Obituaries

Jul 18, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" J. Toy, 83, a longtime resident of Edinburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family late Friday afternoon, July 18, 2025, in the Haven Nursing Home.

Mrs. Toy was born July 1, 1942, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Nye) Cornwell.

A homemaker, Peggy enjoyed dancing and playing Bingo...

Jul 17, 2025

Elizabeth Santiago, 65, of New Castle, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away July 17, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Elizabeth was born March 13, 1960, in New York City, NY, a daughter of the late Antonio Santiago and Laura Esther Virrella. She attended the American University of Puerto Rico, where she obtained her associates degree in secretarial...

Jul 14, 2025

Joseph R. Aquino, 86, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Aquino was born on August 6, 1938, in Beaver Falls, PA, a son of the late James and Theresa (Reda) Aquino. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and was a 1956 graduate of Beaver Falls High School....

Jul 13, 2025

On July 13, 2025, Darlene Aughenbaugh-Bracken passed away after a courageous battle with an illness. She was 61.

She dedicated her life to caring for her family with immeasurable care and love. Additionally, she was fully engaged with information, as her other dream in life would have been to be a librarian.

Darlene loved all...

Jul 11, 2025

Donald J. Rodenbaugh, 80, of Sharon passed away Friday afternoon, July 11, 2025, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Rodenbaugh was born January 1, 1945, a twin son of Robert and Mildred (Koerber) Rodenbaugh, and graduated from Brookfield High School.

A proud veteran, Don served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.

Jul 11, 2025

William "Bill" J. Puhala, 75, of Sharon, PA passed away after an extended illness on July 11, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital. He had lived with an LVAD Heartmate II (mechanical heart) for nearly 12 years, fondly referred to by loved ones as "Bionic Bill".

Bill was born April 21, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA and raised...

Jul 10, 2025

Ronald Bellas, 76, of Sharon, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, July 10, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Mr. Bellas was born August 7, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Michael and Anne (Fekech) Bellas. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1966.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ron...

Jul 9, 2025

Evelyn E. Wlodarski, 83, of Brookfield passed away peacefully late Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025, in UPMC Passavant – McCandless, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Wlodarski was born February 24, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of Evan Anton and Emma Dorothy (Katkich) Sulich. After graduating from Brookfield High School in 1960, she earned a bachelor's degree in education from...

Jul 9, 2025

Leona A. Smith, 92, of Union Twp., passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, July 9, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mrs. Smith was born November 7, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Alice (Woods) Carrigan. After attending St. Mary's Parochial Grade School, she graduated from New Castle High School in...

Jul 6, 2025

Virginia Louise Hando, 85, of Sharon, previously of Naples, FL, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, in her residence.

Mrs. Hando was born July 25, 1939, in Cushing, OK, a daughter of the late Lee and Lorene (Coley) Meade. She was the eldest of six children; her siblings were Judy, Julie, Fay, May, and Lee Brook, Jr....

Jul 6, 2025

Veronica Marie Rogers, 92, of Sharon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2025, under hospice care at her home.

Mrs. Rogers was born September 25, 1932, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Serafine "Sy" and Mary (DeCapua) Tallarico. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Farrell High School in 1950.

Jul 5, 2025

Richard "Rich" Cirillo, 70, of Mercer, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Cirillo was born on February 22, 1955, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late Paul and Rose (Pry) Cirillo. He was a 1973 graduate of Grove City High School and earned a bachelor's degree in...

Jul 4, 2025

Keith "Beans" Durwin Robinson, 66, of Hayward, CA, passed away peacefully Friday, July 4, 2025, at El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA, following complications due to cancer.

Keith was born in New Castle, PA, on July 5, 1958, a son of the late Odell and Eleen B. Robinson.  He graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1976.  While...

Jul 4, 2025

Joan D. Beader, 88, of Hermitage, passed away following an extended illness on Friday, July 4, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Joan was born on January 15, 1937, in Farrell, the youngest of eight children to the late Adam and Stephanie (Panuszko) Dyll. She was a 1954 graduate of Farrell High School.

She...

Jul 4, 2025

Pauline (Skubich) Chestnut, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer, PA.

Mrs. Chestnut was born in Farrell, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Hrynewich) Skubich and attended schools in Farrell.

A homemaker, she worked early in her life as a clerk for...

Jul 2, 2025

Russell "Rusty" Davis May 13, 1962 – July 2, 2025

God sent us the most precious gift on Mother's Day—Russell (Rusty/Russ) Davis—born May 13, 1962. On July 2, 2025, the Lord called him home after suffering severe injuries from a motorcycle accident. He was 63 years old. Our hearts are broken, and we miss him deeply.

Jul 1, 2025

Andrew "Drew" G. Harkulich, 58, found peace in God's embrace on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025.

Andy was born March 19, 1967, in Sharon, a son of the late Andrew and Theresa L. (Salatino) Harkulich. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1985 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage.

As a young man,...

Jun 30, 2025

Randy Gelesky, 59, of Hermitage, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, in his home.

Randy was born on November 14, 1965, in Sharon, a son of the late Walter and Barbara (Palmer) Gelesky. He was a 1984 graduate of West Middlesex High School.

A local handyman, Randy was also a talented musician and played...

Jun 29, 2025

Lucille L. Shaffer, 71, of Pymatuning Twp., passed away Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Shaffer was born on February 27, 1954, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Buchanan) Gelesky, and attended West Middlesex High School.

A dedicated homemaker, Lucille found great pleasure in crafting. She particularly liked...

Jun 29, 2025

Robert James Bombeck, 97, of Sharpsville, passed into his eternal home on Sunday June 29th, 2025.

Robert was born in Sharon on September 7th, 1927, the son of Walter Bombeck and Emma (Bottenfield) Baldwin.

He was married to his wife, Alice Ruth McCoy, for over 25 years when she passed in 1978.

Stationed...