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Susanne "Susie" Sopko

Susanne "Susie" Sopko

Jan 6, 2023

Susanne "Susie" (Patton) Sopko, 57, of Sharpsville, and Jensen Beach FL, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on January 6, 2023, after a brief but mighty battle with cancer. She is survived by her parents, Wade Thomas "Potsy" and Anna Mary (Nelson) Patton; her two daughters, Vincenzia Sopko and Alana (David) Pustay; two brothers,...

Susan J. Horsman

Susan J. Horsman

Jan 6, 2023

Susan J. Horsman, 67, of Hermitage passed away peacefully early Friday morning, January 6, 2023, at her residence.

Suzie was born January 10, 1955, in Sharon, a daughter of Raymond N. and Ruth Jean (Richards) Horsman.  During her younger years, she enrolled in special education courses at Hickory Elementary School, and later was...

Kathy L. Coates

Kathy L. Coates

Jan 4, 2023

Kathy L. Coates, 69, of New Castle passed away Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Ms. Coates was born September 23, 1953, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late James and Pauline (Callahan) Platt. She graduated from New Castle High School.

She enjoyed the many...

James D. Merchant, Sr.

James D. Merchant, Sr.

Jan 4, 2023

James D. Merchant, Sr., 79, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday evening, January 4, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic, Main Campus.

Mr. Merchant was born on January 30, 1943, in Sharon, a son of the late Leslie and Elsie (Scott) Merchant. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1962 graduate of Sharon High School.

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Christopher A. “Chico” Chiccarino

Christopher A. “Chico” Chiccarino

Dec 31, 2022

Christopher A. "Chico" Chiccarino, 42, of West Middlesex was freed from any earthly pain or suffering on Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Chris was born January 12, 1980, in Holywood, County Down, Ireland a son of Peter and Ann (Keery) Chiccarino. After attending Cabin Hill Prep School, Belfast, Ireland until the age of 10,...

Janet M. Ryan

Janet M. Ryan

Dec 31, 2022

Janet M. Ryan, 74, of Transfer passed away early Saturday morning, December 31, 2022, in UPMC Greenville Hospital.

Mrs. Ryan was born December 20, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Zorzi) Lucas. A 1967 graduate of Sharon High School, she also graduated from Theil College, Greenville, earning a...

Dolores Joann Quartini

Dolores Joann Quartini

Dec 30, 2022

Dolores Joann (Lelii) Quartini, 95, of Masury, OH, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Quartini was born August 8, 1927, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Ralph and Nicolina (Morelli) Lelii. She graduated from New Castle High School, and on September 8,...

Geraldine V. Sanoski

Geraldine V. Sanoski

Dec 30, 2022

Geraldine V. Sanoski, 91, of Blackwood, NJ, formerly a longtime resident of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully with her daughter, Cindy, at her side on Friday evening, December 30, 2022, in The Samaritan Center at Voorhees in New Jersey.

Mrs. Sanoski was born January 23, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late...

Shirley A. Rust

Shirley A. Rust

Dec 30, 2022

Shirley A. Rust, 93, of Hermitage passed away early Friday morning, December 30, 2022, in Clepper Manor CCRC, Sharon.

Mrs. Rust was born June 8, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late James H. Rodgers and Helen I. (Hausel) Rodgers Daugherty. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1947 graduate of Hickory...

Randy L. Reynolds

Randy L. Reynolds

Dec 29, 2022

Randy L. Reynolds, 58, of Spring Lake, NC, formerly of Mercer, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 29, 2022, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, N.C.

Randy was born December 17, 1964, in Farrell, a son of the late Edwin J. and Emily A. (Spangler) Reynolds. After graduating from Mercer High School in...

Julianne E. Koborie

Julianne E. Koborie

Dec 29, 2022

Julianne E. Koborie, of Sharon, passed away on December 29, 2022, at 91 years old.

Julie was born in Sharon on February 7, 1931, daughter of the late John and Julianna (Simko) Yendrek. She was a 1949 graduate of Sharon High School.

Julie was a woman of faith who...

Samuel E. Brandt

Samuel E. Brandt

Dec 28, 2022

Samuel E. Brandt, 79, of West Middlesex passed away Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022, in Briarfield Place, Boardman, OH, surrounded by his family.

Samuel was born February 11, 1943, in Sharon, a son of Harry M. and Virginia I. (McCullough) Brandt. After graduating from Sharpsville High School in 1961, he attended the General Motors Institute, Flint, MI,...

Tommy Lee Hall

Tommy Lee Hall

Dec 27, 2022

Tommy Lee Hall, 54, of Sanford, NC, passed away Tuesday evening, December 27, 2002, in Sharon Regional Health System.

Mr. Hall was born June 16, 1968, in Sanford, NC, a son of Lester R Hall and Mary Margaret (Gaines) Hall.  Tommy attended Lee County Senior High School and he was employed by DC Construction Services....

Gerry Ellen Jones

Gerry Ellen Jones

Dec 26, 2022

Gerry Ellen Jones, 72, of Hermitage, passed away Monday evening, December 26, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Jones was born January 1, 1950, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph Edgar Jones and Ellen Marie (Sunderland) Jones. She was a 1969 graduate of Hickory High School and earned her licensed practical nursing (LPN) certification...

Emerich Kizmann

Emerich Kizmann

Dec 26, 2022

Emerich Kizmann, 91, of New Castle passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, December 26, 2022, in Edison Manor Nursing Home, where he was well cared for and loved to entertain the staff with stories.

Mr. Kizmann was born January 26, 1931, in Spisske Vlachy, Slovakia, a son of the late...

Robert J. Kroko

Robert J. Kroko

Dec 23, 2022

Robert J Kroko, 90, of Sharon, passed away Friday afternoon, December 23, 2022, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Kroko was born August 12, 1932, in Masury, OH, a son of the late John and Mary (Harboski) Kroko. He was a graduate of Brookfield High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy....

Lewis H. Aber

Lewis H. Aber

Dec 22, 2022

Lewis H. Aber, 92, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, December 22, 2022, in UPMC Northwest Hospital.

Mr. Aber was born May 25, 1930, in Hermitage, a son of the late Paul H. and Ina (Cumrine) Aber. A lifelong area resident, he attended Sharpsville High School.

Lewis served in the U.S....

Cloyd L. Brown

Cloyd L. Brown

Dec 21, 2022

Cloyd L. Brown, 84, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday morning, December 21, 2022, in his home.

Mr. Brown was born on December 14, 1938, in Harwick, PA, a son of the late Cloyd C. Brown and Edna (Butterfield) Brown and attended Sharon High School. He was honored to be a member of the...

Mark S. Young

Mark S. Young

Dec 20, 2022

Mark S. Young, 60, of Sewickley, PA passed away with family at his side Tuesday afternoon, December 20, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Mark was born June 21, 1962, in Sharon, a son of Frederick A. and Marie J. (Fuoco) Young. After graduating from Sharon High School, he completed an associate's degree...

Elaine M. Bitchko

Elaine M. Bitchko

Dec 19, 2022

Elaine M. Bitchko, 90, of Farrell died early Monday morning, December 19, 2022, in the Emergency Department of UPMC Horizon Hospital, following an extended illness.

Elaine was born September 21, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Stephen and Marie (Kolesar) Cheza. A lifelong Farrell resident, she graduated from Farrell High School...

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