Dorothy Bieber
Feb 11, 2026
Dorothy J. Bieber, Community Leader
Dorothy (Dottie) Woods Bieber, devoted mother and grandmother, community volunteer, and a life-long resident of Shenango Valley, died at her home on February 11, 2026. She was 96 years old.
Mrs. Bieber was born in Sharpsville on October 31, 1929, to Charles and Sara Stewart Woods. She graduated from Sharpsville High School, where she was voted Miss...
Dorothy Alma Malone
Apr 7, 2026
Dorothy Alma Malone, 72, of New Castle, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 7, 2026, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Malone was born August 11, 1953, in Lynn, MA, a daughter of the late Henry and Francis (Story) Blais. She was a 1971 graduate of Bishop Moore High School, Orlando, FL, and would go on to obtain her associate's degree...
Richard Allen Olson
Apr 7, 2026
Richard Allen “Rick” Olson, 73, of Hermitage, passed away and was joyfully reunited with his daughter on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mr. Olson was born on May 27, 1952, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Wise) Olson. He was a 1970 graduate of Boardman High School.
Rick spent his career in road...
Steven M. Laskey
Apr 4, 2026
Steven M. Laskey, 78, of Hermitage, passed away early Saturday morning, April 4, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, following an extended illness.
Mr. Laskey was born August 13, 1947, in Sharon, a son of Hershel H. and Peggy L. (Wayne) Laskey. He was a 1965 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage, and attended Youngstown State University.
In 1973, Steve...
Howard E. Seybert
Apr 1, 2026
Howard E. Seybert, 91, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026, in UPMC Shenango Valley, Farrell.
Mr. Seybert was born January 21, 1935, in Rimersburg, PA, a son of the late Wilber and Alberta (Miller) Seybert.
Howard honorably served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Hickory VFW, Post 6166, Hermitage.
He worked at Sharon Steel’s former Farrell...
Dr. John Kiefer
Apr 1, 2026
After a long battle with cancer, Dr. John Kiefer,71, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.Dr. Kiefer was born on July 22, 1954, in Sharon. After earning his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State, he worked as a biophysicist. He then pursued further education and earned his...
Helen Joyce Lee
Mar 31, 2026
Helen Joyce Lee, 83, of Shenango Twp. passed away March 31, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Lee was born on June 21, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Lewis and Helen (Mogor) Reiber. After graduating from West Middlesex High School in 1959, she attended Slippery Rock University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in education.
Helen lived in many cities...
Jay A. Runk
Mar 31, 2026
Jay A. Runk, 60, of Shenango Twp., passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Runk was born on December 3, 1965, in Denver, CO, a son of Robert Runk and Helen J. (Reiber) Runk Lee. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
For several years, Jay worked as a sous chef for numerous restaurants while living...
Duchess Pope Dorman
Mar 30, 2026
Duchess Pope Dorman, 43, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, March 30, 2026, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Duchess was born March 28, 1983, in Sharon, a daughter of William Heckathorn and Katherine Pope, and attended both Sharon and Farrell High Schools.
An exceptional homemaker, Duchess was a wonderful wife and devoted mother. She was also formerly...
Cheryl Marie Joseph
Mar 29, 2026
Cheryl Marie Joseph, 67, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Ms. Joseph was born on May 7, 1958, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Dolores (Bole) Uretta. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1975 graduate of Sharon High School.
A devoted homemaker, she actively supported her children in their activities...
Aniello Branca
Mar 29, 2026
Aniello “Neil” Branca, 71, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Branca was born on January 30, 1955, in Bagnoli Irpino, Avellino, Italy, a son of the late Domenico and Vincenza (DiCupua) Branca. When he was 15 years old, he immigrated to the United States, eventually settling in Sharon, PA.
Neil worked...
Paul Voytko
Mar 27, 2026
Paul J. Voytko, 72, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Voytko was born on November 21, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late John Paul and Matilda Jean (Suita) Voytko. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1971 graduate of Sharon High School.
Paul worked for more than 30 years and retired...
Esther A. Habarka
Mar 27, 2026
Esther A. Habarka, 85, of Shenango Twp., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Greystone Country Estates, Fredonia.
Mrs. Habarka was born on September 1, 1940, in Mercer, a daughter of the late John Rabold and Mabel (Phillips) Rabold.
A dedicated homemaker, Esther was an exceptional cook and an amazing baker. During the Christmas season, she made over 22 varieties of...
Terry C. Blesch
Mar 27, 2026
Terry C. Blesch, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Terry was born October 27, 1945, in Germany, and was the beloved adopted daughter of Harry A. and Genevieve Z. (Sovesky) Blesch. Raised in Harlansburg, she graduated from Laurel High School in 1964.
For 49 years, Terry worked at Jameson...
Amanda L. Joseph
Mar 27, 2026
Amanda L. Joseph, 38, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
She was born June 23, 1987, in New Castle, a daughter of Diana (Penwell) Kobak and Gary L. Joseph, Sr.
In addition to her parents, Amanda is survived by her two children, Brayden Norris, and Braylynn Joseph; three siblings, Cathina Forkey (Chris), of...
Oscar C. Mehler
Mar 26, 2026
Oscar C. “Ocky” Mehler, 79, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes late Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Mehler was born August 3, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert C. and Catherine E. (Stanton) Mehler. After graduating from West Middlesex High School in 1964, he later completed...
Elaine Mae Hill
Mar 26, 2026
Elaine Mae Hill, 84, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the Addison of Garden Way Place.
Mrs. Hill was born on October 8, 1941, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Miller) Bromley, and was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School.
She married her husband of 63 years, Everett “Pete” Hill,...
Anna Marie Trenga
Mar 25, 2026
Anna Marie (Vultagio) Trenga, 97, of Masury, OH passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026, under hospice care in Community Commons, Warren, OH.
Mrs. Trenga was born October 15, 1928, in Buhl Hospital, Sharon, a daughter of the late Biagio and Anna (Babj) Vultagio. After graduating from Brookfield High School in 1947, Anna Marie...
Beth Bottenfield
Mar 25, 2026
Beth (Chomor) Bottenfield, 65, of Sharon, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side on March 25, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, from her courageous battle with cancer.
Beth was born August 5, 1960, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Albert and Norma (McCurdy) Chomor. She was a 1978 graduate of Sharon High School. She worked in...
Benjamin Martinez
Mar 24, 2026
Benjamin Martinez, 56, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in his home.Mr. Martinez was born April 9, 1969, in New York City, a son of Jesus Martinez and the late Geronima (Garcia) Martinez.Benjamin was a member of Prevailing Word World Outreach Center, New Castle.He had a passion for cooking and enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, and...
