Obituaries

Aug 9, 2026

Joyce M. Pagley, 86, of New Castle, passed away the morning of August 9, 2026, at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington.

Born January 24, 1940, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Roy and Mary (Porter) Maloni. She was preceded in death on Dec. 23, 2020, by her beloved husband of 60 years, Paul Richman Pagley, whom she...

Aug 8, 2026

Tami Pearl Shaffer, age 67, passed away at noon on August 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in New Castle, PA on July 30th, 1959, Tami was the daughter of the late William Carr and Sylvia Morar. She also considered herself a daughter of her late stepfather, John Morar Jr. Tami is survived by her husband Thomas Shaffer, son...

Aug 7, 2026

Joseph H. Proch, 92, of Shenango Township passed away peacefully on the morning of August 7, 2026, at Jameson Hospital. Born on Jan. 16, 1934, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Chekas) Proch. Joseph was a 1952 graduate of Shenango High School and member of the former Third United Presbyterian Church where he...

Aug 3, 2026

John Patrick Wagner, age 47, of New Castle, PA, passed away the late afternoon of Aug. 3rd, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

He was born July 20, 1979, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late John Paul Wagner and Susan Sarah (Somerville) Stewart.

On June 9, 2001, he married his beloved wife and best friend, of 25 years, Heather Bartholomew. Mrs. Wagner survives...

Aug 3, 2026

David A. McCallister, 86, of New Castle, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2026.

Born July 3, 1940, in New Castle, David lived a life characterized by faith, hard work, humor, and a deep love for his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Louanna, to whom he was married for 59 years; his children...

Jul 30, 2026

Carol E. King, age 74, of New Castle, passed away the evening of July 30th, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born April 25, 1952, in Gary, IN, she was the daughter of the late Earl S. and Phyllis (Kean) Parker.

On Dec. 8, 1973, she married her beloved husband of 52 years, William G. King. Mr. King survives at home.

Carol...

Jul 26, 2026

Margaret ‘Peggy’ Louise Bupp, age 103, of New Castle, PA, passed away peacefully the late evening of July 26, 2026, at The Haven Convalescent Home.

Born Feb. 6, 1923, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis ‘Frank’ Patrick and Clara Elizabeth (Dix) Fogarty.

On Sept. 26, 1941, she married her beloved husband, Linton G. Bupp. Mr. Bupp...

Jul 23, 2026

Sandra Shepard Armstrong, age 93, died on July 23, 2026. She was born on October 16, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert O. and Marjorie Lane Shepard.

She graduated from Hathaway Brown School in Shaker Heights, Ohio in 1951. She received a Bachelor of Science in Botany from Cornell University in 1957. Later, she received a Master's...

Jul 22, 2026

Shirley A. Weatherwax, 79, formerly of Corinth, NY passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA, following an extended illness.

Born on March 21, 1947, in Corinth, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Gage) Pike.

Shirley attended Corinth High School. She married Gordon Weatherwax and...

Jul 22, 2026

Gina M. Swartz, 47, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born on December 1, 1978, in New Castle, she was the beloved daughter of John and Deborah (Kowal) Carbone Jr.

On July 18, 2003, Gina married the love of her life, Josh...

Jul 19, 2026

Mark Nelson Slinn, age 62, of New Castle, PA, passed away on July 19, 2026.

Born May 28, 1964, in Natick, MA, he was the son of the late Arthur Slinn and Doris (Metta) Slinn-Mitchell.

Mark was a graduate of Youngstown State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree, in computer science. He worked in...

Jul 16, 2026

William D. (Bill) Kalajainen, Jr. was welcomed in Heaven by his Lord and Saviour on July 16, 2026, after a sudden illness.

Bill was born on July 26, 1958, to William D Kalajainen, Sr and Rosalie J (McFarland) Kalajainen. He married his wife, Mary Jane, who survives, on June 4, 1983.

Bill is also survived by his brother Dennis (Anita) Kalajainen, sisters-in-law,...

Jul 13, 2026

Albert 'Albie' Samuel Fleischer, Jr., 75 of West Pittsburg passed away on July 13, 2026, at his farm.

Born on January 19, 1951, in New Castle, he was the son of Albert and Katheryn (Reiter) Fleischer Sr. He married Marlene (Newswonder) Fleischer on December 18, 1982. She survives at home.

Albie was a graduate of...

Jul 13, 2026

Erma Jean Freed, 95 of New Castle passed away the morning of July 13, 2026, at Quality of Life Services in New Castle.

Born on June 10, 1931, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Michael and Katheryn Phillips. She married George A. Freed on December 23, 1948, whom preceded her in death in 2014.

Jul 11, 2026

Noah Allen Mills, age 28, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of July 11, 2026.

Born May 7, 1998, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Edward J. Mohr and Brandi J. (Mills) Pohlod.

Noah was a graduate of Lawrence County Career & Technical Center. He worked as a welder/fabricator,...

Jul 11, 2026

Larry Shaffer, 83, of New Castle, passed away the morning of July 11, 2026, at UPMC Jameson.

Larry was born on June 17, 1943, in New Castle, to the late Russell and Betty Johnston Shaffer.

Mr. Shaffer was the owner of Shaffer Tree Services for 50 years. He attended Laurel High School. Larry was a...

Jul 10, 2026

June A. Cox, age 100, formerly of New Castle, passed away July 10, 2026 at Shenango-on-the Green in New Wilmington, PA.

Born February 2, 1926, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Elliott Swift Warnock and Verna (Porter) Warnock.

She was preceded in death on June 7, 2010, by her beloved husband of 63...

Jul 8, 2026

Elaine J. Burchett, age 85, formerly of Mechanicsburg, PA and New Castle, PA, most recently of Fredonia, PA, passed away the afternoon of July 8, 2026, at Greystone Country Estates.

Born May 25, 1941, in Mechanicsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Grace (Fishel) Runk.

A graduate of Mechanicsburg High School,...

Jul 7, 2026

Detlef E. "Eb" Seeger, Jr., age 87, of New Castle, passed away July 7, 2026, at his residence.

Born to the late Detlef E. and Evelyn Seeger on Nov. 2, 1938.

Known as Eb by his family and friends. Eb worked for the Pepsi Cola Bottling Co., Met Life, owned and operated Dan-Dee potato chip...

Jul 6, 2026

Frederick (Freddie) Roger George, 87, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home in Louisville, KY, where he lived for 62 years. He was born on October 13, 1938, in Warren, Ohio, a son of the late Fred and Wadea (Dager) George.

During high school, he joined a singing quartet called the "Four Friends." The...