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Michael L. Hauger

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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