Obituaries

Abigail Joy Campbell

Abigail Joy Campbell

Apr 13, 2025

Abigail Joy Campbell, age 3, of New Wilmington, PA, went to be with Jesus on the morning of Thurs. April 10th, 2025, and her heart became fully healed on Sunday April 13th, 2025, at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Born Aug. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh, PA, she is the dearly loved daughter of Cody G. and Brittany...

Thelma R. Ringler

Thelma R. Ringler

Apr 8, 2025

Thelma R. Ringler, age 86, of New Castle, passed away the evening April 8, 2025, at her residence.

Born June 14, 1938, in Edinburg, PA., she was the daughter of John and Mary (Mathews) McClelland.

She was preceded in death on May 15, 2001, by her husband of 35 years, Robert E. Ringler, Sr., whom...

Walter James Rausch

Walter James Rausch

Apr 5, 2025

Walter James Rausch, age 70, of New Wilmington, PA, passed away the afternoon of April 5, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Aug. 8, 1954, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Sheets) Rausch.

He is survived by his best friend and companion, of 42 years, Sara Jane (Collins)...

Dan S. Fraser

Dan S. Fraser

Apr 5, 2025

Dan S. Fraser, age 68, of New Wilmington, PA, passed away the morning of April 5, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.

Born May 20, 1956, in New Castle, he was the son of Donald M. Fraser and Deloris (Williams) Fraser Burdett, and stepson of Jerry Burdett.

Dan was the warehouse manager at...

Francis Leroy Dierfield

Francis Leroy Dierfield

Apr 3, 2025

Francis Leroy Dierfield, age 87, formerly of New Castle, PA, most recently of Ocala, FL, entered into the presence of the Lord on April 3, 2025.

Born Jan. 18, 1938, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Grover Leroy and Madelyn Agnes (Tommasone) Dierfield.

On June 28, 1958, he married his...

James N. Alborn

James N. Alborn

Mar 29, 2025

James N. Alborn, age 84, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of March 29, 2025, at Orchard Manor.

Born May 3, 1940, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Norman and Mildred (Lockhart) Alborn.

On April 10, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Judith (Johnston) Alborn. She preceded him in death....

Brandi L. Lynch (Frengel)

Brandi L. Lynch (Frengel)

Mar 26, 2025

Brandi L. Lynch (Frengel) age 41, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of March 26, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Oct. 22, 1983, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Diane (Hemming) Frengel.

On Oct. 9, 2021, she married her beloved husband, Thomas S. Lynch.

...

Tennie Jane (Hietsch) Slater

Tennie Jane (Hietsch) Slater

Mar 26, 2025

Tennie Jane (Hietsch) Slater, 98, of New Castle passed away March 26, 2025.

Born in New Castle on January 21, 1927, Tennie was the daughter of the late Martin and Ann Hietsch.

Tennie was married to Willis (Woody) Slater for 69 years. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2017.

She was...

Janet E. Stroebel

Janet E. Stroebel

Mar 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet E. Stroebel, age 87, on March 25, 2025. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished community member, Janet's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Janet was born on October 4, 1937 and was a proud resident of New Castle,...

Carole L. Brown

Carole L. Brown

Mar 25, 2025

Carole L. Brown, age 85, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of March 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born Aug. 18, 1939, in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Bennett) Leishman.

On Dec. 4, 1958, Carole married her beloved husband, Edward D. Brown. He preceded...

Macey Leigh-Ann George

Macey Leigh-Ann George

Mar 23, 2025

Macey Leigh-Ann George, age 34, of Pulaski, PA, passed away on March 23, 2025.

Born Aug. 7, 1990, in Sharon, PA, she was the daughter of Perry and Missy (Kline) George.

Macey was a graduate of New Wilmington High School. She furthered her education at Butler Community College. Macey loved art, painting, selling, and buying...

Scott B. Heasley

Scott B. Heasley

Mar 23, 2025

Scott B. Heasley, age 65, of Bessemer, PA, passed away the afternoon of March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born Aug. 22, 1959, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Jesse "Joe" Scott Heasley and the late Patricia "Patty" Jean (Drespling) Heasley.

He was married to the former Lisa Pagley. She...

Frasin "Frank" M. Mitrea

Frasin "Frank" M. Mitrea

Mar 17, 2025

Frasin "Frank" M. Mitrea of Edison Manor Nursing Home and Rehab Center in New Castle, went to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven the afternoon of March 17, 2025 following a lengthy illness.

Frank was born in Pomona, California on April 9, 1948 and moved to New Castle in 1950. He was a graduate of...

Barbara J. Crothers

Barbara J. Crothers

Mar 17, 2025

Barbara J. Crothers, age 87, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of March 17, 2025, at The Haven Convalescent Home.

Born Nov. 18, 1937, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter John and Margaret (Dwyer) Hill.

On May 3, 1957, she married her beloved husband of 64 years,...

Anthony 'Tony' William Safranic, Sr.

Anthony 'Tony' William Safranic, Sr.

Mar 15, 2025

Anthony "Tony" William Safranic, Sr., age 86, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the early morning of March 15, 2025.

Born Dec. 5, 1938, in Pulaski, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Clara Safranic.

On Sept. 30, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Mary Margaret "Peg" (Socie) Safranic. She preceded him in...

Samuel E. Singer

Samuel E. Singer

Mar 14, 2025

Samuel E. Singer, age 78, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of March 14, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Sept. 17, 1946, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Huff) Singer.

On April 11, 1968, he married his beloved wife of 56 years, Sharon (Hare)...

Debra L. Perales

Debra L. Perales

Mar 12, 2025

Debra L. Perales, age 66 of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of March 12, 2025, at her residence.

Born Oct. 3, 1958, in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Madelyn (Minnitti) Cable.

She was married to Mario Perales who preceded her in death.

Debra was...

Ronald Paul Fleeger, Usn (Ret.)

Ronald Paul Fleeger, Usn (Ret.)

Mar 12, 2025

As befitted his nature, Ronald "Ron" Paul Fleeger, USN (Ret.), died quietly and peacefully during first watch on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Ron, 80, of Morgantown, WV, born in Slippery Rock, PA, is survived by his wife, Linda Kay (Mickley) Fleeger.

Ron's 20-year career in the U.S. Navy, which began...

Nancy Jane Reston

Nancy Jane Reston

Mar 11, 2025

Nancy Jane Reston, nee Ziegler 76, formerly of New Castle, PA, of Crown Point, IN passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, IN. She was born February 22, 1949, in Butler, PA to William August and Josephine Zieger. She married Frank Reston who preceded her in death.

After high school Nancy graduated...

Jacqueline Jayne Bush

Jacqueline Jayne Bush

Mar 11, 2025

Jacqueline Jayne Bush, at the age of 95, experienced one final change of address as she entered her heavenly home during the early morning of March 11, 2025. In doing so, she was reunited with her beloved husband, Edward J. Bush whom she married during the "Big Snow" November 29, 1950. Together they built a life rich in love...

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