Obituaries

Aug 6, 2021

Michele L Teutsch, 65, of Hermitage, formerly of Las Vegas, NV, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Ms. Teutsch was born March 27, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Lucille (Scharville) Teutsch. She was a 1974 graduate of Hubbard High School and attended Youngstown...

Aug 5, 2021

James M. Manusakis, 78, of Hermitage passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday morning, August 5, 2021, in his residence.

Mr. Manusakis was born November 13, 1942, in Warren, OH, a son of Nicholas and Elma (Johnson) Manusakis. He attended Champion (OH) High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...

Aug 5, 2021

Mark A. Porterfield, 62, of Clintonville, PA,  passed away Thursday afternoon, August 5, 2021, in Allegheny Health Network, Grove City.

Mr. Porterfield was born March 15, 1959, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Shirley (Shell) Porterfield. He graduated from Sharon High School, and later attended Pittsburgh Art Institute.

A simple man, he...

Aug 4, 2021

Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Krispinsky, 75, of Hermitage, passed away on August 4, 2021.

Son of Joseph and Anna Krispinsky, Bernie had as big a personality as his stature, with strong convictions and faith. A retired Health and Physical Education teacher, Bernie earned his bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University, his master's degree from Purdue University, and pursued...

Aug 3, 2021

Robert J. "Bob" Nicastro, 76, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly due to covid-19, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Bob was born November 21, 1944, in The Bronx, New York City, NY, a son of the late Pasquale and late Marie (Muciaccia) Nicastro. He was a 1962 graduate of Sharon High School.

Aug 2, 2021

Thomas LeRoy Wojnar, 74, of New Castle passed away Monday morning, August 2, 2021, in Quality of Life Services.

Mr. Wojnar was born May 20, 1947, in New Castle, a son of Joseph Thomas and Margaret Christine (Wolthers) Wojnar. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1965 graduate of Shenango High School.

Tom retired from...

Aug 2, 2021

Robert Donald "Bob" Anderson, 85, of Sharon, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Care Center, New Castle.

Mr. Anderson was born December 21, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert V. and Eunice Helen (Baker) Anderson. He was a 1954 graduate of Sharon High School and earned an...

Aug 2, 2021

Diana Elaine Hancox, 62, of Tionesta, formerly of West Middlesex, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, in Titusville Area Hospital.

Ms. Hancox was born June 9, 1959, in Sharon, a daughter of Theodore and Mona (Arnett) Tatomirovich. She was a 1977 graduate of West Middlesex High School and earned her associate degree from...

Aug 1, 2021

Laura Lynn Pendley Rossman, 47, of Sharon passed away Sunday morning, August 1, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Laura was born March 23, 1974, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Willis "Butch" Pendley and Linda Pache Veign.

Laura lived to take care of other people and animals.  Her days were dedicated to raising...

Jul 31, 2021

Maryann Murcko, 62, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Erie, PA.

Mrs. Murcko was born February 26, 1959, in Cleveland, OH. She attended the former Midpark High School, Middleburg Heights, OH and earned an associate degree in liberal arts from Penn State University, Shenango Campus.

Maryann was employed as a...

Jul 31, 2021

James Connelly, 60, of Conneaut Lake, PA, formerly of Sharon and South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Connelly was born July 20, 1961, in Sharon, a son of the late Francis and Margaret (Sweeney) Connelly. He was a 1980 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Penn State University,...

Jul 31, 2021

Robert W. "Bert" Shannon, 67, of Lewistown, PA, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Saturday, July 31, 2021, in his residence.

Mr. Shannon was born May 7, 1954, in New Castle, a son of Paul and Martha (Robinson) Shannon. A 1972 graduate of Union High School,...

Jul 29, 2021

Beverly J. Smith, 77, of New Castle passed away Thursday evening, July 29, 2021, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Smith was born April 18, 1944, in New Castle, a daughter of John and Eileen (Crable) Dudo. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Union High School in 1962.

Primarily a homemaker, Beverly worked as...

Jul 29, 2021

Louise Theresa Kearns, 78, a longtime resident of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, July 29, 2021, in O'Brien Memorial Home, Masury.

Mrs. Kearns was born, September 18, 1942, in Springfield Twp. (Mercer Co.), a daughter of the late Ercole and Angelica (DiBartolomeo) DiGiacomo.

A 1960 graduate of West Middlesex High School, she also...

Jul 29, 2021

Marcia Adele Chikosky, 67, of Mercer, formerly of Sharon, passed away following a two-year fight with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Grove City Hospital.

Ms. Chikosky was born June 25, 1954, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Mathew John and Matilda (Kraute) Chikosky. A 1972 graduate...

Jul 28, 2021

Robert passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Wednesday July 28, 2021. Robert was born in Sharon, Pa. on March 2,1928 to Adam & Harriet (Hoyland) Laverty. He worked at Westinghouse as a Tool & Dye Designer for 39 years retiring in 1983. He was a WW2 Vet serving in the Navy. Robert enjoyed being outside doing lawn...

Jul 28, 2021

Judy L. Ammer, 84, of Hermitage died peacefully July 28, 2021, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.

Judy was born June 8, 1937, in Mercer, PA, a daughter of Lester and Marion (Foster) Lawton.  She was a 1954 graduate of Mercer High School and attended Penn State University Shenango Valley Campus....

Jul 27, 2021

Gerald Anthony Splitstone, II, 45, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Gerald was born August 14, 1975, in Sharon, a son of Gerald A. and April (Budetich) Splitstone, Sr. He attended Farrell High School and was a self-employed mechanic.

Jul 26, 2021

Michael A. Peters, 69, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Peters was born August 8, 1951, in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late George and Lucille (Legare) Peters. He was a 1969 graduate of St. Andrew's High School, Buffalo.

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Jul 24, 2021

Baby Boy Cassius Odell Altman was stillborn Saturday afternoon, July 24, 2021, in UPMC Magee- Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.Cassius is survived by his parents, Mykel Jayjuan Altman and Cassidy Sue Coast; and a brother, Elija-Juan Altman, all of Sharon. Also surviving are his maternal grandparents, Mary and George Coast, Sharon; paternal grandfather, William Altman, Sharpsville; maternal great-grandmother, Susan Holmes,...