All Obituaries

Fred E. Cameron, 86, of Hermitage passed away with his family at his side on February 2nd, 2023 in UPMC Jameson New Castle, PA. Fred was born June 28th, 1936 to Florence (Cookson) and Alexander Cameron in Grove City, PA. After graduating from high school, Gene enlisted and served in the US Army. He worked for Sharon Steel on the truck scales, until his retirement. On April 19th, 1958 he married his wife, Cecelia Jean (Goral) Cameron who survives at home. They shared 64 years together in...

Gene O. Shaffer, 91, of Wheatland passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2023 in Mercer, PA. Gene was born March 25th, 1931 to Agnes (Adams) and S.A. Shaffer in Rossiter, PA. He was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Church in Hermitage, PA. Gene served as a Corporal in the United States Army from 1952-1954 and was a veteran of the Korean War. He also enjoyed fishing, Hunting, Pittsburgh Sports, but most of all, spending time with all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved...

Shirley Lea Blake, 77 of Transfer, passed away peacefully on Friday January 13, 2023, in Elmwood Senior Care Center, Hubbard, OH. Shirley was born July 12, 1945, to Maxine (Mayberry) and Boyd Smith in Sharon, PA.  She was a 1963 graduate of Reynolds High School and was honored to be selected as the school’s first Homecoming Queen in 1962. On June 24, 1967, she married her husband, the late Bill Blake, who passed away April 17, 2019, after 51 years of marriage. Shirley also...

John Sarvas, 94, of Sharpsville passed away peacefully on December 28th, 2022 in Nugent Convalescent Home Hermitage, PA. John was born March 21st, 1928 to Margaret (Egged) and Frank Szarvas in Sharpsville, PA. After high school he enlisted and served in the US Navy. He worked for Shenango Ingot Mold as a chainman. On July 6th, 2002 he married his wife, Helen J. Bosnjak (Yourga) Sarvas who survives at home. He enjoyed taking care of his yard, gardening, tending to his roses,...

Dolores Kurtanich, 89, of Sharpsville PA, passed away on Sunday December 25, 2022 at Clepper Manor Sharon, PA.   Dolores was born on May 31, 1933, to George and Ann Darich of Farrell, PA. She was a dedicated employee with Waldman Meats in Hermitage, PA where she would be called upon to take on the duties of Store Manager for more the 10 years. Also, as she was a teenager and young adult, Dolores would work at Sharon Regional Hospital as Cafeteria Assistant and Cashier. Dolores...

Judith Lynn Joyner, 75, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2022 in her home with her family at her side. Judi was born December 28th, 1947 to Roberta (Gilliland) and Sherley Starling in Marion, OH. After high school, Judi worked for Sherman Ambulance Service as an Emergency Medical Technician and later for County Market as an associate. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sharon where she was active in the Presbyterian Women sewing and craft group. Judi...

Raymond E. Boles passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2022 in St. John XXIII Nursing Home. He was 93. Raymond was born January 31st, 1929 to Edith (Lutton) and Kermit Boles in Pymatuning Township, PA. He worked for Sharon Tube in the Maintenance Department. On February 10th, 1950 he married his wife, Rosetta (Weston) Boles, who survives him. He was a member of Clark Trinity United Methodist Church. Raymond was also a member of the Hermitage Historical Society and enjoyed woodworking,...

Victoria Mae Gerasimek (Hinkson) of Sharpsville, passed away Friday December 9, 2022 at her home. Vicky was born Aug 12, 1939 to Herman and Mable (Davis) Hinkson in Greenville, PA.  She graduated 1957 from Penn High School, Greenville. She married Roman Edward Gerasimek August 17, 1957. She worked at the Bell Telephone office in Greenville after graduating from school for 2 years. She then worked for Packard Electric in Warren Ohio until she had her first daughter. She was a member...

Pat “Patrick” Allen Beard, 87, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on December 4th, 2022 in his home. Patrick was born April 27th, 1935 to Madeline (Hollen) and Merle Beard in Roanoke, VA. After graduating from Sharon High School class of 1953, Patrick served in the US Marine Corps. He then earned his bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University as an industrial engineer involved in time studies. He worked at Packard Electric as the department foremen, until his...

Scott Alan Sherman, of Hubbard, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in his home.  He was 62. Scott was born on December 22, 1959, in Sharon, to Freida L. (Hahn) McMath and Albert H. Sherman.  He attended Hickory High School, Hermitage.  A welder by trade, he worked for several local mills and manufacturing companies as well as the former Sharon Steel Corp. Sharon.  Scott was of Protestant faith and was also an active member of the Sharon American...