Obituaries

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...

Feb 19, 2023

Betty G. Kroko, 84, of Sharon, passed away Sunday morning, February 19, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Kroko was born on October 6, 1938, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Michael and Marie (Baniel) Giroski. She was a 1956 graduate of Sharon High School.

While raising her family, Betty worked out of her home...

Feb 19, 2023

Edna Catherine "Kitty" Boyce, 93, of New Castle and formerly of Irwin, PA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Sunday afternoon, February 19, 2023, at Avalon Place.

Mrs. Boyce was born September 7, 1929, in Fairmont, W.V., a daughter of the late Carroll E. and Hazel L. Merrifield, and also...

Feb 18, 2023

Norene A. "Reenie" Cardamon, 84, of Hermitage passed away with her husband and children at her side Saturday morning, February 18, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Cardamon was born January 24, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Henighan. After completing her studies at the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School, she graduated...

Feb 18, 2023

Tara Nikole Rice, 39, of Sharon, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, in her home.

Ms. Rice was born October 7, 1983, in Sharon, a daughter of David Rice and Sheryl Bulovas. A 2001 graduate of Sharon High School, she later graduated from the Winner Business Institute, Transfer.

Tara was of the Christian faith.

Feb 16, 2023

Jennifer Louise (Beil) Hetrick, 83, of Transfer, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, in her home.

Jennifer was born in Sharpsville, PA on November 5, 1939, to the late Charles and Alice (Fye) Beil. She attended Farrell High School and graduated in 1957.

Jennifer was employed as a sales...

Feb 16, 2023

Scott Alan Kahrer, 53, of Coraopolis, PA and formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, February 16, 2023, in Heritage Valley Hospital, Sewickley, PA.

Scott was born July 9, 1969, in New Castle, a son of the late Frederick and Maris Ann (Martin) Kahrer. He attended the...

Feb 15, 2023

Penny L. Perkins, 57, of New Castle passed away peacefully with her parents and siblings at her side Wednesday evening, February 15, 2023, following a courageous 17-year battle with chronic kidney disease.

Ms. Perkins was born August 25, 1965, in New Castle, a daughter of Marsha (Davis) Perkins and Russell and Dorothy Perkins,...

Feb 15, 2023

Blanche M. (Schooley) Murdock, 92, of Enon Valley and formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 15, 2023, at her home.

Mrs. Murdock was born February 28, 1930, in New Castle, a daughter of the late William P. and Mary M. (Priesel) Schooley.

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Feb 14, 2023

Kenneth F. Wilson, 78, of West Middlesex, passed away Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Wilson was born September 8, 1944, in Blue Ridge, GA, a son of the late George and Velma (Cathey) Wilson. He was a 1962 graduate of Commodore Perry High...

Feb 13, 2023

Robert Allen "Bob" Guthrie of Hermitage died quietly at home on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, from health complications related to advanced Parkinson's disease. It was his 81st birthday.

Mr. Guthrie was born February 13, 1942, in Sharon to Robert Ralph and Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Guthrie. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1960....

Feb 12, 2023

John F. "Jack" Schrader, 83, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Jack was born on March 25, 1939, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Jane (Cassidy) Schrader. He was a 1957 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

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Feb 11, 2023

David G. U'Halie, 82, loving husband, father, and brother passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, after emergency surgery at Allegheny General Hospital with his family at his side.

David was born to Nicholas G. and Helen (Skourn) U'Halie on September 12, 1940, in Sharon at the Christian H. Buhl Hospital. He was raised in Sharon and graduated...

Feb 10, 2023

James "Jim" L. Bartholomew, 84, of Sharpsville passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, in Naples, FL.

Mr. Bartholomew was born June 10, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late Harold and Anne (Rohrer) Bartholomew, and was a graduate of Sharon High School.  Following high school, Jim worked as a draftsman at the former Sharon...

Feb 10, 2023

Harry A. "Bud" Steele, Sr., 66, of Campbell, OH, passed away Friday evening, February 10, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Bud was born on January 11, 1957, in Sharon, a son of the late Harry and Elinor (Frohman) Steele. He was a 1975 graduate of Hickory High School and attended trade school,...

Feb 10, 2023

George D. Bornes, 73, of Transfer, passed away Friday morning, February 10, 2023, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Greenville.

George was born on April 15, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Michael and Catherine (Bateman) Bornes. He was a 1968 graduate of Sharpsville High School and honorably served...

Feb 10, 2023

Frank P. Frankovich, 89, of Hermitage, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mr. Frankovich was born July 14, 1933, in Farrell, a son of the late Frank J. and Wilba (Fabich) Frankovich. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Farrell High School in 1951.

Frank honorably served his country in...