All Obituaries

Martha Mae Bathory, 73, of Transfer passed away unexpectedly on May 24th, 2021 in Sharon Regional Hospital. Martha was born February 17th, 1948 to Rose Mae (Auchter) and Harold Francis Shook in Sharon, PA. After graduating from high school, Martha continued her education to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked for Sharon Regional Hospital as an LPN. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing bingo, working crossword puzzles, watching old western movies, taking care of her seagulls,...

Diana L. Rust, 61, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on Sunday May 23rd, 2021 in St. Paul's Home following an extended illness. Diana was born October 29th, 1959 to Bonnie L. (Fair) and James R. Rust in Sharon, PA. She was a graduate of Hickory High School. Diana worked for McDowell Bank, Integra Bank, and PNC Bank. Most recently, she worked for Sharon Regional Medical Center as an insurance verification representative for over 20 years. She was an avid reader who enjoyed working...

James L. Lawton, 83 of Sharpsville passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital Pittsburgh, PA. James was born June 27th, 1937 in Sharpsville to Thelma M. (Reichart) and Leonard H. Lawton. He graduated from Sharpsville High School, class of 1955 and also graduated from the Shenango Valley Commercial Institute Inc. in 1959. James retired from the Sharon Herald after 44 years of service, during which time he worked in the mail room and later in the maintenance...

Eileen Marie Caszatt, 76, of Sharpsville passed away Thursday May 6th, 2021 in UPMC Hospital Farrell, PA. She was born July 15th, 1944 to Alice Marie (Bittinger) and Paul T. Anderson in Rose Valley, PA. On October 26th, 1991 she married her husband, the late Clayton L. Caszatt who passed away June 28th, 2016. She worked for UPMC Hospital in Farrell, PA until her retirement. Eileen enjoyed cross stitch, writing poetry, and completing crossword puzzles.  She is survived by her sisters,...

Alan Kevin James, 69 of Mercer went to be with the Lord Saturday April 17th, 2021 following an extended courageous battle with Parkinson ’s disease, in his home with his family at his side. Alan was born May 8th, 1951 to Grace Marie (Hogue) and William Forrester James II in Sharon, PA. He was a 1969 graduate of Hickory High School and earned his MBA from Youngstown State University. Alan worked for Wheatland Tube as Operations Controller until his retirement due to health problems. On...

Ralph Peter Thomas, 67, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. Ralph was born on November 6th, 1953, son of Jane (Bresnahan) Thomas in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Kennedy Catholic High School class of 1971. Ralph also attended Gannon University. He served in the U.S. Air Force. On April 9th, 1983 he married his wife, Linda (Erme) Thomas who survives at home. He worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a caseworker until his...

William Peter Kranich ,87, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2021 in Clepper Manor Sharon, PA. William was born June 22nd, 1933 to Anna (Zvonik) and Paul Kranich in Sharpsville, PA. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. William worked for Westinghouse Inc. as head craneman until his retirement. On September 1st, 1956 he married his wife, the late Connie L. (Canon) Kranich who passed away January 5th, 2021. He was a...

Charles Robert Shook, 75, of Sharpsville passed away March 6th, 2021 at his home in Sharpsville, PA. Charles was born June 20th, 1945 to Rose Mae (Auchter) and Harold Francis Shook in Sharon, PA. He was a 1964 graduate of Sharpsville High School where he was an outstanding football player. On December 23rd, 1967 he married his wife, Regina (Miess) Shook who survives at home. Charlie worked 35 years as a sales representative for Ermes Inc. He previously worked for the Macedonian Bakery in...

Alissa Joy Sutton was born December 21, 1985, and died March 5, 2021. She had medical issues from birth which gave her problems intermittently throughout her life, increasingly over the last two years, and ultimately took her life; these medical issues were the door her loving heavenly Father used to bring her home to eternal joy in his presence forevermore. In spite of her medical issues, her Lord gave her many good years and much joy, and made her a source of joy to many people who had...

Lawrence I. Gill, 81, of Hermitage, PA passed away peacefully in his home on February 23rd, 2021 with his family at his side. Lawrence was born in Sharpsville, PA on March 13th, 1939 to Gladys Elizabeth (Stull) and Howard Dean Gill. He graduated from Hickory High School. Lawrence worked for General American as a welder and also as an auto mechanic and painter. On August 11th, 1995 he married his wife, the late Martha A. (Sloan) Gill who passed away February 23rd, 2019. He was a member of...