Obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

Timothy H. Boyle, age 65, of New Castle, PA, passed away on the morning of, March 10th, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born on August 2, 1959, in Ellwood City, PA, Timothy was the son of the late Warren and Hazel (Jordan) Boyle.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Kathryn Boyle...

Mar 9, 2025

Elisabeth Paal, 87, of Beaver Falls, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 9th, 2025. She was born September 23, 1937, in Kreisch, Romania, the daughter of the late Georg and Elisabeth (Dendorf) Paal. She married her beloved husband, Johann Paal, on May 1st, 1960. He preceded her in death in 2012.

Mar 9, 2025

Florence Edna Booher, age 92, of Solon, OH, passed away the morning of March 9, 2025, at her residence.

Born Oct. 11, 1932, in Moravia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Merit and Florence Blanche (Allen) Stephenson.

Florence was a graduate of Mt. Jackson High School. Following high school, she received her...

Mar 8, 2025

Jack A. Warneck, age 78, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of March 8, 2025, at UPMC Passavant – Cranberry.

Born May 10, 1946, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late John E. and Alice (Johnson) Warneck.

On Aug. 2, 1965, he married his beloved wife of 52 years,...

Mar 8, 2025

George Dean Wallace, age 95, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of March 8, 2025, at Jameson Care Center.

Born July 6, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Thomas Greer Wallace and Callie Maude (Davy) Wallace.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 59 years, Elberta J. Wallace,...

Mar 7, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Bradford Hague, age 64, passed away the evening of March 7, 2025, at Edison Manor in New Castle, PA.

Born September 14, 1960, in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late George D. and Anna M. (Wooster) Hague.

He is survived by his brother, Clifford Hague and two sisters, Luann Kinney...

Mar 7, 2025

Tyler James Nelson, age 33, of Windsor, NC, formerly of Bessemer, PA, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2025. He was born Sept. 8, 1991, in Youngstown, OH.

Tyler served many roles throughout his brief thirty-three years. His first role was that of son to Lisa Buly Nelson and James Nelson. He was the youngest of three...

Mar 6, 2025

Constance 'Connie' M. Ferrante, age 89 of New Castle, passed away the early morning of March 6, 2025, at The Grove – New Wilmington.

Born Nov. 5, 1935, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Elda (Booher) Ewing.

On June 13, 1959, she married her beloved husband of 65...

Mar 6, 2025

Gary Leroy Dean, 80, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 6, 2025, at Avalon Care Center in West Pittsburg, PA.

Born on January 15, 1945, in New Castle, PA, Gary was the son of the late Robert Earl Dean and Anna Marion (Critchlow) Dean. He was preceded in death on February 16,2015 by his...

Mar 5, 2025

Shirley Ann Barr, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 5, 2025, at her residence.

Born Oct. 8, 1935, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clair K. and Rachael "Tillie" (Gardner) McConahy.

On Oct. 26, 1956, she married her beloved husband of 63 years, William "Bill"...

Mar 5, 2025

Janet Rosaltha Davis, age 88, passed away the afternoon of March 5, 2025, at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, PA.

Born February 10, 1937, in New Castle, she was the daughter of William and Gertrude (Fullerton) Davis. A lifetime resident of Mt. Jackson, she lived on the family farm of her great- great -grandparents.

Mar 2, 2025

Shirley Jean Cover, age 90, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of March 2, 2025, at The Addison of Clen-Moore Place.

Born July 12, 1934, in Pulaski Twp., she was the daughter of the late Orville D. and Sarah E. (Matthews) Hunt.

She was married to Lewis M. Cover, who preceded her in...

Feb 28, 2025

Mary Ethel Baker passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 at UPMC Jameson.

Mrs. Baker was born on July 28, 1932, in Eastbrook, to the late Daniel and Mary (Ellis) Floyd.

Mary was a 1950 graduate of New Castle Senior High School. She was married to her husband of 34 years, William Baker who preceded...

Feb 25, 2025

Paul John Brysh, age 75, of New Wilmington, PA, passed away the morning of Feb. 25, 2025, at his residence.

Born April 30, 1949, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Matilda (Gorski) Brysh.

Paul was a 1967 graduate of Union High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from...

Feb 23, 2025

Loretta "Lorie" Jean Umstead, 82, passed away on February 23, 2025, at Jameson Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania, after a period of declining health. She had been a resident at Avalon Care Place in New Castle for the past year.

Born on July 23, 1942, in New Castle, Lorie was the daughter of Alexander Temenski and Mary...

Feb 20, 2025

Wilbur R. Book, 92, of New Castle, passed away the evening of February 20, 2025 at Quality Life Services.

Wilbur was born, in New Castle, on October 8, 1932, to the late Leroy F. and Nellie M. Zeigler Book.

Mr. Book was a licensed funeral director and spent his life dedicated to the industry. He...

Feb 20, 2025

Julie Theresa Nupp, age 49, formerly of Altoona, PA, most recently of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Feb. 20, 2025, at Edison Manor.

Born Sept. 18, 1975, in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of John (Kathy) Nupp and Deborah Hadzega. They survive.

Julie was a graduate of Northeast High School....

Feb 13, 2025

Bonnie Lynn Wetzel, age 58, of Pulaski Twp., PA, passed away the evening of Feb. 13, 2025, at her residence.

Born July 20, 1966, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Jerry and Ann (Williamson) Kline.

She is survived by her husband, Mark A. Wetzel, whom she married in 1987.

Bonnie was...

Feb 7, 2025

John J. Donofrio, age 67, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Feb. 7, 2025, at his residence.

Born July 23, 1957, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Patsy and Josephine 'Tina' (Lupo) Donofrio.

On April 19, 1980, he married his beloved wife of 44 years, Norma (Sankey)...

Feb 7, 2025

Amy Kathleen Cross, age 36, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of Feb. 7, 2025, at her residence.

Born March 26, 1988, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of John Cross and the late Wendy K. (Kernan) Cross.

Amy was a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School. After graduation she attended the...