Obituaries

Sep 25, 2025

Jay Victor Magee, lovingly known to family and friends as "JV" of "Journey J," passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on September 13, 1960, in Teaneck, NJ, Jay lived a life full of creativity, kindness, and unconditional love. Jay was a gifted author and magician, delighting others with his words and wonder. A...

Sep 24, 2025

Jean E. Mann, 82, of West Pittsburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, September 24, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Mann was born August 12, 1943, in Conneaut, OH, a daughter of the late Carlton L. and Mary Alice (Whiting) Gee. Jean was a 1961 graduate of Conneaut (OH) High School.

A homemaker,...

Sep 23, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Ruby, 81, formerly of Farrell, Sharon and Indiana, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Concordia of Cranberry, Mars, PA.

Mr. Ruby was born on January 31, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Nick and Rose (Messina) Ruby. He was a 1962 graduate of Farrell High School and earned a bachelor's...

Sep 23, 2025

Thomas C. Crawford, 60, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence.

Mr. Crawford was born February 5, 1965, in Sharon, a son of Thomas K. and Mary Margaret (Weirick) Crawford. He was a 1983 graduate of Sharon High School, where he was a standout on the varsity football team – earning him...

Sep 22, 2025

Rose Marie Carlin, 91, of Union Twp., passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday afternoon, September 22, 2025, while under hospice care at her home.

Mrs. Carlin was born June 5, 1934, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Hink) Harvan.

Rose married the love of her life,...

Sep 21, 2025

Gerald John Hrabosky was born at Farrell Regional Hospital, and after graduating Class of 1969 from Sharon High School, he enlisted for USAF Reserves in Youngstown, OH.  He was an amazing racquetball player and I'm sure left many bruises on his opponents during his play at the Buhl Club!  He was an active member of many churches in the...

Sep 20, 2025

Mary Ellen Foltz, of Sharon, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025.

Born in Sharon, PA, she was the daughter of Elmer and Mary (McKenzie) Swogger. Mary Ellen and her husband Richard Jacob Foltz were lifelong residents of the area-aside from six years spent in San Diego. Mary Ellen was deeply committed to her community and her...

Sep 19, 2025

Nicole Lee (Morocco) Rudd passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025, at her residence in Bradenton, FL. She was 38.

Nicole was born May 19, 1987 to Nick and Debbi (Small) Morocco in Farrell. She was a loving, wonderful daughter to her parents and sister to her brother Jim from the beginning. As a youngster, she was...

Sep 19, 2025

Norma Jean Powell, 80, of New Castle, previously of Lake Havasu, AZ, passed away Friday morning, September 19, 2025, in her residence.

Mrs. Powell was born October 2, 1944, in Rochester, NY, a daughter of the late Allen and Helen (Walters) Kiesinger.

Primarily a homemaker, Norma was also employed by Stromberg Carlson Manufacturing, Rochester, NY....

Sep 18, 2025

Stephen Joseph Banjak, age 87, of Slippery Rock, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.  Stephen was born in Farrell, PA, on May 1, 1938, son of the late Steve and Susan (Parkany) Banjak. Growing up near his immigrant grandparents, he was affectionally known by many as "Synko", meaning Sonny in the Slovak language. And later, after his...

Sep 17, 2025

Michael "Mick" J. Banas, 76, of S. Pymatuning Twp., passed away surrounded by family late Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025, while under hospice care at his home.

Mr. Banas was born June 16, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Michael and Catherine (Kubyako) Banas, and graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1967.

A...

Sep 16, 2025

Lisa A. Gunesch, 72, of Sharon, passed away September 16, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Gunesch was born March 4, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles and Gloria (Flower) Fischer. She was a 1971 graduate of Sharpsville High School and also completed an associate degree in secretarial studies at the former Shenango Valley Business...

Sep 14, 2025

Bradley C. "Brad" Tucci, 58, of Hermitage, passed away with his wife by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Brad was born on December 1, 1966, in Sharon, a son of the late Gerald and Carol (Clark) Tucci. A lifelong area resident, he was a...

Sep 14, 2025

Cheryl Booher, 72, of New Castle, passed away Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Booher was born May 28, 1953, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank Vogan and Norma (Bovard) Church. She was a 1971 graduate of Union High School.

Cheryl was a member of Victory Family Church,...

Sep 14, 2025

Loretta Lapcevich, 71, of Sharon, died at 10:04 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2025, lovingly cared for by the staff at Jameson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Castle.

Loretta was born November 4, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of John and Catherine (Koch) Pollack, and graduated from Sharon High School in 1971.

She worked as a...

Sep 13, 2025

Margie E. Crompton, 99, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, late Saturday morning, September 13, 2025, while under hospice care at St. Paul's Home, Greenville.

Mrs. Crompton was born March 27, 1926, in Bethel, PA (Mercer County), a daughter of the late Wayne and Sylvia (Smith) Jarrett. A 1944 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage,...

Sep 12, 2025

Karin G. Reynolds, 68, of Sharon, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, September 12, 2025, while under hospice care at Addison Healthcare Center, Masury, OH.

Mrs. Reynolds was born November 26, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Bill and Mary (Alongi) Burlingame. After graduating from Sharon High School in 1975, she attended Penn State University...

Sep 12, 2025

Mary L. Girardat Stone, age 82. A former resident of Edinboro, died on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Passavant Community, Zelienople, PA. She was born December 13, 1942, in Meadville, daughter of Glenn M. Girardat and Anna B. McCurdy Girardat.

Mary graduated from Ohio University, 1964, with a B.A. degree with high honors, was elected to Phi...

Sep 10, 2025

Darlene Jean (Davis) Patrick of Greenville, PA, passed away on September 10, 2025, at age 75. She was born on April 28, 1950, to Tom and Emily (Wilcox) Davis. Darlene married her husband, Gregory W. Patrick, on February 14, 1970. She is survived by her husband and parents; a son, Greg Patrick; a daughter, Darci (Patrick) Stitt; a son-in-law,...

Sep 9, 2025

William E. "Bill" O'Neill, 81, of Sharpsville, passed away Tuesday morning, September 9, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mr. O'Neill was born on October 18, 1943, in Sharon, a son of the late John E. and Alice (Hanahan) O'Neill. A lifelong area resident, Bill was a 1961 graduate of Sharpsville High School. He also honorably served...