All Obituaries

C. Grace Paden, 97 of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on May 2nd, 2023 in Sharon Regional Hospital Sharon, PA. She was born November 12th, 1925 to Mildred (Coleman) and Floyd Byers in New Castle, PA. She was a high school graduate of Mt. Jackson High School. On December 3rd, 1947 C. Grace married Milo Kenneth Paden. She was a homemaker who loved to craft and sew. With her love for sewing she made many teddy bears as well as making porcelain dolls and outfitting them. In addition C....

Arthur R. Houston, 86, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023. Arthur was born on October 29, 1936 to Fredrick and Ruth (Roberts) Houston. He graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1954. After school he worked for Valley Mold & Iron as a craneman. Arthur married the late Marian L. (Frazier) Houston who passed away in 2002. He is survived by his sons, James H. Houston of Hermitage, PA, and David A. (Nancy) Houston; sister, Beverly Ozga; three grandchildren,...

Marilyn A. Linzenbold, 90, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on April 10th, 2023 in St. John XXIII Nursing Home. Marilyn was born January 27th, 1933 to Dorothy (French) and Roy Gilchrist in Sharon, PA. She was a graduate of Sharpsville High School class of 1950. Marilyn also graduated from Trumbull Memorial School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for over 40 years. On February 11th, 1955 she married her husband, the late Arthur Linzenbold who passed away February 11th, 1991. She was a...

Russell “Ed” E. Lehman, 66, of West Middlesex passed away with family by his side on April 6th, 2023 in UPMC Farrell Hospital. Russell was born February 26th, 1957 to the late Russell Andrew Lehman and late Virginia C. (Geiwitz) Lehman in Sharon, PA. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and also attended Trade School. Russell worked as a diesel mechanic for Preston America in West Middlesex, PA as well as various other companies. He loved to go hunting and fishing, but...

Carolyn J. Lewis, 80, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2023 in Sharon Regional Hospital. Carolyn was born August 24th, 1942 to Mary R. (Criley) and Clarence E. McGinnis in Butler, PA. She was a graduate of Sharpsville High School class of 1960. Carolyn worked for Sharpsville Schools in the cafeteria. She retired in 2006 as the head cook. On August 8th, 1966 she married her husband, the late Gordon T. Lewis who passed away July 7th, 2002. She was a member of transfer...

Gordon C. Longstreet Jr., passed away peacefully in his home on March 26th, 2023 with his family at his side. Gordon was born November 17th, 1945 to Mary (Warren) and Gordon C. Longstreet Sr. in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Sharon High School class of 1963 and earned his bachelors degree in education from California State College in 1972. Gordon was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a speech therapist for the Philadelphia Area Schools and locally...

Paul Anthony Bonaquest, 73 of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2023 in Sharon, PA. Paul was born February 17th, 1950 to Maria Michaela (Troisi) and Angelo Patrick Bonaquest in Sharon, PA. He was a high school graduate of Sharpsville High School and also earned an Associate’s degree from Penn State. Paul worked for General Motors as an electrician. He married his wife Anna Marie (Bertolasio) Bonaquest who survives at home. Paul served in the United States Army and...

Gregory Alan Pisarcik, 62 of Sharpsville, passed away on February 12th, 2023 in his home. Gregory was born October 22nd, 1960 to Mary Ann (Olexy) and Paul A. Pisarcik in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Sharpsville High School, class of 1979, where he also participated in the Votech program. Gregory worked for Primary Health Network as the Facilities Coordinator. On May 7th, 1983 he married his wife, Susan Marie (Page) Pisarcik, who survives at home. He was a...

Robert A. Bortner, Jr. Robert A Bortner, Jr, 62, of Sharpsville passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning January 2nd, 2023 in Sharon Regional Medical Center, Sharon. Bob was born on Christmas Day December 25th, 1960 in Sharon, a son of Robert and Joyce (McCracken) Bortner who survive him. A 1979 graduate of Sharpsville High School, he also attended Penn State Dubois and West Virginia University.  Bob was employed at Dairy Farmers of America, formerly Dean Dairy, for over 44...

Matthew Joseph Presley, 60, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2022 in his home. Matthew was born August 26th, 1962 to Josephine M. (Palanti) and James E. Presley in Greenville, PA. He graduated from Sharpsville High School class of 1980. After high school, Matt furthered his education graduating from the New Castle School of Trades where he got his welders certification. After his adventures welding he established a landscaping business eventually getting into the...