Obituaries
Anthony Panza
Feb 28, 1938 - Oct 4, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Panza, born on February 28, 1938, in San Pietro in Guarano, Province of Cosenza, Italy, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, in Sharpsburg, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Augustino and Rosina (Magnelli) Panza and the cherished husband of his late wife, Ruth Marks. Tony dedicated his adult life…
Larry P. Rupert
Sep 26, 1945 - Sep 26, 2024
Larry P. Rupert, age 79, of Etna, passed away on his birthday, September 26, 2024, at his home. Widowed by his wife Donna (Brancato) in 2019. Beloved and devoted father of Amanda (Paul) Burkovich and stepfather to Charles Goessler. Doting grandfather of Brooklynn. Brother of Dorothea Hughes, Noreen Mann, and Janice Moore; also survived by…
David Paul Molnar
Jul 28, 1956 - Sep 25, 2024
David Paul Molnar, aged 68, passed away suddenly at his beloved Pymatuning Lake "camp". David was born on July 28, 1956 in Natrona Heights to William (Bela) Molnar and Mary Kay (Blockinger) Molnar. David grew up in West Deer Township, graduating from Deer Lakes High School in 1974 and Slippery Rock State College in 1978. He…
Jamie Lynn Borowski
Jan 2, 1985 - Sep 24, 2024
Jamie Lynn Borowski, January 2, 1985 - September 24, 2024, of Sharpsburg, PA. It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Jamie. Jamie was born on January 2, 1985 and we received the news of her passing on September 24, 2024. Jamie was a warm, caring, and loving person. She loved animals,…
Helen Gross Pontius King
Mar 31, 1955 - Sep 22, 2024
Helen Gross Pontius King, 69, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania died peacefully at home in Churchill surrounded by her family after a sixteen-year battle with cancer on September 22. Helen was born in Houston, Texas in 1955 to Mary Lou and Robert Gilmore Pontius and moved to Pittsburgh in 1957, where she lived throughout the rest of…
Clifford L. Hess
Jul 13, 1945 - Sep 15, 2024
Clifford L. Hess, age 79, of Sharpsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Diane (Cozza) Hess. Proud father of Clifford (Carla), MaryAnn, Michele, Christine (Gabe), Lisa, Robert (Carrie), and Christopher. Brother-in-law of Charlotte (James) Reddinger, the late Gloria and Frank Schneider, and Marie Cozza. Grandfather of 24…
Michael A. Geletko
Apr 10, 1951 - Aug 10, 2024
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, age 73, of Sharpsburg. Loving father of Amanda Geletko. Brother of Elizabeth Ulm, JoAnne Kaskin, Patricia Hvozdik, Richard Geletko, and the late Edward, Joseph, John, William, Thomas, and Francis Geletko. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Michael loved spending time with his cat Luke, and his friends at…
Charles W. Egler
Oct 10, 1929 - Jul 26, 2024
Charles W. Egler, age 94, of West View, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Alice Egler. Loving father of Ken (Kathy) Egler, Tom (Barb) Egler and Cindy (Dan) Maybee. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Charles served in the U S Army during the Korean War.…
Christian V. Imhof
Oct 10, 1994 - Jul 26, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Christian Imhof on July 26, 2024. Known for his unwavering kindness and ability to make others smile, He touched the lives of everyone he met with his generous heart and joyful spirit. Christian was a beacon of light in the lives…
Francesca Bonavita Posa
Sep 18, 1927 - Jul 18, 2024
Francesca Bonavita Posa, 96, of Sharpsburg passed peacefully with her children at her side on Thursday, July 18th. Francesca lived a singular life that can be best represented by the values she instilled in her family. After growing up working on her family’s farm in Calabria, she married her husband Michele and eventually immigrated with…
