Obituaries

Nov 5, 2022

Cameron J. Vandevort, 38, of Harmony, PA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Saturday morning, November 5, 2022, at his home.

Cam was born December 20, 1983, in New Castle, a son of Dale and Maureen (Van Eman) Vandevort. A member of Union High School's 2002 graduating class, he later completed a...

Nov 5, 2022

Stephen J. "Steve" Kochera, 84, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Saturday morning, November 5, 2022, in his home.

Born on September 6, 1938, Steve was the beloved only child of Steve and Lillian (Detelich) Kochera.

He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1956, An athlete during his early years, he was actively involved in baseball,...

Nov 5, 2022

Veronica "Verny" Kurtz, 101, formerly of Masury, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in the Arbors Nursing Home, near Columbus, OH.

Her nephew, Buddy and wife Nancy of Columbus, kept in close contact with her.

Verny was a daughter of John and Josephine (Super) Pasacic. She...

Nov 3, 2022

James Clair Robertson, 80, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife, children, and family at his side Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2022, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Robertson was born January 3, 1942, in Johnstown, PA, a son of James and Irene (Henderson) Robertson. A 1959 graduate of Mohawk Area...

Oct 31, 2022

William R. "Bill" Cooper Wilcox, 62, of Hermitage, passed away Monday evening, October 31, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Bill was born February 5, 1960, in Sharon, a son of Robert J. and Nancy Ann (Dickman) Wilcox. He was a 1978 graduate of Hickory High School.

Upon the...

Oct 30, 2022

Larry W. Thompson, Sr., 80, of New Castle passed away Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2022, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Mr. Thompson was born August 11, 1942, in New Castle, a son of Harry and Gertrude Thompson. A 1960 graduate of New Castle High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army following...

Oct 27, 2022

Elaine A. Keating, 71, of Masury, OH, formerly of Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, October 27, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Keating was born February 15, 1951, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Todut) Cebak. She was a 1969 graduate of Brookfield High School.

A homemaker, she found great...

Oct 26, 2022

Jodi L. Scocchera, 64, of New Castle, passed away with family at her side Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022, following a courageous battle with a debilitating illness.

Jodi was born September 14, 1958, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Dallas P. and Nancy L. (Logan) Hartman. A lifelong area resident, she...

Oct 25, 2022

Laura Lee Kerr, 65, of New Castle passed away Tuesday evening, October 25, 2022, in The Haven Convalescent Home.

Ms. Kerr was born December 3, 1956, in New Castle, a daughter of Elmer and Eleanor (Polansky) Kerr.

Laura spent much of her time...

Oct 25, 2022

Amy Porreca, 57, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday evening, October 25, 2022, in UPMC  Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Porreca was born September 27, 1965, in Sharon, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth "Betty" (Chisholm) Yingling, and later graduated from Sharon High School.

Amy loved to play scratch-off lottery tickets.  She also...

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Ann (DuBois) Neider, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh after a brief illness. She was 83.

Mrs. Neider was born January 27, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Peter M. and Elizabeth (Herrmann) DuBois.  She was a 1957 graduate of Hickory High School,...

Oct 22, 2022

Robert C. Downing, 89, of Mercer, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in his residence.

Mr. Downing was born January 1, 1933, in New Castle, a son of the late Robert and Alta "Mildred" (Davidson) Downing.  He attended North High School in Youngstown, OH.

Robert worked at General...

Oct 22, 2022

Edward Sverchek, 92, of Hermitage, passed away on Saturday, October 22, after a brief illness.

Mr. Sverchek was born July 2, 1930, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Mary Sverchek.

Ed was a 1948 graduate of Sharon High School. He served in the U.S. Army during...

Oct 22, 2022

Norma Jean Arner, 93, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday morning, October 22, 2022, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Arner was born on March 9, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Schnur) Sorokach. She was a 1947 graduate of Sharon High School.

Oct 22, 2022

Richard M. "Doc" Borrelli, 87, of New Castle passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 22, 2022, in his home.

Mr. Borrelli was born January 19, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late Francisco and Jenny (Panella) Borrelli. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1954.

Oct 21, 2022

Margarite L. "Peggy" Baron, 97, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Baron was born December 16, 1924, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Samuel and Angela Marie (Iacino) Campanga, Sr.  She was a 1943 graduate of Farrell High School.  After graduation, she worked at Westinghouse...

Oct 19, 2022

Dorothy V. Rice, 99, of New Castle passed away early Wednesday morning, October 19, 2022, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Rice was born May 13, 1923 in Scalp Level, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Younker) Gindlesperger. She graduated from Dale High School, Johnstown, PA.

She...

Oct 19, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" (Kerins) Elliott, 81, of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Elliott was born October 18, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Dan and Mary (Henighan) Kerins. She was a 1959 graduate of Sharon High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Edinboro Teachers College and...

Oct 18, 2022

Anthony F. "Tony" McLusky, 73, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in his home.

Mr. McLusky was born February 24, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Anthony and Alice (Lynott) McLusky. He was a 1967 graduate of Sharon High School and earned an associate...

Oct 17, 2022

Peggy Ann (Thomas) Burrows, 78, of Hubbard, OH, passed away Monday morning, October 17, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Peggy was born July 19, 1944, in Warren, PA, daughter of the late Leroy Thomas and B. Virginia (Keene) Thomas.  She attended Eisenhower High School in Warren, PA.

She loved crafting, making many unique items...