The Sharon Herald | Obituaries

Shirley FilerShirley E. Filer

Shirley E. Filer, 65, of Mercer, passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at AHN Grove City.
She was born on June 8, 1960, in New Castle, to the late Earl Edward and Barbara Gail "Gilliland" Filer.
She graduated from Mercer Area High School in the class of 1979.
Shirley owned her own restaurant, and was always waitressing...

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Monica FritchmanMonica C. Fritchman

1975 - 2025

Monica C. Fritchman, Erie, Pa., formerly of Farrell, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in her residence. She was 50.
Born Feb. 11, 1975, in Las Vegas, Nev., she was the daughter of Sally (Schenker) Ford, Hermitage, and step-daughter of the late Dennis Ford.
Monica was a graduate of Farrell High...

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Ilija SapicIlija Sapic

1941 - 2025

Ilija "Eli" Sapic, 84, of Newbury, Ohio, passed away Sunday afternoon, Nov. 23, 2025, in University Hospital Geauga Medical Center, Chardin, Ohio.
Mr. Sapic was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Malicka Vrgnmost, Yugoslavia, a son of the late Maxim and Ljubica (Loncar) Sapic and he came to this area in 1957.
He was a 1961...

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Kim GumpKim Joann Gump

1954 - 2025

Kim Joann (Ferguson) Gump, 70, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2025, at her home in Charlotte, N.C., surrounded by the love of her family.
Kim was born on Dec. 8, 1954, in Sharon to Lc Joann Ferguson and Ralph Thomas Ferguson Jr.
A 1972 graduate of Sharon High School, Kim cherished her time as the Sharon Tiger...

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Timothy O'BrienTimothy A. O'Brien

1970 - 2025

Timothy A. O'Brien, of Brookfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 23, 2025, following an extended illness. He was 55.
He was born April 13, 1970, in Sharon General Hospital, a son of James and Carole (Greenlee) O'Brien.
He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1988, where he was a standout on the varsity...

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Angeline LeonardAngeline Leonard

1938 - 2025

Angeline "Angie" (Vicario) Leonard, Sharpsville, went to be with her heavenly father Nov. 24, 2025. She was 87.
She was born Jan. 24, 1938, in Sharon to Michael and Frances (Masters) Vicario.
Angie's life was centered around her family and friends. She married Eugene "Gene" Leonard July 30, 1960. They had 65...

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Stephanie ValentinoStephanie Marie Valentino

1942 - 2025

Stephanie Marie Valentino, formerly of Hermitage, died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in the Villas of St. Paul's Homes, Greenville, with her daughters, Lisa and Traci, and her son-in-law, Ed Newmeyer, at her side. She was 83.
Stephanie was born Oct. 28, 1942, in Hubbard, Ohio, to John and Helen (Gaborko) Amico....

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J. UreyJ. Lawrence "Clem" Urey

J. Lawrence "Clem" Urey, 89, Sandy Lake, passed away peacefully at Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community, Meadville, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Born Aug 29, 1936, on the Urey family homestead in Millcreek Township, he was the beloved son of Cedric and Laura "Goldie" (Deel)...

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Jean MillerJean D. Miller

1932 - 2025

Jean D. Miller, Lilac Drive, West Middlesex, passed away Nov. 12, 2025. She was 93.
She was born Sept. 14, 1932, in Greenville, a daughter to Kenneth E. and Verla Unger.
She was a 1950 graduate of Farrell High School.
She married her husband, Robert E. Miller, Aug. 5, 1950. He passed away in July 1981.
Mrs. Miller...

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John KrebsJohn P. Krebs

1935 - 2025

John P. Krebs, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 20, at St. John XXIII Home in Hermitage, where he had resided for the past five months.
He was born March 29, 1935, in Cleveland, the son of Clarence and Paula (Vavrick) Krebs. John attended Gesu School in University Heights, Ohio, and was a graduate of...

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Edward Bailey Sr.Edward P. Bailey Sr.

1940 - 2025

Edward P. Bailey, Sr., 84, of Sharon, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday evening, Nov. 20, 2025, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Bailey was born on Dec. 10, 1940, a son of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Williams) Bailey. A 1958 graduate of Hickory High School, he honorably served in the U.S....

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Howard PierceHoward Lee Pierce

1933

We are sad to announce the passing of our father, brother, grandpa and great-grandpa, Howard Lee Pierce, 92. He passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness at AHN Grove City Hospital.
Howard was born on April 29, 1933, in Richmond, Ind. He was one of seven children born to the late Vernon and Mildred...

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Lawrence Bubeck Sr.Lawrence E. Bubeck Sr.

Lawrence E. Bubeck Sr., 76, of Grove City, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, following a one-year illness.
Lawrence was born in Grove City on March 16, 1949, to Karl A. and Mary V. (McCracken) Bubeck. He married Kathy Koi O'Brien on Dec. 15, 1990.
He was a 1967 graduate of Grove City High School,...

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Mary Jean SeelbaughMary Jean Seelbaugh

2025

Mary Jean Seelbaugh, 77, of Sharon, and originally from Mercer, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Kadima of New Wilmington.

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Mary Jean, 77, Sharon.
Arrangements are being handled by the HAROLD W. STEVENSON FUNERAL HOME LLC, 264 E. State St., Sharon.
Online condolences may be offered by visiting...

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Mary Louise HutchesonMary Louise Hutcheson

2025

Mary Louise Hutcheson, 97, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Stoneboro, passed away peacefully on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Patricia GreenPatricia Ann Green

1944 - 2025

Patricia Ann Green, Sharon, passed away Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. She was 81.
Mrs. Green was born August 24, 1944, in Espyville, Pa.
On July 2, 1983, she married Russell "Buddy" Green, who passed away April 20, 2017.
For many years, Patricia ran her own daycare, which she referred to as...

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James BortzJames O. Bortz

1940 - 2025

James O. "Jim" Bortz, Sandy Lake, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Marquette Hospice House, Meadville, after a brief illness. He was 85.
He was born Sept. 16, 1940, in Mercer Cottage Hospital to Myron H. and Helen E. Hazi Bortz.
Jim was a 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School. He worked many years as a...

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Harold KerrHarold Raymond Kerr

1951 - 2025

Harold Raymond Kerr, Sharon, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in his home. He was 74.
Mr. Kerr was born June 24, 1951, in Charleroi, Pa, a son of Charles and Margaret (Austin) Kerr.
He was a 1970 graduate of Hickory High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

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Howard KingHoward Douglas King

1943 - 2025

Howard Douglas King, West Middlesex, entered into eternal rest Nov. 14, 2025. He was 82.
He was born August 2, 1943, in Martinsville (Horsepasture), Va., a son to LuEmma King and Howard Martin Walker. He was reared primarily by his maternal grandmother, Lottie Adams Smith, and his aunt, Iris Holland Johnson.
Howard...

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Janet CessnaJanet R. Cessna

1942 - 2025

Janet R. Cessna, Fredonia, passed away early Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2025, in the Greystone Country Estates. She was 82.
She was born in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 3, 1942, a daughter of Myron and Janet (Diehl) Horton.
On August 30, 1960, she married George Cessna, who preceded her in death Feb. 17, 1997. She was a...

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Patricia DelFrattePatricia A. DelFratte

Patricia A. DelFratte, 89, of Hermitage, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.
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Patricia A., 89, Hermitage.
Arrangements entrusted to J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

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Joseph Sechler Jr.Joseph A. Sechler Jr.

Joseph A. Sechler Jr., 78, Stoneboro, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Butler Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
Joe was born Aug. 9, 1947, in Franklin to Joseph A. and Myrtle K. (Doutt) Sechler Sr.
He was a 1965 graduate of Franklin High School and retired from PennDOT after many years of...

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Benjamin WilliamsBenjamin T. Williams

Benjamin T. Williams Sr., 85, of Hubbard, Ohio, passed away Friday evening, Nov. 14, 2025, at his residence.
Ben was born on Oct. 26, 1940, in Hubbard, Ohio, a son of the late Charles and Mary Emma Williams.
In his teenage years, he taught himself how to repair appliances. He worked at Matthews Appliances until he...

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John BeahanJohn Thomas Beahan

John Thomas "Tom" Beahan, IV, 80, of Sandy Lake, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in AHN St. Vincent, Erie.
He was born Jan. 1, 1945, in Grove City to John Thomas and Betty L. Wilson Beahan III.
Tom was a 1963 graduate of Lakeview High School. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam...

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Edward GeislerEdward Leo Geisler

Edward Leo "Ed" Geisler, died peacefully Nov. 16, 2025, in Grove City. He was 96.
Ed was born Sept. 24, 1929, in Pittsburgh to John and Marie Geisler and grew up in a big family with seven siblings. Being the youngest boy made Ed treasure time with his older siblings, and he wanted to be just like his older...

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