The Sharon Herald | Obituaries

Mary BellMary Patricia Bell

Mary Patricia "Patty" Bell, West Middlesex, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, Jan. 17, 2026, in the Lakes at Jefferson, Jefferson Township. She was 80.
Mrs. Bell was born June 2, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of James and Mary Rita (Hitchcock) Durkin. A 1963 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School in...

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Arden GilsonArden E. Gilson

1945 - 2026

Arden E."Sonny" Gilson, 80, passed away Jan. 7, 2026, in Shoreline, Wash.
He was born Aug. 12, 1945, in Sharon to Arden E. Sr. and Mary (Miklos) Gilson.
He graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1963. He joined the Navy and served in Japan and California and later served in the National Guard.
He previously...

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Earl KingEarl J. King

Earl J. King, of Millbrook, Jackson Center, passed away peacefully in his home during the early hours of Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 2026. He was 98.
Earl was born at home Sept. 12, 1927, to Archie and Elizabeth (Schmeltzer) King, in the exact same room where he later passed.
Earl embodied a gentlemen of the world's...

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Mary LarkMary Ann Lark

1941 - 2026

Mary Ann Lark, Hermitage, passed away peacefully Jan. 15, 2026, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio. She was 84.
She was born Aug. 14, 1941, in Youngstown to Catherine and Carl Stabile.
She is survived by her daughter, Carla McPheron.

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Mary Ann, 84, Hermitage.
Arrangements entrusted to the SHERMAN...

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Marilyn MorrisMarilyn Morris

1947 - 2025

Marilyn Bowen Morris, was born June 4, 1947, in Sharon, and passed away Nov. 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, devotion, and unwavering love for her family. She was 78.
Family was the center of her world, and she cared for each member with a depth of affection that shaped...

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Patrick TaylorPatrick James Taylor

1972 - 2026

Patrick James Taylor, Pulaski Township, was born Jan. 19, 1972, in New Castle. He went to be with the Lord Jan. 17, 2026. He was 53.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Sue Weaver, Hermitage.
He was the son of Barbara and William Taylor, Pulaski Township, who survive. He also leaves behind a brother, Brian...

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Edward VolanskyEdward Volansky

1933 - 2026

Edward Volansky, 92, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Sharon Regional Health Center, Sharon.
Ed was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Farrell, a son to Andrew and Mary Volansky.
Raised in Farrell, Ed attended Farrell High School and graduated in May 1951.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during...

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