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Joseph Rodgers
Joseph C., 76, Jackson Center. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (6-25-25) at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer, 16137. Funeral service: Private. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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Joseph C. Rodgers, 76, of Jackson Center, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Joe was born on Dec. 25, 1948, in Mercer to Joseph Lee and Mildred Louise (Carlson) Rodgers. Joe was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School. After graduation, he served in the Army during Vietnam from...
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Marilyn Callahan
1938 - 2025
Marilyn L. Callahan, 87, of Brookfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday evening, June 19, 2025, in UPMC Passavant - McCandless Hospital, Pittsburgh. Marilyn was born April 1, 1938, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Shotten) Titus. She was a proud member of the 1957...
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (6-24-25) at J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-25-25) at St. John's Episcopal Church, 226 W. State St., Sharon. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Online condolences may be sent to the family at...
Shirley Cline
Shirley L., 93, Sharon. Calling hours: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday (6-25-25) in J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com Service: noon in the funeral home. Interment: Oakwood Cemetery,...
Shirley L. Cline, Sharon, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, June 21, 2025, in Jameson Nursing and Rehab, New Castle. She was 93. Shirley was born April 12, 1932, in Wheatland, a daughter of Joseph H. Cline, Sr. and Marie (Kelly) Cline. She attended Sharon schools. Shirley worked as a police officer for...
Patricia Brenner
Patricia J., 76, Brookfield, Ohio. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (6-25-25) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com Service: 10 a.m. Thursday (6-26-25) in the funeral...
Patricia J. Brenner, Brookfield, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, June 20, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. She was 76. Mrs. Brenner was born March 9, 1949, in Sharon, a daughter Joseph Noga Jr. and Mary (Hutz) Noga, and was a 1966 graduate of Hickory High School, Hermitage. She was employed by the...
Paul Kranich
1927 - 2025
Calling hours: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday (6-23-25) at the SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 2201 Highland Road, Hermitage. Services: 12 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at St. Joseph Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, with Father James Power officiating. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the...
Paul Kranich Sr.
Paul A. Kranich Sr. 98, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in his home after a brief illness. Paul was born on Feb. 20, 1927 to Anna (Zvonik) and Paul A. Kranich in Sharpsville. He was a 1945 graduate of Sharpsville High School where he accomplished great success in basketball. He then went on...
Douglas Rauch
1942 - 2025
Douglas, 83, Hermitage. Calling hours: Noon to 2 p.m. Friday (6-27-25) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Services: 2 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home, with Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at...
Dr. Douglas Rauch
Dr. Douglas Rauch, 83, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sharon Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rauch was born on Jan. 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Harwood and Marie (Murphy) Rauch. He was a 1960 graduate of Baldwin High School in South Hills and studied Pre-Med at the University of...
Edith Hunter
1933 - 2025
Calling hours: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday (6-27-25) at the Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 2090 Mercer West Middlesex Road, Mercer. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at the church with Tom Wilson officiating. Arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME of West Middlesex.
Edith Louise Hunter, 92, of West Middlesex passed away at Hermitage Rehabilitation Center on June 16, 2025. Born in Canton, Ohio, April 17, 1933, to the late Joseph T. and Mildred Green Evans. She married William David Hunter, June 30, 1950, and he preceded her in death, Aug. 25, 2008. Edith was an active member of...
Brian Winiecki
Brian Edward, 44, Sharon. Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday (6-24-25) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, with Rev. Rick Stauffer, officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at...
Brian Edward Winiecki, Sharon, passed away following an extended illness Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was 44. Brian was born Jan. 26, 1981, in Sharon, a son of Ronald Edward Winiecki and Sherry (Brown) Winiecki Graban. He attended Hickory High School until his senior year and...
Deborah Reeher
Deborah Ann "Debbie," 70, Mercer. Per her request, there will be no public services. Arrangements by SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Village of Leesburg, 1778 Perry Highway, Volant.
Deborah Ann "Debbie" Reeher, Mercer, passed away suddenly at AHN-Grove City emergency room June 14, 2025, due to natural causes. She was 70. Debbie was born in Fort Monmouth, N.J., April 2, 1955, to Harold Richard and Marion Marie Whenry. She graduated from Mercer High School in 1973. She married John Allen...
Charles Zeigler
Dr. Charles H., 80, Hermitage. Visitation: 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday (6-22-25) in J. BRADLEY MCGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. The Hermitage Volunteer Fire Dept. will conduct an End of Watch Ceremony at the conclusion of visitation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at...
Dr. Charles Zeigler
Dr. Charles "Doc" H. Zeigler, 80, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully June 18, 2025, under the care of Passavant Community in Zelienople. Charlie was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Ellwood City, son of Harry Francis and Margaret "Peg" (Young) Zeigler. He was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School, a 1966 graduate of Geneva...
Alan Erimias
Alan John, 70, Orwell, Ohio. Services: None, per his wish. Online condolences may be expressed at www.shermanfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Hermitage.
1955 - 2025
Al Erimias passed away June 15, 2025, at Eagle Pointe Nursing and Rehab Center, Orwell, Ohio. He was 70. He was born March 10, 1955 at Sharon General Hospital to Frank and Helen (Perhacs) Erimias. Al was fortunate to have loving, lifelong friends, who were there with him through it all. Bob, Keith, Mike and Francie...
Robert Prezioso
1952 - 2025
Robert Prezioso, 73, of Farrell, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Bob was born on May 18, 1952, in Sharon, a son of the late Richard and Stella (Telega) Prezioso. A lifelong resident of Farrell, Bob graduated from Farrell High School in 1971. In Johnstown he received a diploma for completion of coursework in...
Robert, 73, Farrell. Calling hour: 10 a.m. Thursday (6-19-25) in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Mass of Christian burial: 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements entrusted to J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State...
James Morrison
James F., 86, Grove City. Calling hours: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday (6-18-25) at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday (6-19-25) at the funeral home. Interment: Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City, with military honors. Online condolences at cunninghamfhgc.com.
James F. Morrison, 86, of Grove City, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Jim was born in Butler, on Dec. 8, 1938, to James W. "Web" and Catherine M. "Katie" (Foley) Morrison. He married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Dumbroski, on April 23, 1972. Jim was raised in the Catholic faith and graduated from Grove...
Lois Bortner
Lois Lee, 87, Sharpsville. Burial: Private, per her wish, in Westside Cemetery, next to her family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.donaldsonmohney.com. Arrangements entrusted to the DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, 124 Main St., Sharpsville.
Lois Lee Bortner, 87, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle. Lois was born April 28, 1938, in Sharon to Mamie L. and Floyd E. Bortner. Lois was a graduate of Sharpsville High School, class of 1957. She worked over 38 years for Packard Electric in the service...
Cecelia Alter
Cecelia I., 102, Conneaut Lake. Mass of Christian burial: 11 a.m. Saturday (6-21-25) in St. Joseph's Church, Sharon, with Rev. James Power, pastor, as celebrant. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements entrusted to J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.
Cecelia I. Alter, 102, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown. Mrs. Alter was born on Dec. 26, 1922, at home in Sharon, a daughter of the late John and Emma (Fromm) Cook. She attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School...
Mary Sankey
Mary Datish, 83, New Wilmington. Calling hours: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-17-25) in Holy Cross Orthodox Church, 950 Maple Drive, Hermitage. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Tuesday in the church, with Rev. Spyridon Ickes, pastor, officiating. Interment: St. John's Orthodox Cemetery, Hermitage. Online condolences may be sent...
Mary Datish Sankey, 83, of New Wilmington, formerly of Neshannock Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Sankey was born on Feb. 18, 1942, in Warren, Ohio, a daughter of the late John Joseph Datish Sr. and Minerva (Tanase)...
James Addison
James N. Addison, 85, of Springfield Township (Volant), passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, June 12, 2025, with loving family at his side. ADDISON James N., 85, Springfield Township. Services: Private, led by The Very Rev. Andrew Boyd, at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1778 Perry Highway, Village of...
James N., 85, Springfield Township. Services: Private, led by The Very Rev. Andrew Boyd, at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1778 Perry Highway, Village of Leesburg, Volant. Entombment: Crestview Memorial Park, Grove City.
Eugene Isacco
1935 - 2025
Eugene J. "Gene" Isacco, 90, of Boyers went home to his Heavenly Father the morning of Thursday, June 12, 2025. Gene was born June 5, 1935, to Andy and Lucy (Campana) Isacco. Gene attended Youngstown State University and Grove City College on baseball and track scholarships and graduated as a Mechanical Engineer. He...
Robert Schuster
1947
Robert "Bob" Schuster, 78, of Sharon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma. Bob was born Feb. 26, 1947, in Sharon to Henry and Betty Schuster. Bob graduated from his beloved Farrell High School in 1966. He later graduated from the nursing...
Robert "Bob", 78, Sharon. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (6-16-25) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Funeral service: To follow immediately at 7 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Aaron Lego officiating. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery, Hermitage. Online...
Melinda Holfelder
1956 - 2025
Melinda Jane "MeMe" Holfelder, 69, of New Castle Road, New Wilmington, passed away at her residence on June 12, 2025. Born in St. Louis, on May 30, 1956, she was the daughter of the late John Wilson Morris and Shirley Gilmore Morris. She married John Paul Holfelder Jr., Aug. 19, 1978. He preceded her in death, Dec....
Melinda Jane, 69, New Wilmington. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Monday (6-16-2025) at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington, and 1 p.m. Tuesday (6-17-25) until time of service at Neshannock Presbyterian Church, New Wilmington. Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Dr. Howard Gaston,...
Eugene J., 90, Boyers. Visitation: 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday (6-17-25) at the WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury. Mass of Christian burial: 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-18-25) at St. Louis Catholic Church, West Sunbury, of St. Faustina Parish with Father Sean Francis officiating. Burial: Epiphany...
Socci DePofi
1943 - 2025
Socci (Saul) P. DePofi, 81, of Naples, Fla. and Sharpsville, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Naples. Mr. DePofi was born June 29, 1943, in Sharon, a son of Louis Thomas and Jennie Marie (Petricini) DePofi. He was a 1961 graduate of Sharpsville High School and honorably served in the U.S. Army Reserve. In...
Socci (Saul) P., 81, of Naples, Fla., and Sharpsville. Calling hours: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday (6-20-25) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Inc. 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Mass of Christian burial: 1 p.m. Friday in the Church of Notre Dame, 2325 Highland Road, Hermitage, with Rev. John Miller,...
Betty Schultz
Betty J., 87, formerly of Farrell. Services: None, in keeping with Betty's wishes. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Arrangements entrusted to J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State...
Betty J. Schultz, 87, formerly of Farrell, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, in the Ridgewood at Shenango Valley, Hermitage. Mrs. Schultz was born on Sept. 1, 1937, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Gunesch) Lingner. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1955 graduate of Farrell High...
Robert Porterfield
2025 - 2025
Robert L. "Bob" Porterfield, 73, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Mr. Porterfield was born Nov. 1, 1951, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry Porterfield and Jenetta (Ward) Howard. He attended Sharon High School and honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Following his...
Robert L., 73, of Hermitage. Calling hour: 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday (6-14-25) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with Rev. Jeff Dennis, officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the...
Robert Adams
Robert L. "Larry" Adams, 86, of Howland Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Larry was born in New Castle on Nov. 9, 1938, the only child of the late Robert and Ethel (Simpson) Adams. He was a 1956 graduate of New Castle High School and attended Penn State...
Robert L."Larry," 86, of Howland Township. Visitation: 11 a.m. Friday (6-13-25) until time of service in St. John's Episcopal Church, 226 W. State St., Sharon. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements are by the SAMPLE O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 555 E. State St., Sharon.
Erma Henlen
Erma Mona, 63, Farrell. Services: Private, in keeping with Mona's wishes. Arrangements by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Erma Mona Henlen, 63, of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2025, in the emergency room at UPMC Horizon — Shenango Valley. She was born on Jan. 30, 1962, in Warren, Ohio, to Peter Hionas and Olympia (Chrisopoulos) Hionas. Mona was a waitress at West Middlesex Diner for over 30 years and attended St....
Mary Reno
Mary Naomi, 90. A Celebration of Life service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday (6-7-25) at the Hickory Global Methodist Church, Hermitage. Arrangements by JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage.
Mary Naomi Reno, 90, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, while holding her daughter's hand and listening to Amazing Grace. Naomi graduated from Youngstown State University, Dana School of Music in 1957. She shared her passion for teaching music to the students at the Mercer Elementary School for 32 years. She...
Peter Masotto
Peter John Masotto, 89, of Hermitage, passed into glory while surrounded by family at 11:27 p.m. Sunday evening, June 8, 2025, in his home. Mr. Masotto was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Sharon, a son of the late Antonio and Rose (Michalski) Masotto. Peter married the love of his life, Mary Katherine (Prezgay) Masotto, on...
Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday (6-12-25) at J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Friday (6-13-25) at St. Anthony's Church, Sharon, with Rev. Raymond Gramata, as celebrant. Interment: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hermitage. Online...
George Lukasko
1964 - 2025
Calling hours: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday (6-13-25) at St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church at 4453 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna, Ohio. Service: 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements by LANE FUNERAL HOMES. Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com
George Lukasko, 60, of Brookfield, Ohio, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 5, 2025 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 16, 1964 in Sharon, a son of the late Alec and Frances (Varga) Lukasko. George was a retired Union Laborer and owned his own business, Lukasko Landscaping. He enjoyed hunting,...
Paulette Tomasovich
1951 - 2025
Calling hours: 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday (6-12-25) at STEWART-KYLE FUNERAL HOME. Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home's website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.
Dr. Paulette Tomasovich
Dr. Paulette "Dr. T" A. Tomasovich, 73, of Hubbard, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Paulette was born Nov. 6, 1951 in Greenville, a daughter of James Paul & Josephine Clara Nelson Tomasovich. She was a Clinical Psychologist and owned and operated Tomas Psychologist...
Marian Yoest
1932 - 2025
Services: A private service will be held at the Chapel of St. Rose Cemetery. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage. Arrangements entrusted to J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
Marian "Joan" Yoest, 92, formerly of Sharon, passed away Friday evening, June 6, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Mercer. Mrs. Yoest was born on Oct. 18, 1932, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Knapp) Wilds. She attended the former St. Joseph's Parochial Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Sharon...
Patti Parker
1958 - 2025
Patti Lynn Parker, 66, of Hermitage, passed away Friday morning, June 6, 2025, in UPMC Passavant Hospital. Mrs. Parker was born July 29, 1958, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of the late Henry Clay and Joan Marie (Brown) Atwood. She was a 1976 graduate of Liberty High School, Youngstown, Ohio. Patti was an auxiliary...
Services: None, in keeping with her wishes. Arrangements have been entrusted to J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
Mary Nelson
1936 - 2025
Calling hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday (6-9-25) and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (6-10-25) at J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Tuesday, in St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville, with Rev. John Miller, pastor as celebrant. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery...
Mary Nelson, 89, of Hermitage, passed away June 5, 2025, after a brief illness. Mary was born on March 18, 1936, to Michael John and Mary Coyne. She graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1954 and attended Indiana State Teachers College and graduated from Youngstown State University with a degree in Home...
Harry Wilson May
1937 - 2025
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday (6-8-25) at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1778 Perry Highway, Volant. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Keller presiding.
Harry Wilson May Jr.
Harry "Skip" Wilson May Jr., 88, of Mercer, passed away on June 2, 2025. He was born on Feb. 2, 1937, in Robertsdale, to the late Harry Wilson May Sr. and Mary Rebecca (Cook) May. Harry married Evelyn Jones on Feb. 16, 1978, and she survives him at the residence. Harry was a Robertsdale High School graduate. He was...
Harry May Jr.
Harry "Skip" Wilson May Jr, 88, of Mercer, passed away June 2, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1937, in Robertsdale, Pa,. to the late Harry Wilson May Sr. and Mary Rebecca (Cook) May. Harry married Evelyn Jones on Feb. 16, 1978, and she survives him at the residence. Harry was a Robertsdale High School graduate,...
Harry May
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday (6-8-2025) at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1778 Perry Highway, Volant. Services: 2 p.m. on Sunday (6-8-2025) at the funeral home with Pastor Brian Keller presiding.
Samuel Ross
2024
Samuel N. Ross died peacefully, in McMinnville Oregon, on October 25, 2024, with his son at his side. He was 99 years old—-a beloved father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Samuel is survived by his daughter Joanne R. Williams, her husband George, their three children and seven grandchildren,...
Betty Hudson
1926 - 2025
Betty M. Hudson, 98, formerly of Sharon, died June 2, 2025. Betty was born Aug. 3, 1926, to Mont and Adah Millsop of Sharon. She graduated from Sharon High School in 1944 and the Buhl Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. She served in the Navy from 1948 to 1952, including a tour of duty as a flight nurse during the...
Kathleen Brown
Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (6-9-25) at J. BRADLE McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday (6-10-25) at the Chapel of St. Rose Cemetery, 779 Dutch Lane, Hermitage. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage. Online condolences may be sent to the family at...
Kathleen Brown, 82, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Sunday evening, June 1, 2025, in Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care Community, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Brown was born on Feb. 18, 1943, in Sharon, the daughter of the late Edward and Anne (Mehalko) Winslow Sr. A graduate of Sharon High School, she earned a Bachelor's...
Mildred Welton
1924 - 2025
Mildred E., 101, Grove City Services: The LARRY McKINLEY FUNERAL HOME in Clintonville is assisting the family with arrangements and services are private. Friends can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net
Mildred E. Welton, 101, passed away June 2, 2025 at her home. Mildred was born March 2, 1924 in Russellton. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Julia Garlitz Deniker. She spent her early childhood in Boynton and had many fond memories of Casselman River, Flog Hills and areas around Boynton and relatives of...
Bruce Herster
Bruce Anton, 82, Clover Lane, New Castle. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday (6-5-25) at Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Mercer. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with Rev. Augie Hurst officiating. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage. Arrangements by SMITH FUNERAL HOME, West Middlesex.
Bruce Anton Herster, 82, of Clover Lane, New Castle, passed away at The Grove Nursing Home, New Castle, on May 30, 2025. Born in Sharon to the late Antun Joseph and Lillian I. Peters Herster, he was a faithful member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Mercer. Bruce retired from GATX General American after many faithful...
Jessie Travis
Jessie E., 93, Grove City. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday (6-7-25) at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral service: Noon Saturday in the funeral home. Burial: Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville. Online condolences at cunninghamfhgc.com.
Jessie E. Travis, 93, of Grove City, passed peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, following a brief illness. Jessie was born on Sept. 29, 1931, in Dutch Hill, Clarion County, to Frederick and Erma (Barger) Foust. She married Robert T. Travis on July 27, 1950; he preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 1997. Jessie...
Thomas Dudash
Thomas M., 73, Scott Township. Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m. Friday (6-6-25) at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock. Service: 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, conducted by Pastor William C. Mumaw II. Interment: Private, on Monday (6-9-25) at the Plain Grove North Cemetery.
Thomas M. "Tommy" Dudash, 73, of Scott Township, New Castle, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025, with his niece by his side. Tom was born on May 12, 1952, in New Castle, to the late Michael and Clara Ruth (Jones) Dudash. He graduated from New Wilmington High School, class of 1970. He was a Boy Scout and...
Mary Maxwell
Mary L., 80, Grove City. Visitation: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday (6-5-25) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Online condolences at cunninghamfhgc.com.
Mary L. Maxwell, 80, of Grove City, passed Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, following a brief illness. Mary was born on Dec. 11, 1944, in Grove City, to Thomas and Leila (McCoy) Shipton. She married Thomas L. Maxwell on Nov. 25, 1966; he preceded her in death on May 20, 2007. She was raised in the Protestant faith,...
Melsena Kelso
Melsena, 102, Mercer. Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (6-6-25) at Unity Presbyterian Church. Service: 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Rev. Jim Moose will officiate. Arrangements by SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Melsena Kelso, 102, of Mercer, peacefully met her Lord on June 2, 2025, at Avalon Springs in Mercer. Born on July 26, 1922, in Mercer, Melsena lived a full and blessed life, devoted to her faith, family, and friends. The daughter of Paul and Nancy Root Steingrabe, Melsena was a loving and dedicated mother, sister,...
Phyllis Korab
Phyllis Jean, 89, Sharon. Funeral service: 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday (6-5-25) at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery Chapel in Farrell. Father John Miller will officiate. Interment: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex.
Phyllis Jean Korab, 89, of Sharon, passed on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Sharon Regional Medical Center. Phyllis was born on Oct. 10, 1935, in Sharon, to Walter Kacerski and Marcella (Sikorski) Kacerski. She attended Sharon High School. Following school, she married Walter Korab Jr. on June 17, 1961. She was a proud...
Patrick Bacon
Patrick A., 62, Hermitage. A private service will be held. Messages of sympathy, stories and photos can be shared on Patrick's memorial page, at: www.flynnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: FLYNN FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., Hermitage.
Therese Cullen
Therese, 66, Hermitage. As she wished, there will be no viewing or public service. Arrangements by CREMATION and FUNERAL SERVICES by GARY S. SILVAT Inc., 3896 Oakwood Ave., Austintown OH 44515. Share memories and send condolences by visiting cremateohio.com
Richard Rufener
Richard Warner, 89, Orangeville, Ohio. Calling hours: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday (6-4-25) in GALLOWAY-ONSTOTT FUNERAL HOME, 3451 State Route 7, Hartford, Ohio. Service: Noon Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial: Orangeville Cemetery. Condolences and tributes may be sent to the family at www.gallowayonstott.com
Richard Warner Rufener passed away peacefully Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was 89. Richard was born Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1936, in Warren, Ohio, to Elmer (Ed) and Martha Miller Rufener. He was the second baby born that first day of the new year. Dick was a graduate of Vernon High School, the class of 1954. He was also a...
Patrick A. Bacon, Hermitage, passed away May 29, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was 62. He was born Sept. 21, 1962, in Sharon, a son to Marie Bacon (Kurelko) and John Bacon. Patrick married Cheryl Bacon (Bottenfield) June 23, 1984. They were high school sweethearts, won cutest couple for senior superlatives, and...
Donald Coryea
Donald P. "Don," 90, Sharpsville. Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (6-3-25) in JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage; and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday (6-4-25) in Grace Chapel Community Church, 4075 Lamor Road, Hermitage. Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial: Hillcrest...
Donald P. "Don" Coryea, Sharpsville, passed away May 29, 2025, in Jameson Care and Rehab Center. He was 90. He was born in Sharpsville June 8, 1934, a son of Clifford E. Coryea and Martha Irene (Bell) Coryea. Don graduated from Sharpsville High School and worked at and retired from Dean Dairy in Sharpsville. Donald...
1959 - 2025
Therese Cullen, 66, Hermitage, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, in UPMC Horizon following a brief, devastating illness. She was surrounded by those she loved most at the time of her passing, and is survived by her heartbroken family, husband Bill Cullen, sons Eric and Scott Cullen, Eric's wife Danielle, and...
Mary Crawford
Mary Margaret "Marge" Crawford, 90, formerly of White Ave., Sharon, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025. Mrs. Crawford was born May 19, 1935, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret "Peg" (Dach) Weirick. A lifelong area resident, she was a 1953 graduate of Sharon High School. Following her...
Mary Margaret, 90, formerly of Sharon. Calling hours: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday (6-3-25) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com Mass of Christian burial: 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph's...
Raymond Giardina
Calling hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday (6-5-25) at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell. Mass of Christian Burial: 1 p.m. Thursday, at the church, with Rev. Frank DiCristini, as celebrant. Military honors will be rendered following Mass by the Wheatland AL and West Middlesex VFW Honor...
Raymond S. Giardina, 92, formerly a longtime resident of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 27, 2025, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell. Mr. Giardina was born Jan. 10, 1933, in Greenville, a son of the late Patsy and Concetta (Catalano) Giardina. He attended St. Michael Parochial Grade...
Kevin Swartz
1961 - 2025
A Celebration of Life for Kevin Ross Swartz, 63, of West Middlesex, who died May 12, 2025, will be held by his daughters at 6 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Presbyterian Church of West Middlesex. A dinner will follow at the Erie Canal Pavilion in Sharpsville.
Linda Morrison-Dufford
2025
Linda Rae Morrison-Dufford (Douds), 73, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully Monday, May 26, 2025, at Quality Life Services: New Castle, after a long cancer battle. Linda's life was filled with alove of sewing, cooking, lilac flowers, coral nail polish, Little House on the Prairie, thrifting, dancing on the...
Service: 1 p.m. Sunday at the HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME LLC, 264 E. State Street, Sharon, PA, 16146. A gathering time will be held from noon until the time of service. On-line condolences may be offered by visiting stevensonfuneralhome.net.
Richard Lisovitch
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Vienna, Ohio. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J. Bradley McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. Interment: St. Mary's...
Richard O. Lisovitch, 93, a longtime resident of Brookfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, May 28, 2025. Mr. Lisovitch was born May 10, 1932, in Sharon, a son of the late Frank and Clara (Lapschansky) Lisovitch. He was a 1950 graduate of Farrell High School and completed his First Class (FCC)...
Alice Runyan
1953 - 2025
Alice L., 71, Sharon. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday (6-2-25) at JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage. Service: A memorial service will follow visitation at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jeffrey Pellin officiating. Messages of sympathy, stories and photos can be shared on Alice's memorial...
Larry Minteer
Larry J. "Jim", 66, of Hermitage. Visitation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday (5-30-25) at the R. CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. Funeral service: 1 p.m. Friday, immediately following the visitation, with Rev. Matthew Bupp officiating. Burial: Mt. Hermon Cemetery. Online...
Sally Garrison
Sally R., 82, Hermitage. Services: A celebration of life will be held in July. Service details will be provided at a later date. Interment: Monongahela Cemetery in Monongahela, alongside her parents.
Sally R. Garrison, 82, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 24, 2025, after an extended illness. She was born Sept. 20, 1942, in Philadelphia to the late Mr. and Mrs. William (Ida) T. Craig. She grew up in Newell and graduated from Brownsville High School in 1960. She was preceded in death by her...
Alice L. Runyan, 71, of Sharon, passed away on May 28, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. She was born in Sharon on July 8, 1953, to John Porterfield and Mary (Taylor) Porterfield. Alice married Everitt Runyan on April 28, 1979; he survives at home. They spent a wonderful 53 years together. Alice attended...
Carol Ligo
1934 - 2025
Carol Jean "Jeanne", 90, New Wilmington. Calling hours: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday (6-1-25) at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New Wilmington. Celebration of life: 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with Pastor Rebecca Rosengarth of the New Wilmington United Methodist Church presiding.
Carol Jean "Jeanne" Stafford Ligo passed away peacefully at Avalon Springs in Mercer on Sunday morning, May 25, 2025. She was born on Nov. 8, 1934, in Sharon, to Thomas Joseph and Ruth Virginia Koerber Stafford. Jeanne graduated from Sharon High School in 1952. She worked for the Bell Telephone Company, Daffin's...
James Rust
James R., 88, Hermitage. Services: Private, per his wishes. Interment: Shenango Valley Cemetery, Greenville. Arrangements entrusted to the DONALDSON-MOHNEY FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY, Sharpsville. Online condolences may be expressed at www.donaldsonmohney.com
Larry J. "Jim" Minteer, 66, of Hermitage, passed away May 23, 2025, at UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell. Born June 10, 1958, in Grove City, he was the son of Edward I. and Mary Ann (Wilson) Minteer. He was preceded in death on May 23, 2005, by his wife, Betty J. (Baxter) Minteer, whom he married Sept. 22, 1978. Jim...
James R. Rust, 88, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Saint John XXIII Home, surrounded by his family. James was born Feb. 11, 1937 in Clarksville. He was the son of Vera Marie (Hoover) and Jesse Rust. He was a graduate of Hickory High School and worked for Sharon Steel as a craneman...
Marilyn Maxwell
Marilyn J., 90, Grove City. Visitation: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday (5-29-25) at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Friday (5-30-25) in the funeral home. Online condolences at cunninghamfhgc.com. Burial: Crestview Memorial Park.
Marilyn J. Maxwell, 90, of Grove City, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Marilyn was born on Aug. 9, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, to Otto and Dorothy (Stutz) Menzer. She married Richard H. Maxwell in September of 1985. She was a graduate of Ohio State University as an occupational therapist. Marilyn retired...
Leonard Lagestee
Leonard James, 84, West Middlesex. Calling hours: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, (5-30-25) at JOHN FLYNN FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 2630 E. State St., Hermitage, and 10 to 11 p.m. Saturday (5-31-25) at Family Life Church, 1455 N. keel Ridge Road, Hermitage. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Leonard Lagestee Jr.
Leonard James Lagestee Jr., 84, of West Middlesex, passed away on May 25, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Bette (Buntin); devoted father of Leanne (Keith) Wynsma, Len (Tara) Lagestee, Paul (Kristin) Lagestee, Melanie (Jon) Stevens, Aimee (Ryan) Thiele, Jacob (Shyann) Lagestee, Amy (Tom) Sanders and Randy...
Doris Merritt
1929 - 2025
Doris Mae, 96, Mercer. Calling hours: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday (5-31-25) at CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Brian Keller of Mercer United Methodist Church officiating. Interment: Cochranton Cemetery.
Doris Mae Merritt, 96, of Mercer, passed away at St. Paul's in Greenville on Monday, May 26, 2025. On Jan. 5, 1929, she was born in Cochranton to the late Robert and Winifred (Carson) McCracken. Doris formerly worked as the director for Mercer County courts, was a member of Mercer United Methodist Church, former...
Mary Mook
Mary Alice, 94, Hermitage. Services: A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to ROSE and WAID FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 581 Chestnut St. Meadville.
Mary Alice (Momyer) Mook went home to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, May 27, 2025, following a lengthy battle with dementia and Parkinson's. Her family is grateful for the care she received from the kind and loving staff of Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community and Gentiva...
Richard Spencer
1930 - 2025
Richard R. "Dick" Spencer, 95, a lifetime resident of Grove City, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Quality Life Services, Grove City. Dick was born in Grove City on April 14, 1930, to John Floyd and Hilda Louise (Williams) Spencer. He married Nancy L. Dickson on Feb. 27, 1960. She preceded him in death on...
Richard R. "Dick," 95, Grove City. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednes-day (5-28-25) in CUNNINGHAM FUNERAL HOME Inc., 306 Bessemer Ave., Grove City. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday (5-29-25) at the funeral home with Rev. Willard Morse officiating. Burial: Crestview Memorial Park. Online condolences at: cunninghamfhgc.com
Eleanor Kosiorek
Eleanor, 91, Hermitage. Memorial service: 1 p.m. Thursday (5-29-25) in St. Rose Cemetery Mausoleum, 779 Dutch Lane, Hermitage, with Rev. James Power officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. Interment: St. Rose Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements entrusted to...
Eleanor Kosiorek, 91, of Hermitage, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, in UPMC Hamot Hospital, Erie. Mrs. Kosiorek was born on Nov. 12, 1933, in Farrell, a daughter of the late Walter and Veronica Dmochowski. She was a 1951 graduate of Farrell High School. Throughout her lifetime, she dedicated her time to being a...
