Obituaries

Jan 7, 2022

John J. Ziemianski, 63, of Highland Heights, OH, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, in Cleveland Clinic-Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, OH. John was born November 5, 1958, in Boardman, OH, a son of the late John P. and JoAnn (Massaro) Ziemianski. He was a graduate of Boardman High School and earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Youngstown State...

Jan 7, 2022

Mary Ann Black, 74, of Masury, OH, passed away surrounded by family Friday evening, January 7, 2022, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie, following a brief illness.

Mary Ann was born December 29, 1947, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael Ferencik and Velma (Regal) DeLong. She was raised in Sharon and attended...

Jan 7, 2022

Wanda T. Nigborowicz, 94, of Sharon, PA passed away at home on January 7, 2022. She was born December 13, 1927 to Antoni and Maria (Rokowski) Sekowski in Gallitzin, PA.

After graduating from Gallitzin High School, she graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Altoona, PA as part of the U.S. Cadet...

Jan 7, 2022

Joseph Edward "Ed" Delgros, 81, of West Middlesex, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022, in his home.

Mr. Delgros was born April 2, 1940, in Sharpsville, a son of the late George W. and Teresa (Stacconi) Delgros. He was a 1958 graduate of Mercer High School.

Ed was employed...

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...