Robert D. Shaffer
Sep 16, 2026
Robert D. Shaffer, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Sept. 16, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born Aug. 15, 1937, in Campbell, OH, he was the son of the late Elmer and Marion (Miller) Shaffer.
Bob served in the Air Force Reserve. He was employed by the county, serving as county treasurer, for several years. Bob also worked...
Albert Joseph Cassidy, Sr.
Sep 16, 2026
Albert Joseph Cassidy, Sr., age 91, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Sept. 16, 2026, at Haven Convalescent Home.
Born July 16, 1935, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Mont Carl and Mary Anna (Moltz) Cassidy.
Albert faithfully served in the United States Army. He worked as a slitter operator, employed by Blair Strip Steel,...
Young Benincase
Sep 13, 2026
Young Benincase, age 70, of New Castle, passed away the evening of September 13, 2026, after a long courageous battle with cancer, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born June 1, 1956, in Seoul, South Korea, she was the daughter of the late Sedong Kim and Byongsoon Lee.
Young was in retail management for several years. She then started a prosperous...
Clara Jane Blair
Sep 13, 2026
Clara Jane (Sinclair) Blair of New Castle passed away on September 13, 2026, at the Avalon Springs Care Center in Mercer. She was 100 years old.
Clara was born to John Boyd and Blanche (Lane) Sinclair, on May 27, 1926, on their farm near Allerton, Iowa. She was married to the Rev. S. Ray Blair of Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, on May 28,...
Beverly A. Grzybowski
Sep 13, 2026
Beverly A. Grzybowski, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Quality Life Services.
Born May 3, 1942, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. Stitt and Ann M. Klenotic Stitt.
Beverly was a 1960 graduate of Union High School. She was a homemaker and spent many years babysitting and caring for...
Mary Ann Cangey
Sep 13, 2026
Mary Ann Cangey, age 82, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of September 13, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born June 5, 1944, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Harry A. and Ann (Flack) Valle.
She was preceded in death on Dec. 6, 2005, by her beloved husband of 38 years, Joseph W. Cangey, whom she married Feb. 4,...
Carole A. Coulter
Sep 12, 2026
Carole A. Coulter, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at UPMC Passavant–McCandless.
Born July 14, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Carole was the daughter of the late Kenneth E. Leonard and Helen (Hastings) Leonard.
Carole married Don Holler who preceded her in passing on April 16, 1999. Subsequently, she married John Everett Coulter, on April 19, 2003. John preceded...
Joseph Michael D'Allura
Sep 11, 2026
Joseph Michael D’Allura, aged 68, of New Castle, passed away September 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born August 19, 1958, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, he was the son of Joseph D’Allura and Madeline Chambers D’Allura.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 41-years, Jean Ellen (Spencer) D’Allura whom he married Sept. 22, 1985.
Joe was a 1976 graduate of...
Michael Aiello
Sep 10, 2026
Michael Samuel Aiello went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2026, at the age of 95.
Michael, born Michele Sandoro on September 22, 1930, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, was the son of Michelina (Innotti) and Angelo Sandoro and was lovingly raised by Carolina (Marino) and Luigi Mario Aiello. He was blessed to be loved and cherished by two...
Robert W. Mitchell
Sep 9, 2026
Robert W. Mitchell came full circle September 9, 2026, when he died in his hometown of New Castle after living a full life guided by a fierce independence and strong moral compass. He was 97.
Known at various points in his life as Bob or Mitch, he was born March 16, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of James Roland Mitchell...
Rosalyn (Rose) S. Lawton
Sep 3, 2026
Rosalyn (Rose) S. Lawton, 88, of Washington, PA, died on September 3, 2026, in Washington, PA.
She was born on May 26, 1938, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late William B. and Alice Mowl Scott.
Mrs. Lawton graduated from Trinity High School, Washington, PA, in 1956, From Washington Hospital School of Nursing in 1959, and from Slippery Rock University in...
Wallace M. Coates
Aug 28, 2026
Wallace M. Coates, age 96, formerly of New Castle, PA, but more recently of Springfield, VA, passed away August 28, 2026, at his residence.
Born June 4, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clarence and Claire Coates.
On Oct. 23, 1954, he married his beloved wife of 65 years, the former Eleanor Sloan. Mrs. Coates preceded her...
Alberta L. Dengler
Aug 26, 2026
Alberta L. Dengler, age 90, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Aug. 26, 2026, at Quality Life Services, New Castle.
Born Dec. 15, 1935, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late David J. and Ethel M. (Potts) Jones.
For 67 years, Alberta was married to the love of her life, C. Eugene Dengler. He preceded...
David Michael Melder
Aug 20, 2026
David Michael Melder, age 89, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Aug. 20, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Born April 1, 1937, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late John and Ann (Doyle) Melder.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 68 years, the former, Janet Marie Volpe.
Dave was a proud United...
Marjorie A. Gibas
Aug 16, 2026
Marjorie A. Gibas, age 82, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Aug. 16, 2026, at her residence.
Born June 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Josephine (Baker) Smith.
Marjorie worked as a practical nurse, employed by Jameson Hospital, until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, taking long walks, and sewing. What mattered to her most in...
Becky Louise Steele
Aug 16, 2026
Becky Louise Steele, 68, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the morning of August 16, 2026, at Quality Life Services in New Castle.
Born July 21, 1958, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Charles R. and Virginia E. (Lee) Walters.
Becky was preceded in death on July 8, 2016, by her husband of 25 years, Jerry W. Steele, whom she married...
Claudia Marion Cameron
Aug 15, 2026
Claudia Marion (Linton) Cameron, born September 13, 1940, was the daughter of Claude W. Linton and Helen Garrett Evans. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1958 and married the love of her life, Robert S. Cameron, on August 14, 1959.
Claudia worked for many years as the secretary at The Salvation Army in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was also...
Lillith Jessie-Ann Brooks
Aug 14, 2026
Lillith Jessie-Ann Brooks, age 51, of Sheboygan, WI, passed away the afternoon of Aug. 14, 2026.
Born July 31, 1975, in Sheboygan, WI, she was the daughter of Kerry Hering and Jacqueline Kohman. They survive at home.
Lillith worked as an Administrative Coordinator, employed by The Production Farm, a mental wellness facility. She enjoyed music, coloring, movies & TV series, and reading....
Amy Wheeler
Aug 13, 2026
Amy Wheeler, 74, of Pulaski, PA, passed away the early morning of Aug. 13, 2026, at Sharon Regional Hospital.
Born April 25, 1952, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lee (Dreyer) Roxberry.
Amy was a dedicated homemaker who found great joy in caring for her home and the people she loved. She gave generously of...
Joyce M. Pagley
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...
