Obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Stanley F. Armstrong, 71, of Meadville, PA, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, in his home.

Mr. Armstrong was born March 28, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Stan and Lavana Elizabeth (Gadsby) Novak.

He was proud of his Native American heritage and loved attending native "pow...

Dec 3, 2021

Beloved mother and grandmother, Connie DeJulia, 100, of Mercer passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, in UPMC Horizon, Farrell.

Known by all as "Grandma", Mrs. DeJulia was born December 7, 1920, in Sharon, a daughter of Rocco and Rose (Arduini) Baggiossi.

After graduating from Sharpsville High School in 1939,...

Dec 3, 2021

Louis A. "Tony" Bauer, 67, of New Castle, formerly a longtime resident of Lucinda, PA; passed away Friday evening, December 3, 2021, in his residence.

Mr. Bauer was born October 10, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH, a son of the late Cyril and Billy Jean (Cason) Bauer.

Tony enjoyed hunting...

Dec 3, 2021

David Lee Brant, 83, of Hermitage, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, in his home. Born December 2, 1938, in Somerset, PA, son of the late Herbert and Martha (Finley) Brant, Sr. He was a 1957 graduate of Sharon High School. He served honorably in the US Army, Engineer Corps. David worked more than 50 years in the Carpenter's...

Dec 2, 2021

Donald Warren Martin, 99, formerly a longtime resident of Mt. Jackson, passed away early Thursday morning, December 2, 2021, at his daughter's home in Chino Valley, AZ.

Mr. Martin was born March 20, 1922, in Hillsville, a son of the late George W. and Jean (Dickson) Martin. A 1940 graduate of Mt. Jackson High School, Don was...

Dec 1, 2021

Dennis E. Thomas, 74, of Sharon passed away Wednesday evening, December 1, 2021, following a brief illness.

Mr. Thomas was born August 27, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late William J. and Gertrude (Garhart) Thomas. A 1965 graduate of Sharon High School, he honorably served in the U.S. Army during the...

Nov 30, 2021

Clarence Edwin Redick, 75, a longtime resident of Sharon passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 30, 2021, following an extended illness.

Mr. Redick was born September 12, 1946, in Butler, PA, a son of the late Clarence and Susan (Pyle) Redick.

As a young man, Clarence worked at the Dinner...

Nov 29, 2021

Robert A. Anderson, Sr., of Sharon, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Anderson was born December 19, 1931, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry and Aura (Hutton) Anderson and attended Sharon schools.

Bob proudly and honorably served his country in the US Army, stationed in Ft....

Nov 29, 2021

Patricia "Grace" Bernat, 88, of Farrell, returned to her heavenly home on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ with her family by her side after a two year battle with lung cancer.

Grace was born July 24, 1933, in Sharon, a daughter of Steve and Ella Blanche (Brest) Mikis. She...

Nov 28, 2021

William "Bill" C. Williamson, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly in his home early Sunday morning, November 28, 2021. He was 75.

Mr. Williamson was born September 11, 1946, in Mercer, PA, a son of the late William and Joyce (Knapp) Williamson.

As a child, Bill enjoyed hanging out with...

Nov 28, 2021

Frances E. Wilds, 95, of Sharon, passed away Sunday morning, November 28, 2021, in Hospitality Care Center, Hermitage.

Frances was born August 31, 1926, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Anna (Kochera) Sholtis. She was a 1944 graduate of Sharon High School.

A homemaker, she truly enjoyed caring for her children and...

Nov 28, 2021

Kathleen L. Cantrell, 55, of West Middlesex, passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021, in her residence.

Kathy was born September 11, 1966, in Sharon, a daughter of William Maykowski and Phyllis (Lawler) Maykowski. A lifelong area resident she attended Sharpsville High School. Kathy later attended the Business Institute of Pennsylvania, earning an associate degree in Secretarial...

Nov 28, 2021

Melissa "Missy" Lynn (Smith) Kurelko, 52, of Sharon, passed away due to Covid-19, on Sunday, November 28, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Missy was born in Sharon, on April 28, 1969, and attended Sharon High School.

A dedicated homemaker, she worked at various places throughout her lifetime....

Nov 28, 2021

Timothy "Tim" E. Pratt, 62, of Jacksonville, FL passed away with his family by his side, November 28, 2021, in The Community Hospice and Palliative Care Facility in Fernandina Beach, FL.

Tim was born on June 7, 1959, in Sharon, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Joan Pratt.

Tim was raised in Hermitage...

Nov 28, 2021

George Brown Jr. , passed away on November 28, 2021, in Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Lakeland, FL.

Mr. Brown was born in Sharon, a son of the late George Edward, Sr. and Viola (Bearfield) Brown.

George was an avid New England Patriot fan, and taking his Harley motorcycles out for a ride. Most of...

Nov 27, 2021

Carolyn "Carrie" Gerstnecker, 62, of New Castle passed away Saturday morning, November 27, 2021.

Mrs. Gerstnecker was born April 8, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter of Walter A. and Marilyn M. (Goodwill) Lysiak. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Laurel High School in 1977.

Primarily a homemaker,...

Nov 25, 2021

Elaine (Gallaher) Bish, 76, of New Castle passed away surrounded by family Thursday evening, November 25, 2021, in her residence.

Mrs. Bish was born September 11, 1945, in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Marguerite (Taylor) Gallaher. A 1963 graduate of Ellwood City Lincoln High School, she also graduated from the former St....

Nov 24, 2021

Maria Grazia (Ricci) Donatelli, 54, of Poland, OH passed away Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021, in Hospice House.

Mrs. Donatelli was born January 31, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michele and Maria R. (Moschillo) Ricci.

Maria was a member of Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church, Warren, OH. She was also a long-time...

Nov 24, 2021

Tedford "Ted" O'Hara, 77, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday morning, November 24, 2021, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mr. O'Hara was born August 12, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Sines) O'Hara. He attended Sharon High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army, doing two tours of...

Nov 24, 2021

Anne Tomko Colt, 89, of Hermitage, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, in her home.

Mrs. Colt was born July 31, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Ocenus) Tomko. She was a 1950 graduate of Sharon High School.

Anne...