Obituaries

Apr 5, 2023

Joseph S. Senko, 86, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, April 5, 2023.

Mr. Senko was born January 20, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late Frank and Anna (Krajewski) Senko. A 1956 graduate of New Castle High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Youngstown State University and...

Apr 4, 2023

Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles "Chuck" W. Eberle Jr., of Hermitage, PA, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2023. He was 75.

Born August 10, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Charles was the son of the late Charles and Ruth Eberle. He was a 1967 graduate of Richland High School. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force, including...

Apr 3, 2023

Robert D. Maskrey, 90, of Brookfield Twp. passed away early Monday afternoon, April 3, 2023, in Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home.

Mr. Maskrey was born May 10, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late Dewey Clinton and Frances (Martin) Maskrey, and graduated from the former Hartford (Ohio) High School in 1950.

A proud...

Apr 2, 2023

James Richard "Jim" Lightner, Sr., 46, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in his home.

Jim was born on October 12, 1976, in Grove City, a son of the late Richard Harry and Rebecca Jane (Reeher) Lightner and attended Shenango High School.

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Apr 1, 2023

Carl D. Cellura, 66, of New Wilmington, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Cellura was born October 30, 1956, in Bedford, OH, he was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Carlson) Cellura and was a graduate of Geauga High School, Chesterland, OH.

Carl was employed in the...

Apr 1, 2023

Pamela D. Docherty, 76, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, April 1, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Docherty was born April 17, 1946, in Johnstown, PA, a daughter of the late Walter A. and Dorothy V. (Gindelsperger) Rice, and was a 1964 graduate of Johnstown High School.

Primarily a homemaker, Pam also...

Mar 31, 2023

Kathleen H. Nord, 84, of New Castle passed away early Friday morning, March 31, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Nord was born February 19, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of John D. and Dorothy (Stafford) Hite.  A 1957 New Castle High School graduate, she also earned a bachelor of...

Mar 30, 2023

Cindy R. Byers, 62, of Sharon passed away Thursday evening, March 30, 2023, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Byers was born December 26, 1960, in Farrell, she was the daughter of the late Carlos N. and Jeanette (Batchelder) Simpson.  A 1978 Sharon High School graduate, she also earned an associate degree in business from...

Mar 30, 2023

Norene M. Traynor, 79, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 30, 2023.

Norene was born on June 21, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Francis and Nora (O'Malley) Castner. She was a 1961 graduate of Sharpsville High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts from Youngstown State...

Mar 29, 2023

Helen E. (Ritter) Nogay,93, of Hermitage, passed away on March 29th, 2023, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Helen was born on July 23rd, 1929, in Youngstown, OH, the daughter of the late Stewart and Susan (Duffy) Ritter. While living in Youngstown, she worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital as a nurse's aide.

Mar 28, 2023

Delores A. Cremonese, 90, of Sharon, passed away under hospice care on Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023, in UMPC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Cremonese was born on April 25, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Jacob William Schosser and Genevieve Ann McGowan. She was a 1951 graduate of Sharon High School....

Mar 28, 2023

Dennis P. Bucciarelli, 68, of Farrell, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in his home.

Dennis was born on June 11, 1954, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Domanic P. and Thelma M (Pepe) Bucciarelli. He was a 1972 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Mar 28, 2023

Helen C. Cook, 88, of New Castle passed away early Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Cook was born June 23, 1934, in New Castle, a daughter of Vito J. and Martha B. (Quinn) Mangine. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1952.

In 1994, Helen...

Mar 26, 2023

Robert W. Figuly, Sr., 96, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, March 26, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Figuly was born June 11, 1926, in New Castle, a son of the late William and Theresa (Kafer) Figuly. A 1944 graduate of New Castle High School, he attended Bethany College (Virginia) and...

Mar 25, 2023

Eleanor E. Krueger, 94, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 25, 2023, in The Haven Convalescent Home.

Mrs. Krueger was born October 1, 1928 in New Castle, a daughter of John and Anna (Cizaukis) Wilkevich. A lifelong area resident, she attended St. Joseph's Parochial School and was a 1946 graduate of New Castle High...

Mar 22, 2023

Margaret Ann Lisovitch, 92, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Wednesday evening, March 22, 2023, in the Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle, PA.

Mrs. Lisovitch was born on February 7, 1931, in Masury, OH, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Hrabosky) Belus. She attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School, Sharon,...

Mar 22, 2023

Dana "Neno" "Goon" Thomas Matthews, Sr., 38, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Mr. Matthews was born September 12, 1984, in New Castle, a son of Elonzo Matthews, Sr. and Carol (Altman) Matthews.

Dana worked as a laborer for Almega Plastics Inc., New Castle, and for Superior Asphalt Maintenance.

He...

Mar 22, 2023

Joseph Michael Gagliardi, 88, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Gagliardi was born August 12, 1934, in Farrell, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine Mary (Kuklo) Gagliardi, and attended Farrell High School.

Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army, reaching...

Mar 22, 2023

Michael James Chavara, 70, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in his home.

Mr. Chavara was born on May 25, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late William and Mary Jane (Chnapko) Chavara. He was a 1970 graduate of Farrell High School and attended Pittsburgh University.

During the Vietnam War,...

Mar 22, 2023

Charlotte M. Bechtel, 81, of Mercer, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Clepper Manor, Sharon, PA.

Charlotte was born on September 12, 1941, in Sharon, the first child of the late Raymond and Norah (Prowitt) Bechtel. She is a graduate of the Sharon High School Class of 1959.

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