All Obituaries

Timothy McArel Hofius, 67, of Hermitage passed away September 26th, 2021 in Sharon Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. Tim was born November 7th, 1953 to Raymond R. and Dessa (Phyllis) Hofius.  He was a graduate of Sharon High School, received his Associate Degree from New Castle Business College, and earned his Bachelors’ Degree in Business Management and Accounting from Cleary College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tim was employed by McDowell Bank and held managerial...

Rose Buxton, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 19th, 2021 in Quality Life Nursing Home, Mercer. Rose was born October 28th, 1927 to Illona (Burnbera) and Michael Skibo in Wheatland, PA. After graduating high school, she worked for First National Bank in Alexandria, VA as a bookkeeper. Rose was affectionately known as a homemaker. On December 6th, 1945 she married her husband, the late Chester Leroy Buxton who passed away February 18th, 2006. She was a member of the First...

Irene C. Jewel, 81, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on Thursday September 16th, 2021 in her home. Irene was born August 21st, 1940 to Bessie (McWhirter) and David Rowe in Sharon, PA. She graduated from West Middlesex High School class of 1958. Irene married her husband, Robert Jewel on September 16th, 1961. She passed away on their 60th wedding anniversary. Irene had promised her husband Robert that she would not leave him until their wedding anniversary. She was a longtime member...

Ann Marie Sherman, 80, of Sharon passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 25th, 2021 in Nugent’s Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hermitage. Ann was born May 9th, 1941 in Indiana, PA to Ann L. (Wasko) and James Gregory. She was a graduate of Farrell High School class of 1960. Ann worked for Packard Electric on the assembly line. On June 18th, 1965 she married her husband Thomas Howard Sherman, who passed away in 2003. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Church in Sharon. Ann...

Jean Marie Hauger, age 77, of Sharpsville, entered eternal rest on August 18, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA where she donated her organs. Jean was born on May 6, 1944 in Sharon, PA. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Bertha (Wilhelm) Herrmann. Jean was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sharon, PA. She was a devoted High School Business Teacher, retired from Kennedy Catholic High School, Badger High School and West Middlesex High School. Over...

Thomas J. Bewley of Fisher, passed away on July 31st, 2021 after an automobile accident. He was 53. Tom was born December 23rd, 1967 in Sharon, PA to Ruth (Johnson) and Jesse R. Bewley. He graduated from Sharon High School. Tom worked in forestry as a forest ranger and fire fighter. He also worked at Polk Center in the maintenance department. During his time as a firefighter, Tom fought many fires in the Western U.S. Tom was a member of the Clarion VFW 2145, Clarion Eagles Club 3807, and...

Ann C. Mittal of Farrell, PA was a selfless and devoted wife, mother, grandmother (Meme) and friend to many. She left this world to join her husband (John P. Mittal) and sons (John and Greg) in heaven on July 18, 2021 at age 101. One of her passions was spending time in the kitchen, cooking delicious meals. Friends and family enjoyed listening to her tell stories about her childhood and early adult years. At age 80, Ann learned how to play bocce where she quickly became the MVP of her team....

William J. Vasconi, Sr., 86, of Sharpsville, passed away peacefully on Monday July 12th, 2021 at Nugents Nursing Home in Hermitage, PA. William was born April 26th, 1935 to Josephine (Cain) and Wellington Charles Vasconi in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Sharpsville High School class of 1954 and married his wife Barbara J. Deal on July 31st, 1954. He worked 28 years as a brick layer for Sharon Steel Corp. He attended First Presbyterian Church of Sharpsville and was a member of the...

Nancy L. Henderson passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at UPMC Horizon – Greenville. She was born on December 16, 1938, in Derry, the daughter of Anis Toumah and Lucy Agnes Moore Anderson. She graduated from Derry Township High School in 1956 and Slippery Rock State College in 1977. She retired from the Hermitage School District in 2007 after working 22 years as a learning support teacher, and “loved every moment of it.” Prior to working in Hermitage, she...

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...