Obituaries

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Ann (DuBois) Neider, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh after a brief illness. She was 83.

Mrs. Neider was born January 27, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Peter M. and Elizabeth (Herrmann) DuBois.  She was a 1957 graduate of Hickory High School,...

Oct 22, 2022

Robert C. Downing, 89, of Mercer, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in his residence.

Mr. Downing was born January 1, 1933, in New Castle, a son of the late Robert and Alta "Mildred" (Davidson) Downing.  He attended North High School in Youngstown, OH.

Robert worked at General...

Oct 22, 2022

Edward Sverchek, 92, of Hermitage, passed away on Saturday, October 22, after a brief illness.

Mr. Sverchek was born July 2, 1930, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Mary Sverchek.

Ed was a 1948 graduate of Sharon High School. He served in the U.S. Army during...

Oct 22, 2022

Norma Jean Arner, 93, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday morning, October 22, 2022, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Arner was born on March 9, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Schnur) Sorokach. She was a 1947 graduate of Sharon High School.

Oct 22, 2022

Richard M. "Doc" Borrelli, 87, of New Castle passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 22, 2022, in his home.

Mr. Borrelli was born January 19, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late Francisco and Jenny (Panella) Borrelli. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1954.

Oct 21, 2022

Margarite L. "Peggy" Baron, 97, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Baron was born December 16, 1924, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Samuel and Angela Marie (Iacino) Campanga, Sr.  She was a 1943 graduate of Farrell High School.  After graduation, she worked at Westinghouse...

Oct 19, 2022

Dorothy V. Rice, 99, of New Castle passed away early Wednesday morning, October 19, 2022, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Rice was born May 13, 1923 in Scalp Level, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Younker) Gindlesperger. She graduated from Dale High School, Johnstown, PA.

She...

Oct 19, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" (Kerins) Elliott, 81, of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Elliott was born October 18, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Dan and Mary (Henighan) Kerins. She was a 1959 graduate of Sharon High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Edinboro Teachers College and...

Oct 18, 2022

Anthony F. "Tony" McLusky, 73, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in his home.

Mr. McLusky was born February 24, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Anthony and Alice (Lynott) McLusky. He was a 1967 graduate of Sharon High School and earned an associate...

Oct 17, 2022

Peggy Ann (Thomas) Burrows, 78, of Hubbard, OH, passed away Monday morning, October 17, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Peggy was born July 19, 1944, in Warren, PA, daughter of the late Leroy Thomas and B. Virginia (Keene) Thomas.  She attended Eisenhower High School in Warren, PA.

She loved crafting, making many unique items...

Oct 17, 2022

Sue Ann Poplava, 87, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, after a traumatic head injury due to a fall at her home. Her family held her in prayer through daily rosary at her bedside.

Mrs. Poplava was born October 28, 1934, in Sharon,PA, a daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Coleman) Dugan.

Oct 16, 2022

Audrey Marie (Fleischer) Infante, 84, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Audrey was born April 15, 1938, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Samuel and Suzanne (Fialko) Fleischer. She was a 1956 graduate of Farrell High School.

She was employed for...

Oct 14, 2022

Samuel "Sam" DeMatteo, 97, Thornville, OH, formerly of Farrell, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 14, 2022.

Mr. DeMatteo was born August 28, 1925, in New Kensington, PA, a son of the late Nicola and Angeline (DiGiovanni) DiMattio.

He was a 1943 graduate of Farrell High School.

Oct 14, 2022

Harry G. "Bud" McKelvey, 80, of Hermitage passed away with family at his side early Friday morning, October 14, 2022, in O'Brien Memorial Home, Masury, OH.

Mr. McKelvey was born January 1, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late Harry G. McKelvey, Sr. and Margaret (Clayton) McKelvey. He was a lifelong area...

Oct 12, 2022

Nicholas Robert Martincic, 87, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday evening, October 12, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Martincic was born on October 17, 1934, in Sharon, a son of the late Nick and Frances (Martinyak) Martincic. He was a graduate of Sharon High School, class of 1952. Later, he graduated from...

Oct 11, 2022

Michael Brendan Biggins, 39, of Prospect, PA, formerly of Hermitage, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Mike was born on August 19, 1983. He was raised in Hermitage and was a graduate of Hickory High School, where he played varsity soccer. He received a bachelor's degree from Thiel College, Greenville,...

Oct 10, 2022

Darlee Jackson, 86, of Sharon, passed away on Monday afternoon, October 10, 2022, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.

Mrs. Jackson was born on December 4, 1935, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Anne (Galbreath) May. She was a 1953 graduate of Sharon High School and earned her bachelor's degree in education...

Oct 8, 2022

David E. James, 91, of Transfer passed away Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. James was born March 4, 1931, in Sharon, a son of the late Elmer "Red" and Margaret (Keckes) James. He was a 1949 graduate of Farrell High School where he was a member of...

Oct 8, 2022

Helen Pascutazz, 106, of Sharon, passed away Saturday evening, October 8, 2022, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Pascutazz was born on August 3, 1916, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Susan (Koborie) Duruttya. A lifelong area resident, she attended Sharon Schools.

An outstanding homemaker,...

Oct 8, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Paoletta, Sr., 86, formerly of Lake Latonka, West Middlesex, and Hermitage passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, October 8, 2022, on what would have been his 67 th wedding anniversary.

Mr. Paoletta was born May 10, 1936, in Sharon, a son of Michele and Mary (Conti) Paoletta.  A lifelong area resident, he...