Kimberly Faith Nettinger
Sep 24, 2026
Kimberly Faith Nettinger, 68, of Wheatland, passed away at 6:06 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mrs. Nettinger was born on October 14, 1957, in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late Edward E. and Sarah E. (Conaway) Bowser. She was a 1975 graduate of East Forest High School in Marienville, PA.
For 28 years, Kimmy worked as a...
Minnie Kacerski
Sep 23, 2026
Minnie Kacerski, 102, of Sharon, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Embassy Healthcare.
Mrs. Kacerski was born on January 31, 1924, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Dominic and Rosannina (Flocco) Virgallito. She was a 1941 graduate of Sharon High School.
A homemaker, she worked early in her life at the former Streamline Market, Sharon, and the former Sharon...
Bryan M. Joseph
Sep 23, 2026
Bryan M. Joseph, 68, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday afternoon, September 23, 2026, in Jameson Nursing and Rehab.
Mr. Joseph was born on July 11, 1958, in Sharon, a son of the late Alfred J. and Ella M. (Rearick) Joseph. A 1976 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage, he later earned a bachelor’s degree...
Brian Thomas Rafferty
Sep 22, 2026
Brian Thomas Rafferty, 71, of Sharon, previously a longtime resident of Stoneboro, PA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Mr. Rafferty was born on March 1, 1955, in the Bronx, NY, a son of the late Raymond W. and Mary M. (O’Rourke) Rafferty. After graduating from Island Trees High School, Levittown, NY, in 1974, he enlisted...
Mary Elizabeth Manilla
Sep 22, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Manilla, 95, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.
Mrs. Manilla was born on October 12, 1930, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Assunta (Raimondi) Lombardo. She was a 1948 graduate of Farrell High School.
Prior to marriage and children, she worked at the former Gus Paul Construction Co.
She...
Jane M Yeager
Sep 21, 2026
Jane M. Yeager, 84, of Sharon, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mrs. Yeager was born on April 23, 1942, in Sharon, a daughter of the late George and Catherine (Christianson) Bebic. A lifelong area resident, she attended the former St. Joseph’s Parochial Grade School and was a 1960 graduate of Sharon High School.
She...
Charles Dale Donaldson
Sep 21, 2026
Charles Dale Donaldson, 92, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Donaldson was born on February 23, 1934, in New Castle, a son of the late Earl and Nellie (Cartwright) Donaldson. He graduated from New Castle High School and later obtained his bachelor's degree in business from Heald College, San Francisco, CA.
Upon graduation, Charles...
James Edward Hitch
Sep 19, 2026
James Edward Hitch, 56, of New Castle, previously of Wilmington, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Mr. Hitch was born January 13, 1970, in New Castle, a son of Robert and Carol (Smith) Hitch. He was a 1988 graduate of New Castle High School.A proud veteran, Jim honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Jim enjoyed playing tennis and...
Rosanna Petrosky
Sep 18, 2026
Rosanna (Asafaylo) Petrosky, 96, of Mercer, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.
Mrs. Petrosky was born on October 1, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Rose Laura (Thorton) Asafaylo. She was a 1948 graduate of Sharon High School, and throughout the years was responsible for keeping the class obituary information.
She worked at...
Blanche Cwynar
Sep 18, 2026
Blanche "Billie" (Bondarenko) Cwynar, 91, of Transfer, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital.
Mrs. Cwynar was born October 10, 1934, in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Boleslaw "Bill" and Rose Marie (Sandrovich) Bondarenko.
Billie retired from the Badger School District after 30 years of teaching.She enjoyed traveling around the world and playing cards and games.
She is...
Eloise Ballard
Sep 18, 2026
Eloise Ballard, of West Middlesex, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Avalon Springs Care Center, Mercer.
Mrs. Ballard was born in Albion, PA, a daughter of the late Peter and Theresa Elegeer.
A homemaker, Eloise was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex.
She married her husband, Raymond Ballard, on November 26, 1949. He passed away on...
Jeffrey Bralich
Sep 17, 2026
Jeffrey Bralich, 67, of Lowellville, OH, formerly of Hermitage, passed away following a brief illness, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Akron General Medical Center.
Mr. Bralich was born on November 7, 1958, in Sharon, a son of the late John Evan and Marie Catherine (Biro) Bralich. He was a 1976 graduate of Hickory High School, where he was a member...
Charlene Toni Lofaro
Sep 17, 2026
Charlene Toni (Fraley) Lofaro, of Neshannock Twp., passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home.
Charlene was born January 9, 1954, in New Castle, PA. She was a daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Rzymski) Fraley. She attended St. Mary’s Parochial School, and ultimately was a 1971 graduate of Union High School, where she was homecoming queen. After high...
Carol Laskey
Sep 16, 2026
Carol A. Laskey, 75, of Hermitage, passed away after a long, courageous battle on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mrs. Laskey was born on November 10, 1950, in Syracuse, NY, a daughter of Guy and Earleen (Ramsey) McCracken. She was a 1968 graduate of Beaver (PA) High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Wooster (OH) College....
George A. Battyanyi
Sep 13, 2026
George Battyanyi, 80, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Battyanyi was born on June 19, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late James Battyanyi and Violet (Opalensk) Battyanyi Schiaville. A lifelong area resident, he attended Farrell School District.
He was employed for 42 years at Sharon Steel’s former Farrell plant, working as a crane...
Jacqueline A Kramer
Sep 11, 2026
Jacqueline Ann Kramer, 76, of Masury, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Lewisville, TX, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, in the Emergency Room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Jackie was born on October 19, 1949, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Jack and Claire (Glowiak) Mortensen. She attended Northern Illinois University, later graduating from Dekalb University with...
Elizabeth Ann Ulasz
Sep 10, 2026
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Ulasz, 40, of Masury, OH, passed away following an extended illness on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Liz was born on June 5, 1986, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Walter E. Ulasz, Jr. and Leisa (Price) Ulasz, and attended Hickory High School.
For about 20 years, she was employed at Red Lobster in...
Ruth I. Thompson
Sep 10, 2026
Ruth I. Thompson, 93, of Sharpsville, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Thompson was born on September 30, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late James H. and Ruth L. (Burke) Briggs. She was a 1951 graduate of Saegertown High School.
A dedicated homemaker, Ruth was an active member of South Pymatuning Community Church. She...
Judith A. Fustos
Sep 8, 2026
Judith A. “Judy” Fustos, 79, of Sharon, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mrs. Fustos was born on July 12, 1947, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (Dobrovolski) Yanak. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1965 graduate of Sharon High School.
A dedicated homemaker, she became a greeter at the old...
Stephanie Nadine Smith
Sep 6, 2026
Stephanie Nadine Smith-Boles, 69, of Sharon, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2026, at her home.
Stephanie was born December 19, 1956, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Stephen Sr. and Joan (Unger) Golub. She was a graduate of Hickory High School.
A homemaker and former caregiver, Stephanie found great joy in caring for others. She was the...
