Loretta J. Krutsch
Jan 5, 2026
Loretta J. Krutsch, 76, of Sharon, passed away Monday afternoon, January 5, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
“Aunt Loretta” was born May 5, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of Anthony and Mary (Lamb) Krutsch. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1967.
Loretta retired from Church of the Sacred Heart, Sharon, where she worked as a...
Harold Shockey
Jan 15, 2026
Harold E. Shockey, 91, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Shockey was born on July 21, 1934, in Friedens, PA, a son of the late Orville and Violet (Yoder) Shockey. He was a 1952 graduate of Shanksville High School, Friedens.
A lifelong truck driver, Harold drove for more than 40 years for...
Edward E. Dalton, Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Edward E. Dalton Jr., 69, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully in his home, Wednesday, January 14th, 2026.
Mr. Dalton was born August 2, 1956, in Cleveland, OH. He lived a life defined by dedication, loyalty, and quiet strength.
After graduating from Hickory High School in 1975, Edward followed in his father's footsteps by building a long and successful career in the automotive...
Blaine C. Short
Jan 13, 2026
Blaine C. Short, 91, of New Brighton, PA, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Short was born on January 6, 1935, in Monaca, PA, a son of the late Blaine E. and Marie Olivia (Doctor) Short. He was a 1953 graduate of Monaca High School and was in the Army National Guard as...
Bernice Derekos
Jan 11, 2026
Bernice Leona Derekos, 89, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Quality Life Services, New Castle.Mrs. Derekos was born March 11, 1936, in Wampum, a daughter of the late Francis and Effie May (Staine) Swogger. A lifelong resident, she graduated from Shenango High School in 1954.Bernice was a homemaker for many years.She had a green thumb and...
Nicholas Kolbrich
Jan 11, 2026
Nicholas Kolbrich, Sr., 89, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday morning, January 11, 2026, in The Lakes at Jefferson.
Mr. Kolbrich was born on November 2, 1936, in Farrell, a son of the late Emerich and Susan (Marenchin) Kolbrich. He was a 1955 graduate of Hickory High School.
Nick was a longtime employee of Sharon Steel’s former Farrell plant. He worked in...
Carol Baumgartner
Jan 11, 2026
Carol M. (Redmond) Baumgartner, 74, of Youngstown, OH, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, in the Oasis Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.
Carol was born on June 3, 1951, in Greenville, a daughter of the late Donald E. Redmond and Gladys (Reinhart) Redmond D’Amore. She attended Farrell and Mercer High Schools and graduated in 1969. Later, she attended the Mercer...
Tammy Dodson
Jan 10, 2026
Tammy Lynn Dodson, 60, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.Mrs. Dodson was born December 5, 1965, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Miles) Baxter. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Laurel High School in 1983.Tammy worked in Housekeeping at Hillview Manor for many years.She was an avid...
Larry Smith
Jan 10, 2026
Larry D. Smith, 81, of Hermitage, passed away Saturday evening, January 10, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Smith was born October 10, 1944, in New Castle, a son of Harry and Virginia Mae (Cameron) Smith. He graduated from Mohawk Area High School in 1962.
Larry is a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the...
Patricia J. “Pat” Ladjevich-Merritt
Jan 10, 2026
Patricia J. “Pat” Ladjevich-Merritt, 75, of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 10, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Merritt was born June 14, 1950, in Sharon, a daughter of Frank and Mae (Hoffman) Haniak. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Farrell High School in 1968.
A homemaker for many years, Pat later worked as a billing supervisor at...
Steve Handlos
Jan 10, 2026
Steve Handlos, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Mr. Handlos was the son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Wheale) Handlos.
He is survived by his wife, the former Joannie Johnson; a beloved son, Daniel Handlos; a brother, Bob (Julie) Handlos; a brother-in-law, John Johnson (Larry Reynolds); two sisters-in-law, Kathy (Frank) Ocel and...
Dale A. Dresch
Jan 10, 2026
Dale Andrew Dresch, 81, of Sharpsville, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.
Mr. Dresch was born July 13, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Fred and Evelyn (Lewis) Dresch and was a Farrell High School graduate in 1962. He would continue his education and earn his bachelor's degree in business from Youngstown...
Janet Tanner
Jan 9, 2026
Janet S. Tanner, 79, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning January 9, 2026, in Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at New Wilmington.
Mrs. Tanner was born January 23, 1946, in New Castle, a daughter of Andrew and Susan (Vanta) Braho. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Wilmington Area High School in 1964.
For 45 years, Janet worked as a claim...
Gary L. Deemer
Jan 9, 2026
Gary L. Deemer, 72, of Masury, OH, passed away suddenly on Friday morning, January 9, 2026, in Beeghly Oaks Center for Rehab and Healing, Boardman, OH.
Mr. Deemer was born on June 28, 1953, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Rex and Sarah (Orr) Deemer. He was a 1971 graduate of Youngstown City High School.
For most of his career,...
Dolores Jean McMath
Jan 8, 2026
Dolores Jean McMath, 90, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home.
Mrs. McMath was born on June 22, 1935, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Bailey) Steines. She attended Sharon Schools and was a graduate of Hickory High School.
Jean, as many knew her, was a longtime employee and retiree of...
Thomas W. Green
Jan 8, 2026
Thomas W. Green, 91, of Hermitage, passed away following a brief illness on Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Green was born on August 13, 1934, in Sharon, a son of the late Russell and Ruth (Chisholm) Green. He was a 1952 graduate of Sharon High School, where he was a standout basketball player and attended Marietta College...
Alan Jay Porsch
Jan 8, 2026
Alan Jay Porsch, 79, of Sharpsville, passed away with his wife and family by his side early Thursday morning, January 8, 2026, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Porsch was born April 5, 1946, in Mercer, PA, a son of Orin and Martha (Dummett) Porsch. He was a 1964 graduate of Mercer Joint High School, where he served as Head...
Amiliauna Rai Thomas
Jan 7, 2026
Baby Amiliauna Rai Thomas, was born at 11:11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and passed away shortly after at 11:16 a.m., in UPMC Horizon - Shenango Valley, Farrell.
She is survived by her loving parents, Michael Thomas and Kristina Modolo.
Amiliauna is also survived by her siblings, Braelyn, Giovonni, Amira, Mila, Naiara, Aveair, Naiala, Nailan, Jacari, M'kenna, M'kya, Amari, and other...
Stanley A. Dufford
Jan 6, 2026
Stanley A. Dufford, 69, of Patagonia, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Dufford was born on March 30, 1956, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert C. and Sally (Glaser) Dufford. He attended the former Patagonia elementary school and was a 1974 graduate of Hickory High School.
Following high school, he hitchhiked...
James E. Dirgo
Jan 6, 2026
James E. Dirgo, 72, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday evening, January 6, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Dirgo was born May 27, 1953, in Sharon, a son of the late George Dirgo and Pauline (Bergamashi) Dirgo Farkas. A 1971 graduate of Sharon High School, he also completed his associate degree in metallurgy from Penn State University, Shenango Valley...
