Dr. John Stucka Jr.
Apr 20, 2026
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA-Dr. John Stucka Jr., a beloved physician, engineer and family man, died April 20, 2026. A resident of Boynton Beach, Fla., he was 82.
He was born in New Jersey, which became a key part of his lifelong sense of humor. He’d love to cackle like a witch for children, or to discuss trivia around American currency. He lived...
James "Jim" Budd
Apr 1, 2026
HUBBARD-James “Jim” Budd, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 1, 2026 in his residence.
He was born on November 14, 1953, to Andrew Sr. and Elizabeth Budd and was a lifelong resident of Hubbard. Jim graduated from Hubbard High School in 1972 and worked as a press mechanic for 37 years a career in which he...
Marie E. Plant
Mar 24, 2026
NILES – Marie Elena (Grimes) Plant passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 24, 2026, in her home.
She was born in Warren to the late Leslie Eugene Grimes and Amelia (Carl) Grimes on October 15, 1967. Marie was a 1986 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and married Joseph Byran Plant on November 19, 1994. Together they have two sons Jonah and...
Richard F. Kish
Mar 17, 2026
JACKSON CENTER, PA-Richard F. Kish, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Richard was born on October 3, 1932, and lived a long and dedicated life marked by service to his country, his community, and his family. Richard proudly served in the United States Navy from January 1951 to November 1954 during the Korean War, where he was stationed aboard the USS...
Roy M. Mattson
Feb 26, 2026
HERMITAGE-Mr. Roy Melvin Mattson of Hermitage, PA Thursday February 26, 2026. He was 81 years old. Roy was a happy and caring person who will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and neighbors.
Mr. Mattson was born February 06, 1945 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Lily E and Thore A Mattson.
He was a 1963 graduate of Hickory High School....
Wilda G. Womer
Feb 4, 2026
MIAMI SHORES-Wilda Grace Womer was born February 25, 1927 in Sharon, Pennsylvania the daughter of Norman F. Womer and Ethel Colton Womer. Miss Womer graduated from Brookfield High School in Brookfield, OH, Youngstown State University and earned an MBA in the Executive MBA program at the University of Pittsburgh.Miss Womer was employed for over 39 years by the former Sharon...
Nathan O. Marshall
Dec 31, 2025
SHARON-Nathan O. Marshall of Sharon, PA passed away peacefully on Wed., December 31, 2025, at 7:06 pm after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 71.
Nathan was the second son born to the union of Emmanuel and Betty Marshall on October 21, 1954. He is survived by his mother, Betty Marshall, Farrell, PA; his children Heidi (James) Drummond, Laurel, MS;...
Edward "Ed" McCullough
Dec 26, 2025
Edward (Ed) McCullough, 87, formerly of Sharon, PA, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, December 26, 2025, at Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra, PA.
Ed was born on March 9, 1938, in Washington, PA. He was the son of Albin Clyde McCullough and Margaret (Zilke) McCullough of Claysville, PA. A 1956 graduate of Claysville High School, he...
Richard L. Shipton III
Dec 26, 2025
SHARON – Richard L. Shipton III, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning December 26, 2025 in Sharon Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Youngstown, OH on October 26, 1949, the son of the late Richard L. Shipton Sr. and Bonnie (Pickens) Shipton.
Richard enlisted in the Navy in August of 1969 and served until May of 1971. He received an Honorable...
Nancy "Nan" Fahnline Warren
Dec 19, 2025
NEW WILMINGTON – Nancy Fahnline Warren, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 95 in her residence at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania on Friday December 19, 2025. Since 2011 she resided there and was an active volunteer and treasurer of the resident’s association.
Nan was born in Sharon, PA on 29 July 1930, the...
David W. McMath
Nov 27, 2025
SHARPSVILLE-David W. McMath, 67, of Sharpsville, Pennsylvania passed away at 6:54PM on the evening of November 27, 2025 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Per his request, private arrangements are being handled by Sample-O’Donnell Funeral Home 555 East State Street Sharon, Pennsylvania.
Harry "Skip" R. Sample
Nov 19, 2025
SANDY LAKE – Harry R. “Skip” Sample, 72, passed away November 19, 2025 at 11:15AM in his residence after a courageous battle against cancer.
He was born August 4, 1953 in Sharon to Harry W. & Elaine (Hooper) Sample. He graduated in 1971 from Hickory High School and attended Youngstown state University.
Harry’s work career spanned over 50 years starting as a...
Gregg S. Smith
Oct 11, 2025
HERMITAGE – Gregg S. Smith, of Sharpsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening October 11, 2025 in his residence. He was sixty-eight years old.
Gregg was born in Sharon, PA on May 21, 1957, to Leonard Russel and Faye Aldine (Strouse) Smith.
He was an alumnus of Hickory High School Class of 1975 and was currently working as the Director of...
Martin "Marty" P. Roth
Sep 15, 2025
HERMITAGE– Martin P. Roth, age 89, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, in St. John XXIII Home.
Marty was born in Chicago, IL on March 7, 1936, a son of Valentine and Magdalena (Moyer) Roth. He was a 1954 graduate of Sharpsville High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy serving during the Korean War....
Robert "Bob" R. David
Sep 3, 2025
AUSTINTOWN– Robert “Bob” R. David, age 73, of Austintown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in St. Elizabeth Youngstown.
Bob was born in Youngstown on December 2, 1951, the son of Andrew and Mary (Kotchin) David. He was a graduate of Wilson High School and would spend the next forty years working in various...
Homer "Nick" N. Gibson Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
HERMITAGE – Homer N. Gibson Jr. age 77, of Hermitage passed away on Wednesday September 3, 2025 at UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh.
Nick was born in Sharon, PA on November 4, 1947 to Homer N. Gibson Sr. Dorothy M. (Wheaton) Gibson and was a 1965 graduate from Hickory High School.
He had worked alongside his father in construction and in later years...
Atty. Donald L. Herskovitz
Aug 25, 2025
Rehoboth Beach, DE-Atty. Donald L. Herskovitz, 88, passed away peacefully Monday evening August 25, 2025, at home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with his loving wife Diana of 22 years by his side.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1936, to Martin & Cecile (Meizlik) Herskovitz of Farrell, PA who preceded him in death in 1960 and 1999 respectively.
Donald was a graduate...
Meagen M. Deitz
Jul 21, 2025
Transfer- Meagen M. Deitz, of Transfer, passed away unexpectedly in the evening of Monday July 21, 2025. She was thirty-seven years old.
She was born in Sharon on July 12, 1988 to John J. and Zena L. (White) Deitz. She attended and graduated from West Middlesex High School in 2006.
Meagen appeared shy and quiet to those who didn’t know her well,...
Melvin A. Hobson
Jul 4, 2025
FARRELL – Melvin A. Hobson Sr. age 63, of Farrell was called home at 7:21PM on Friday July 4, 2025 at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center following his battle with cancer.
He was born in Erie, PA on June 25, 1962, one of eight children to the late William B. Hobson Sr. and Pearline (Ellis) Hobson.
Following his graduation from Academy High...
Robert K. Sanford
Jun 28, 2025
HERMITAGE-Robert Kenneth Sanford, affectionately known as “Old Bob”, was born on August 8, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was eighty-three years old..
He passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania with two of his daughters at his side.
He leaves behind many fond memories.
He loved being called “Old Bob” since his days as a steelworker at Mercer Alloys when,...