Obituaries
Howard Samuel Bair, Jr.
May 22, 2025
Howard Samuel Bair, Jr., age 78, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of May 22, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born June 2, 1946, in Union City, PA, he was the son of the late Howard Samuel and Helen (McCurdy) Bair, Sr.
On April 3, 2004, he married his beloved wife of twenty-one years,...
Leslie "Les" B. Johnson, Jr.
May 19, 2025
Leslie B. "Les" Johnson, Jr., age 81, of New Castle, passed away May 19, 2025, at Kadema Rehabilitation and Nursing at Greenville.
Born May 23, 1943, in New Castle, he was the son of Leslie Johnson, Sr. and Marjorie Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Faith E. (Wentzel) Johnson who resides at their...
Dennis D. Fry
May 19, 2025
Dennis D. Fry, age 69, of West Pittsburg, PA, passed away the afternoon of May 19, 2025, at Jameson Care Center.
Born Nov. 19, 1955, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late William J. and Betty P. (Weatherby) Fry.
Dennis loved his dogs and Dunkin Donuts Coffee. He was always available...
Otto Oswald Ritter
May 19, 2025
Otto Oswald Ritter, age 87, of New Middletown, OH, formerly of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of May 19, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
Born March 3, 1938, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Florentin and Agnes (Margel) Ritter.
On Oct. 12, 1957, he married his...
Beth Ann Lambo
May 10, 2025
Beth Ann Lambo, 59, of Franklin passed away on May 10, 2025, at UPMC Northwest after complications with pneumonia. Born on November 5, 1965, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Joseph Lambo and the late Carina (Ciampoli) Lambo.
Although Beth lived with severe autism and struggled to communicate, she had an indelible impact on everyone...
Carol Ann Church
May 10, 2025
Carol Ann Church, 78, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of May 10, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital.
Born September 7, 1946, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Angela (Miller) Johnson who preceded her in death.
Carol graduated as a Commodore of '64 from New Castle High School and...
Eldora Joyce Borger
May 8, 2025
Eldora Joyce Borger, age 79, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of May 8, 2025, at Avalon Care Center.
Born Aug. 16, 1945, in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of that late Roy E. and Ellen (Agnew) Pander.
On Aug. 31, 1968, she was married to her beloved husband of 54...
Robert G. Myers
May 8, 2025
Robert G. "Bob" Myers, age 73, of New Castle, passed away May 8, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
Born October 11, 1951, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Robert B. and Delores (Yasher) Myers.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Novak) Myers, whom he married on Oct. 23, 1976
...
Marlene Ann Leslie
May 7, 2025
Marlene Ann Leslie, age 84, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of May 7, 2025, at Jameson Care Center.
Born June 20, 1940, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Helen (Hopper) Braatz.
She was married to her beloved husband of 61 years, John H. Leslie. He preceded...
Mary Elizabeth Pisor
May 1, 2025
Mary Elizabeth 'Marybeth' Pisor, age 86, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of May 1, 2025, at the Avalon Care Center.
Born July 9, 1938, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Robert and Velda Harriett (Moon) Thompson.
She married her beloved husband, George B. Pisor, Jr., on...
Pamela J. Crist
Apr 30, 2025
Pamela J. Crist, age 80, formerly of New Castle, passed away April 30, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Born September 6, 1944, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Jasper Donston and Dorothy (Megan) Book.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Crist, on Nov. 4,...
Marcia Lee 'Gert' Hall
Apr 24, 2025
Marcia Lee "Gert" Hall, age 70, passed away April 24, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, at her home in Edinburg, PA, surrounded by her two daughters and niece
Born August 2, 1954, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Thomas and Marjorie (McCleary) McComb.
Gert was preceded in death on March 6,...
Raymond Jack Kirkwood, Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
Raymond Jack Kirkwood, Jr., went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2025, surrounded by many family members.
Born May 13, 1925, in Lawrence County, son of the late Raymond J. Kirkwood and Violet Virginia (Sarah) Harding.
Raymond, a loving son, husband, and father is survived by his wife Nancy Ray Kirkwood to who...
Joseph Brian Logan
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph Brian Logan, age 58, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of April 22, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 12, 1967, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late James Edward and Loretta Marie (Degelmann) Logan II.
On Nov. 7, 1992, he married the...
Raymond J. Price
Apr 21, 2025
Raymond J. Price, age 56, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 21, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA.
Born June 3, 1968, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Raymond J. Price and Retta L. (Williamson) Jones who preceded him in death.
Raymond was a graduate of...
Ronald E. Totin
Apr 17, 2025
Ronald E. Totin, 83, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 17, 2025, at Butler VA Medical Center.
Born July 28, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Stephen and Mary (Sosak) Totin.
He was preceded in death on April 15, 2015, by his wife of 23 years, Lisanna R. (Hancox)...
Constance 'Connie' L. Proffit
Apr 16, 2025
Constance 'Connie' L. Proffit, age 72, of New Castle, passed away the evening of April 16, 2025, at her residence.
Born March 9, 1953, in McKees Rocks, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Gwendolyn (Kowalski) Ceyrolles.
She was married to William A. Proffit, who preceded her in death.
Connie...
William Patrick Hanna
Apr 16, 2025
William 'Bill' Patrick Hanna, age 73, of Shenango Twp., passed away the morning of April 16, 2025, in New Castle, PA.
Born Dec. 5, 1951, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late William E. and Ruth (Hall) Hanna.
On April 3, 1976, he married his beloved wife, of 49 years, Connie...
Linda M. Houck
Apr 16, 2025
Linda M. Houck, age 81, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 16, 2025, at her residence.
Born May 19, 1943, in Smicksburg, PA, she was the daughter of Marlin and Bessie (Cunningham) Ferringer.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Joseph K. Houck, whom she married December 30, 1965.
...Paul Alan Ward
Apr 14, 2025
Paul Alan Ward, age 39, of New Castle, PA, passed away April 14, 2025, at his residence.
Born April 14, 1986, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Jim L. (Leann) Ward and Jackie (Toperzer)
Verzilli.
Paul was a 2005 graduate of Laurel High School. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, and gaming....
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