All Obituaries

Linda L. Hickman, 70, of Hermitage passed away June 11th, 2021 with her family at her side, following an extended illness in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Pittsburgh, PA. Linda was born August 30th, 1950 to Lilly Mae (Roberts) and Elmer Taylor in Sharon, PA. She was a 1968 graduate of Sharpsville High School, she earned her bachelors and masters in education from Slippery Rock University. Linda worked for the Hermitage School District in Artman Elementary as a teacher and librarian.  She...

John L. Johnson of Hermitage, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday June 9th, 2021. John was born January 1st, 1945 to Martha L. (Morneweck) and John A. Johnson in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1963 and went on to join the 82nd Airborne in the United States Army, serving in Germany.  He retired as a truck driver in 2008 and worked summers for Lark Excavating in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania.  He spent his winters in Florida,...

Stanley Joseph Radkowski, 89, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, passed away June 6, 2021. Stanley was born December 9, 1931 to Anastasia (Lazuta) and Ludwick Radkowski in New Castle, Pennsylvania. After high school, Stanley graduated from the Virginia Military Institute where he earned his degree. He worked as a chemist for Universal Match, Diamond Match, Ohio Match and American Cyanamid.   Stanley was passionate about his family farm and his favorite times were those spent with his...

Basil T. Lazor, affectionately known as “Buzz” entered into Eternal Rest on Monday May 31st, 2021 at 8:34 pm in UPMC Shenango Valley in Farrell, PA. He was born July 17th, 1947 at his family home in Sharpsville to Pauline (Keckes) and Michael Lazor. Everyone in the Shenango Valley knew Buzz. In fact, it was impossible to miss him. At 6’6” tall, he towered over most people. He loved the simple things in life. At the top of the list was his custom-made bicycle. Buzz...

Donald L. Longnaker of Hermitage, passed away May 11th, 2021 in West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh, PA. Donald was born December 24th, 1948 to Beatrice M. (McElhattan) and Donald M. Longnaker in Oil City, PA. He was a 1968 graduate of Erie Academy High School. After graduating, Donald served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He served two tours before being honorably discharged of service. He worked as a chef for many years, in landscaping, and for the former Old Express Restaurant....

Betty Jane Sherman, 95, formerly of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 29th, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Betty was born September 9th, 1925 to Twila (Miller) Stokes and Clem M. Stokes.  On June 30th, 1943 she married her husband, the late Frank V. Sherman who passed away January 1st, 1998.   Betty was a graduate of Sharon High School.  She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sharpsville where she was a very active...

Paul H. Achre died on April 26th, 2021 in Bradenton, Florida. He was 91. Paul was born in Sharon, PA on December 15th, 1929, to Paul Achre and Mary (McCarthy) Achre. He graduated from Sharon High School in 1948. He was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and the Diving team at Vanderbilt University where he graduated with a degree in Business in 1952. He then entered Officer Candidate School and served 4 years in the United States Navy as an officer on destroyers in the...

Vernetta Mae Rice, 82, of Sharpsville passed away April 13th, 2021 in her home with family at her side. Vernetta was born June 28th, 1938 to Emma (Eiler) and Ferdinand Shaffer in New Brighton, PA. She worked in the production department of Howes Industries. Vernetta enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and completing crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed traveling to Atlantic City and watching the Kentucky Derby. Vernetta loved her family and always cherished spending time with them locally. ...

Paul Alan Cefrick, 54, of Pulaski passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2021 in his home following an extended illness. Paul was born May 18th, 1966 to Roberta C. (Rodgers) and Peter Cefrick Jr. in Sharon, PA. He graduated valedictorian in 1984 from West Middlesex High School. Paul graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mercyhurst University in 1988 earning his BA in Mathematics. He also earned his Masters of Science in Mathematics from Youngstown State University where he also taught part time....

Tracey Christine Hunter, 50, of Hermitage, passed away peacefully March 25th, 2021 following an extended illness, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Tracey was born July 17th, 1970 to Linda L. (Gory) Humphrey and Harry L. Hunter in Sharon, PA. She graduated from Reynolds High School class of 1988. Tracey worked over 20 years as hostess of Applebee's and also over 20 years for First National Bank as head teller. She was of the Catholic Faith. In her earlier years, Tracey was a...