Obituaries

Geraldine Ruth "Geri" Mondok, age 90, of Arlington, Va., passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 1, 2026.
She was born on Oct. 16, 1935, the daughter of Anthony LaCamera and Ann Skladanek. She was married to Colonel Robert R. Mondok of Sharon, Pa.
Geri was a loving wife, mother, and aunt, and a kind and caring...

Dale Andrew Dresch, 81, of Sharpsville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.
Mr. Dresch was born July 13, 1944, in Sharon, a son of the late Fred and Evelyn (Lewis) Dresch, and was a 1962 Farrell High School graduate. He would continue his education and earn his bachelor's...

Patricia "Pat" J. Ladjevich-Merritt, 75, of West Middlesex, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, Jan. 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...

Margaret L. Sarvis passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2026 at The Lakes At Jefferson, Mercer.
Margaret was born in Granite City, Ill. on July 14, 1928. She married John L. Sarvis in 1947.
She is survived by her brother, Don Sykes; son, John L. Sarvis Jr.; and three daughters, Kathryn Sarvis Turcic, Donna G. Sarvis...

Richard Wayne Weber, 76, Tionesta, Pa., passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep Dec. 30, 2025.
Richard was a devoted father and grandfather whose greatest purpose and joy in life came from loving and supporting his children and grandchildren.


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Richard Wayne, 76, Tionesta, Pa.
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Alan Jay Porsch, 79, of Sharpsville, passed away with his wife and family by his side early Thursday morning, Jan. 8, 2026, in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell.
Mr. Porsch was born April 5, 1946, in Mercer, a son of Orin and Martha (Dummett) Porsch. He was a 1964 graduate of Mercer Joint High School, where he...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rosemary Jablonski, Masury, Ohio, who passed away Jan. 5, 2026, leaving her family and friends to mourn. She was 96.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix; by her parents, Thomas and Sarah Felicetty; 11 siblings; a granddaughter, Jillian; and a...

Diane Bost Spencer, 85, of Jamestown, passed away in hospice care surrounded by her family on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
Diane was born on Sept. 4, 1940, in Greenville to Hiram A. Bost and Roma (Nottingham) Bost. She was a graduate of Penn High (Greenville) and attended Thiel College.
Diane was a longtime member of State...

Ronald "Ron" Curtis Hughes passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born on Aug. 1, 1937, in Sharon, to the late Eustace "Dupe" Hughes and Virginia Hughes. He was a proud graduate of Sharon High School, class of 1957. He went on to build a long and respected career in...

Paulette "Polly" Hassell, 73, of McMillan Road, Mercer, passed away Jan. 5, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on June 30, 1955, in New Castle to the late Donald and Pauline Gregory Martin.
Polly was a graduate of Wilmington High School and enjoyed her employment at the McGoffin Inn of Mercer, also selling...