Obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

On Oct 28, 1985, a beautiful world wind was born named Beth Ann Snyder, daughter of Cynthia Snyder. Yes, you did the usual school and graduated, but you had other plans.

I am so proud that you became the beautiful, loving, caring and generous person whose smile lit up the world.

You had a heart...

Oct 31, 2021

Marie M. Reilly, OFS, a lifelong resident of Sharon, who lived independently until June, entered into eternal rest on October 31, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. She was 91.

Ms. Reilly was born September 22, 1930, in Hermitage, a daughter of the late Eugene M. and Marie M. (Burke) Reilly. She attended the former St. Joseph's...

Oct 30, 2021

Sara E. Zimmerman, 77, of Mercer passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday morning, October 30, 2021, in her daughter's home.

Mrs. Zimmerman was born May 7, 1944, in Mercer, a daughter of Calvin and Nina (Urey) Foltz. She was a lifelong Mercer resident and attended Mercer High School.

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Oct 30, 2021

Hildegard "Kitty" Opsahl, 91, of South Pymatuning Twp., formerly a longtime resident of Port Washington, WI, passed away early Saturday morning, October 30, 2021, in her residence.

Mrs. Opsahl was born November 2, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, a daughter of the late Otto and Martha (Seeger) Krueger. She was raised and educated in Milwaukee.

Primarily...

Oct 30, 2021

Stephen Wasilewski, 71, of Hubbard, OH, was dancing as he entered heaven's gate on October 30, 2021.

He was born December 20, 1949, in New Castle, a son of the late Stephen and Tressa (Gustas) Wasilewski. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1967, where he excelled as a wrestler.

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Oct 30, 2021

Johnny E. Green, 50, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, in his residence.

Mr. Green was born April 23, 1971, in Sharon, a son of the late Keith Campbell and Bernice (Green) Peavy.

Johnny had a love for sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed playing video games and had a deep...

Oct 30, 2021

John E. Smith, Jr., of Las Vegas, NV, passed away October 30, 2021, in Gillette, WY, while on a cross-country trip with his brother.

Mr. Smith was born September 23, 1946, in New Castle, a son of John E. Smith, Sr. and Bertha (French) Smith. He was a 1964 graduate of Union High School, where he excelled...

Oct 28, 2021

Robert Campbell Patterson, 93, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning , October 28, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Patterson was born July 11, 1928, in Yatesboro, PA, a son of the late Richard and Agnes (McLachlan) Patterson. He was a 1946 graduate of the former Cowanshannock High School, Sagamore, PA. Following graduation he enlisted for...

Oct 28, 2021

Anastasia Lenarcic, 92, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning, October 28, 2021, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Lenarcic was born September 11, 1929, in Yorkville, OH, a daughter of the late John and Rose (Mula) Diacoganes. A 1947 graduate of Farrell High School, she earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education...

Oct 27, 2021

Nancy F. Sankovich passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in her residence. She was 91.

Mrs. Sankovich was born July 22, 1930, in Sharon PA, a daughter of Daniel James and Anna Adelaide (Walsh) Friedrich. She attended the former Sacred Heart parochial grade school in Sharon and was a...

Oct 27, 2021

Richard E. "Dick" Pence, 93, of Hermitage, formerly of Jamestown, PA, passed away Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Pence was born August 16, 1928, in Rochester, PA, a son of the late William E. and Ethel (Weber) Pence. He was a 1946 graduate of the former Midland High School,...

Oct 26, 2021

Cheryl "Sue" (Shamblin) Guthrie, 69, of Mercer passed away Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021 in UPMC Jameson, New Castle.

Sue was born February 08, 1952, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Shamblin, Sr. and Irene (Drake) Shamblin.

She was a 1970 graduate of South High School, Youngstown, OH.

Sue retired...

Oct 26, 2021

Nicholas Hazi, 46, of Neshannock Twp., formerly a longtime resident of Whitehall, PA, passed away Tuesday evening, October 26, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Hazi was born February 23, 1975, in Whitehall, a son of James and Nancy (Picozzi) Hazi. A 1993 graduate of Baldwin High School, he later completed an associate's degree through...

Oct 24, 2021

John St. John, 57, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

John was born June 16, 1964, in New Castle, a son of Charles L. and Regina P. (Kautz) St. John, Jr. He attended Lincoln High School, Ellwood City.

He is survived by his mother, Regina St. John, of...

Oct 23, 2021

Sally A. Stahovic, 84, of Neshannock Twp., formerly a longtime resident of Pittsburgh (Penn Hills), PA; passed away Saturday afternoon, October 23, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Stahovic was born March 14, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Lillian (Ganoe) Planert. She was raised and educated...

Oct 22, 2021

Matthew Adam Chikosky passed away on October 22, 2021 at the age of 79. Matt grew up in the Shenango Valley. He attended the former St. Adalbert's Parochial Grade School and graduated from Sharon High School and Youngstown State University. A ROTC graduate, he was commissioned a US Army Lieutenant in 1969.

Matt worked in many capacities...

Oct 22, 2021

George Diegan, 85, of Hermitage passed away Friday afternoon, October 22, 2021, in Garden Way Place, Hermitage.

Mr. Diegan was born June 1, 1936, in Sharon, a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Clune) Diegan.

With a passion for hard work, George owned and operated several businesses throughout his life. For many years he...

Oct 21, 2021

Linda (Nugent) Woolf, 73, of Brookfield Twp., OH, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, in her home.

Linda was born August 24, 1948, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John William "Bill" and Lillian Elizabeth (Rigby) Nugent. She was a 1966 graduate of Brookfield High School.

She was...

Oct 21, 2021

Bruce Coffelt, 70, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Thursday morning, October 21, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Coffelt was born October 17, 1951, in Painesville, OH, a son of Stanley and Louella (Powell) Coffelt. A 1969 graduate of Sydney High School, Sydney, OH, he later completed his Bachelor's Degree in Math and...

Oct 20, 2021

Frederick C. Corbin, 85, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 20, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Corbin was born August 8, 1936, in Franklin, PA, a son of the late Clark E. and Mary (Parson) Corbin. Following his graduation from Hickory High School in 1954, he enlisted in the U.S....