Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...