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Michael L. Hauger
Aug 9, 2023
Michael L. Hauger, 76, of Boardman, OH, passed away Wednesday evening, August 9, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Hauger was born July 20, 1947, in Kansas City, KS, a son of the late Thomas H. and Ruth J. (Meyer) Hauger. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged in 1968. In 1969, he married...
Clifton Blaine Bethune
Aug 7, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Clifton Blaine "Cliffie" Bethune, IV. He passed away surrounded by loved ones Monday morning, August 7, 2023, following an extended illness. He was 71.
Cliffie was born December 6, 1951, in Swissvale, PA, a son of the late Clifton B. Bethune, III and Jeannie (Hockett) Bethune. After moving to...
Concetta Dionisio
Aug 7, 2023
Concetta "Connie" Dionisio, 91, a longtime resident of Farrell passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 7, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.
Ms. Dionisio was born August 27, 1931, in Introdacqua, Abbruzzo, Italy, a daughter of the late Virginio and Lenina (Giuliani) Dionisio. Following the end of WWII, Connie was able to emigrate to the United...
Carol A. Watson
Aug 7, 2023
Carol A. Watson, 80, of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 7, 2023, in her home. She was born at Sharon Regional Hospital on May 2, 1943, to the late Kathryn and Nicholas Serbic. She graduated from Farrel High School in 1961.
A devout Catholic, Carol was a member of...
William Richard Taylor
Aug 4, 2023
Dr. William R. Taylor
Retired Slippery Rock University Professor and longtime Grove City resident, Dr. William Richard (Bill) Taylor passed away on August 4, 2023, in his residence in Harmony, PA. He was 89 years old.
He was born September 22, 1933 in Joliet, IL, the son of Rev. Samuel and Ethelyn (Strasser) Taylor. He...
Loni G Frolick
Aug 3, 2023
Loni G. Frolick, 68, of Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, August 3, 2023, in Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial, Masury, OH.
Ms. Frolick was born on February 21, 1955, in Sharon, a daughter of Frank Martin and Leahabelle Sara (Bees) Frolick. She was a 1973 graduate of Sharon High School and studied in the L.P.N. program of...
Sarah Ann Benson
Aug 3, 2023
Sarah Ann Benson, 83, of New Castle, passed away Thursday evening, August 3, 2023, in the Haven Convalescent Home.
Mrs. Benson was born December 17, 1939, in Clymer, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Veda (Putt) Minto.
Sarah was of Christian faith.
A dedicated homemaker, she enjoyed baking, sewing and crocheting....
Shawn Anthony Mcpeak
Jul 31, 2023
Shawn Anthony McPeak, 34, of Hermitage, passed away Monday morning, July 31, 2023, in his home.
Shawn was born on May 14, 1989, in Sharon, a son of Earl and Sherry (DeGregory) McPeak. He was a 2007 graduate of Hickory High School.
He was employed for nearly ten years as a customer service representative for...
Cyril A. Macosko
Jul 30, 2023
Cyril A. "Cy" Macosko, 89, of Greenville, formerly a longtime resident of Springwood Drive, Sharpsville, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 30, 2023.
Mr. Macosko was born April 14, 1934, in McKeesport, PA, a son of Andrew Michael and Anna (Levkus) Macosko, later moving to Port Vue, PA, where he graduated from Glassport High School in 1952....
Kathleen Zoccola
Jul 30, 2023
Kathleen Zoccola, 74, of Burghill, OH passed away with her son by her side Sunday afternoon, July 30, 2023, in Sharon Regional Health Center.
Kathy was born September 16, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Russell and Catherine (Monaco) Gallo. She attended St. Michael Parochial Grade School in Greenville and later graduated from Reynolds High...
Charles "Bobby" Thomas
Jul 29, 2023
Charles "Bobby" Thomas, 85, of Hermitage passed away in his home Saturday morning, July 29, 2023, with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Thomas was born November 23, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late William and Martha (Reiter) Thomas. Bobby attended Sharon High School. After school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was...
Theresa A. Rodgers
Jul 27, 2023
Theresa A. Rodgers, 84, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 27, 2023, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.
Mrs. Rodgers was born on April 25, 1939, in Slickville, PA, a daughter of the late Michael and Minnie (Ficcaglia) Cugino. She was a 1957 graduate of Brookfield High School and was a 1960 graduate of...
Martin E. Gould
Jul 27, 2023
Every family has a story to tell; welcome to ours; Martin "Marty" E. Gould was born August 2, 1958, in New Castle, PA. His parents, Everett and Magdalene (Zurasky) Gould raised him in Shenango Township, living and working alongside siblings and cousins on the farm of his maternal grandparent. He enjoyed summer visits to the farms of his paternal...
Anthony D. Esposito
Jul 24, 2023
Anthony D. "Tony" Esposito, 73, of New Castle went to be with his Lord and Savior early Monday morning, July 24, 2023.
Mr. Esposito was born May 9, 1950, in New Castle, a son of the late Carl and Bertha (Duncan) Esposito, and graduated from Shenango High School in 1968.
A lifelong builder, Tony was...
Chad Alan Runyan, Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Chad Alan Runyan, Sr., 32, of Transfer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, July 23, 2023, in the Emergency Room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Chad was born on April 18, 1991, in Sharon, a son of Donald Runyan, Jr. and Amy Martin. He attended Keystone Charter School, Greenville, and worked as a welder and landscaper. His...
Martha Mccutcheon
Jul 21, 2023
Martha McCutcheon, 62, of Sharpsville, passed Friday evening, July 21, 2023, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Martha was born on October 1, 1960, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Julius and Myrtle (Blair) Caracci. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1978 graduate of Sharpsville High School.
She was a longtime employee of Victor...
John L. Panella
Jul 21, 2023
John L. Panella, 91, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Friday morning, July 21, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.
Johnny was born April 9, 1932, in New Castle, a son of the late Michael Panella, Sr. and Bessie (Varvette) Panella.
As a young man, he worked for Smith's Dry Cleaner and later worked...
Angeline Betts
Jul 12, 2023
Angeline (Williams) Betts, 95, a longtime resident of New Castle passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12, 2023, in Charlotte, NC, where she had been living with her daughters for the last several years.
Mrs. Betts was born December 31, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Marco and Aminta (Adami) Williams, and...
Rachel Ann Gorgei
Jul 12, 2023
Rachel Ann Gorgei, 98, of Youngstown, OH, formerly of Sharon, passed away Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023, in Hospice of the Valley, Hospice House, Youngstown.
Mrs. Gorgei was born on March 31, 1925, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Bernard) Guerriero. She was raised on the east side of Youngstown and was a...
Samuel J. Muscatell
Jul 11, 2023
Samuel J. Muscatell, 91, of New Castle, PA, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 11, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mr. Muscatell was born February 8, 1932, in Poland, OH, a son of the late Joseph and Philomena "Minnie" (Messuti) Muscatell. After graduating from Lowellville (OH)High School, he served in the U.S. Army for two years.
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