Dorothy Bieber
Feb 11, 2026
Dorothy J. Bieber, Community Leader
Dorothy (Dottie) Woods Bieber, devoted mother and grandmother, community volunteer, and a life-long resident of Shenango Valley, died at her home on February 11, 2026. She was 96 years old.
Mrs. Bieber was born in Sharpsville on October 31, 1929, to Charles and Sara Stewart Woods. She graduated from Sharpsville High School, where she was voted Miss...
Eleanor Ann Young
Mar 16, 2026
Eleanor Ann Young, treasured child of Katherine David and Timothy Young of Grove City, PA, was born silently into the arms of the angels on March 16, 2026, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Though she never took a breath on earth, she was surrounded by immense love, and her presence will be missed forever.
Eleanor is survived by her parents;...
Howard E. Seybert
Apr 1, 2026
Howard E. Seybert, 91, of Hermitage, passed away Wednesday evening, April 1, 2026, in UPMC Shenango Valley, Farrell.
Mr. Seybert was born January 21, 1935, in Rimersburg, PA, a son of the late Wilber and Alberta (Miller) Seybert.
Howard honorably served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Hickory VFW, Post 6166, Hermitage.
He worked at Sharon Steel’s former Farrell...
Dr. John Kiefer
Apr 1, 2026
After a long battle with cancer, Dr. John Kiefer,71, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.Dr. Kiefer was born on July 22, 1954, in Sharon. After earning his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State, he worked as a biophysicist. He then pursued further education and earned his...
Duchess Pope Dorman
Mar 30, 2026
Duchess Pope Dorman, 43, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, March 30, 2026, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Duchess was born March 28, 1983, in Sharon, a daughter of William Heckathorn and Katherine Pope, and attended both Sharon and Farrell High Schools.
An exceptional homemaker, Duchess was a wonderful wife and devoted mother. She was also formerly...
Cheryl Marie Joseph
Mar 29, 2026
Cheryl Marie Joseph, 67, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
Ms. Joseph was born on May 7, 1958, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Dolores (Bole) Uretta. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1975 graduate of Sharon High School.
A devoted homemaker, she actively supported her children in their activities...
Aniello Branca
Mar 29, 2026
Aniello “Neil” Branca, 71, of Sharon, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Branca was born on January 30, 1955, in Bagnoli Irpino, Avellino, Italy, a son of the late Domenico and Vincenza (DiCupua) Branca. When he was 15 years old, he immigrated to the United States, eventually settling in Sharon, PA.
Neil worked...
Esther A. Habarka
Mar 27, 2026
Esther A. Habarka, 85, of Shenango Twp., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Greystone Country Estates, Fredonia.
Mrs. Habarka was born on September 1, 1940, in Mercer, a daughter of the late John Rabold and Mabel (Phillips) Rabold.
A dedicated homemaker, Esther was an exceptional cook and an amazing baker. During the Christmas season, she made over 22 varieties of...
Terry C. Blesch
Mar 27, 2026
Terry C. Blesch, 80, of New Castle, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Terry was born October 27, 1945, in Germany, and was the beloved adopted daughter of Harry A. and Genevieve Z. (Sovesky) Blesch. Raised in Harlansburg, she graduated from Laurel High School in 1964.
For 49 years, Terry worked at Jameson...
Amanda L. Joseph
Mar 27, 2026
Amanda L. Joseph, 38, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
She was born June 23, 1987, in New Castle, a daughter of Diana (Penwell) Kobak and Gary L. Joseph, Sr.
In addition to her parents, Amanda is survived by her two children, Brayden Norris, and Braylynn Joseph; three siblings, Cathina Forkey (Chris), of...
Oscar C. Mehler
Mar 26, 2026
Oscar C. “Ocky” Mehler, 79, of Sharpsville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes late Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Mehler was born August 3, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Robert C. and Catherine E. (Stanton) Mehler. After graduating from West Middlesex High School in 1964, he later completed...
Elaine Mae Hill
Mar 26, 2026
Elaine Mae Hill, 84, of Hermitage, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the Addison of Garden Way Place.
Mrs. Hill was born on October 8, 1941, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Samuel and Ruth (Miller) Bromley, and was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School.
She married her husband of 63 years, Everett “Pete” Hill,...
Anna Marie Trenga
Mar 25, 2026
Anna Marie (Vultagio) Trenga, 97, of Masury, OH passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026, under hospice care in Community Commons, Warren, OH.
Mrs. Trenga was born October 15, 1928, in Buhl Hospital, Sharon, a daughter of the late Biagio and Anna (Babj) Vultagio. After graduating from Brookfield High School in 1947, Anna Marie...
Beth Bottenfield
Mar 25, 2026
Beth (Chomor) Bottenfield, 65, of Sharon, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side on March 25, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, from her courageous battle with cancer.
Beth was born August 5, 1960, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Albert and Norma (McCurdy) Chomor. She was a 1978 graduate of Sharon High School. She worked in...
Benjamin Martinez
Mar 24, 2026
Benjamin Martinez, 56, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in his home.Mr. Martinez was born April 9, 1969, in New York City, a son of Jesus Martinez and the late Geronima (Garcia) Martinez.Benjamin was a member of Prevailing Word World Outreach Center, New Castle.He had a passion for cooking and enjoyed playing video games, watching movies, and...
Ronald R. Carr
Mar 23, 2026
Ronald R. Carr, 71, of New Castle, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, in UPMC Passavant - McCandless, Pittsburgh.
Mr. Carr was born on June 6, 1954, in New Castle, a son of the late Robert and Betty (Rishel) Carr and was a graduate of New Castle High School.
He worked in the shipping department for the former Universal Rundle, Mahoningtown, until...
Clarence "Bud" Miller
Mar 22, 2026
Clarence “Bud” Miller, 98, of Hermitage, passed away Sunday morning, March 22, 2026, at his home under hospice care.
Mr. Miller was born September 23, 1927, in Greenville, PA, a son of the late Charles and Mary Miller. After graduating from Penn High School in Greenville, PA, he attended Thiel College, also in Greenville.
A veteran of the U.S. Army Corps, Bud...
LeRoy A. DeBrakeleer
Mar 22, 2026
LeRoy A. DeBrakeleer, 94, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with his wife and children at his side on Sunday evening, March 22, 2026.
Mr. DeBrakeleer was born April 23, 1931, in Farrell, a son of the late LeRoy H. “Roy” and Anna (Moder) DeBrakeleer, and graduated from Farrell High School in 1949.
A third-generation grocer, LeRoy owned and operated DeBrakeleer’s Market on...
Joseph G. Chlpka
Mar 22, 2026
Joseph G. Chlpka, 83, of Transfer, passed away after an extended bout with dementia at 10:04 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Embassy Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hermitage.
Mr. Chlpka was born on May 21, 1942, in Sharon, a son of the late John and Helen (Noga) Chlpka. He was a 1960 graduate of Hickory High School. In his younger years, Joe...
Gary Nicholas Sass
Mar 22, 2026
Gary Nicholas Sass, 66, of Sharpsville, passed away on Sunday evening, March 22, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Sass was born on December 13, 1959, in Sharon, a son of the late Nicholas and Frances (Machuga) Sass. A 1977 graduate of Sharon High School, he earned his doctorate in pharmacy from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh.
He spent his career working as...
