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George W. Schneider

George W. Schneider

May 29, 2023

George W. Schneider, 75, of Lackawannock Twp., passed away Monday morning, May 29, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Schneider was born on October 27, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Edward and Mary Kay (Palombi) Schneider. He attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and was a 1966 graduate of Sharon...

Scott C. Bishop

Scott C. Bishop

May 29, 2023

Scott C. Bishop, 69, of New Castle passed away Monday evening, May 29, 2023, in the VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Bishop was born September 4, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Edward C. and Katybelle (Sherman) Bishop. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Neshannock High School, and later earned an associates...

Elizabeth "Janie" Weigle

Elizabeth "Janie" Weigle

May 28, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and educator, Janie Weigle, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

She was born January 25, 1947, to William "Bill" and Virginia Dale Austin in Elkhart, IN. who both preceded her in death.

A two-time cancer survivor, she fought a long battle and persevered with courage...

John Kineston

John Kineston

May 28, 2023

John Kineston, 75, of Fredonia, passed away Sunday morning, May 28, 2023, in UPMC Horizon, Greenville.

Mr. Kineston was born May 1, 1948, in French Creek, PA, a son of the late William and Twila (Swogger) Kineston and he graduated from Grove City Area High School.  After high school, John enlisted in the Army and served in...

Barbara A. Gadola

Barbara A. Gadola

May 27, 2023

Barbara A. Gadola, 85, of Hermitage passed away May 27,2023, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Gadola was born May 20, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of Anthony Sebastian and Evelyn L. (McTaggart) Adamo, and was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School.

She was a member of the former St. Lucy's Church,...

Lawrence A. Ewing

Lawrence A. Ewing

May 26, 2023

Lawrence A. Ewing, 73 of Masury, passed away Friday evening, May 26, 2023, in Windsor House at O'Brien Memorial.

Mr. Ewing was born December 3, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Paul and Helen (Gursky) Ewing and was a graduate of Hickory High School.

Larry married the love of his life, Nancy A....

Fred R. Moyer

Fred R. Moyer

May 25, 2023

Fred R. Moyer, 89, a longtime resident of Mercer, passed away late Thursday evening, May 25, 2023, in Traditions of Lansdale Senior Living Center, Lansdale, PA.

Mr. Moyer was born August 2, 1933, in Sharon, a son of the late Fred and Irene (Tarr) Moyer. After graduating from Sharon High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Vergie Atwood

Vergie Atwood

May 24, 2023

Vergie Atwood, 80, of Farrell, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in her home.

Ms. Atwood was born on January 19, 1943, in Jackson, Mississippi, a daughter of Craft and Mamie (Gordon) Atwood. She was a 1961 graduate of Farrell High School.

She was employed for 19 years as a weight station operator at...

Richard A. Benka

Richard A. Benka

May 24, 2023

Richard A. Benka, 76, of Hermitage passed away with his wife at his side early Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023, in his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Benka was born December 15, 1946, in Farrell, a son of the late George and Susan (Chalpka) Benka. A 1964 graduate of Farrell High School, he earned a bachelor...

William Black

William Black

May 23, 2023

William "Bill" Black, 75, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Black was born on August 21, 1947, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Lewis and Jean (Badger) Black. He was a 1965 Wilmington Area High School graduate and attended New Castle School of Trades. Bill honorably served...

Shawn P. Greene

Shawn P. Greene

May 23, 2023

Shawn P. Greene, 40, of Sharpsville, passed away following an extended illness on Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Shawn was born on April 26, 1983, in Greenville, PA, a son of Thomas and Delores (Gagliardi) Greene. He was a 2001 graduate of Sharpsville High School and worked as a school bus driver....

Naomi L. Gatewood

Naomi L. Gatewood

May 22, 2023

Naomi L. Gatewood, 95, of New Castle went to be with the Lord Monday morning, May 22, 2023.

Mrs. Gatewood was born March 16, 1928, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Clarence and Rachel (Laury) Ward. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1946.

Naomi retired from Ivex...

Evan Gerald Swogger, Sr.

Evan Gerald Swogger, Sr.

May 21, 2023

Evan "Bud" Gerald Swogger, Sr., 86, of Sharon, PA, died of natural causes on Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home, in the company of his loving family.

Mr. Swogger was born at home on March 26, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late Elmer Grant and Mary (McKenzie) Swogger.

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Pamela Ann Yambrovich

Pamela Ann Yambrovich

May 20, 2023

Pamela Ann Yambrovich, 70, of Burghill, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Yambrovich was born on March 3, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of Dr. James Neil and Alice (Stanton) Neil. She was a 1971 graduate of Sharpsville High School and earned a bachelor's degree in art from Carlow University,...

Loretta J. Mickey

Loretta J. Mickey

May 18, 2023

Loretta J. Mickey, 91, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday morning, May 18, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Mickey was born October 19, 1931, in Ambridge, PA, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Laura (Phillips) Matanick, and graduated from St. Veronica Catholic High School in 1949.

Loretta was a loving...

F. Ronald Bogolin

F. Ronald Bogolin

May 16, 2023

F. Ronald Bogolin, 89, died on May 16, 2023 after a brief illness.  Ron was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 16, 1934, one of two children to Rose (Kovitch) Bogolin and Frank Bogolin.  He attended St. Jerome Catholic Grade School where he was an altar server.  He attended Cathedral Latin School and graduated as valedictorian.  In 1956,...

Keith E. Koch

Keith E. Koch

May 15, 2023

Keith E. Koch, 63, of Sharon, passed away suddenly Monday morning, May 15, 2023, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Keith was born on December 9, 1959, in Sharon, a son of Rudolph "Rudy" and Nancy (White) Koch. He was a 1978 graduate of Sharon High School where he participated on the...

Barbara A. Wareham

Barbara A. Wareham

May 14, 2023

Barbara A. (Voyten) Wareham, 92, of Sharon passed away peacefully in the family home on Sunday evening , May 14, 2023, where she was born on January 24, 1931.  She was the daughter of the late Louis W. Voyten and Barbara A. (Shacikoski) Voyten.

A lifelong Sharon resident, she attended St. Joseph's parochial grade school...

Charlotte Rosemary Sizer

Charlotte Rosemary Sizer

May 11, 2023

Charlotte Rosemary Sizer passed away shortly after birth in her home on Thursday afternoon , May 11, 2023.

Charlotte was born at 2: 40 p.m. on Thursday May 11, 2023, the daughter of Carl Aaron and Leah Gabrielle (Vuich) Sizer.

Charlotte is survived by her maternal grandparents, Steve and Sheri Vuich; paternal...

Charles F. Stanek

Charles F. Stanek

May 10, 2023

Charles F. Stanek, 77, of Farrell passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side Wednesday evening, May 10, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Stanek was born February 23, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Theodore and Helen (Palkovitch) Stanek. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Farrell High School in 1964.

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