Michael J. Kruck
May 7, 2026
Michael J. Kruck, 72, of Hermitage, formerly of Charleston, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Kruck was born on September 17, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Kruck. He was a graduate of Mercer High School, class of 1972, and was active with his class reunion committee.
He began...
Thomas Scott Bridge
May 6, 2026
Thomas Scott Bridge, 54, a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior late Wednesday night, May 6, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS.
Mr. Bridge was born on July 15, 1971, in Sharon, a son of the late Kenneth R. and Mary Ann (Bukovinsky) Bridge. He was a 1989 graduate of Hickory High...
Elizabeth Busco
May 6, 2026
Elizabeth Busco, 93, of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.
Mrs. Busco was born on January 3, 1933, in Italy, a daughter of the late Francesco and Lucia (Marchese) D’Angelo. She was educated in Italy and immigrated to the United States when she was 18.
She was employed in the cafeteria of the former Msgr. Geno...
Opheliah Jane Schell
May 5, 2026
Opheliah Jane Schell, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Shenango Valley.
Opheliah is the daughter of Devin Kooser and Brooklynn Schell.
In addition to her parents, Opheliah is survived by her maternal grandmother, Jennifer Schell; and her sister, Oaklynne.
Opheliah was preceded in death by her aunt, JaNaya Dollman.
Berdina A. Covelli
May 5, 2026
Berdina “Dina” A. Covelli, 99, a longtime resident of Union Twp., passed away under hospice care early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, in Addison of Clen-Moore Place, New Castle.
Mrs. Covelli was born on August 4, 1926, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Smydt) Mrozek, and graduated from Union High School.
Dina began her secretarial career at...
Sandra Noreen Warchol
May 5, 2026
Sandra Noreen (Smith) Warchol, 85, of Greenville, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mrs. Warchol was born on September 28, 1940, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Paul and Melva (Klink) Smith and was a 1958 graduate of Union High School, Burgettstown, PA.
On April 13, 1963, she married the...
Sherry W. Buchanan
May 4, 2026
Sherry Buchanan, 87, of Farrell, PA, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, May 4, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mrs. Buchanan was born on May 6, 1938, in Barkeyville, PA, a daughter of the late Marion L. (Stanley) Smock.
Her husband, James Eugene Buchanan, whom she married on February 5, 1954, passed away on August 12, 2014.
A dedicated...
Robert J. Hogue
May 3, 2026
Robert J. Hogue, 60, of Slippery Rock Twp., passed away late Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, following a courageous 21-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Mr. Hogue was born November 21, 1965, in New Castle, a son of the late Robert E. and Eveh Joyce (Aiken) Hogue. He was a 1984 graduate of Laurel High School.
For...
Elizabeth M. Neininger
May 1, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” M. Neininger, 69, of Slippery Rock, PA, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, May 1, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Liz was born April 18, 1957, in Fort Wayne, IN, a daughter of the late John and Doris (Graham) Goodman. She was raised in New Castle, attended St. Mary’s Parochial Grade School, and later graduated from New...
Charles William Brei
Apr 29, 2026
Charles “Chuck” William Brei, 77, of New Castle, PA, formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Thursday evening, April 29, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mr. Brei was born on May 9, 1948, in Framingham, Massachusetts, a son of Charles and Betty Brei. After graduating from high school, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
After his service, Chuck...
Adira Grace Fabritius Bunch
Apr 27, 2026
Adira Grace Fabritius Bunch passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle. She was five months old.
Adira Grace was born November 29, 2025, in UPMC Magee Woman’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, a daughter of Jacob Pember and Aniya M. Bunch.
Adira was a happy and loving baby who was most content while cuddling up with loved ones, especially her...
Susan Burns
Apr 27, 2026
Susan Adria “Sue” Burns, 68, of Sharpsville, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Burns was born on June 8, 1957, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Harvey Jones and Mary (Horne) Wilson. She was a 1975 graduate of Sharpsville High School.
Sue spent the majority of her career in real estate. She worked at...
John Pete Benavidez Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
John Pete Benavidez, Jr., 58, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Mr. Benavidez was born on June 19, 1967, in Denver, CO.
John worked as a home health aide for many years. He was also employed at McDonald's, Sharon.
He was a member of Grace Chapel Community Church, Hermitage.
John enjoyed playing...
Dr. Rev. Richard C. Steinlechner
Apr 24, 2026
Dr. Rev. Richard C. Steinlechner, 79, of Hermitage, ascended to his heavenly home on Friday, April 24, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Dr. Rev. “Pastor Dick” Steinlechner was born on February 12, 1947, in Mercer, PA, a son of the late Charles and Hazel (Tanner) Steinlechner. He was a 1965 graduate of Lakeview High School. Richard then served in the...
Daniel C. Gerber
Apr 24, 2026
Daniel C. Gerber, 76, of Slippery Rock, passed away early Friday morning, April 24, 2026, in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing, New Wilmington.
Mr. Gerber was born June 13, 1949, in Pottsville, PA, a son of the late Daniel L. and Esther (Pawley) Gerber.
Daniel, a proud veteran, served his country in the United States Air Force. Upon his honorable discharge, he began...
William Joseph Howley
Apr 23, 2026
William "Bill" Howley, cherished by all who knew him, was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather (and great-grandfather!). Bill was born on January 25, 1950, to his parents, Dorothy (Douds) Howley and Joseph Clair Howley. His grandfather and namesake, William J. Howley, was a member of the original Tin Mill Gang.
He was a 1968 graduate of New Castle High...
John A. Matuz
Apr 22, 2026
John A. Matuz, 65, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, in his residence.
Mr. Matuz was born July 5, 1960, in New Castle, a son of John David and Norma (Casciato) Matuz and was a 1979 graduate of Union High School.
John worked as a heavy equipment operator for S&S Processing, Inc., West...
Florence Mills
Apr 21, 2026
Florence Kocholek Mills, 97, of Hermitage, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Avalon Springs Nursing Home, Mercer.
Mrs. Mills was born on October 18, 1928, in Mercer, PA, a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Mileski) Maykowski.
A dedicated homemaker, Florence was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon. Upon the church’s closure, she became a...
Patricia Moffatt
Apr 19, 2026
Patricia Moffatt, 79, of Shenango Twp., passed away late Sunday evening, April 19, 2026, in Good Samaritan Hospice House, Wexford.
Mrs. Moffatt was born November 15, 1946, in New Castle, a daughter of the late James and Martha (Taylor) Donnelly and graduated from Laurel High School.
She was a member of the former St. Joseph’s Parish, New Castle.
Patricia worked for the former...
Margaret Ann Lawrence
Apr 17, 2026
Margaret Ann Lawrence, 85, of Sharon, passed away early Friday morning, April 17, 2026, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.Mrs. Lawrence was born February 20, 1941, in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Tarr. She was a 1960 graduate of Brookfield High School. She worked as a laborer in the steel industry for many years.Marge is survived by a...
