All Obituaries

Basil Kulka, 87 of Sheffield, PA was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2023, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA. “Base” was born September 27, 1935, in Ludlow, PA to Michael and Katherine (Kowal) Kulka. He was one of their 16 children. He graduated from Kane High School in 1953 where he excelled in many sports. This love of sports developed Basil into a superior athlete that opened many opportunities beyond high school.  He played both baseball and basketball...

Mona M. (Barr) Korchak Champion, 77, of 17 Pickering Street, Sheffield, passed away at Hamot Medical Center in Erie on Thursday, April 20, 2023, following a lengthy illness.   Mona was born in Heilwood, PA, on February 4, 1946, the daughter of Nelson and Lilly Rodgers Barr. She moved with her family to Sheffield as a child and graduated from Sheffield High School in 1963. She married Thomas Korchak on May 16, 1964, and worked as an executive secretary at Blair Corporation for many...

Erica Lynn Peterson, 42, of Warren, PA passed away unexpectedly Thursday April 20, 2023, at Warren General Hospital.  Erica was born on November 30, 1980, the daughter of David Peterson and Shirley (Fiscus) Simmons.  Erica was a graduate of Sheffield High School and a lifetime Sheffield area resident.  She was a Roman Catholic by faith.  She liked the outdoors, riding her four-wheeler, going to car shows, and especially liked shopping at Walmart. Above everything...

Stephanie Mauk Banovic, 66, of Sheffield, PA passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 8, 2023, with her loving family by her side at the Snyder Memorial Home in Marienville, PA.  Stephanie was born in Warren PA on October 14, 1956, the daughter of Phillip (Buster) Mauk & Janette (Shirley) Mauk.  She was a graduate of Sheffield High School and gained employment as a dental assistant.  She was a lifelong Sheffield area resident and was United Methodist by faith. ...

Brent C. Johnson, 59, of Clarendon, PA, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on March 30, 2023. Brent was born July 20, 1963, to William A. Johnson and Peggy Olson (Johnson) in Warren, PA. He graduated from Sheffield Area High School in 1981 and entered the armed forces. He served in the United States Air Force for 11 years where he had the opportunity to meet his wife and start a family. After serving his country, he returned to Warren County to raise his...

Patricia A. Kutschke, 79, of Warren passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023 at the Warren Manor.  There will be no calling hours observed.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  The Borden Funeral Home of Sheffield has be entrusted with the arrangements.  To leave an online condolence for Patricia A. Kutschke, please visit www.bordenfuneralhome.com.

Sherman Richard “Dick” McKown, 79, a lifelong resident of Sheffield passed away at home unexpectedly Friday evening, March 10, 2023.  He was born on January 24, 1944, the son of Sherman Elwood McKown & Ardith T. (Lundquist) McKown.  Dick was a graduate of Sheffield High School.  He married the love of his life Glendora “Punky” Smead on April 14, 1962, in McKean County.  Together they raised five children.  Dick retired from Warren State...

John C. Shaffer, 74, of Sheffield, PA, a lifelong resident of Beaver County, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 4, 2023, at the home of his son Richard and daughter in law Kelly Shaffer of Sheffield after a period of declining health.  John was born on August 21, 1948 in Beaver Falls, PA.  The son of the late John J. Shaffer and Dorothy (Britton) Zeigler, he was a 1967 graduate of Beaver High School.  His career spanned over many years as a project manager...

David H. Wolfgang, 66 of Ludlow, PA formerly of Sheffield, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday March 1, 2023 in McKean County.  There will be no services held.  David’s family has entrusted the Borden Funeral Home of Sheffield with final arrangements

Larry D. Silves, 78, a lifelong resident of Sheffield, PA passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning January 24, 2023 at Warren General Hospital.  Larry was born in Kane, PA on February 5, 1944, the son of the late Delbert Silves and Sarah Bell (Murray) Silves.  He was a 1963 graduate of Sheffield High School.  He then served a four-year union apprenticeship.  Larry served his country in the Army National Guard from 1965 to 1971 with the rank of...