Obituaries

Sep 22, 2021

Brandon Pendel, 28, a longtime resident of Sharon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 22, 2021, at his residence.

Brandon was born July 18, 1993, in Sharon, a son of Ann Comninos and David H. Cathey. A 2012 graduate of Sharon High School, he also attended courses at the Bradford School of Business, Pittsburgh....

Sep 20, 2021

David M. Hruska, 70, of Wheatland, previously of Farrell, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Hruska was born March 28, 1951, in Marietta, OH, to the late William and Rosemarie (Williams) Hruska.

David was a 1969 graduate of Farrell High School, where he played on the varsity football team. He also...

Sep 20, 2021

Phyllis S. Saginak, 94, of Neshannock Township passed away Monday afternoon, September 20, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Care Center.

Phyllis was born January 12, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Monroe O. and Sara (Groucutt) Smith. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Shenango High School in 1945.

Primarily a homemaker, Phyllis...

Sep 19, 2021

Erma Mae Theiss, 93, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Theiss was born March 25, 1928, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (Donley) Reider and attended New Castle High School.

In 1968, she began working at the...

Sep 19, 2021

Randolph B. "Randy" Mosley, 64, of Farrell, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in his home.

Randy was born July 23, 1957, in Grove City, PA, a son of the late George and Margory (Barr) Mosley.

He was a 1975 graduate of...

Sep 17, 2021

Virginia Ann "Ginny" Kocis, Hermitage, PA, a former Farrell resident, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Hershey, PA, following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family.  She was 83 years old.

Ginny was born Tuesday, June 7, 1938, in Buhl Hospital, Sharon, PA, a daughter of Thomas J. and Mary...

Sep 17, 2021

Patricia Hall, 65, passed away on September 17, 2021, in Sharpsville, PA.

Patricia was born June 1, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Allen and Juanita (Feigert) Ward.

In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hall.

In keeping with Patricia's wishes there will be...

Sep 16, 2021

John I. Trimble, 89, of Shenango Twp., passed away Thursday evening, September 16, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Trimble was born March 25, 1932, in New Castle, a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Schweikert) Trimble. He was a 1950 graduate of Shenango High School, where he...

Sep 14, 2021

Barbara J. Davis, 74, of Neshannock Twp. passed away surrounded by family Tuesday morning, September 14, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Davis was born January 18, 1947, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Albert E. and Lucille G. (Pizzitola) Gaydos. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1964 graduate of Shenango...

Sep 13, 2021

Frances M. Sharp, 88, of New Wilmington passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, September 13, 2021, in Shenango on the Green.

Mrs. Sharp was born April 8, 1933, in New Castle, a daughter of the late George A. and Pearl (Warnock) Morrow. A 1951 graduate of New Castle High School, she later graduated from...

Sep 12, 2021

Harold R. "Dick" Forkey, Jr., 69, of New Castle passed away Sunday morning, September 12, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Forkey was born May 22, 1952, in New Castle, a son of Harold R. and Sara "Sally" (Petro) Forkey, Sr. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Laurel High School in 1970....

Sep 11, 2021

Robin J. Fennell, 60, of Sharon, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 11, 2021, in Mercy Health, Boardman, OH.

Mrs. Fennell was born July 27, 1961, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Edward Terpack and Dorothy Fennell.

Robin enjoyed playing games on her tablet, and Facebook games, especially Candy Crush, baking, and spending time with...

Sep 10, 2021

Edwin A. Boettner, 86, of Fredonia, PA, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, in Nugent Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hermitage.

Mr. Boettner was born September 2, 1935, in Rochester, PA, a son of the late John and Ruth (Gordon) Boettner.

He was employed as a roofer at the former Sharpsville Roofing. Following his retirement, Ed...

Sep 9, 2021

Anthony Joseph Reno, 87, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, in UPMC Horizon, Shenango Valley Campus.

Mr. Reno was born April 10, 1934, in Sharpsville, a son of the late Joseph and Philomena (DiPaolo) Reno. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and New Castle School of Trades, where he...

Sep 8, 2021

Salvatore J. Tate, 89, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Tate was born May 2, 1932, in Clymer, PA, a son of the late Albert R. and Mary (Long) Tate. He was a 1949 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Youngstown State University. He also...

Sep 8, 2021

Mark J. Panin, Sr., 62, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mark was born March 29, 1959, in Sharon, a son of the late Eli and Elizabeth "Betty" (Kalli) Panin. A graduate of Hickory High School, he honorably served in the U.S. Airforce, where he was...

Sep 8, 2021

Patricia "Patsy" Sostak, 81, of Hermitage passed away Wednesday evening, September 8, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Sostak was born February 26, 1940, in Sharon, a daughter of Samuel "Sam" and Geneviera (Pacifico) Wiley.

Her husband of 61 years, Steve Sostak, survives at home in Hermitage.

Sep 7, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" (Paulenich) Venglarik, 91, of Birmingham, AL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of September 7, 2021. She loved her family above all things, and enjoyed gardening, baking, and making things with her hands.

Dorothy was born in Hickory Twp., PA, to John and Josephine (Pavlic) Paulenich, and graduated...

Sep 6, 2021

Francis Richard Skladanek, known by many as "Slick Rick" and "Macho Man," 75, of Hermitage, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Skladanek was born August 3, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Stanley R. and Pauline (Palko) Skladanek.

He was a graduate of...

Sep 5, 2021

Harry D. Crook, 98, of Hermitage passed away Sunday evening, September 5, 2021, in St. Paul's Home, Greenville.

Mr. Crook was born September 4, 1923, in Cresson, PA (Cambria Co.) the son of Harry B. and Vera Ann (Weiland) Crook.

In 1985, Harry retired from Sharon Steel's former Farrell...