Johann Paal
Feb 24, 2012
Johann Paal, 79, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of February 24, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital.Johann was born on May 15, 1932 to the late Georg and Rosina Gierling Paal in Kreisch, Siebenbuergen. He married his wife, Elisabeth Paal, on May 1, 1960. Mr. Paal worked as a fitter for Harbor Steel, as a burner for Pennsylvania Engineering,...
Debbie Culley
Feb 19, 2012
Debbie Culley, 48, of Camp Hill, PA, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, February 19, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 6, 1964 in New Brighton, PA. Debbie is survived by her mother, Karen (Cable) Culley; her father, Brooks Culley and his wife Kathleen; and her brother, Scott Culley;...
Jules V. Romestan
Feb 17, 2012
Jules V. Romestan, 79, of New Castle and formerly of Bluger, passed away the afternoon of February 17, 2012 at the Overlook Medical Clinic.Jules was born on December 18, 1932 to the late Louis and Germaine Lefebvre Romestan in McDonald, PA. He was married the former Georgetta Culley, she precedes him in passing. Mr. Romestan was a supervisor assistant with...
Dorothy Marie Sankey Bennett
Feb 17, 2012
Dorothy Marie Mohan Sankey Bennett, 68, of New Castle passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. She had been a resident of the Overlook Nursing Home in New Wilmington.Dorothy was born Dec. 26, 1943 in Pittsburgh. The daughter of Leslie L. Mohan and Edna Woods Mohan, she was one of a family of 12 children.Dorothy attended Laurel High School and went...
Beverly J. Harlan
Feb 13, 2012
Beverly J. Harlan, 77, of 518 Gardner-Center Road, New Castle, passed away the morning of February 13, 2012 at Jameson Hospital.Born July 1, 1934 in New Castle, she was a daughter of Harry and Grace Prior Houk. She married Herbert Merle Harlan on June 5, 1951. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2003.She attended Princeton School and received...
Robert J. Stillwagon Sr.
Feb 11, 2012
Robert J. Stillwagon Sr., 91 of 941 Marshall Ave, New Castle, passed away the morning of February 11, 2012 at Jameson Care Center.Robert was born on September 9, 1920 in New Castle to the late James N. and Marie E. Kehna Stillwagon. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1939, and served in the Army in World War II....
George Henry Tervo
Feb 10, 2012
George Henry Tervo, 2 months old, of New Wilmington, passed away in the early morning of Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.He was welcomed into the world the night of December 12, 2011 by his loving mother and father, Kirstan and Aaron, as well as his older brother and sister, Ryder and Kate. George was a wonderful, perfect baby and brought true...
Anthony David Aven
Feb 9, 2012
Anthony David Aven, 62, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Feb. 9, 2012 at UPMC Montefiore, Pittsburgh.Born Oct. 5, 1949 in New Castle, he was the son of Antonio (Tony) and Amelia (Millie) DeFino Aven.Anthony married Kimberly Flamino on Sept. 20, 1980.He was the owner and president of Aven Fire Systems, Inc.Anthony graduated from New Castle High School...
Harry E. Baxter
Feb 6, 2012
Harry E. Baxter, 90, of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 6, 2012 at Jameson Hospital.He was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1922 to Harry and Aletha Linderman Baxter. He was married to the former Marjorie Kelly for 64 years. They married on October 21, 1947. She survives. He attended New Castle High School until...
Robert Hilton
Feb 5, 2012
Robert Hilton, 91, of New Castle, passed away the evening of February 5, 2012 at his home.Born August 17, 1920 in Wampum, he was a son of James and Alice Knight Hilton. He married Ida M. Rashid on November 11, 1947. She preceded him in death on November 27, 2007.He served as a Private in the U.S. Army during WWII.Bob...
John E. Riggans
Feb 4, 2012
John E. "Jack" Riggans, Sr., 87, of Union Township, passed away the morning of February 4, 2012 at the Haven Convalescent Home.Born June 21, 1924 in New Castle, he was a son of John W. and Louanna Hall Riggans. He married Betty L. Frisbee on May 3, 1952. She preceded him in death on March 4, 2011.He attended New Castle...
Grace I. Wilcox
Feb 4, 2012
Grace I. Wilcox of New Castle, formerly of Hermitage, a devoted mother, wife and Christian, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, February 4, 2012, in the home of her daughter in Maryland, with her family by her side. She was 90.Mrs. Wilcox was born in New Castle on January 2, 1922, a daughter of Edward and Florence Moore Reynolds. Her devoted...
Joseph A. Freed
Feb 4, 2012
Joseph A. Freed, Sr., 86, of New Castle, went home to be with his Lord on Feb. 4, 2012 at his residence.Born April 24, 1925 in New Castle, he was the son of Angelo and Frances DeRosa Freed. He married Florence Pannutti. She passed away Jan. 2, 1998. Joseph worked with heavy equipment. He loved the Lord and worked in...
Marjorie L. Mcconnell
Feb 4, 2012
Marjorie L. McConnell, 83, of 39 5th Street, Bessemer, PA, passed away the morning of February 4, 2012 at Jameson Hospital.Born October 9, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, she was a daughter of Merle and Daisy McGarr Evans. She married Donald S. McConnell on June 21, 1957. He preceded her in death on August 2 2006.She was formerly employed as a...
Linda S. Vantassel
Jan 27, 2012
Linda S. Vantassel, 46, of Pulaski, passed away the morning of January 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.Born June 19, 1965 in Erie, she was a daughter of Joseph H. and Nancy S. Lockett Breu.She was previously married to Kevin Vantassel. He resides in Sharon, PA.She was a graduate of Erie-Strong Vincent High School.Linda was employed at Helfond Plastics...
Eleanor Ruth Bender
Jan 19, 2012
Eleanor Ruth Bender, 88, formerly of S. Cascade Street, passed away the morning of January 19, 2012 at the Haven Convalescent Home.She was born in New Castle on December 1, 1923, to the late Thomas and Wilhemina Urban Keeling and married Daniel Bender on October, 2, 1943. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2009. Eleanor was a graduate...
M. Edward Francis
Jan 16, 2012
M. Edward Francis, 80, of New Castle, formerly of Winter Ave., passed away the evening of Jan. 16, 2012 at Jameson Hospital.Born Nov. 3, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of Merle L. and Jane Shuler Francis. Ed was married to the former Shirley Smith and she passed away Aug. 29, 1994. He was the owner of Francis...
Loretta L. Shelenberger
Jan 13, 2012
Loretta L. Shelenberger, 64, of Maitland Lane, passed away the morning of January 13, 2012 in Jameson Hospital.Born March 28, 1947 in New Castle, she was a daughter of Leo E. and Elvira Jerry Flynn.She married Ralph L. Shelenberger on August 14, 1971. She was a 1965 graduate of New Castle High School and received her teaching degree in 1969...
Harry O. Wertz Jr.
Jan 12, 2012
Harry O. Wertz, Jr. 73, of 20 Buena Vista Way, passed away the night of January 12, 2012 at Sharon Regional Health System.Born November 13, 1938 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Harry O. and Marguerite Wurzbacher Wertz. He married Joan Pemberton on June 22, 1963. She survives.Harry was a graduate of Baldwin High School in Pittsburgh and then...
Edwina Connery Randall
Jan 12, 2012
Edwina Connery Randall, a dedicated feminist and preserver of her family's farm, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. She was 92.The daughter of Hazel and Edward Connery of New Castle, Ms. Randall was born here and graduated from New Castle High School in 1937.She was married for more than 50 years to George Watson Randall. He...
