Della M. Dunsieth
May 31, 2016
Della M. Dunsieth, 75, of Clen-Moore Blvd., New Castle, passed away the night of May 31, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born July 3, 1940 in Rochester, Pa., she was the daughter of Phillip C. Sciaretta and Josephine Lovrekovic. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Neal W. Dunsieth, Sr., whom she married on May 23,...
Helen Vessella
May 28, 2016
Helen Vessella, 98, a resident of Lattavo Drive, passed away the morning of Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Jameson Care Center. She was born on Sept. 16, 1917, in Monaca. Helen was a daughter of the late Arsenija and Stana Orell Pavkovich. The family moved to West Pittsburg where she met James J. Vessella. They married on June 8, 1933,...
Ethel Dudash Hamelly
May 27, 2016
Ethel Dudash Hamelly, 89, formerly a resident of New Castle for 70+ years, passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of May 27, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Clearwater, Florida. Ethel was the sweetest of souls and loved by all. She always placed the needs of others first and loved her children & their families, which included 10...
William A. Sankey, Jr.
May 24, 2016
William A. "Bill" Sankey, Jr., age 47, of Northview Avenue, passed away at his residence the afternoon of May 24, 2016. Born in New Castle, Pa on January 20, 1969, he was the son of William A. Sankey, Sr. and Linda Hughes Sankey. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Crystal Norris Sankey, whom he married on November...
Sylvia Moresky
May 24, 2016
Sylvia Moresky, 87, of New Castle, passed away the morning of May 24, 2016 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Youngstown, Ohio. Born on November 17, 1928 in New Castle, she was a daughter of Joseph and Esther Rosen Moresky. A graduate of New Castle High School, she then took business classes locally through Penn State University. She was the...
Todd A. Blose
May 21, 2016
Todd A. Blose, 40, of Old Butler Road, passed away unexpectedly the morning of May 21, 2016 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born July 9, 1975 in New Castle, he was the son of James A. Blose and Christine Morrison Enscoe, and the step-son of Bob Enscoe and Denise Blose. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Meghan Baker...
Jean M. Ballengee
May 17, 2016
Jean M. Ballengee, 77, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of May 17, 2016 at Jameson Care Center. Born August 9, 1938 in Butler, she was the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Truby Leith. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jack Ballengee, whom she married on August 8, 1959. Jean was a graduate of Butler High...
James D. Braatz
May 16, 2016
James D. Braatz, 55, of Harlansburg Road, New Castle passed away the morning of May 16, 2016 at UPMC Jameson, after a lengthy illness. Born April 27, 1961 in New Castle, he was a son of Howard W. and Louise Pink Braatz. After graduating from Laurel High School, James attended Youngstown State University. He was the owner of a gardening...
Michael Parish
May 16, 2016
Michael Parish, 64, of Portersville, passed away the afternoon of May 16, 2016 at McConnells Mill State Park. Born January 8, 1952, Michael was a son of Lloyd E. and Beulah A. Stickle Parish. He married Mary A. Litwinowicz on August 3, 1974. She survives at home. Michael graduated from Laurel High School in 1970 and from Slippery Rock University...
Martha Elizabeth Boulden
May 14, 2016
Martha Elizabeth Boulden, age 91, formerly of Hunters Woods, passed away the morning of May 14, 2016 at Clen-Moore Place in New Castle. Born December 15, 1924 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Homer J. and Alice M. Patchell Houck. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Boulden, on July 3, 1997. Martha and her husband...
Carolyn Fisher Mcfarland
May 12, 2016
Carolyn Fisher McFarland passed away on May 12, 2016 in her home, with her family beside her, from a long courageous battle with cancer. She was 81. Carolyn was born March 25, 1935 in New Castle, PA to Vernon and Alda Fisher. She graduated from Portersville High School in 1953. In 1957 she graduated from Westminster College with a degree...
Russell Clair Houk, Sr.
May 7, 2016
Russell Clair Houk, Sr., 80, of Hamilton Street, New Castle, passed away the morning of May 7, 2016 at UPMC Jameson. Born March 29, 1936 in New Castle, he was a son of Harry L. and Grace I. Prior Houk. He was preceded in death on January 16, 2012 by his wife, Bertha J. Schofield Houk. A graduate of Princeton...
Paul E. Fronius
May 5, 2016
Paul E. Fronius, 87, of New Castle, passed away the morning of May 5, 2016 at his residence. Born on April 20, 1929 in New Castle, he was a son of the late Andrew and Louise Diener Fronius. Paul married Inez A. Ezzell Fronius on November 18, 1950 whom preceded him in death on August 24, 2004. Paul attended New...
Douglas E. Kaufman
May 2, 2016
Douglas E. Kaufman, 47, of New Wilmington, passed away the morning of May 2, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, OH. Born on May 19, 1968 in New Castle, he was a son of Harry and Bonnie Hiler Kaufman. A 1986 graduate of New Wilmington High School, Douglas then attended Williamsport Area Community College where he studied service and heavy...
Blanche D. James
Apr 24, 2016
Blanche D. James, 69, of New Castle passed away in the same home where she was born the night of April 24, 2016 at her residence after her courageous battle with melanoma. Born on June 15, 1946 in New Castle, she was a daughter of Samuel and Florence Gilson Stewart. Blanche was preceded in death by her first husband, William...
Joesph R. Parco
Apr 24, 2016
Joseph R. Parco, 83, of East Hazelcroft Avenue, passed away the night of April 24, 2016 at Jameson Care Center. Born January 23, 1933 in New Castle, he was the son of John and Mary Champ Parco. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis Livingston Parco, whom he married May 20, 1954. Mr. Parco served his...
Edward J. Salle
Apr 23, 2016
Edward J. Salle, 81, of 444 Leawood Drive, New Castle, passed away the afternoon of April 23, 2016 at Jameson Hospital. Born March 25, 1935 in Whiting, Indiana, he was a son of Sam and Margaret Boscovich Salle. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ernestine "Tina" Kelly Salle, whom he married on April 5, 1961. After graduation,...
Grace R. Simpson
Apr 23, 2016
Grace R. Simpson, 88, formerly of E. Fairfield Avenue, passed away the night of April 23, 2016 at Jameson Hospital. Born April 8, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Balint and Mary Freska Kish. She was preceded in death on April 8, 2014 by her loving husband of 66 years, Nile J. Simpson, whom she married on...
William R. Owens
Apr 21, 2016
William Robert Owens, 84, of New Wilmington, went to be with his savior on April 21, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on July 9, 1931 to the late Edward James and Wilma Mae Adams Owens. He married the late Jeane Evelyn Tucker on December 18, 1971. Mr. Owens was a United States Veteran and served...
Franklin J Sherman
Apr 20, 2016
Franklin J. Sherman, 100 years old, of Poland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Shepherd of the Valley Assisted Living Home. He was born on November 26, 1915 in Mt. Zion, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Eva (Darkes) Sherman. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School and later served in the US Army. His career included sales and...
