Ronald James Copper
May 26, 2026
Ronald James Copper, 78, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026, in Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, New Middletown, OH, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Mr. Copper was born February 17, 1948, in New Castle, a son of the late Harry Barkley Copper and Dorothy Richeal Copper. After graduating from Laurel High School in 1966, he...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Morsillo
Jul 4, 2026
James (Jim) Morsillo, 88, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday evening, July 4, 2026, at Mercy Hospice of the Valley in Poland, Ohio.
Jim was born on December 16, 1937, in Farrell, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Mary (DePascal) Morsillo. He graduated in 1955 from Sharon High School.
Jim served in the U.S. Army Reserves for several years and was self-employed. He later...
Randy Mentrek
Jul 4, 2026
Randy Mentrek, 71, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday evening, July 4, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Mentrek was born February 12, 1955, in Sharon, a son of the late Alexander Mentrek and Patricia Mentrek Yourchisin. He was a member of the 1973 graduating class from Sharon High School, where he excelled as a member of...
Melvin G. Morgenstern
Jul 4, 2026
Melvin G. Morgenstern, 99, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage.Mr. Morgenstern was born January 15,1927, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert and Sophie (Gimbel) Morgenstern. He was a 1944 graduate of Sharon High School.Melvin married the former Mary Kopan on February 11, 1949. She preceded him in death on...
Betty North
Jul 2, 2026
Betty Christensen North, 90, of Shenango Twp., passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, July 2, 2026.
Mrs. North was born December 13, 1935, in Reynoldsville, PA, a daughter of the late Nelson and Jenny (Crawford) Christensen. Later, she was adopted by her stepmother, Marian Elizabeth (David) Christensen. She graduated from DuBois Joint Area High School.
A woman of many talents, Betty retired...
Frances L. Ference
Jul 2, 2026
Frances L. Ference, 79, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, July 2, 2026, in Avalon Springs Nursing Home, Mercer.
Mrs. Ference was born December 22, 1946, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William M. and Doris M. (Vasconi) Jergler. A 1964 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage, she completed her bachelor’s degree in accounting at Youngstown State University.
For...
Donald W. Redmond
Jul 1, 2026
Donald W. “Schultz” Redmond, 65, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following a brief illness.
Mr. Redmond was born on December 28, 1960, a son of the late Donald and Loretta (Lenzi) Redmond. He attended Mercer Area School District and the Auto Body program at Mercer County Vocational School.
On September 7, 1985, Donnie married the love of...
James J. Callahan
Jun 30, 2026
James J. “Jimmy” Callahan, 65, of Sharpsville, passed away Tuesday evening, June 30, 2026, in his home.
Jimmy was born on November 28, 1960, in Sharon, a son of the late James E. and Doris A. (Mittler) Callahan. He was a 1979 graduate of Hickory High School.
He followed in his father’s footsteps and eventually took over his business, the former Sunshine...
Marcia M. Hill
Jun 29, 2026
Marcia M. Hill, 86, of New Castle, previously of Edinburg, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.Mrs. Hill was born November 12, 1939, in Kittanning, PA, a daughter of the late Harold and Imogene "Jean" (Wolfe) Gray. She was a 1957 graduate of Wampum High School.Marcia retired from Jameson Hospital in 2014 after 30 years as...
Anthony Gabriele
Jun 29, 2026
Anthony Gabriele, of Sharon, passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2026, in Embassy Nursing Home in Hermitage. He was 86.
Tony, as he was known to everyone throughout the Shenango Valley, was born in Farrell, PA, on December 16th, 1939. A son of Emidio and Maria (Sarcinella) Gabriele, Tony graduated from Farrell High School in 1957 and enlisted in the U.S....
Hunter W. Moss
Jun 27, 2026
Hunter W. Moss, 24, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday evening, June 27, 2026, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Hunter was born on January 17, 2002, in Sharon, a son of William E. Moss and Joyce A. (Merwin) Bucci, and attended Sharpsville Schools.
Hunter was currently working as a salesclerk at Tobacco For Less...
Gerald R. Mondok
Jun 27, 2026
Gerald R. Mondok, 88, of Sharon, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Clepper Manor, Sharon.
Mr. Mondok was born on August 28, 1937, in Sharon, a son of the late Gerald and Hilda (Krawitz) Mondok. He was a 1956 graduate of Hickory High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army in the 7th Cavalry as a radioman.
Gerald worked...
May Louise Shockey
Jun 25, 2026
May Louise Shockey, 64, of Sharon, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in UPMC Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Shockey was born on May 10, 1962, in North Versailles, PA, a daughter of the late August Emil Adam, Jr. and Pearl Louise (Porter) Adam. She was a graduate of East Allegheny High School, North Versailles.
A...
David Francis Joseph
Jun 24, 2026
David F. Joseph, 96, formerly of Farrell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, in St. Paul’s Villas, Greenville, PA, following a recent illness.
Mr. Joseph was born August 2, 1929, in Farrell, a son of the late Thomas and Mary (Valetich) Joseph. After graduating from Farrell High School in 1947, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
