Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

After a long and courageous battle with ALS, Robert "Bob" Criss passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 40 years by his side on November 10, 2025, wrapped in the love of his family both near and far.

Robert "Bob" Criss was born on May 1, 1949, to the late Raymond and Margaret (Nene) Criss...

Nov 10, 2025

Richard "Cookie" Cook, 68, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, in Quality Life Services, New Castle.

Mr. Cook was born April 30, 1957, a son of the late Robert T. Cook and Mary (Burkey) Surgenavic. He attended Mohawk High School.

In his younger days, Cookie was an avid foosball player. He was a lifelong member...

Nov 9, 2025

Joseph Peter Maciejewski, 91, of Champion, OH, was greeted by the angels on Sunday, November 9, 2025. A man of great faith, he left this world watching Mass surrounded by his devoted family, having seen his beloved Notre Dame defeat Navy the prior evening.

Joe was born January 31, 1934, in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, to the late Jan...

Nov 9, 2025

Carl Eugene Scalf, 61, of Sharon, PA passed away on November 9, 2025, peacefully in his sleep. Carl was born on June 3, 1964, in Riverside, California, the son of Charlene (Badgett) and Ronald Scalf. Carl graduated from Sharon High School in 1982. Before he could walk across the stage he was enlisted with the United States Army. After...

Nov 7, 2025

Gladys Mudrak, 92, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Friday morning, November 7, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Mudrak was born September 17, 1933, in Hermitage, a daughter of the late Hugh and Ethel (McCallister) Morgan.

A homemaker, she dedicated her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed camping,...

Nov 7, 2025

Howard L. Cook, 81, of Sharpsville, passed away Friday morning, November 7, 2025, in Avalon Springs Care Center, Mercer.

Mr. Cook was born August 13, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Arthur and May (Taylor) Cook. He was a 1962 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

After high school, Howard owned and operated Cygnet...

Nov 7, 2025

Daniel T. Huscroft, Sr., 82, of Sharpsville, PA, passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 7, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Huscroft was born June 8, 1943, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank Huscroft and Virginia (Shaffer) Huscroft Marshall, and also lovingly raised by his step-father, Robert "Chick" Marshall. He was a 1961 graduate...

Nov 6, 2025

Mary C. Bonacci, 83, of Hermitage, formerly a longtime resident of Farrell, passed away early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Bonacci was born March 9, 1942, in Adami, Catanzaro, Italy, a daughter of Antonio and Rachela (Bruni) Arcuri. After immigrating to Canada at the age of 11, she graduated from Welland High School...

Nov 6, 2025

Carl L. "Cheech" Esposito, 90, of New Castle, passed away early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Esposito was born on January 8, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late Carl and Bertha (Duncan) Esposito, and later graduated from Shenango High School in 1957.

Cheech married Wanda L. (Long) Esposito on May...

Nov 6, 2025

Anna Mae Juchnewich, 91, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, in Clepper Manor, Sharon, surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Juchnewich was born June 5, 1934, in Niles, OH, a daughter of the late John and Helen Dinas, and was a 1952 graduate of Niles McKinley High School.

On February 13, 1960,...

Nov 5, 2025

David M. Black, 42, of Union Twp. passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH, following a bicycle accident.

David was born August 1, 1983, in New Castle, a son of Larry and Michele (Adams) Black. He graduated from Union High School in 2001, where he was a member of the...

Nov 5, 2025

Pam (Kelley) Callahan, a mother, friend, sister, and all-around AMAZING individual, brought her light into this world on October 22, 1959. Pam's light went to Glory, surrounded by her adoring family, on November 5, 2025.

During her 66 years of life, Pam was a beaming pillar of love to all who knew her,  and was always willing...

Nov 3, 2025

Charles A. "Chuck" Kincaid, 75, of Clark, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday evening, November 3, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Kincaid was born December 14, 1949, in Sharpsville, a son of John and Beatrice (Swartz) Kincaid, and was a 1969 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

Chuck served in...

Nov 3, 2025

Claudia Summers, 78, of Sharpsville, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Ms. Summers was born on May 19, 1947, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Stuart and Madeline (Patton) Nickle. She was a 1965 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

Claudia was an unbelievable salesperson and used her skills to...

Oct 31, 2025

Josephine Roth, 98, formerly of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Shepherd of the Valley, Warren, OH.

Mrs. Roth was born on May 18, 1927, in Masury, OH, a daughter of the late Bronsilaw and Maria Gorski. She was a 1945 graduate of Sharon High School.

A dedicated homemaker, she was a...

Oct 30, 2025

Denissa D. Kendall, 58, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Edison Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Kendall was born June 24, 1967, in Gary, IN, a daughter of the late Clifford Mitchell and Judith Seat.

Denissa worked in retail for many years.

She loved to color and knit....

Oct 30, 2025

Mary Jude Black, 61, of Sharon, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, October 30, 2025, surrounded by her family at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born September 27, 1964, in Pittsburgh, Mary was the daughter of Daniel and Mary "Joanne" (Shatto) Duffy. She graduated from Kennedy Christian High School in 1983.

Mary's life was full...

Oct 30, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Jaillet, Grove City, formerly from Hubbard, Ohio, passed peacefully into eternal rest on October 30, 2025.

She was born in 1936 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to the late George and Mary (Heben) Cerbus. Peggy graduated from Sharon High School in 1954 and Youngstown State University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. She...

Oct 30, 2025

Connie Lee Biro, 58, of Masury, OH, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH.

Mrs. Biro was born on August 8, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Donald and Bonnie (Kloss) Swogger. She attended Sharon and Brookfield School Districts.

A dedicated homemaker, she had a deep love...

Oct 29, 2025

Linda Mae Myers, 78, of West Middlesex, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Ms. Myers was born on January 19, 1947, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Ernest and Viola (Stafford) Pegg, Sr. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1966 graduate of Sharon High School.

Linda was...