Obituaries

Jun 17, 2023

Joanne F. Sears, 77, of Stoneboro passed away in her residence Saturday evening, June 17, 2023.

Joanne was born December 26, 1945, in Towanda, PA, a daughter of the late Henry Kuykendall and Gladys (Sink) Barnes, and was a 1963 graduate of Sayre High School, Sayre, PA.

She worked as a teacher's aide in the...

Jun 16, 2023

Irene B. Fortine, 94, of Masury, OH, passed away Friday morning, June 16, 2023, in the Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial Health Care Center, Masury.

Mrs. Fortine was born on July 6, 1928, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Verecka) Sorokach. She graduated from Farrell High School in 1946 and was extremely proud...

Jun 16, 2023

Daroslava "Dara" Sapic, 82, of Newbury, OH, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Friday afternoon, June 16, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Sapic was born May 12, 1941, in Smederevo, Serbia, a daughter of the late Dusan and Slavka (Maric) Kojic. Raised and educated in Serbia, Dara emigrated to the United States in the Spring of 1969....

Jun 16, 2023

Anna Guster, 96, formerly of Pymatuning Twp., passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, in the Lakes of Jefferson.

Ms. Guster was born on November 17, 1926, in Transfer, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Schmidt) Guster. She was a 1944 graduate of the former Transfer High School.

Anna retired in 1989...

Jun 14, 2023

Samuel J. Iacino, 74, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, June 14, 2023, in the Emergency Room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Iacino was born on June 30, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Peter and Catherine (Perre) Iacino. He was a 1966 graduate of Farrell High School, where he was a standout...

Jun 14, 2023

Helen Sinkus, 95, formerly of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Sinkus was born on July 25, 1927, in Sharpsville, a daughter of John and Helen (Dirgo) Banas. She attended Sharpsville and Farrell School Districts. During WWII, she made ice cream at the former Mott Robertson's Ice Cream in...

Jun 12, 2023

Joseph 'Joe' Howard Grassley was born on January 21st, 1936, to the late Howard Joseph Grassley and the late Rose (Sarvas) Mahaney in Albany, New York. On the afternoon of June 12th, 2023, at the age of 87, Joe left this earth with his loving and devoted family by his side. Joe was raised in Albany, New York, Montreal,...

Jun 12, 2023

Karen Gentile, 68, of New Castle passed away following an extended illness on Monday evening, June 12, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Gentile was born September 26, 1954, in Corona, NY, (Queens), a daughter of Warren and Janet (Solimeno) Schreiner, and was a 1972 graduate of New Castle High School.

For the majority of...

Jun 11, 2023

Rhoda "Peg" Cullen, 101, of Neshannock Twp. passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 11, 2023.

Mrs. Cullen was born on November 7, 1921, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Rowland) Walker. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School in 1939.

She married her beloved husband, James Cullen,...

Jun 7, 2023

Betty Anne Mannion, 55, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Betty was born on July 13, 1967, in Farrell, a daughter of David and Shirley (Dilts) Sekura and attended Winter Haven (FL) High School.

While living in Florida, she worked as a waitress and restaurant manager. Upon...

Jun 6, 2023

Donald E. Shuttleworth, 85, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Shuttleworth was born April 29, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late William Shuttleworth, Sr. and Betty J. (Jackson) Shuttleworth. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1956.

Don...

Jun 6, 2023

Marilyn A. Benic, 80, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Benic was born on May 11, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Alvin and Cynthia (Squire) Lane. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1961 graduate of Sharon High School.

Prior to having children,...

Jun 5, 2023

Cathleen A. DiFeo, 83, of Hermitage passed away peacefully Monday evening, June 5, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. DiFeo was born August 11, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Frankovich) Price. A lifelong area resident, she was a graduate of Farrell High School.

A homemaker extraordinaire, Cathy was a former...

Jun 5, 2023

Robert A. Bortner, Sr., of Sharpsville passed away in his home Monday evening, June 5, 2023, following a brief illness.   Bob was born June 15, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late Paul and Gertrude (Miller) Bortner. He would have been 86 this month.

A 1955 graduate of Sharpsville High School, he earned his Bachelor of...

Jun 3, 2023

Bronko Levi Andree, 42, of Sharon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, in his home.

Bronko was born on October 10, 1980, in Sharon, a son of Sandra Andree and Ronald Garrett.

A lifelong learner, Bronko always had an inquiring mind and a love of spirited debate whether regarding his passion for science,...

Jun 3, 2023

Terrence Lee "Terry" Flaugher, 77, of Sharon, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2023, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Flaugher was born on November 3, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late Scott Flaugher and Fern (Gribble) Tonks. A lifelong resident of Sharon, he began working at the age of 15, and retired from Dean...

Jun 2, 2023

Myra A. Spangler, 76, of West Middlesex, passed away Friday evening, June 2, 2023, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell.

Mrs. Spangler was born November 19, 1946, in Grove City, the only daughter of the late Thomas and Erma (Mohney) Covington.  A lifelong area resident, she was a 1966 graduate of Farrell High School. She later completed her beautician...

Jun 1, 2023

Kyle M. Jones, of Wheatland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in his home. He was 28.

Kyle was born on February 4, 1995, in Sharon, a son of Elizabeth Taylor and the late Kevin Wade Jones. He was a graduate of Farrell High School.

He will be remembered for his kindness and...

Jun 1, 2023

Timothy Robert Jones, 79, of Hermitage passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, June 1, 2023.

Mr. Jones was born May 1, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Clarence and Mary "Helene" (Eichinger) Jones. A lifelong area resident, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962.

A proud veteran, Tim served aboard the U.S.S. Providence...

Jun 1, 2023

Gary A. Franko, 79 of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, June 1, 2023, in Saint John XXIII Home.

Mr. Franko was born August 12, 1943, in Farrell, a son of the late Albert and Jenny (Locnikar) Franko.  He was a 1961 graduate of Farrell High School.  Gary was on the 1960 state championship basketball team and...