Obituaries

Dorothy M. Williams

Dorothy M. Williams

May 3, 2015

Dorothy M. Williams, 93, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of May 3, 2015 at Avalon Nursing Center. Born October 30, 1921 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Clifford and Mary Spesak Braddock. She was preceded in death in August, 1988 by her husband of 47 years, Thomas C. Williams, whom she married on April 26, 1941. In...

Zoyie M. Shevitz

Zoyie M. Shevitz

May 3, 2015

Zoyie M. Shevitz, 22, of Lowellville, Ohio, passed away the evening of May 3, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born December 14, 1992 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Andrew M. Shevitz and Kimberly M. Kerr Kennedy. Zoyie was a 2012 graduate of New Castle High School and a previous member of Mary, Mother of Hope. She enjoyed...

James H. Reno

James H. Reno

May 2, 2015

James H. Reno, Jr, 83, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away the afternoon of May 2, 2015 at Ellwood City Hospital. Born September 21, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of James H. and Rhoda Belle Davis Reno, Sr. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Rita M. Smith Reno, whom he married March 22, 1957. A veteran...

Dominic Crist

Dominic Crist

May 1, 2015

Dominic Crist, age 80, of 104 Locust Drive, Industry, PA, passed away the morning of May 1, 2015 at Heritage Valley Health System in Beaver, PA. Born December 31, 1934 in New Castle, he was a son of Dominic B. and Helen Cooper Crist. He was preceded in death in September, 1998 by his wife, Marlene Golff Crist. Surviving at...

Michael Doug Manos

Michael Doug Manos

Apr 29, 2015

Michael Doug Manos, 47, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the night of April 29, 2015 at Jameson Hospital. Born February 3, 1968 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Michael Manos, and by his mother Beverly E. Bigley of New Castle who survives. He is survived by his best friend and companion, Loretta Denny of Edinburg, and...

Carol C. Orr

Carol C. Orr

Apr 28, 2015

Carol C. Orr, 90, formerly of Glenda Dr. New Castle, passed away April 28, 2015 at the Overlook Health and Rehab, New Wilmington, Pa. Born April 29, 1924 in Glenwillard Pa., she was the daughter of Howard B. and Gladys Wilson Cummings. She married Andrew Orr in 1944 and he preceded her in death June 10, 2011. Carol was a...

Sara E. Brightshue

Sara E. Brightshue

Apr 20, 2015

Sara E. Brightshue, 85, of New Castle, passed away the evening of April 20, 2015 at the Avalon Nursing Center. Born December 25, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Perry M. and Lucy D. Weston Christy. She was preceded in death in 2005 by her loving husband, Vernon L. Brightshue, Sr. whom she married on April 7,...

Mary Ann Mcdonald

Mary Ann Mcdonald

Apr 20, 2015

Mary Ann McDonald, 75, of 516 Cambridge Street, New Castle, passed away the afternoon of April 20, 2015 at Jameson Hospital. Born March 5, 1940 in New Castle, she was a daughter of James and Rose Maciarello Russo. A 1957 graduate of New Castle High School, she also attended Seton Hill in the nursing program. She was employed as a...

Hazel Ruth Eckman

Hazel Ruth Eckman

Apr 17, 2015

Hazel Ruth Slagle Eckman, Age 91, formerly of 8 Cecil St. New Castle, passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2015 in Jameson Hospital. Born Sept. 7th, 1923 in Templeton Pa., she was the daughter of the late Herbert F. and Hazel Austin Slagle. She married Elmer Eckman in 1945 and he preceded her in death Sept. 1, 2003. Hazel was...

Nancy A. Rotunno

Nancy A. Rotunno

Apr 12, 2015

Nancy Aster Rotunno, 98, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Avalon Nursing Home in New Castle. Born April 19, 1916 in West Pittsburg, she was a daughter of Frank and Rose Datillo Vendilli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Rotunno. Survivors are her son, William Rotunno of New Castle; a daughter, Rose...

Agnes D. Main

Agnes D. Main

Apr 11, 2015

Agnes D. Main, 58, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away the morning of April 11th, 2015 at the Ellwood City Hospital. Agnes was born on July 26, 1956, in Ellwood City, to the late Ellwood C. and Theresa Kibbler Maher. She married the late Fred Main on May 10, 1975. He passed on July 11, 2009. Mrs. Main was employed...

Walter R. Zeigler

Walter R. Zeigler

Apr 6, 2015

Walter R. Zeigler, age 94, formerly of 202 North Blvd, New Castle, passed away the morning of April 6, 2015 at the Overlook Nursing Home in New Wilmington, PA. Born April 16, 1920 in New Castle, he was the son of Ray and Ruth Zeigler. He was preceded in death on September 16, 2004, by his loving wife, Virginia Green...

William H. Fullerton

William H. Fullerton

Apr 5, 2015

William H. "Bill" Fullerton, age 63, of Orchard Park Drive, New Castle, passed away the night of April 5, 2015 at Grove Manor in Grove City, PA. Born March 31, 1952 in North Beaver Township, he was the son of Guy M. and Helen McCurley Fullerton. Bill graduated from Mohawk High School in 1970 and actively farmed the family farm...

Joann R. Shaffer

Joann R. Shaffer

Apr 4, 2015

Joann R. Shaffer, age 67, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 4, 2015 at Jameson Hospital. Born February 9, 1948 in New Castle, she was a daughter of Floyd Critchlow and Ann Trocci Critchlow Munson. Surviving at home is her husband of 27 years, Larry E. Shaffer, whom she married December 1, 1987. Joann attended New Castle...

Richard A. Lyons

Richard A. Lyons

Apr 3, 2015

Richard A. Lyons, 60, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at his home the evening of April 3, 2015, after a long illness. Richard was born on October 17, 1954, in New Castle, to Arthur S. and Patricia L. Hensley Lyons. He was employed at the Dairy Farmers of America as a chief electrician. Mr. Lyons achieved an associates degree...

Richard T. Morgan

Richard T. Morgan

Apr 3, 2015

Richard T. Morgan, age 88, of Shenango Township, passed away the afternoon of April 3, 2015 at his residence. Born March 4, 1927 in Lewistown, PA., he was a son of Cloyd W. and Cora Bardell Morgan. Surviving at home is his wife of 68 years, Doris Elmer Morgan, whom he married December 25, 1946. Richard was a veteran of...

Alice I. Roman

Alice I. Roman

Mar 25, 2015

Alice I Roman, 88, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 25, 2015 at Jameson Hospital. Born May 23, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Carl F. and Nellie Gahagen Peterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Roman in 1994. Alice attended Shenango High School. She was employed by the Canon City...

Harry Trott

Harry Trott

Mar 23, 2015

Harry "Ed" Trott, age 64, of 144 Annette Drive, New Castle, passed away the morning of March 23, 2015 at Jameson Hospital. Born October 15, 1950 in New Castle, Harry attended New Castle High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army with the rank of SP-4. Harry was an independent truck driver for various companies. He...

Joel C. Duncan

Joel C. Duncan

Mar 21, 2015

Joel C. Duncan, 79, of 608 Meriline Avenue, New Castle, passed away the evening of March 21, 2015 at his residence. Born September 24, 1935 in New Castle, he was a son of Rev. Clifford L. Duncan and Emma V. Lewis Duncan. Surviving at home is his loving wife of 52 years, Maureen Pape Duncan, whom he married April 7,...

Herbert Edward Grady

Herbert Edward Grady

Mar 17, 2015

Herbert Edward Grady,70, formerly of New Castle, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Mount Joy Hospice. Herb was born August 12, 1944 as son of the late Charles and Sarah Grady. He was a kind a gentle soul, had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. He had a special place...

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