Michael James Larkin
Nov 9, 2013
After a long and difficult struggle with cancer, Dr. Michael James Larkin of Windemere Drive passed away Saturday morning, November 9, 2013 at Jameson Hospital North. He was 66 years old. He was born May 30, 1947, in Trenton, New Jersey, son of Dr. Michael J. Larkin and Helen Carroll Larkin Sr. He married Gabriela DeBortoli on June 24, 1972...
David C. Majors
Nov 6, 2013
David C. Majors, 53, of Hazel Street, passed away the evening of November 6, 2013 at UPMC Greenville. Born July 29, 1960 in New Castle, he was a son of Walter "Lefty" Majors and Betty Jane Nelson Majors. He was a 1978 graduate of New Castle High School where he was a member of the Red Hurricane Golf Team, and...
Richard C. Book
Nov 6, 2013
Richard C. "Dick" Book, 62, of 2690 Harlansburg Road, went to be with his Lord the evening of November 6, 2013 at UPMC Shadyside after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 1, 1951 in New Castle, he was a son of Robert S. and Dorothy M. Paden Book. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joanne Molin...
Bertha L. Nelson
Nov 5, 2013
Bertha L. Nelson, 87, of King Avenue, New Castle, passed away the afternoon of November 5, 2013 at Jameson Hospital. Born April 19, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Carl and Susan Elsie Staeber Leonard. She was preceded in death on June 22, 1994 by her husband of 46 years, Robert L. Nelson, whom she married on...
Shirley R. Cohen
Nov 5, 2013
Shirley R. Cohen, 78, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of November 5, 2013 in Jameson Hospital. Born April 5, 1935 in New Castle, she was a daughter of James and Lenora Harper Campbell.She was preceded in death in 1973 by her husband, Sheldon Cohen, whom she married August 6, 1961. Shirley was a housekeeper for Westminster College. She...
John A. Garczynski
Nov 3, 2013
John A. Garczynski, 65, of New Castle, passed away the evening of November 3, 2013 at his residence. Born July 9, 1948 in New Castle, he was a son of Joseph and Jane Klik Garczynski. John is survived by his wife of 26 years, Marilyn Misco Garczynski, whom he married on June 20, 1987. He was a graduate of New...
Edith H. Ryan
Oct 31, 2013
Edith H. Ryan, 96, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Oct. 31, 2013 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born Aug. 1, 1917 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Charles and Matilda Kniss Cornman.Edith married Walter Ryan Nov. 8, 1941. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2005. A 1935 graduate of Volant High School, she was...
James A. Minteer
Oct 29, 2013
James A. Minteer, 51, of New Castle, passed away suddenly the afternoon of October 29, 2013 at Grove City Medical Center. Born August 11, 1962 in New Brighton, PA., he was a son of David D. and Mary "Polly" Young Minteer. Jim was a truck driver for Castle Builders Supply in New Castle. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan...
Margaret Mary Forgione
Oct 26, 2013
Margaret Mary Forgione, 94, of Jameson Care Center, passed away the morning of October 26, 2013 at Jameson Hospital. Born January 1, 1919 in Campbell, Ohio, she was a daughter of Steven and Catherine Zatura Zamets. She was preceded in death on February 9, 1979 by her husband, Bruno Forgione, whom she married August 9, 1941. Margaret attended Campbell Memorial...
George Brian Eagleton
Oct 25, 2013
George Brian Eagleton, 49, of Neshannock Township, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013, in Jameson Hospital. Brian was born Nov. 13, 1963 in Youngstown Ohio. He was the son of George W. and Florence Shaffer Eagleton. His father preceded him in death. He married Heather Flading on Nov. 21, 1987. Brian was employed by U. S. Airways for 25...
Wayne E. Schuffert
Oct 25, 2013
Wayne E. Schuffert, 80, of New Castle, passed away the morning of October 25, 2013 at Edison Manor. Born January 26, 1933 in New Castle, he was a son of Harry E. and Myrtle Barnes Schuffert.He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis Reed Schuffert, whom he married January 11, 1969. Wayne was a graduate of New Castle...
Charles L. Hunt
Oct 21, 2013
Charles L. Hunt, 71, of 434 Shady Lane, passed away suddenly the afternoon of October 21, 2013 at his residence. Born July 28, 1942 in New Castle, he was a son of Harold and Lucille Eppinger Hunt. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jeanne Ann Kennedy Hunt, whom he married October 9, 1965. Mr. Hunt was...
Harriett M. Bunney
Oct 21, 2013
Harriett M. Bunney, 78, formerly of Honea Path, S.C. went to be with the Lord the morning of October 21, 2013 at Sunnyview Home in Butler, PA. Born November 3, 1934 in New Castle, she was a daughter of John and Dorothy Marie Carr Caldwell. She was preceded in death on March 9, 2008 by her husband of over 50...
Mary Patricia Chambers
Oct 20, 2013
Mary Patricia Preston Chambers, 88, of New Castle, passed away the night of October 20, 2013 at her home. Born July 2, 1925 in New Castle, she was the daughter of John Ray and Marjorie Duff Preston. She is survived by her husband of 62 blessed years, Robert N. Chambers, whom she married on October 6, 1951. Patti graduated from...
Alice L. Dean Gibson
Oct 19, 2013
Alice L. Dean Gibson, 95, formerly of Park Road, New Castle, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Born November 2, 1917 in Plain Grove Township, she was the daughter of William S. and Hazel P. Shoaff Dean. Alice married Joseph A. Gibson on February 7, 1941 and he preceded her in death on March, 17, 1994. Alice graduated from...
Robert C. Wagner
Oct 17, 2013
Robert C. Wagner, 64, of New Castle, passed away the morning of October 17, 2013 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born February 8, 1949 in Lower Burrell, PA, he was the son of Robert and Audrey Wagner. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda, whom he married June 16, 1979. Bob received his Bachelor's degree in marketing from...
Ruth V. Stewart
Oct 10, 2013
Ruth V. Stewart, 94, formerly of Mt. Jackson Road, passed away the morning of October 10, 2013 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born December 19, 1918 in New Castle, she was a daughter of Arthur B. and Rebecca Charles McClain. She was preceded in death on July 10, 1991 by her husband of 55 years, Phillip S. Stewart, whom she...
Edward G. Schachern
Oct 10, 2013
Edward G. "Shack" Schachern, 62, of New Castle, passed away the evening of October 10, 2013 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Shack was born on November 20, 1950, during a massive snow storm in Rochester, PA, to the late Gerard F. "Shack" and Marian E. Shatzinger Schachern. He was a beloved facility member of the Union Township School District where he...
Misty D. Clark
Oct 9, 2013
Misty D. Clark, 34, of 925 Warren Avenue, passed away October 9, 2013 at her residence.Born September 21, 1979 in New Castle, Pa, she was a daughter of Daniel Rosenberger and Janette Bookamer Smith. Surviving at home is her husband, Leonard Clark. Misty was a graduate of New Castle High School and was self employed as a notary public. She...
Robert W. Handlos
Oct 9, 2013
Robert W. Handlos, Sr., 82, formerly of Ridgewood Court and Links Drive, passed away Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 at Avalon Nursing Center. Born June 23, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pa., Bob was the son of the late William and Mabel (Enscoe) Handlos, growing up on their farm in Portersville. Bob graduated from Muddy Creek Township High School in 1949. He was...
