Obituaries

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Mar 29, 2025

KARMA BEACH

Karma was the sweetest girl! She loved naps and sun bathing but what she loved the most was her momma daddy and brothers! Her eyes got cloudy in her old age but that never stopped her from a good game of fetch. She was true to her name and brought so much good karma to our lives. Life...

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....

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.

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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...