Obituaries

Jan 6, 2022

Deborah A. Miksza, 69, of New Castle (Scott Twp.) passed away Thursday afternoon, January 6, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Miksza was born May 12, 1952, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Albert and Ella Mae (Taylor) Baeckel. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Shenango High School in...

Jan 4, 2022

Kathy Sue Kane, 53, of Mercer passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Kathy was born June 29, 1968, in North Lima, OH, a daughter of Howard "Buzz" Crawford and Donna (Furey) Crawford.  She attended and graduated from Mercer High School.

Kathy was self employed, owning her...

Jan 3, 2022

Stanley Kennedy, 64, of Farrell, previously Sharon, passed away on January 3, 2022, in his home.

Mr. Kennedy was born June 12,1957, in Sharon, a son of the late Andrew Kennedy and Juanita Holloway. He was a 1975 graduate of Farrell High School.

Stanley worked for more that 18 years with Bell Telephone, Sharon.

Jan 3, 2022

Mary Elizabeth King, 65, of Sharpsville, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Ms. King was born October 27, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Samuel King and Winona "Bacon" King Kulnis. She was a graduate of Hickory High School and continued her education at...

Jan 2, 2022

James J. "Jim" Jones, 59, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 2, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Jim was born October 14, 1962, in Sharon, a son of Ralph H. "Rip" and Mary Ann (Bornes) Jones. He was a 1980 graduate of Sharpsville High School and attended Penn State Shenango...

Jan 1, 2022

Bonnie Jeane Saxe, 94, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Saxe was born August 5, 1927, in Greenville, PA, a daughter of the late Donald and Virginia (Means) Reagle. She was a graduate of the former Penn High School, Greenville. She pursued her...

Dec 31, 2021

James B. Neely, 89, of Masury, OH, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Neely was born April 25, 1932, in Butler, PA, a son of the late James B. and Violet (Morris) Neely. He graduated from Slippery Rock High School.

He worked his entire life...

Dec 31, 2021

Louis Ralph Epstein, 95, of Atlanta, GA, formerly a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away December 31, 2021.

Mr. Epstein was born on January 28, 1926, in Sharon, a son of the late Samuel William and Bess (Rosenblum) Epstein. An alumnus of Sharon High School, he also graduated with distinction from the University...

Dec 31, 2021

Dorothy Jeanette Banch,100 passed away peacefully on Friday December 31, 2021, at St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Banch was born July 13, 1921, in Youngstown, a daughter of Charles M. Miller and Minnie Bell (Addicott) Miller.  A lifelong resident she graduated from Sharpsville High School.

Dorothy had a long distinguished career...

Dec 30, 2021

Thomas Wright Leslie, 74, of New Castle, passed away Thursday morning, December 30, 2021, at Quality Life Service, New Castle.

Mr. Leslie was born May 14, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Chester and Ethel May (Barris) Leslie.

Thomas was the Lawrence County Solicitor for numerous years.

He is survived...

Dec 29, 2021

Randy Giering,68, of New Castle passed away on December 29, 2021. Mr. Giering was born April 17, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Merl and Sarah (Brest) Giering. He attended Wilmington High School. Randy attended the Lawrence County C.A.R.E.S Center, where he enjoyed spending time and socializing with friends. He is survived by two sisters, Cindy...

Dec 28, 2021

Norma Jean Volansky, 93, of Sharon, passed away surrounded by her children on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Volansky was born December 26, 1928, in Sharpsville, a daughter of the late Orlo and Kathryn Swartz.

Jean began her career at Shenango Inc., Sharpsville. She then worked...

Dec 28, 2021

Terri Lynn Syrjanen, 52, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021 at the Clepper Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Ms. Syrjanen was born October 2, 1969, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Richard Syrjanen and Deloris (Jaskola) Syrjanen.  After graduating from Mohawk High School she entered the food service industry.

Terri was a...

Dec 27, 2021

John A. DeMico, 67, of Hadley, PA, passed away Monday morning, December 27, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

John was born October 22, 1954, in Sharon, a son of the late Louis and Shirley P (Scott) DeMico. He attended Sharon and West Middlesex schools. He honorably served in the U.S. Army.

Dec 27, 2021

Maureen Burns, 71, of New Castle passed away early Monday morning, December 27, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Ms. Burns was born September 21, 1950, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Paul Eugene and Maxine (Cooper) Burns. After completing her schooling at St. Mary's Parochial Grade School, she later graduated from...

Dec 27, 2021

Donald "Mac" Runyan, of Sharon, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Dec. 27,2021. He was born May 8, 1944 to the late Verna (Lyons) and Charles Runyan.

His wife, Audrey Elaine (Goodnight), whom he married on Sep. 13,1963 survives at home.

Mac served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. He retired...

Dec 27, 2021

Paul L. Klabon, 87, of Shenango Twp. passed away with his wife and son by his side early Monday morning, December 27, 2021, at his home.

Mr. Klabon was born December 11, 1934, in New Castle, a son of the late William and Mary (Bogdjewich) Klabon. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from...

Dec 26, 2021

Charles "Chuck" G. Thomas, 83, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, following a brief illness.

Chuck was born on July 21, 1938, in Sharon, the son of the late William J. and Gertrude (Garhart) Thomas. He graduated in 1958 from Brookfield High School.

He worked for Lance,...

Dec 25, 2021

John Kutchenriter, 74, of Hermitage passed away December 25, 2021, in the Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a tough battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mr. Kutchenriter was born May 25, 1947, in New Kensington, PA, the only son of John and Cecilia (Fiscus) Kutchenriter. A 1965 graduate of New Kensington High School, he...

Dec 25, 2021

Fereydoun Amir Alikhani, 73, of Sharon, passed away December 25, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Alikhani was born October 10, 1948, in Tehran, Iran, a son of the late Nasser and Sherr Bonum Amir Alihkani.

After moving to the United States, Fereydoun worked as a freelance artist.

He is survived by...