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Joseph J. Rossi, Jr.

Joseph J. Rossi, Jr.

Aug 2, 2026

Joseph J. Rossi, Jr., 76, of Wheatland, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, in his home.

Mr. Rossi was born on May 24, 1950, in Sharon, a son of the late Joseph J. Rossi, Sr. and Theresa M. (Cristelli) Rossi, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1968.

For many years, Joe worked as a chef for several local restaurants.

Joe was a...

Joseph B. Marcucci

Joseph B. Marcucci

Aug 2, 2026

Joseph B. Marcucci, 79, of Neshannock Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mr. Marcucci was born on March 6, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Angelo and Helen (Melchiorre) Marcucci, and was a 1966 graduate of Neshannock High School.

Following graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S....

Susan C. O'Brien

Susan C. O'Brien

Aug 1, 2026

Susan C. O’Brien passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, after a brief illness.

Susie was born on October 10, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harry F. and Sibyl D. O’Brien. She was preceded in death by her brother, Daniel Anthony (Tony). Susie is survived by her brother, Dennis, his family, several nieces and nephews, and many...

George Edward Schweiss

George Edward Schweiss

Aug 1, 2026

George Edward “Ed” Schweiss, 93, of Hermitage, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.

Mr. Schweiss was born on October 19, 1932, in Transfer, PA, a son of the late Martin and Luella (Ruffing) Schweiss. He was a 1950 graduate of Sharpsville High School and honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War.

Following...

Suzanne Weller

Suzanne Weller

Jul 31, 2026

Suzanne Weller, 93, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community, Greenville, PA.

Mrs. Weller was born on August 19, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Florence (Cumley) Lyons. She attended the former St. Joseph’s Parochial Grade School and was a 1951 graduate of Sharon High School.

She married Harold...

Irene Mazanek

Irene Mazanek

Jul 28, 2026

Irene Mazanek, 95, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Rose Senior Living, Carmel, IN.

Mrs. Mazanek was born July 6, 1931, in Farrell, a daughter of the late John and Catherine Paczak and graduated from Farrell High School in 1949.

A homemaker, Irene dedicated her life to caring for her husband, family, and their...

Judy Lee Rodehaver

Judy Lee Rodehaver

Jul 28, 2026

Judith “Judy” (Phillips) Newlan Rodehaver, 87, of Sharpsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Judy was born on January 30, 1939, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Florence (Trow) Phillips. She was a 1956 graduate of Sharon High School and attended the former Shenango Valley Commercial Institute.

Early on, she worked as a...

Margaret Chrobak

Margaret Chrobak

Jul 26, 2026

Margaret I. Chrobak, 96, of Poland, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Shenango Twp., peacefully received her wings on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Youngstown, OH, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Chrobak was born on February 19, 1930, in Youngstown, OH, later moving to Cortland, OH, where she graduated from Fowler High School.

Margaret was the daughter of the...

Jeffrey W. Herndon

Jeffrey W. Herndon

Jul 25, 2026

Jeffrey W. Herndon, 63, of Hermitage, passed away with his wife by his side on Saturday evening, July 25, 2026, in his home.

Mr. Herndon was born August 3, 1962, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Sue Ellen (Rittenhouse) Herndon and William Lee Herndon. He was a 1981 graduate of Northgate High School in the Bellevue neighborhood of Pittsburgh,...

Donald J. Weigle

Donald J. Weigle

Jul 24, 2026

Donald J. Weigle, 70, of Farrell, passed away peacefully early Friday afternoon, July 24, 2026, in Hospice of the Valley – Hospice House, Youngstown, OH.

Mr. Weigle was born June 18, 1956, in Washington, D.C., a son of the late William and Norma (Fratus) Weigle, and was a 1976 graduate of Shade High School, Somerset County, PA.

He worked as a laborer...

Johanne Ziegler

Johanne Ziegler

Jul 24, 2026

Johanne Ziegler, 77, of Union Twp., passed away surrounded by family on Friday morning, July 24, 2026, in her home.

Johanne was born March 22, 1949, in Drumheller, Alberta, CA, a daughter of the late John and Nancy (Simms) Bordyniuk. After emigrating to the U.S., she later graduated from Union High School in 1967.

For many years, Johanne worked as a lab...

Norma Jean Millison

Norma Jean Millison

Jul 23, 2026

Norma Jean Millison, 95, of Sharon, passed away on Thursday morning, July 23, 2026, in Clepper Manor.

Mrs. Millison was born on July 11, 1931, in West Middlesex, the youngest of three children to the late Kenneth B. and Helen F. (Lansdowne) Harshman. At the age of four, her family moved to Sharon, where she was educated.

A devoted homemaker, she enjoyed...

Charlotte Ann Styles

Charlotte Ann Styles

Jul 18, 2026

Charlotte Styles, 62, of Sharon, passed away Saturday evening, July 18, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Ms. Styles was born on June 11, 1964, in Philadelphia, PA. She was a graduate of Martin Luther King High School, Philadelphia.

A movie fanatic, she also had a passion for reading.

She is survived by six children, Jerrus Shoup, of Sharon, Grace Styles, of Philadelphia,...

Richard John Kinkela, Sr.

Richard John Kinkela, Sr.

Jul 17, 2026

Richard John Kinkela, Sr., affectionately known as “Rich,” 86, of New Wilmington, PA, passed away at home on Friday, July 17, 2026, lovingly surrounded by his family.

Rich was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on February 7, 1940, to the late John Kinkela, Jr. and Ann (Shuluga) Kinkela. Rich grew up on the family farm on Arrel Road in Poland Township, Ohio,...

Joanna Malencia

Joanna Malencia

Jul 14, 2026

Joanna Malencia, of Florida, previously a longtime resident of South Pymatuning Twp., passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026, in Vitas Inpatient Hospice, Ft. Myers, FL.

Mrs. Malencia was born July 2, 1940, in Sewickley, PA, a daughter of Walter Albert and Anna (Osiol) Pelczar.

She was a 1958 graduate of Donora High School, later earning her Registered Nurse Certification in...

Gudrun Hildegund Jefferis

Gudrun Hildegund Jefferis

Jul 10, 2026

Late in the evening on July 10, 2026, Gudrun Hildegund Jefferis, 88 of North Beaver Twp. left this world in the same way she spent most of her recent time: in her home, dressed in her finest and coziest pajamas, surrounded by her loved ones lucky enough to be with her, and thinking of those who were not.

Gudrun was born...

David Neil May

David Neil May

Jul 10, 2026

David Neil May, 87, of New Castle, passed away Friday morning, July 10, 2026, in his home.Mr. May was born May 25, 1939, in Ripley, NY, a son of the late Clarence and Arlowene (Seeley) May. He was a 1957 graduate of New Castle Area High School.For over 35 years, David owned and operated May's Donuts.An avid bowler, he was...

Janice Lynn Baker

Janice Lynn Baker

Jul 7, 2026

Janice Lynn Baker

Sep 18, 1956 — July 7, 2026

Jan was born in Sharon, PA, and graduated Sharon High in 1974. She was a graduate of Clarion State College with a BS in Education in 1978. Jan taught Fourth grade at Bowling Green, FL, Elementary school, 1978-1979. She returned to Sharon, PA, and had many jobs including a bank teller. Jan...

Thomas A DeJulia

Thomas A DeJulia

Jul 7, 2026

Thomas A. DeJulia, 80, of Mercer, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in his home.

Mr. DeJulia was born on September 18, 1945, in Sharon, a son of the late Thomas and Connie (Baggiossi) DeJulia. He was a 1963 graduate of Sharpsville High School.

For much of his working career, he worked as a welder/fitter at various mills in the area....

Eva M. Buzzeo

Eva M. Buzzeo

Jul 6, 2026

Eva M. Buzzeo, 95, of Gibsonville, NC, formerly of Village Path, Hermitage, PA and Frederick Dr., Farrell, PA, entered into eternal rest early Monday morning, July 6, 2026, in Ashton Health and Rehab, McLeansville, NC.

Mrs. Buzzeo was born on May 21, 1931, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Schumacher) Fabrey.

A homemaker and known to many as...

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