Obituaries

Jun 24, 2025

Ralph Rhodes, 75, of Jefferson Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Rhodes was born December 21, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Charles and Irene (Reno) Rhodes. He was a 1968 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage.

A veteran of...

Jun 23, 2025

Margaret "Maury" O'Neill, 83, of Sharon, PA, passed away peacefully Monday evening June 23, 2025, in her home under the wonderful care of hospice services.

Mrs. O'Neill was born on June 21, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Mary Phyllis (McCarthy) Conlin.  Maury was the organist at Sacred Heart Church from 5th grade...

Jun 23, 2025

Virginia S. McCardle, 71, of Wheatland, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.

Ms. McCardle was born on October 26, 1953, in Johnstown, PA.

She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Keevert, of Orwell, OH; two grandchildren, Kristian Yeaples and Kaitlynn McKendrick; two great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild on the way....

Jun 21, 2025

Shirley L. Cline, 93, of Sharon, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, in Jameson Nursing and Rehab, New Castle.

Shirley was born April 12, 1932, in Wheatland, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph H. Cline, Sr. and Marie (Kelly) Cline. She attended Sharon schools.

Shirley worked as a police officer for...

Jun 20, 2025

Patricia J. Brenner, 76, of Brookfield, passed away early Friday morning, June 20, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Brenner was born March 9, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph Noga, Jr., and Mary (Hutz) Noga, and was a 1966 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

She was employed by the...

Jun 19, 2025

Marilyn L. Callahan, 87, of Brookfield, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday evening, June 19, 2025, in UPMC Passavant - McCandless Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Marilyn was born April 1, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Shotten) Titus. She was a proud member of the 1957 graduating class from Sharon...

Jun 18, 2025

Dr. Charles "Doc" H. Zeigler, 80, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully June 18, 2025, under the care of Passavant Community in Zelienople.

Charlie was born November 11, 1944, in Ellwood City, PA, son of Harry Francis and Margaret "Peg" (Young) Zeigler. He was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School, 1966 graduate of Geneva College, Beaver Falls,...

Jun 17, 2025

Brian Edward Winiecki, 44, of Sharon, passed away following an extended illness on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Brian was born on January 26, 1981, in Sharon, a son of Ronald Edward Winiecki and Sherry (Brown) Winiecki Graban. He attended Hickory High School until his senior year and was a 1999 graduate of...

Jun 17, 2025

Charles D. Leise, 88, of Slippery Rock Twp., passed away Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025, under hospice care in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Leise was born April 3, 1937, in Indiana, PA, a son of the late Harry "Cap" and Mary Ellen (Miller) Leise.

Charles enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on November...

Jun 17, 2025

James Blair Dora, 62 of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in his home.

James was born on October 1, 1962, in Greenville, PA, and proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

A man of many trades, he worked as a self-employed landscaper. He was very handy and found pleasure in wood burning...

Jun 16, 2025

Shirley L. Powell, 90, of West Middlesex, passed away Monday evening, June 16, 2025, while under hospice care at her home.

Mrs. Powell was born April 22, 1935, in Porter Township – Jefferson County, PA, a daughter of the Russel and Elzada (Coleman) Snyder. Shirley was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School.

For many years,...

Jun 15, 2025

Robert Prezioso, 73, of Farrell, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Bob was born on May 18, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Richard and Stella (Telega) Prezioso. A lifelong resident of Farrell, Bob graduated from Farrell High School in 1971. In Johnstown, PA, he received a diploma for completion of coursework in library...

Jun 14, 2025

Bernard Davis, 90, of New Castle, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 14, 2025.

Mr. Davis was born April 15, 1935, in New Castle, a son of the late Vivian (Moore) Williams. He was a graduate of Union High School.

For many years, Bernie worked at the National Radiator Company, which later became the Crane Company....

Jun 13, 2025

Alec P. Mylan, 83, of Hermitage, previously North Fort Myers, FL, and Poland, OH, passed away Friday morning, June 13, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Mylan was born August 19, 1941, in Cleveland, a son of the late Jack and Winifred (Perrott) Mylan. He was a graduate of Nordonia High School, Macedonia, OH. He then attended Malone...

Jun 13, 2025

Mary Datish Sankey, 83, of New Wilmington, formerly of Neshannock Twp., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Sankey was born on February 18, 1942, in Warren, OH, a daughter of the late John Joseph Datish, Sr. and Minerva (Tanase) Datish. She was a 1959 graduate of...

Jun 13, 2025

Dr. Douglas Rauch, 83, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Rauch was born on January 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Harwood and Marie (Murphy) Rauch. He was a 1960 graduate of Baldwin High School in South Hills and studied Pre-Med at the University of...

Jun 12, 2025

Kenneth R. Greenlief, 78, of New Wilmington, passed away early Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, in the Grove at New Wilmington.

Kenneth was born in Akron, OH, on March 24, 1947, the son of George Greenlief and Gwandoline Stout Greenlief.

He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Allen Greenlief, of North Carolina, and Russell Greenlief,...

Jun 12, 2025

Betty J. Schultz, 87, formerly of Farrell, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, in the Ridgewood at Shenango Valley, Hermitage.

Mrs. Schultz was born on September 1, 1937, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Gunesch) Lingner. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1955 graduate of Farrell High School.

Following high...

Jun 12, 2025

Robert "Bob" Schuster, 78, of Sharon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Bob was born February 26,1947, in Sharon to Henry and Betty Schuster.

Bob graduated from his beloved Farrell High School in 1966. He later graduated from the nursing program at Mercer Vo-Tech....

Jun 9, 2025

Nick Mehelic, 83, of Union Twp. passed away Monday afternoon, June 9, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Mehelic was born January 9, 1942, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Nick and Mary (Stulich) Mehelic, and attended West Middlesex High School.

In 2007, Nick retired as a millwright from Wheatland Tube,...