesex passed away with her husband and daughter at her side early Monday morning, September 18, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Fetsko was born February 26, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Siege) Vodenichar. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1964 graduate of Hickory...

Sep 17, 2023

Joseph F. Izzo, 66, of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, September 17, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Izzo was born December 11, 1956, in New Castle, a son of the late Albert and Angeline (Sacco) Izzo. A 1974 graduate of New Castle High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force upon graduating....

Sep 16, 2023

Theresa Lutz, 89, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Garden Way Place, Hermitage.

Mrs. Lutz was born on October 7, 1933, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Anthony and Selma (Gratkowski) Grodecki. She was a 1951 graduate of Sharon High School.

Theresa was a member of St. Bartholomew Church,...

Sep 13, 2023

Margaret L. Scully, 97, a longtime resident of Patagonia passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 13, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Scully was born July 7, 1926, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Herman J. and Margaret J. (Becker) Heubel. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1944 graduate of Sharon High School....

Sep 12, 2023

Darlene J. Lenhart, 81, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, September 12, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Lenhart was born on September 3, 1942, in Penn, PA, a daughter of the late James and Violet (Caroselli) Agona. She was a 1960 graduate of Penn Twp. High School.

A homemaker, Darlene was a member of...

Sep 10, 2023

Lawrence W. Crawford, 65, of South Pymatuning Twp, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2023, in his home.

He was born December 1, 1957, in Butler, PA, a son of the late Howard and Donna (Furey) Crawford.

A jack of all trades, Larry was a self-employed handyman.  He excelled in electrical work, plumbing, roofing, and...

Sep 10, 2023

Tara Ann (Spangler) Johnson, 46, of West Middlesex, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.

Tara was born on September 26, 1976, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Raymond and Myra (Covington) Spangler. She was a 1995 graduate of West Middlesex High School and earned her...

Sep 7, 2023

Mary C. Smith, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 7, 2023, in Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington.

Mrs. Smith was born October 7, 1937, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Nicholson) Heaney. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1955.

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Sep 6, 2023

Margaret "Peg" Russin, 85, of New Castle passed away early Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, in her home.

Peg was born April 12, 1938, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Fee) Kennedy. A 1956 graduate of New Castle High School, she also graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing, earning her Registered...

Sep 6, 2023

Frank J. Klecic, Jr., 85, of Cranberry Twp., previously a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023.

Mr. Klecic was born April 12, 1938, in Hubbard, OH, a son of the late Frank J. Klecic, Sr. and Ann M. (Rudolph) Klecic. A 1956 graduate of Farrell High School, he earned a...

Sep 5, 2023

Rose Evelyn (Daugherty) Bayer, 85, of Union Twp. passed away Tuesday morning, September 5, 2023.

Mrs. Bayer was born February 8, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joe and Catherine (Ritchie) Daugherty. A 1956 graduate of New Castle High School, she enlisted in the U.S. Army following graduation.

A proud veteran, Rose...

Sep 4, 2023

John H. Mulcahy, 49, of Conway, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 4, 2023.

John was born on April 23, 1974, in New Brighton, PA, a son of Hugh H. and Linda (Latsko) Mulcahy. He graduated from Freedom Area High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and Applied Science from the California Institute of...

Sep 3, 2023

Gerald H. Neely, Sr., 79, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, September 3, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.

Mr. Neely was born January 1, 1944, in New Castle, a son of the late Thomas W. and Katherine (Waite) Neely, and attended New Castle High School.

Jerry retired from CSX, previously Chessie...

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...