Obituaries

Mar 15, 2022

The Reverend V. Donald Hall, 74, of Hermitage, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Nugent's Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hermitage, PA.

Reverend Hall was born October 24, 1947, in Connellsville, PA, a son of Vernon D. and Rita (Thomas) Hall, Sr. He was a graduate of St. Vincent Preparatory High School...

Mar 14, 2022

Ann (Bakovic) Mesin, 95, formerly of Farrell, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, March 14, 2022, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Ann was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Farrell, PA, daughter of Marko and Marija (Vidovic) Bakovic who immigrated from Croatia. She was a 1944 graduate of Farrell High School. Ann continued her education at Shenango...

Mar 13, 2022

Debby (Basilone) Balagna, 71, of New Castle passed away peacefully Sunday evening, March 13, 2022, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Balagna was born October 22, 1950, in Farrell, a daughter of William Basilone, Sr. and Dorothy (Brutka) Basilone. She was a 1968 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage.

Primarily...

Mar 12, 2022

Marian Gulla, 85, of Sharon, passed away Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2022, in St. Paul's Senior Living Community, Greenville.

Mrs. Gulla was born October 13, 1936, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George Wilson and Florence (Hanna) Billig.

She was employed by the former M&M Bank in downtown Sharon, which became Northwest Bank, and...

Mar 12, 2022

Mary Jane Splitstone, 90, formerly a longtime resident of Wheatland and West Middlesex, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2022, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mrs. Splitstone was born October 4, 1931, in Hickory Twp. (Hermitage), a daughter of the late Ansley and Frances (Thompson) Brown.

A...

Mar 10, 2022

Dorothy Theresa Bobosky, 91, of New Castle passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, March 10, 2022, in Clen-Moore Place.

Ms. Bobosky was born November 13, 1930, in New Castle, a daughter of the late John and Anna Mary (Herbick) Bobosky. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1948.

For 43 years,...

Mar 8, 2022

John "Jack" S. Yurcich, 89, passed away Tuesday evening March 8, 2022, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Yurcich was born March 20, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late Ignatius and Mary (Krizancic) Yurcich.  A 1951 graduate of Farrell High School,

For many years, Jack worked as...

Mar 8, 2022

Gerard T. "Jerry" Benson, 73, of Sharon passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 8, 2022, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Benson was born September 17, 1948, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Edward E. and Edna Mae (Hayes) Benson. A 1966 graduate of St.Justin's Catholic High School, he also earned an associate degree through...

Mar 8, 2022

Thomasina "Tommie" Cerni Maentanis Yourga, of Cortland, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away Tuesday evening, March 8, 2022, in her residence.

Mrs. Yourga was born in Pike County, Kentucky, a daughter of Samuel and Grace (Bonura) Cerni.  She was a graduate of South High School, Youngstown, OH.

Primarily a homemaker, as a...

Mar 7, 2022

Joseph Leo O'Toole Jr. passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022, at the age of 72 in Belleair, Florida.

He became a part-time resident of Florida 18 years ago from Ohio. Joseph was owner and operator of Roemer Industries, Inc. in Pennsylvania and moved the business to Masury, Ohio in 1995. Joe was a member...

Mar 6, 2022

David A. Wagner, 79, of Mt. Jackson passed away late Sunday evening, March 6, 2022, in his residence, following a brief illness.

Mr. Wagner was born July 21, 1942, in Pittston, PA, a son of the late William and Margaret (Kress) Wagner. Raised in Eastern PA, he graduated from Pittston High School in 1960.

A...

Mar 4, 2022

Mr. Edward H. Green, 71, of West Norriton, PA, formerly of Farrell, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family following a brief battle with cancer on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA.

Edward "H" was born January 13, 1951 in Blacksburg, Virginia a son of William and Pearl White Green. He...

Mar 4, 2022

William Earl Biggart, 61, of Sharon, passed away following a courageous battle with an extended illness on Friday morning, March 4, 2022, in his home with the love of his life by his side.

Bill was born October 1, 1960, in Sharon, a son of the late Earl Robert and Marjorie Mae (Snyder)...

Mar 3, 2022

Phillip Faber, 73, of Sharpsville passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, March 3, 2022, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Faber was born August 11, 1948, in Sharon, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Sansone) Faber. He was a 1967 graduate of Sharpsville High School and enjoyed attending varsity sporting events...

Mar 3, 2022

Elizabeth "Arlene" Christoff, 88, of South Pymatuning Twp was released from pain March 3, 2022.  Her beautiful blue eyes sparkled with love.  Her kind smile will be missed by many.

Mrs. Christoff made her appearance on Sept 15, 1933.  She was born the daughter of the late Ralph Solida, Sr. and Jennie (Zinn)...

Mar 3, 2022

Eileen C. (Schooley) Untch, 73, of New Castle passed away surrounded by her family Thursday morning, March 3, 2022, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Untch was born April 13, 1948, in New Castle, a daughter of Thomas L. and Betty J. (Flynn) Schooley. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Laurel High School...

Mar 2, 2022

Rodney Camp, 57, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday March 2, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Camp was born October 23, 1964, in Farrell, a son of the late Peter H. Camp and Helen (Gelesky) Camp.

Rodney is survived by a brother; Brian Camp, Sharon and a sister; Evelyn "Lyn"...

Mar 1, 2022

William (Bill) Harris, 60, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in his home.

Bill was born August 23, in Newark, New Jersey, a son of the late Jerrald and Lynn (Ferringer) Loudin.

He had a very strong work ethic and was employed as a Quality Control Inspector...

Feb 28, 2022

Jeffrey P. Kovach, 77, of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by his family early Monday morning, February 28, 2022, in his residence.

Mr. Kovach was born March 12, 1944, Belleview, IL, a son of the late Andrew and Margaret "Peggy" (Badis) Kovach. After graduating from Farrell High School in 1962, he enlisted in the U.S....

Feb 28, 2022

Rogers W. McIntire, Jr., 79, of Sharon, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, in Quality Life Services, Mercer.

Mr. McIntire was born October 31, 1942, a son of the late Rogers and Eileen McIntire.

Rogers was a longtime employee for Ajax Trucking. Later in life, he worked at a gas and service station and an...