Obituaries

Dec 1, 2025

Stephanie Fusco, 83, of Hermitage, passed away early Monday morning, December 1, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Fusco was born on February 1, 1942, in Avella, Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Russo) Albanese. She was educated in Italy and married Pellegrino “Paul” Fusco on July 13, 1958.

Shortly after her wedding, she immigrated to the United...

Nov 30, 2025

Mary Barbara Benedict, 82, of Grove City, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in AHN Grove City Hospital.

Mrs. Benedict was born on January 27, 1943, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Halasz) Pusateri. Mary’s mother passed away when she was six months old and she was then raised by her maternal grandparents, Jim and...

Nov 29, 2025

Valerie Lynn (Mansell) Offie, 58, of Sharpsville, passed away following a courageous ten-year battle with cancer, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in her home.

Valerie was born on April 28, 1967, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Woodman) Mansell. She was a 1985 graduate of Sharon High School.

She was a longtime waitress at the Tara- A Country...

Nov 29, 2025

Izaiah William Edward Pickard, 21, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2025.

Izaiah was born January 27, 2004, in Dunedin, FL, a son of Crystal Tuttle and William “Barry” Laskowitz. In 2020, he graduated from Keystone Charter School, Transfer, PA.

For several years, Izaiah worked in mechanics and maintenance at Sunset Lanes in Farrell and had also worked as a...

Nov 29, 2025

Sharon M. Stinedurf, 65, of Sharon, formerly a longtime resident of Wheatland, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2025, under hospice care at her home.

Sharon was born January 13, 1960, in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of Sherman E. and Georgia Ann (Wynwood) Ashby. She was a 1978 graduate of Sharon High School.

For 27 and a half years, Sharon worked...

Nov 26, 2025

Marcella “Marcie” Mondoc, 82, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025, in her home with her daughter, April, and her grandson, Conner, by her side.

Marcie was born on August 29, 1943, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Pacora) Madasz. She was a graduate of West Middlesex High School and attended Beauty...

Nov 26, 2025

Nancy Ann Dohallow, 78, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Ms. Dohallow was born November 10, 1947, a daughter of the late Carl and June (Patterson) Dohallow. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1965.

She was a member of the Church of Notre Dame, Hermitage.

For over 30 years, Nancy served...

Nov 25, 2025

Larry M. Cross, 75, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday evening, November 25, 2025, in Quality of Life Services, New Castle.

Mr. Cross was born September 6, 1950, in New Castle, a son of Harold and Rose Marie (Ireno) Cross. He was a 1968 graduate of Laurel High School.

For many years, Larry worked as a security guard for several companies, most...

Nov 24, 2025

Angeline “Angie” (Vicario) Leonard went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 24, 2025. She was born on January 24, 1938, to the late Michael and Frances (Masters) Vicario in Sharon, PA. Angie’s life was centered around her family and friends. She married Eugene “Gene” Leonard on July 30, 1960. They had 65 wonderful years together. Since she lost...

Nov 23, 2025

Timothy A. O’Brien, 55, of Brookfield, OH, passed away Sunday morning, November 23, 2025, following an extended illness.

He was born April 13, 1970, in Sharon General Hospital, a son of James and Carole (Greenlee) O’Brien. He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1988, where he was a standout on the varsity basketball team. He matriculated at Colorado State University, earning...

Nov 23, 2025

Ilija "Eli" Sapic, 84, of Newbury, OH, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 23, 2025, in University Hospital Geauga Medical Center, Chardin, OH. Mr. Sapic was born on October 10, 1941, in Malicka Vrgnmost, Yugoslavia, a son of the late Maxim and Ljubica (Loncar) Sapic and he came to this area in 1957. He was a 1961 graduate of Farrell...

Nov 23, 2025

Stephanie Marie Valentino, formerly of Hermitage, PA, died peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in the Villas of St. Paul's Homes, Greenville, PA, with her daughters, Lisa and Traci, and her son-in-law, Ed Newmeyer, at her side.

Stephanie was born on October 28, 1942, in Hubbard, Ohio, to John and Helen (Gaborko) Amico. She graduated from Hubbard...

Nov 22, 2025

Sherri Hoak, 59, of Transfer, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Sherri was born on December 13, 1965, in Ellwood City, PA, a daughter of Leroy Hoak and Shelby (Jacobs) Hall. She was a graduate of Riverside High School.

She is survived by her father, Leroy and his wife, Sophia, of Albuquerque, NM; two brothers, Leroy Hoak, Jr. and Jason...

Nov 22, 2025

Kim Joann (Ferguson) Gump passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, at her home in Charlotte, NC, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 70 years old. Kim was born on December 8, 1954, in Sharon, PA, to Lc Joann Ferguson and Ralph Thomas Ferguson Jr.

A 1972 graduate of Sharon High School, Kim cherished her time as the...

Nov 20, 2025

Edward P. Bailey, Sr., 84, of Sharon, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday evening, November 20, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Mr. Bailey was born on December 10, 1940, a son of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Williams) Bailey. A 1958 graduate of Hickory High School, he honorably served in the...

Nov 20, 2025

John P. Krebs passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, at St. John XXIII Home in Hermitage, PA, where he had resided for the past five months. He was 90.

Born March 29, 1935, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Clarence and Paula (Vavrick) Krebs. John attended Gesu School in University Heights, OH, and was...

Nov 17, 2025

Constance E. "Connie" Schrader, 82, a longtime resident of Mahoningtown, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, November 17, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Connie was born on July 12, 1943, in Catawissa, PA, a daughter of Allen G. and Winifred M. (Hartman) Whalen. She was a member of the final graduating class from Catawissa High School in...

Nov 17, 2025

Harold Raymond Kerr, 74, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 17, 2025, in his home.

Mr. Kerr was born on June 24, 1951, in Charleroi, PA, a son of the late Charles and Margaret (Austin) Kerr. He was a 1970 graduate of Hickory High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Nov 16, 2025

Geraldine "Geri" M. Kelley, 78, of Hermitage, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in her home.

Mrs. Kelley was born on June 30, 1947, in Sharon, PA, and was a 1965 graduate of Farrell High School. Geri was a longtime employee of the former S&S Processing, Hubbard, OH.

She married her husband of 60...

Nov 15, 2025

Patricia Ann Green, 81, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Green was born on August 24, 1944, in Espyville, PA.

On July 2, 1983, she married Russell "Buddy" Green, who passed away on April 20, 2017.

For many years, Patricia ran her own daycare,...