Dan O'Brien
Feb 14, 2026
Daniel J. O’Brien, 57, of Masury, OH, passed away from natural causes Saturday afternoon, February 14, 2026. Obituary information is incomplete. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday (2-19-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday(20-20-26) in Grace Chapel Community Church, 4075 Lamor...
James E. Taaffe
Feb 13, 2026
James E. Taaffe, 87, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, February 13, 2026, in St.John XXIII Home.
Mr. Taaffe was born August 4, 1938, in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Peter and Marcella (Sweesy) Taaffe, and graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1956.
On August 18, 1957, he married his beloved wife, Theodora “Teddie” Comninos. They were...
Barbara Jean Altman
Feb 12, 2026
Barbara Jean Altman, 74, of Sharpsville, formerly of Sharon, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Barbara Jean was born December 15, 1951, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Rev. William and Fannie Mae (Arnold) Scott. After attending New Castle High School, she completed her training and education at Wilmar Beauty School...
Teri L. Hosa
Feb 12, 2026
Teri L. Hosa, 53, of Sharpsville, passed away with her husband at her side Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, following a courageous eight-year battle with breast cancer.
Mrs. Hosa was born on September 16, 1972, in Greenville, a daughter of Robert J. “Bob” and Kathryn E. (Flynn) O’Neill. A standout volleyball player in both high school and college, she graduated from...
Sandra Bernadette Lucas
Feb 12, 2026
Sandra B. Lucas, 80, a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away peacefully late Thursday evening, February 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Sandy was born August 13, 1945, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Charles A. and Hannah (Parker) Martin. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1963 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage.
For many years,...
Gloria "Jean" Marino
Feb 12, 2026
Gloria “Jean” Marino, 74, of Sharon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday afternoon, February 12, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mrs. Marino was born September 16, 1951, in Sharon, a daughter of James and Clara (Martin) Jackson. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1970.
A homemaker, her greatest joy in life was spending time with...
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...
Jeffrey G. Seiler
Feb 10, 2026
Jeffrey G. “Smoke” Seiler, 71, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mr. Seiler was born May 15, 1954, in New Castle, a son of Leland Stoops and Ruth (Burkett) Seiler, and later adopted by his step-father, William Seiler, by whom he was raised. He was a 1972 graduate of Neshannock High School.
Prior to...
Bruce Ecoff
Feb 8, 2026
Bruce L. Ecoff, 68, of New Castle, passed away with his wife at his side on Sunday afternoon, February 8, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mr. Ecoff was born November 5, 1957, in New Brighton, PA, a son of the late David and Martha “Elma” (Agnew) Ecoff, and graduated from Blackhawk High School.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Sharon (Snyder) Corey,...
Robert Anthony Kurz
Feb 6, 2026
Robert Anthony Kurz, Sr., 88, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in St. Paul Homes, Greenville.
Mr. Kurz was born on May 19, 1937, in St. Louis, MO, a son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Brush) Kurz. He was a 1955 graduate of Christian Brothers College, Military High School and earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering...
Alice Anne Vetterolf
Feb 6, 2026
Alice Anne Vetterolf, 69, of Hubbard, OH, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
Alice was born on March 4, 1956, in Farrell, a daughter of the late William and Betty (Morris) Broadhurst. She attended Farrell High School.
She was employed at Union Bank in Los Angeles, CA, and later at a locally owned gas company in...
Richard W. Harris
Feb 5, 2026
Richard W. “Rick” Harris, 79, of Fredonia, formerly of Transfer, passed away Thursday morning, February 5, 2026, in St. Paul Homes, Greenville.
Mr. Harris was born on December 31, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late William and Veronica (Ondich) Harris. He was a 1964 graduate of Reynolds High School.
At 13 years old, he began working at Rowe Auto Service,...
Jay "Todd" Fray
Feb 4, 2026
Jay “Todd” Fray, 65, of Neshannock Twp., passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in his home.
Todd was born February 26, 1960, in New Castle, a son of the late William J. and Harriette (Smith) Fray. After graduating from Neshannock High School in 1978, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Northwood Institute in Midland, MI.
He began his career...
Kathryn Ann Fray
Feb 4, 2026
Kathryn Ann Fray, 59, of Neshannock Twp., passed away February 4, 2026, in her home.
Kathryn was born February 23, 1966, in New Castle, a daughter of Joseph S. and Shirley J. (Davis) Senko. A 1984 graduate of New Castle High School, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education at Slippery Rock University, and later earned a Masters of Education...
Dr. Chester J. Chichin
Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Chester “Chet” J. Chichin, 93, of Neshannock Twp., passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Yvonne, at his side on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, PA.
Dr. Chichin was born August 30, 1932, in McKees Rocks, PA, a son of the late Paul and Mary (Laszczewski) Chichin, and graduated from McKees Rocks High School in 1951.
Following...
Luella M. Morford
Feb 3, 2026
Luella M. Morford, 79, of Hermitage, passed away late Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, in Addison Healthcare Center, Brookfield, OH.
Ms. Morford was born November 17, 1946, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Paul and Mabel (Wilcox) Ritchie. She attended New Castle High School.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sharon.
Luella worked for several years as a cook...
Shirley J. Yount
Feb 2, 2026
Shirley J. Yount, 77, of Hermitage, passed away along with her husband, Jack Yount, on Monday, February 2, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Yount was born on January 6, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter of Charlie and Violet (Schreckenghost) Haun. She was a 1967 graduate of Hickory High School in Hermitage.
A homemaker, Shirley took great pride in keeping an immaculate home...
Jack P. Yount, Sr.
Feb 2, 2026
Jack P. “Whitey” Yount, Sr., 87, of Hermitage, passed away along with his wife, Shirley Yount, on Monday, February 2, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Yount was born July 27, 1938, in Sharon, a son of the late Oscar and Irene (Brist) Yount. A lifelong area resident, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1956.
A proud veteran, Whitey served in the...
Edward A. Winslow, Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
Edward A. “Skip” Winslow, Jr., of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2026, following his relentless battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 84.
As a lifelong resident of the Shenango Valley, Ed was born July 23, 1941, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Edward A. Winslow, Sr., and Anne (Mehalko) Winslow. A 1959 graduate of Sharon High School, he attended Youngstown State University...
Melvin P. Shaffer
Feb 1, 2026
Melvin P. Shaffer, 81, of Union Twp., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday evening, February 1, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Mr. Shaffer was born December 13, 1944, in New Castle, a son of the late Walter P. and Frances G. (Moore) Shaffer, and graduated from New Castle High School in 1963.
Melvin enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on...
