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James J. Jones
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...
Bonnie Jeane Saxe
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...
James B. Neely
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...
Louis Ralph Epstein
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...
Dorothy Jeanette Banch
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...
Thomas Wright Leslie
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...
Randy Giering
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...
Norma Jean Volansky
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...
Terri Lynn Syrjanen
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...
John A. Demico
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.
...Maureen Burns
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...
Donald Runyan
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...
Paul L. Klabon
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...
Charles G. Thomas
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,...
John Kutchenriter
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...
Fereydoun Amir Alikhani
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...
Beverly S. Mcneish
Dec 23, 2021
Beverly S. McNeish, 83, a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away December 23, 2021, in Hempfield Manor, Greensburg, PA.
Mrs. McNeish was born April 15, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of Francis J. and Margaret B. (Turner) Steines. She was a 1956 graduate of Sharon High School.
A homemaker,...
Sue Ellen Purfey
Dec 23, 2021
Sue Ellen (Mikis) Purfey, returned to her heavenly home on December 23, 2021, following a brief battle with pneumonia, in Mercy Health Hospital, Boardman OH.
Sue was born December 12, 1958, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late Floyd and Margaret (McMath) Mikis. She earned her bachelor's degree in education from Kent State University...
Beryl E. Beveridge
Dec 23, 2021
Beryl E. Beveridge, Jr., 63, of Pulaski, passed away due to symptoms from Covid-19, on Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Greenbriar Center, Boardman, OH.
Mr. Beveridge was born March 18, 1958, in Sharon, a son of the late Beryl and Florence (Thompson) Beveridge, Sr. He attended Mercer High School and was a longtime...
Ronald A. Krist
Dec 21, 2021
Ronald A. Krist of Hermitage passed away Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021, in his residence. He was 91.
Mr. Krist was born July 26, 1930, in Farrell, a son of the late Stephen M. and Anna C. (Pavlik) Krist. He was a lifelong area resident and a 1948 graduate of Farrell High School.
Ron was...
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