Frances J. Koszela
Aug 11, 2025
Frances J. Koszela, affectionately known as "Nana," formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 90, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, Pennsylvania.
Born on August 2, 1935, in New Castle, Frances was the youngest of ten children born to the late George and Mary (Zombeck) Plonka....
Irene S. Jarocki
Aug 8, 2025
Irene S. Jarocki, longtime resident of 321 Woodland Ave., Farrell, entered into eternal life on August 8th, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, by coincidence, the same hospital where she was born on June 11, 1931, to Leo J. and Marie Irene (McCue) Schmitt. She was a 1949 graduate of Perry High School, Pittsburgh.
A proud Pittsburgher for...
Debra R. Lavan
Aug 8, 2025
Debra R. LaVan, 66, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. LaVan was born on March 15, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Donald and Marion (Knotts) Kilgore. She was a 1977 graduate of Hickory High School.
A dedicated homemaker, Debra enjoyed fishing, spending time...
Fred J. Scocchera
Aug 7, 2025
Fred J. Scocchera, 71, of Neshannock Twp., passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, following heart-related complications.
Mr. Scocchera was born on Christmas Day, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Louis and Allene (Agnew) Scocchera. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Neshannock High School.
Fred retired as Vice President...
Robert Izenas
Aug 5, 2025
Robert "Bob" Izenas, 78, of Sharon, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, August 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa, Beaver Falls, PA.
Mr. Izenas was born on November 16, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Stanley and Marie (Chrobak) Izenas. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1964...
Samuel John Heaslip
Aug 4, 2025
Samuel John Heaslip, 79, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away Monday afternoon, August 4, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Heaslip was born on July 1, 1946, in Ireland, a son of the late Jack and Harriett Heaslip. At a young age, his family moved to England, where he studied and graduated in Brighton.
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Shelley Jackson
Aug 3, 2025
Shelley Jackson, 68, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Shepherd of the Valley, Girard, OH.
Ms. Jackson was born on April 16, 1957, in Sharon, the daughter of the late John and Darlee (May) Jackson. She was a 1975 graduate of Sharon High School and earned an associate degree in secretarial science and...
Carolyn Gayle Pierre
Aug 2, 2025
Carolyn Gayle Pierre, 89, formerly of West Middlesex and Farrell passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025.
Carolyn, known by most as Gayle, was born March 12, 1936, to Charles Cox and Goldie (Jackson) Cox in Jefferson Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Carolyn is survived by her son, Charles (Shannon) Rice, and a granddaughter, Jordan (Troy)...
Patricia Ann Pugh
Aug 2, 2025
Patricia Ann Pugh, 99, of New Castle, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Pugh was born July 16, 1926, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Vatter) O'Leary. She attended St. Mary's Parochial Grade School and later graduated from New Castle High School...
Margaret Rose Yannerilla
Aug 1, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we share our beloved mother,
Margaret Rose Yannerilla, 98, of Sugar Land, TX, and previously of Sharon, PA, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Friday evening, August 1, 2025.
Mrs. Yannerilla was born August 20, 1926, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Brashen)...
Eugene H. Dougherty
Jul 29, 2025
Eugene "Gene" H. Dougherty, 89, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 29, 2025, in Sharon Regional Hospital.
Mr. Dougherty was born October 01, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Erla (Birnlay) Dougherty. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army.
Gene's career...
Natalie M. Skarica
Jul 28, 2025
Natalie M. Skarica, 92, of Farrell, passed away peacefully surrounded by family under hospice care on Monday morning, July 28, 2025, in her home.
Mrs. Skarica was born February 10, 1933, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late Nick and Anna (Milanovich) Metrovich. She was a graduate of Penn High School, also in Greenville.
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Lisa René Aiello
Jul 27, 2025
Lisa René Aiello passed away peacefully, July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
An educator, dancer, and animal lover, Lisa's life was full of enthusiasm, fairness, and deep respect for all forms of life. Known for her love of travel, music, and hot, sunny beaches. As an avid music lover, Lisa attended hundreds of live concerts....
Jordan Ray Swogger
Jul 26, 2025
Jordan Ray Swogger, 14, of Sharon, passed away following a courageous battle with leukemia on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in UPMC Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Jordan was born on July 6, 2011, in Farrell, a son of Ronald Swogger and Kimberly (Dolby) Biro. He was going to be entering the ninth grade at Sharon School District. A proud...
Earl L. Bottenfield, Jr.
Jul 25, 2025
Earl L. "Buck" Bottenfield, Jr., 84, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.
Mr. Bottenfield was born on March 15, 1941, in Sharon, a son of the late Earl and Emma (Baldwin) Bottenfield, Sr.
He was employed for more than 20 years at the former General American Transportation...
Barbara Jean Kane
Jul 25, 2025
Barbara Jean (Gutowski) Kane, 79, of Sharon, passed away with her daughter by her side on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Kane was born on December 23, 1945, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Remp) Gutowski. She was a 1963 graduate of Sharon High School.
A...
Thomas Edward Chaya
Jul 23, 2025
Thomas Edward Chaya, 85, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital.
Mr. Chaya was born September 22, 1939, in Hazelton, PA, a son of the late Edward and Mary (Horvath) Chaya.
Tom retired as a carpenter from Wheatland Tube after 30 years of employment.
He was...
Willa J. Mcmunn
Jul 23, 2025
Willa J. McMunn, 83, a longtime resident of Franklin, PA, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Wednesday evening, July 23, 2025, in QLS, Grove City.
Willa was born on October 19, 1941, in Franklin, PA.
A homemaker, Willa dedicated her life to caring for her children and their home.
She enjoyed spending...
Sandra L. Szymanski
Jul 22, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" L. Szymanski, of Shenango Twp., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 22, 2025.
Sandy was a member of Holy Spirit Parish - St. Mary's Church.
Her husband, Richard Lewis Szymanski, Sr., to whom she was married to for over 55 years, passed away September 25, 2017.
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Mary Kathleen Mccummins
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Kathleen McCummins, 84, of New Castle passed away peacefully under hospice care on Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025, in her home.
Ms. McCummins was born August 2, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Leo J. McCummins, Sr. and Anna Grace (Cavender) McCummins, and a 1958 graduate of New Castle High School.
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