Obituaries

Nov 28, 2021

Frances E. Wilds, 95, of Sharon, passed away Sunday morning, November 28, 2021, in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage.

Frances was born August 31, 1926, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Kochera) Sholtis. She was a 1944 graduate of Sharon High School.

A homemaker, she truly enjoyed caring for her children and...

Nov 28, 2021

Kathleen L. Cantrell, 55, of West Middlesex, passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021, in her residence.

Kathy was born September 11, 1966, in Sharon, a daughter of William Maykowski and Phyllis (Lawler) Maykowski. A lifelong area resident she attended Sharpsville High School. Kathy later attended the Business Institute of Pennsylvania, earning an associate degree in Secretarial...

Nov 28, 2021

Melissa "Missy" Lynn (Smith) Kurelko, 52, of Sharon, passed away due to Covid-19, on Sunday, November 28, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Missy was born in Sharon, on April 28, 1969, and attended Sharon High School.

A dedicated homemaker, she worked at various places throughout her lifetime....

Nov 28, 2021

Timothy "Tim" E. Pratt, 62, of Jacksonville, FL passed away with his family by his side, November 28, 2021, in The Community Hospice and Palliative Care Facility in Fernandina Beach, FL.

Tim was born on June 7, 1959, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Joan Pratt.

Tim was raised in Hermitage...

Nov 28, 2021

George Brown Jr. , passed away on November 28, 2021, in Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL.

Mr. Brown was born in Sharon, a son of the late George Edward, Sr. and Viola (Bearfield) Brown.

George was an avid New England Patriot fan, and taking his Harley motorcycles out for a ride. Most of...

Nov 27, 2021

Carolyn "Carrie" Gerstnecker, 62, of New Castle passed away Saturday morning, November 27, 2021.

Mrs. Gerstnecker was born April 8, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter of Walter A. and Marilyn M. (Goodwill) Lysiak. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Laurel High School in 1977.

Primarily a homemaker,...

Nov 25, 2021

Elaine (Gallaher) Bish, 76, of New Castle passed away surrounded by family Thursday evening, November 25, 2021, in her residence.

Mrs. Bish was born September 11, 1945, in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Marguerite (Taylor) Gallaher. A 1963 graduate of Ellwood City Lincoln High School, she also graduated from the former St....

Nov 24, 2021

Maria Grazia (Ricci) Donatelli, 54, of Poland, OH passed away Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021, in Hospice House.

Mrs. Donatelli was born January 31, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michele and Maria R. (Moschillo) Ricci.

Maria was a member of Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Warren, OH. She was also a long-time...

Nov 24, 2021

Tedford "Ted" O'Hara, 77, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. O'Hara was born August 12, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Sines) O'Hara. He attended Sharon High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army, doing two tours of...

Nov 24, 2021

Anne Tomko Colt, 89, of Hermitage, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Colt was born July 31, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Ocenus) Tomko. She was a 1950 graduate of Sharon High School.

Anne...

Nov 24, 2021

Ruth P. Flick, 98, of Hermitage, previously a lifelong resident of Tionesta, PA, passed away peacefully with her children at her side Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Mrs. Flick was born March 13, 1923, in Galloway, W.V., a daughter of the late Rev. Antonio and Geraldine (Brown) Gigliotti. While still a young...

Nov 24, 2021

Cynthia Ann Misko, 52, of Sharpsville, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Cynthia was born December 30, 1968, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Rose (Boldizar) Misko. She was a 1987 graduate of Hickory High School and earned an associate and bachelor's degree in business...

Nov 24, 2021

Frances P. Vlosich, 96, of Twinsburg, OH, and up until four years ago, a lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Mrs. Vlosich was born April 26, 1925, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Borkowski) Lesniak Pelc. She was a 1944 graduate of New...

Nov 21, 2021

Timothy B. Stewart of Sharon passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, in his residence.  He was 73.

Tim was born October 24, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Harold R. and Helen (Friedrich) Stewart.  He attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School, Sharon, and was a 1966 graduate of Sharon High School.

Nov 21, 2021

Carol Ann Sabol, 76, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly at 5:33 a.m., Sunday,  November 21, 2021, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Ms. Sabol was born September 13, 1945, in Sharon, a daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Miller) Sabol. She spent her first three years in California, until her parents returned to Farrell. She...

Nov 21, 2021

Timothy Howard Pryts, 55, of Sharpsville, previously of Sharon, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, in his residence.

Mr. Pryts was born September 22,1966, in Sharon, a son of Thomas and Josephine (Zoccola) Pryts. He was a 1984 graduate of Sharon High School, where he was a member of the varsity baseball team. Timothy also earned an...

Nov 21, 2021

Dr. Raymond L. Ammer, 85, of Hermitage passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, in St. John XXIII Home.

Dr. Ammer was born April 3, 1936, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Otto and Marie (Whitensolder) Ammer. A 1954 graduate of Mercer High School, he was also an alumnus of Grove City...

Nov 20, 2021

John R. "Randy" Hudak, 67, of New Castle, formerly of Pelham, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday afternoon, November 20, 2021.

Mr. Hudak was born March 22, 1954, in Ellwood City, a son of Frank and Gwen (Newton) Hudak. A 1972 graduate of Laurel High School,...

Nov 20, 2021

James William "Waxy" Mulligan Cave of Sharon passed away peacefully at noon Saturday, November 20, 2021, in UPMC Hospital, Farrell, with his loving family by his side, following a brief illness.  He was 92.

Mr. Cave was born May 31, 1929, in Sharon, the oldest child of the late Daniel Mulligan Cave and Anna (Clayton) Cave.  He...

Nov 20, 2021

Barbara M. Walters, 88, of Transfer passed away peacefully Saturday, November 20, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Walters was born December 30, 1932, in Clarion, PA, a daughter of the late Harry Melnek and Margaret Pago and was a graduate of Clarion High School.

She worked for National Fuel Company as a customer service representative,...