Obituaries

Joseph A. Kurtanich, 77, of Sharon, passed away Sunday morning, March 8, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.
Mr. Kurtanich was born on Jan. 26, 1949, in Sharon, a son of the late Alex and Helen (Kocis) Kurtanich.
After graduating from Sharon High School in 1967, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Civil...

Thomas S. Lapikas, Hermitage, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was 85.
Mr. Lapikas was born Sept. 14, 1940, in Sharon, a son of Stephen and Antoinette (Ferrara) Lapikas.
A lifelong area resident, he was a 1958 graduate of Sharpsville High School.
He married his wife...

Stephen "Steve" Robert Maddalena, 63, of Grove City, passed away peacefully at his home on March 13, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born in Grove City on May 8, 1962, to Armand M. Maddalena and Mae (Buxton Benson) Maddalena.
He graduated from Grove City High School, class of 1980, and...

Richard T. Matvey, 96, of Mercer, passed away peacefully on Feb.y 12, 2026, in UPMC Hospital, Farrell.
Richard was born Jan. 28, 1930, to Mary (Kenig) and Andrew Matvey in
Farrell. He was a graduate of Farrell High School. After high school he
enlisted in the US Navy and served during the Korean War. On April...

Charles (Chuck) "Dutzie" Arthur McCormick III, 71, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at AHN Grove City hospital.
He was born on Aug. 19, 1954, in Connellsville, son of the late Marjorie Dill McCormick and Charles Arthur McCormick Jr.
Chuck was a proud graduate of Connellsville High School, Class of 1972.
On...

James R. "Jim" Meier, 78, of Sharon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr. Meier was born on July 19, 1947, in Sharon, a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Mitch) Meier. He was a 1965 graduate of Sharon High School and attended Youngstown State...

Michael C. "Mike" Moroco of Newton, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was 81.

Mike was born June 28, 1944, to Ann (Daniello) and John Moroco, the youngest of their four children. He graduated from Farrell High School, where he played football and was an active...

Pamela L. Motta, 75, of Delmont, Pa., passed peacefully on Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2026, at Home 2 Me, Slippery Rock, following an extended illness.
Pam was born in Pittsburgh on Nov. 10, 1950, to Herbert C. and Betty Elizabeth Kolbe. She married Russell T. Motta on July 2, 1990; he preceded her in death on Feb....

It is with immeasurable love and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Joseph O'Brien, Masury, Ohio. He was 57.
Dan was an extraordinary man whose life was defined by family, generosity, and an unmatched ability to bring people together.
Dan was born Oct. 14, 1968, in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of...

Deborah M. "Debbie" Pate, 75, of Wheatland, passed March 7, 2026.
She was born a daughter to Alphonze M. and Christine D. (Brewton) Simmons Jr.
She graduated from Farrell High School in 1968 and worked as a telephone operator with AT&T.
Survivors include her children, Wilbert "Kenny" Hadden (Terresa), Bishop Melvin...

James Andrew Perriello, 63, of Sharon, (Sharpsville High School, Penn State graduate) passed away Feb. 20, 2026, after a long-term battle with pancreatic cancer. He wanted to let everyone know that there is nothing peaceful about dying from cancer, except when the meds kick in, and you don't know any better.
Born...