Ruth R. Chrnko
Aug 26, 2023
Ruth R. Chrnko, 86, of Masury, OH, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, following an extended illness.
Mrs. Chrnko was born on October 21, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Balas) Rokita. She was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School.
Until becoming a mother and dedicated homemaker, Ruth worked as...
Josephine Bello
Aug 24, 2023
Josephine Bello, 94, of Hermitage passed away early Thursday morning, August 24, 2023, under hospice care in her home at the St. XXIII Apartments.
Mrs. Bello was born August 20, 1929, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jessie (Scarmack) Amico, and attended Farrell High School.
A homemaker, Josephine also owned and operated...
Adelaide Roberts
Aug 23, 2023
Adelaide "Snooky" Roberts, 73, of Edinburg passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, August 23, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Snooky was born March 20, 1950, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie (McCleery) McComb, and graduated from Neshannock High School in 1968.
Primarily working as a truck driver for much...
Vid Kralj
Aug 23, 2023
Vid Kralj, 98, of Sharon, after a short hospital stay, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday evening of August 23, 2023.
Mr. Kralj was born on August 1, 1925, in Mirkopolje, Croatia, a son of Franjo and Bara (Perinovac) Kralj. He proudly protected his homeland in the Croatian National Guard during World War II.
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William Beeler
Aug 22, 2023
William "Bill" "Papa" Beeler, 66, of Masury, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Addison Healthcare Center, Masury, OH.
Mr. Beeler was born May 19, 1957, a son of the late Edwin and Mildred Beeler. He owned and operated G and J Radiator, Greenville, for many years.
Bill loved spending time with all his...
Rothea M. Bush
Aug 22, 2023
Rothea M. "Ro" Bush, 89, of Masury, OH, passed away with family by her side Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023, at Addison Healthcare Center.
Per Ro's wishes, there will be no services.
Kim Ann Stephenson
Aug 21, 2023
In the early hours of the morning Monday, August 21, 2023, Kim Ann Stephenson, passed away after an over two-year-long battle against cancer. Kim received her wish and passed in her own home in Sharpsville with her loving husband of 41 years, John, by her side.
Kim was born on October 11th, 1960, in Sharon, to Albert...
Maria Klaric
Aug 21, 2023
Maria (Negrea) Klaric, of Sharon, died Monday, August 21, 2023, following an extended illness. She was 85.
Mrs. Klaric was born Oct. 5, 1937, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Laura and Frank Negrea. A lifelong area resident, Maria graduated from Sharon High School in 1956.
During her younger years, Maria worked at the...
Mary A. Baron
Aug 20, 2023
Mary A. (Skiljo) Baron, 96, of Hermitage passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA.
Mary was born on February 17, 1927, in Farrell, the youngest of four children to the late Frank and Anna (Vukovic) Skiljo. She was blessed to have two sisters, Eva (Skiljo) Matune and Mildred (Skiljo) Novak; and one...
Lawrence E. Ekis
Aug 20, 2023
Lawrence E. "Larry" Ekis, 76, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in his home.
Mr. Ekis was born on February 3, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry and Cora (Linn) Ekis, Sr. A lifelong area resident, he attended Sharpsville High School.
Larry was a longtime employee of the former...
Jed E. Davis
Aug 19, 2023
Jed E. Davis, 62, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, August 19, 2023, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Mr. Davis was born March 5, 1961, in Sharon, a son of the late George O. and Elizabeth M. (Carnes) Davis. A 1979 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, he earned his B.S. in business...
Margaret A. Ross
Aug 19, 2023
Margaret A. "Peggy" Ross, 83, of New Castle passed away early Saturday morning, August 19, 2023, in The Grove at New Wilmington.
Peggy was born November 21, 1939, in New Castle, a daughter of Michael and Eleanor (Heckart) Bowden. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School in 1957.
Primarily a homemaker, she...
Ernestine Norris
Aug 18, 2023
Ernestine Norris, 63, of Farrell, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Ms. Norris was born on November 11, 1959, in Midnight, Mississippi, a daughter of the late Devon and Classie (Jones) Norris, Sr., and was a graduate of Sharon High School.
Ernestine was a member of the former Bethlehem...
Anthony J. Conti
Aug 17, 2023
Anthony J. Conti, 92, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side Thursday morning, August 17, 2023, in his home.
Mr. Conti was born April 10, 1931, in Sharspville, a son of the late Louis and Matia (Racine) Conti, and was a 1951 graduate of Sharpsville High School. Following graduation, he enlisted...
Goldie E. Seibert
Aug 17, 2023
Goldie E. Seibert, 86, of Hermitage passed away Thursday evening, August 17, 2023, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Seibert was born September 18, 1936, in Sandy Lake, PA, a daughter of the late Sedrick M. Heim and Lavina Belle (McClearn) Heim Kaelin. A graduate of Lakeview High School, she also attended Sharon General Nursing School and...
August A. Staunch Jr.
Aug 15, 2023
August A. Staunch Jr., 84, of Hermitage passed away Tuesday morning, August 15, 2023, in his home.
Mr. Staunch was born March 6, 1939, in Sharon, a son of the late August A. Staunch, Sr., and Edna (Maykowski) Staunch.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps., he was honorably discharged in 1960. After serving...
Ruth G. Toth
Aug 12, 2023
Ruth G. Toth, 80, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Toth was born on October 12, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Burdell and Emma (Bundzak) Rust and was a graduate of the former Hartford (OH) High School.
Following High School, she worked for her...
James E. Buchanan Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
James E. Buchanan, Jr., 60, of Hermitage, passed away suddenly with his family by his side, on Saturday evening, August 12, 2023, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
"Jim" or "Bucky" was born on March 31, 1963, in Sharon, a son of James and Sherry (Gregg) Buchanan. He was a 1981 graduate of Sharon High School.
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Carol Sue Billiel
Aug 11, 2023
Carol Sue Billiel, 77, of Mercer, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, in her home.
Mrs. Billiel was born on December 9, 1945, in Oil City, PA, a daughter of the late Delmar and Avis (Proper) Myers. She was a 1963 graduate of Oil City High School.
Her husband, Randall Billiel, whom she married on...
Judith A. Gory
Aug 10, 2023
Judith A. "Judy" Gory, 62, of Sharpsville passed away with family at her side late Thursday evening, August 10, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Judy was born July 15, 1961, in Latrobe, PA, a daughter of William and Katherine (Mayger) Gundaker. After moving to Greenville as a young girl, she graduated from Reynolds High School...
