The Sharon Herald | Obituaries

Dorothy ReiterDorothy M. Reiter

1926 - 2026

Dorothy M. Reiter, 99, of Sharon, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 29, 2026, in Garden Way Place, Hermitage.
Mrs. Reiter was born Dec. 29, 1926, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Roy and Bettie (Shuttleworth) Leedham. A lifelong resident of Sharon, she graduated from Sharon High School in 1945.
A dedicated and...

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Dr. John MohneyDr. John L. Mohney

1939 - 2026

Dr. John Leroy Mohney, D.O., a devoted physician whose life's work was centered on helping others, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in his home in Houston, Texas. He was 86.
Born on April 12, 1939, in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, John was the son of William L. Mohney and Ethel Oppelt Mohney, both of whom...

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Barbara CummingsBarbara Jean Cummings

Barbara Jean Cummings, 88, of St. Paul Home, Greenville and formerly of Springfield Township, Mercer County, passed away at St. Paul Home on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
Barb was born on July 24, 1937, in Springfield Township, to Clarence R. "Skip" Drake and Vera G. Stitt Drake.
She married Robert L. Cummings on Oct....

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John RimkoJohn Edward Rimko

John Edward Rimko, 82, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with his wife and children at his side early Thursday morning, Jan. 29, 2026, in his home.
Mr. Rimko was born July 16, 1943, in Sharon, a son of John and Helen (Pollack) Rimko.
He attended Sacred Heart Parochial Grade School and later graduated from Sharon...

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Ethel ElfordEthel Lucille Elford

Ethel Lucille Elford, 87, of Clark, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in her home.
Ms. Elford was born on Oct. 8, 1938, in Leesburg, a daughter of the late Arnold and Verda (Holliday) Jackson. She was a 1956 graduate of Mercer High School.
She worked at the former G.C. Murphy in downtown Sharon until about 1968....

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Beverly BaileyBeverly J. Bailey

1943 - 2026

Beverly J. Bailey, 82, of Sharon, passed away with her children by her side on Monday evening, Jan. 19, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mrs. Bailey was born on Aug. 29, 1943, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Joseph and Jilda (Manilla) Rusbashan. She attended the former Sacred Heart Parochial Grade...

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Dr. Leonard Lenhart Sr.Dr. Leonard John Lenhart Sr.

1933 - 2026

Dr. Leonard John Lenhart Sr., 92, a longtime resident of Sharpsville, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia, while visiting his daughter.
Born Feb. 22, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio, Leonard was the son of John and Mary (Waliga) Lenhart and was raised in Brookfield, Ohio. He graduated from...

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Mary PorschMary Ruth Porsch

1929 - 2026

Mary Ruth Porsch, Hermitage, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in UPMC Jameson. She was 96.
She was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter to Irvie E. Minnick and Nina (Schollenberger) Minnick.
She graduated from Hickory High School in 1947. Mary worked for WPIC 790 AM radio station early on as a secretary.
Mary...

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John MohneyJohn K. Mohney

John K. Mohney, Transfer, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, in UPMC Hospital in Greenville. He was 97.
John was born July 4, 1928, in Mercer to Muriel V. (Kent) and John B. Mohney.
He was a graduate of Fredonia-Delaware High School and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
On Sept. 26, 1959, he married...

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Edward PerdianEdward J. Perdian

Edward J. Perdian, Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell. He was 79.
He was born Aug. 19, 1946, in Sharon, a son of Frank and Sophie (Golembiewski) Perdian.
He married the former Kathryn Pustinger Dec. 29, 1971, and she survives in Hermitage.
Edward was a 1964...

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Margaret TatuskoMargaret Tatusko

Margaret Hinkson Cline Tatusko went to be with her Lord, Jan. 25, 2026, four days after her 93rd birthday.
She was born Jan. 20, 1933, in her home in Hickory Township, now Hermitage, to Frederick and Helen McWhirter Hinkson. She graduated from Hickory High School and worked at Cattron Communications in Sharpsville...

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Sarah DoveSarah Jane Dove

1932 - 2026

The Lord tenderly and peacefully took Sally home at 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. She was 93.
She loved the Lord, and living in His love was her purpose. Her legacy of love touched so many lives.
Sally was born Sarah Jane Campbell Feb. 15, 1932, in New Castle, Pa.
She graduated class of 1950 from New Castle High...

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David ChandlerDavid L. Chandler

1956 - 2026

David L. Chandler, Crown, Pa., formerly of Sharon, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2026, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, Pa. He was 69.
David was born June 18, 1956, in Sharon, a son of David A. and Beverly Jean (Tennant) Chandler, and was a 1975 graduate of Sharon High School.
David loved quiet...

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Marguerite JaraMarguerite A. Jara

Marguerite A. Jara passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and joy on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. She was known for her radiant smile and joyful spirit, bringing light and laughter to everyone who knew her.
Born on May 22, 1938, a daughter of Rocco and Mary Arcade, and...

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Dorothy OggDorothy Catherine Ogg

Dorothy Catherine Ogg, 96, of Sharon, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2026, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage, where she had been comforted by family and friends since June.
Dorothy was born on Sept. 25, 1929, in Sharon, a daughter of the late William and Helen (King) Donnelly. She attended the...

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