All Obituaries

Helen Madura, 96 of Hermitage, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 22nd, 2023 in her home surrounded by family. Helen was born August 15th, 1927 to Catherine (Hannas) and Harry Polansky in Sharon, PA. On August 27st, 1955 she married her husband Steve Madura who passed away January 19th, 1987. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hermitage where she was a member of the Dorcas Society and very active volunteering for church activities. She enjoyed spending time...

Richard G. Pistorius II, 51 of Greenville, PA passed away on November 3rd, 2023. He was born on July 15th, 1972 to Sandra Lee (Faraoni) Brei in Ellwood City, PA.  Richard graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Science and a Master’s degree in Business. On January 3rd, 2014 he married his wife, Dawn (Hunter) Pistorius who survives him at home. Richard was in the United State Marine Corps and served in the Peacetime war. He worked for Wheatland Tube as a...

John Ransom Gee, 67 of Hermitage, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 30th, 2023 in his home. John was born on February 1st, 1956 to Joyce Ann (Knapp) and Jon Oliver Gee in Sharon, PA.  He was a 1974 graduate of Sharon High School. On December 8th, 1985 he married his wife, Lorraine (Geiwitz) Gee who survives him at home. After graduating high school, John worked at DTE as a Stationary Engineer and retired from General Motors.  John had many hobbies. He was a...

Howard L. “Pete” Grandy, 91, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Pete was born March 30th, 1932 in Sharpsville, PA to Maybelle (Hillkirk) and Joseph Grandy. He attended Sharpsville High School and served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. On June 10th, 1961 he married his wife, the late Judith L. (Watson) Grandy who passed away September 9th, 2019. Pete worked for Sharon Steel Corporation as a...

Lynn Ann VanHorn, 76, of Sharpsville, passed away early Thursday morning, October 5, 2023, after an extended illness.  Lynn was born April 12, 1947, in Sharon, to the late Harry Sterling and Elizabeth Jane (Clark) Myers.  She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Harry VanHorn on December 3, 1966.  He passed away on November 3, 2016. She graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1965.  Lynn was employed by several banks over the years.  She enjoyed reading...

At the age of 85, Carole Jean Ellison of Sharpsville peacefully passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley after a brief illness. Until the very end, she was surrounded by children and grandchildren who laughed loudly at her bedside and cried quietly in corners of the room. She leaves behind a long legacy of love, strength, and wisdom. Born Feb. 28, 1938, in Sharon, Carole was a daughter of Joseph and Pearl Wilting. Growing up, Carole knew that...

Gary A. “Chunky” Baker, 69, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully on Friday September 22nd, 2023 in Chesapeake Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Gary was born July 24th, 1954 to Margaret Maxine (Plake) and Stanley C. Baker in Sharon, PA. He was a 1972 graduate of Sharpsville Area High School where he played multiple sports. Gary worked for The Sharpsville Area School District for 32 years as custodian and coach. On May 20th, 1989 he married his wife, Rhonda...

Gaynell G. Williams, 79, of Sharon, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born May 28, 1944 to Mary J. (Weaver) and Robert A. Gill in Sharon, PA. Gaynell is survived by her long-time companion, John S. Tallo, and brother, Dennis (Phyllis) Gill. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Friends may call Sunday September 17, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home 124 W. Main St. Sharpsville, PA. Funeral...

Jerry L. Ansinger, 77, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully Saturday September 9th, 2023 in Sharon Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. Jerry was born February 14th, 1946 the third son of Francis and Betty Ansinger in Punxsutawney, PA. In 1955 his family moved to Farrell, PA where he attended Farrell Schools. Jerry worked and retired from Dean Dairy in 2003. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was 32nd degree Master Mason, member of Shenango...

Linda Erme Thomas, 64, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2023 in New Castle, PA. She was born on July 12th, 1959 to Mary (Dehner) and Anthony J. Erme in Sharon, PA. She was a graduate of Sharpsville High School. Linda worked for Nugents Nursing Home in the Laundry Department. On April 9th, 1983, she married her husband Ralph P. Thomas, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Notre Dame and St. Bartholomew churches. In her spare time Linda loved to do puzzles, but...