All Obituaries

Paul Joseph Strechansky, 74, of Hermitage passed away on Sunday May 15, 2022.  Paul was born in Cleveland, OH on August 9, 1947 to Frank and Caroline (Bellnoax) Strechansky. On October 28, 1968 he married Penny Sue Adkins.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He loved spending time outside with his grandbabies as well as spoiling his three English Bulldogs.  He enjoyed traveling, especially to Jamaica, Aruba and Cancun.  Paul could be found at...

Norma Rae Saul of Sharpsville, PA passed away peacefully at her home May 13th, 2022. She was 90 years old. Norma was born September 21st, 1931 to the late, Freda (Flynn) and Gale Heath. She was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church. As a homemaker, Norma loved caring for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She made a loving Christian home for her family. Her passion in life was her family. She loved to sit and talk about her past. Growing up during the depression and...

Doris V. Root, 94, of Transfer, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2022 in John XXIII Nursing Home. Doris was born September 25th, 1927 to Gladys (Thompson) and Guy DeCamp in Austintown, OH. She was a graduate of Fitch High School. Doris worked for many years as a tax preparer for H & R Block. On July 9th, 1949 she married her husband, the late Homer “Doc” L. Root who passed away March 29th, 2010. She was of the Methodist faith. Doris enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing in...

Sara "Sally" Marie McCracken, 82, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully into paradise to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday April 27, 2022 due to heart complications. She was a faithful member of Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage Sara is survived by her husband at home, Donald McCracken; sons, Mark (Carrie) McCracken of Cortland, OH; daughter Mary Beth Male of Largo, FL; sister, Margaret Jailet of West Middlesex; grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Sara. Services will...

Dennis Worona, 71, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022 at his Sharpsville home.  He was born on August 11, 1950 to Daniel and Dorothy Worona in Sharon, PA and was married to Kathy Shacklock. Dennis was an Army veteran and belonged to the Sharpsville VFW.  He loved being outdoors among plants and trees. His grandchildren meant the world to him and he loved spending time with them. He was the greatest Dad and Papa. He also adored his cat, Little One.  Dennis was a Union...

Marilyn A. McFadden, 85, passed away peacefully in her Sharpsville home on Saturday April 23, 2022. She was born on October 10, 1936 in Greenville, PA to Jesse and Mary (Redfoot) Campbell.  On September 8, 1953, she married Edward L. McFadden.  Marilyn co-owned Silver Street Tire and was a member of South Pymatuning Community Church.  She enjoyed bowling, crafting, and reading.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...

Thomas P. Griffin, 72, of Sharpsville, PA passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022 at Colonial Gardens, Butler, PA. Thomas was born July 8, 1949 to Paul Francis and Alice Jane (McDougal) Griffin in Sharon, PA.  He graduated from Sharpsville High School. Thomas was a member of St. Bartholomew Church and was an Army veteran. He enjoyed muscle cars and motorcycles. He also enjoyed taking walks through Buhl Park as well as writing poetry. He was a happy guy who cared deeply for his entire...

Warren Dale Aul, 97, of Transfer passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2022 in UPMC Shenango Valley Hospital, Farrell, PA.  Warren was born May 24th, 1924 to Margaretta Ruth (Kammerdiener) and Wendell Clair Aul in Greenville, PA. He graduated from Penn High School in Greenville, PA in 1942. After graduating from high school, Warren served in the US Army during World War II, leaving with the first group of 18 year-olds from Mercer County. During his service, he served in the 11th...

Barbara L. Roncaglione, 76, of West Middlesex, PA passed away on Tuesday April 12th, 2022 at Quality of Life Services in Mercer, PA. She was born February 5th, 1946 to Gertrude Brawley in Erie, PA. On August 20, 1975, she married Richard C. Roncaglione. She worked for Overlook Medical Center as a Nurse Aide. Barbara was a member of the Church of Christ in Hermitage. She enjoyed being social and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with friends. She...

Kathleen Eckard, 61 of West Middlesex, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday April 10th, 2022 in UPMC Shenango Valley Farrell, PA. Kathleen was born February 15th, 1961 to Dorthea “Dolly” (Burns) and David Allison in Sharon, PA. She graduated from West Middlesex High School. Kathleen worked most recently at Dollar General. She loved flower gardening, taking care of her yard, decorating her home for every holiday, and loved her cat. Kathleen was also a collector of Victorian...