Obituaries

Aug 24, 2025

Anka "Anna" K. Zrile, 92, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away Sunday evening, August 24, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mrs. Zrile was born on July 14, 1933, in Severic, Croatia, a daughter of the late Josip and Anka Bukarica.

A dedicated homemaker, Anna was a member of St. Anthony's Church, Sharon. She was...

Aug 23, 2025

Claude "PeeWee" M. Davis, 87, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday morning, August 23, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Davis was born November 22, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late George and Florence (Clements) Davis. Claude honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He worked for many years at LTV, formerly Youngstown...

Aug 23, 2025

James Arthur Divens, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 86. James was born on November 2, 1938, in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania and grew up in West Middlesex, to the late James and Beatrice Divens. He was one of nine children and grew up in a close-knit, loving family...

Aug 22, 2025

Terry L. Herman, 59, of New Castle, passed away peacefully under hospice care late Friday evening, August 22, 2025, in Allegheny General Hospital, Wexford, PA.

Terry was born December 1, 1965, a daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie (McCleery) McComb. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech in 1984.

For most...

Aug 21, 2025

Elizabeth A. "Betty" "Beanie" Powell, 83, of Masury, OH, passed away Thursday evening, August 21, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Powell was born on July 5, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Eugene and Helen (Walsh) Rodgers. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School.

Betty began working...

Aug 17, 2025

Beverly Diane (Miller) Pitts, 77, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at 2:50 pm, Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born November 4, 1947, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Aldie Roy and Mary Emma (Buckley) Miller. Bev was raised in Sharon but had country and farm life in her genes. She spent many...

Aug 16, 2025

Eric E. Coonce, 56, of Brookfield, Twp., passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, August 18, 2025, in his home.

Eric was born on March 21, 1969, in Farrell, a son of the late Roy and Marion (Marstellar) Coonce. He was a graduate of Maplewood High School in Johnston, Ohio.

Eric was...

Aug 15, 2025

Marian "Sue" Preston, 60, of West Middlesex, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, August 15, 2025.

Mrs. Preston was born June 30, 1965, in Farrell, a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Benya) Holmes. She graduated from Mercer High School in 1983, where she excelled as a three-sport athlete. Sue continued her athletic and academic excellence at Penn...

Aug 12, 2025

Thomas Augustus Reinhard was born on January 6, 1935, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Carl Buffum Reinhard and Elsie Adelaide (Gillespie) Reinhard, and entered into eternal rest August 12, 2025.

Thomas was the beloved husband of Anna (Blasovski) Reinhard for 45 years. He is survived by his younger brother, Dan Reinhard, and was preceded in death by...

Aug 12, 2025

John A. Chlpka, 86, of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday morning, August 12, 2025, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.

Mr. Chlpka was born on August 21, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Helen (Noga) Chlpka. He was a 1956 graduate of Hickory High School and attended Michigan State University for three years,...

Aug 11, 2025

Richard H. Davis

March 5, 1951 – August 11, 2025

This is a story about a storyteller. Someone who began writing stories as a kid and never, ever stopped. Even when his fingers on the keyboard failed him, he told stories. Throughout his life he published features and columns on business, travel, healthcare and medicine,...

Aug 11, 2025

Frances J. Koszela, affectionately known as "Nana," formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 90, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, Pennsylvania.

Born on August 2, 1935, in New Castle, Frances was the youngest of ten children born to the late George and Mary (Zombeck) Plonka....

Aug 8, 2025

Irene S. Jarocki, longtime resident of 321 Woodland Ave., Farrell, entered into eternal life on August 8th, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, by coincidence, the same hospital where she was born on June 11, 1931, to Leo J. and Marie Irene (McCue) Schmitt. She was a 1949 graduate of Perry High School, Pittsburgh.

A proud Pittsburgher for...

Aug 8, 2025

Debra R. LaVan, 66, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. LaVan was born on March 15, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Donald and Marion (Knotts) Kilgore. She was a 1977 graduate of Hickory High School.

A dedicated homemaker, Debra enjoyed fishing, spending time...

Aug 7, 2025

Fred J. Scocchera, 71, of Neshannock Twp., passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, August 7, 2025, following heart-related complications.

Mr. Scocchera was born on Christmas Day, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Louis and Allene (Agnew) Scocchera. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Neshannock High School.

Fred retired as Vice President...

Aug 5, 2025

Robert "Bob" Izenas, 78, of Sharon, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, August 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa, Beaver Falls, PA.

Mr. Izenas was born on November 16, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Stanley and Marie (Chrobak) Izenas. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1964...

Aug 4, 2025

Samuel John Heaslip, 79, of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away Monday afternoon, August 4, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Heaslip was born on July 1, 1946, in Ireland, a son of the late Jack and Harriett Heaslip. At a young age, his family moved to England, where he studied and graduated in Brighton.

Aug 3, 2025

Shelley Jackson, 68, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Shepherd of the Valley, Girard, OH.

Ms. Jackson was born on April 16, 1957, in Sharon, the daughter of the late John and Darlee (May) Jackson. She was a 1975 graduate of Sharon High School and earned an associate degree in secretarial science and...

Aug 2, 2025

Carolyn Gayle Pierre, 89, formerly of West Middlesex and Farrell passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025.

Carolyn, known by most as Gayle, was born March 12, 1936, to Charles Cox and Goldie (Jackson) Cox in Jefferson Twp., Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Charles (Shannon) Rice, and a granddaughter, Jordan (Troy)...

Aug 2, 2025

Patricia Ann Pugh, 99, of New Castle, passed away peacefully under hospice care on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Pugh was born July 16, 1926, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Vatter) O'Leary. She attended St. Mary's Parochial Grade School and later graduated from New Castle High School...