Obituaries

Nov 15, 2022

Richard P. "Rick" Kale, 68, of South New Castle Borough passed away peacefully with his family at his side late Tuesday evening, November 15, 2022, in his residence.

Mr. Kale was born November 1, 1954, in New Castle, a son of the late John and Lois (White) Kale. A lifelong area resident, he attended Shenango High School....

Nov 14, 2022

Mary Katherine "Mary Kay" Rodenbaugh, 80, of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family Monday evening, November 14, 2022, in UPMC Shenango Valley, Farrell.

Mary Kay was born January 18, 1942, in Mercer, a daughter of the late William F. and Katherine L. (Curtin) Cleary. A lifelong area resident, she...

Nov 13, 2022

William A. Clayton, 80, of Sharpsville, passed away Sunday evening, November 13, 2022, in Addison Healthcare Center, Masury, OH.

Mr. Clayton was born on September 18, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Oren and Ann Marie (Kaliney) Clayton. He was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School. William enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after...

Nov 12, 2022

The Shenango Valley has gone through many ups and downs over the years. Reflecting back on a time when the region was booming, many fondly remember John Schuster's Steak House as a landmark of excellent food, fine service and good spirits. It was a place where families could gather and celebrate special occasions, a place that felt...

Nov 12, 2022

James A. Reed, 84, of Neshannock Twp. passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Clen-Moore Place, New Castle.

James was born on March 21, 1938, in Volant, PA, a son of the late Edgar and Frances (Flowers) Reed. He was a 1957 graduate of Union High School and later attended Penn State University.

He was...

Nov 12, 2022

Karl A. Lugosch, 74, of Hermitage, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, in his home from metastatic melanoma.

Mr. Lugosch was born on July 3, 1948, in Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec, a son of the late Karl E. and Simone (Gagnon) Lugosch. He was raised in Doylestown, PA, and graduated from The Solebury School....

Nov 10, 2022

Albert R. "Bert" Province, Jr., 69, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, in his home.

Bert was born on May 3, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late Albert and Matilda "Tillie" (Kosiorek) Province, Sr. He was a 1971 graduate of Sharon High School.

He was a longtime employee...

Nov 9, 2022

Lawrence R. "Larry" Chieffo, 59, of Hubbard Twp., OH, formerly of Farrell, PA, passed away due to a 25-year battle with declining health due to type 2 diabetes, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Affectionately known as "Chief," he was born on September 1, 1963, in Sharon, a...

Nov 7, 2022

Rudy A. Bridges, 71, of Shenango Twp. passed away peacefully with his beloved wife and children at his side Monday morning, November 7, 2022, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Rudy was born on July 25, 1951, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late Alfred and Vera (Heims) Bridges. A lifelong area resident,...

Nov 6, 2022

Colleen Marie Patrick, 64, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2022, in her home.

Ms. Patrick was born October 4, 1958, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Edward J. and Anna Mae (McEachern) Patrick, Sr. She was a 1976 graduate of West Middlesex High School and attended Youngstown State University.

Colleen...

Nov 5, 2022

Cameron J. Vandevort, 38, of Harmony, PA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Saturday morning, November 5, 2022, at his home.

Cam was born December 20, 1983, in New Castle, a son of Dale and Maureen (Van Eman) Vandevort. A member of Union High School's 2002 graduating class, he later completed a...

Nov 5, 2022

Stephen J. "Steve" Kochera, 84, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Saturday morning, November 5, 2022, in his home.

Born on September 6, 1938, Steve was the beloved only child of Steve and Lillian (Detelich) Kochera.

He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1956, An athlete during his early years, he was actively involved in baseball,...

Nov 5, 2022

Veronica "Verny" Kurtz, 101, formerly of Masury, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in the Arbors Nursing Home, near Columbus, OH.

Her nephew, Buddy and wife Nancy of Columbus, kept in close contact with her.

Verny was a daughter of John and Josephine (Super) Pasacic. She...

Nov 3, 2022

James Clair Robertson, 80, of Hermitage passed away peacefully with his wife, children, and family at his side Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2022, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Robertson was born January 3, 1942, in Johnstown, PA, a son of James and Irene (Henderson) Robertson. A 1959 graduate of Mohawk Area...

Oct 31, 2022

William R. "Bill" Cooper Wilcox, 62, of Hermitage, passed away Monday evening, October 31, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Bill was born February 5, 1960, in Sharon, a son of Robert J. and Nancy Ann (Dickman) Wilcox. He was a 1978 graduate of Hickory High School.

Upon the...

Oct 30, 2022

Larry W. Thompson, Sr., 80, of New Castle passed away Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2022, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Mr. Thompson was born August 11, 1942, in New Castle, a son of Harry and Gertrude Thompson. A 1960 graduate of New Castle High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army following...

Oct 27, 2022

Elaine A. Keating, 71, of Masury, OH, formerly of Sharon, passed away Thursday evening, October 27, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Keating was born February 15, 1951, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Todut) Cebak. She was a 1969 graduate of Brookfield High School.

A homemaker, she found great...

Oct 26, 2022

Jodi L. Scocchera, 64, of New Castle, passed away with family at her side Wednesday morning, October 26, 2022, following a courageous battle with a debilitating illness.

Jodi was born September 14, 1958, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Dallas P. and Nancy L. (Logan) Hartman. A lifelong area resident, she...

Oct 25, 2022

Laura Lee Kerr, 65, of New Castle passed away Tuesday evening, October 25, 2022, in The Haven Convalescent Home.

Ms. Kerr was born December 3, 1956, in New Castle, a daughter of Elmer and Eleanor (Polansky) Kerr.

Laura spent much of her time...

Oct 25, 2022

Amy Porreca, 57, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday evening, October 25, 2022, in UPMC  Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Porreca was born September 27, 1965, in Sharon, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth "Betty" (Chisholm) Yingling, and later graduated from Sharon High School.

Amy loved to play scratch-off lottery tickets.  She also...