All Obituaries

Karen Rae (Bateman) Phillips was a caring wife, mother, sister, daughter, and aunt. She passed away at home on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 61 after a hard-fought 12-year battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by family who will dearly miss her but will always remember her for her willful and steadfast personality. She was born to Suzanne and Walter Bateman in Sharon General Hospital on April 7, 1960. After graduating from Sharpsville Senior High School in 1978, Karen...

Winifred Mardee Lewis, 84, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021. She was born in Callensburg, PA on October 27, 1937 to Clyde and Nellie (Cotterman) Greenawalt. Winifred married Darrell Lewis on February 24, 1958. She retired from MCAR as a family living provider.  She loved her family, children and extended family. Winifred is survived by her children, Tammy Lewis of Hermitage, PA, Jeffrey (Jerry) Lewis of Campbell, OH, Michael Lewis of Hermitage, PA, Lisa...

Demetrio “Dan” DeMatteis, 86, of Sharpsville, passed away on November 9, 2021.  He was born in New Castle, PA on September 8, 1935 to Columba (Colatti) and Pasquale DeMatteis.  He attended New Castle High School. On October 6, 1973, he married his wife, Elvera (DeJulia) DeMatteis who survives at home.  Dan was employed with Dean Foods as a driver - salesman. He was very proud of his job of 35 years, and was known as...

Robert Alva Johnson Sr., 91, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2021 in his home. Robert was born July 8th, 1930 to Jennie Mable (Boyle) and Alvie Alfred Johnson in Erie, PA. He served in the U.S. Army as part of the honor guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before serving in the Korean War. Robert was a self-employed backhoe operator for over 60 years. On February 14th, 1959 he married his wife, the late Catherine Ann (White) Johnson who passed away in 2020. He...

Brylee “Sissy” Maddison Walker, 14, of Hermitage, PA, passed away unexpectedly in the evening of November 2nd, 2021. She was born in Sharon, PA on March 1, 2007 to Jason and Sara (Fusco) Walker. Brylee was recently accepted into the Lincoln Park Performing Arts School in Midland, PA, to pursue music which was her passion with a major in singing.  She also played guitar.  Brylee was the only 9th grader that was accepted into the student council this year due to her...

Vincent R. Mead of Sharon, PA passed away unexpectedly in his home on October 28th, 2021. Vincent was born in Norwalk, OH on February 15, 1982.  He worked as a cook at Laddie’s Sky Club in Masury, OH.  He is survived by his 3 children, Rory O'Donnell 13, Damien Mead 11, and Laila Mead 6, and their mother, Janae Jennings. He is also survived by his father, Dave Polonus, brothers, Joseph Mead, Wil Mead, George Mead and Jaci Mead, sisters, Lori Barrow and Ryan Barrow,...

Sharon Darlene (Homer) Calvin, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on October 28, 2021.  She was born in Gary, IN and raised by her parents, Lena Odetta (Cooley) and Louis Howard Homer, in Transfer, PA.  A graduate of Hickory High School, Class of 1954, Sharon’s first job was as a pianist for her mom’s dance studio.  She was married to James LeRoy Calvin in 1957 and moved to FL, where they had a daughter together.  Being divorced after ten...

William C. Sherman Sr., 83, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on October 21st, 2021 in his home. William was born July 20th, 1938 to Myrtle (Coon) and William Sherman in Sharpsville, PA. He attended Sharpsville Schools. Bill worked for Sharon Steel, 35 years until his retirement in 1992 as the Cold Roll Shipper. On April 18th, 1958 he married his wife Marlene Mae (Antus) Sherman who passed away on June 3rd, 2017. Bill was a member of Notre Dame Church. He enjoyed going to the Mercer...

Martha Anne (Chovan) Kelley passed away unexpectedly on October 13th, 2021 in her home following a brief illness.  Martha was born December 23rd, 1957 to Mary (Warso) and John Chovan in Sharon, PA. She graduated from Sharpsville High School class of 1975. Martha worked as a server for the West Middlesex Diner. On November 20, 1989 she married her husband Donald I. Kelley who passed away January 22, 2008. Martha was a member of St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church. She enjoyed...

Susanne (Subasic) Derrick of Transfer, PA died peacefully the evening of October 10, 2021.   Susanne was born January 22, 1935, at home, in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania.  She was proud to be a farmer’s daughter and was born to loving and devoted parents, Nick and Susanna (Herz) Subasic, who preceded her in death.  She is survived by much loved siblings, Nick Subasic of Vienna, Ohio, Dianne Jones of Brookfield, Ohio, Richard Subasic of Sharon and Linda Subasic of...