Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

Virginia Carmella Savelli, age 100, passed away peacefully the early morning of Jan. 1, 2025, at the Avalon Care Center.

Born April 16, 1924, in Lowellville, OH, she was the daughter of the late James and Pasqualine (Rossi) Donatelli.

She married her beloved husband, Fudi Savelli, who preceded her in death in 1991.

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Dec 27, 2024

Joann G. Drane, 88, of Enon Valley passed away the morning of December 27, 2024, at her residence.

Born on December 14, 1936, in New Castle, she was the daughter Theodore and Amy (Fullerton) McCreary. She married Tom Drane on May 16, 1987, who survives at home.

She was a member of Westfield Presbyterian Church....

Dec 25, 2024

Suzanne D. Sines, age 87, formerly of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of December 25, 2024, at Masternick Memorial Health Care Center in New Middletown, Ohio.

Born April 13, 1937, in Shelby, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Carl and Dorothy ( Ellis ) Dellinger.

She was preceded in death on January...

Dec 25, 2024

Richard F. Fehrs, age 91, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of December 25, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home.

Dick was born May 21, 1933, to William and Ann (Archer) Fehrs in Butler, PA.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan E. (Treloar) Fehrs, who he married on...

Dec 23, 2024

Misty Dawn Gallaher Halfhill, age 48, of New Castle, passed away at her residence the afternoon of December 23, 2024.

Born March 19, 1976, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Butch and Kimberly Gallaher.

Misty was employed with CVS Caremark Specialty Pharmacy as a customer care representative.

Among her many interests,...

Dec 21, 2024

Wilbur Lee Sweitzer, age 78, of New Castle, passed away December 21, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA.

Born May 8, 1946, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of Howard and Grace (Wortman) Sweitzer.

Wilbur was preceded in death on July 28, 2022, by his wife, Lois E. (O'Brien) Sweitzer, whom he...

Dec 20, 2024

Cheryl J. Miskell, age 78, of Austintown, OH, passed away the evening of Dec. 20, 2024, at her residence.

Born Sept. 25, 1946, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Nelson) Kastner.

On May 10, 1969, she married her beloved husband, Raymond Miskell. He survives at home.

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Dec 19, 2024

James J. Sanfilippo, 61 of New Castle passed away on December 19, 2024, at White Oak Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Warren, Ohio.

Born on May 7, 1963, in New Castle, he was the son of Joseph and Patricia Sanfilippo. He married Valerie (Riggs) Sanfilippo on May 25, 1991. She survives at home.

James was...

Dec 18, 2024

Ellenora (Nora) Tervo, 95, of Slippery Rock Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Nora was born in Cortland, Ohio, on November 6, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Heino and Aino Sallmen Crain. She was married to George E. Tervo in New Castle on October 23, 1948. He preceded her in death...

Dec 11, 2024

Dorothy Evelyn Alexander, age 95, of New Castle, passed away the morning of December 11, 2024, at Haven Convalescent Home.

Born July 23, 1929, in Normantown, WV, she was the daughter of Archie R. and Winnie Elizabeth (Sumpter) Mitchell.

She was preceded in death on September 22, 1989, by her husband of 39 years, Donald...

Dec 11, 2024

Charles "Chad" Crawford Lewis, age 73, of New Castle, passed away Dec. 11, 2024, at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born March 23, 1951, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Charles Christopher and Charlotte Mae (Conaway) Lewis.

Chad was a graduate of Ne-Ca-Hi, class of 1969. He served in the...

Dec 9, 2024

Stephen "Steve" Douglas Hartle passed away on December 9, 2024.

Steve was born on October 5, 1950, in Bellevue, PA, to Theodore and Arlene Hartle who settled in Slippery Rock, PA.

He is survived by his wife Christine Hartle; children Shane Hartle, Kirby Hartle, Tracey Mansour, Dustin Hartle, Alex Hartle, and Laura Lee Otto; siblings...

Dec 8, 2024

Olivia Lynne Restino was stillborn on December 8, 2024. Olivia was deeply loved and will be missed and cherished until we are reunited in heaven.

She was the beautiful daughter of Auburn Joseph "AJ" and Jamie (Litzenberg) Restino.

In addition to her parents, Olivia is survived by her brother Monroe Auburn Restino; her great grandmothers,...

Dec 4, 2024

William Swope, age 82, of New Castle, PA, passed away at his residence, the morning of Dec. 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 31, 1942, in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Helen (Kerr) Swope.

On May 15, 1965, he married his beloved wife of 59...

Dec 3, 2024

Ruth E. Ball (88) of New Castle, Pa passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on

December 3, 2024, at Jameson Hospital.

Ruth was born in New Castle, Pa to Myrtle M. Nicholson and Fredrick Eli Woods both of New

Castle, Pa on October 16, 1936. She had 10 brothers and sisters and is...

Nov 27, 2024

Edward Daytner, age 97, of New Castle, passed away the morning of November 27, 2024, at Shenango-on-the Green in New Wilmington.

Born May 25, 1927, in New Castle, he was the son of Paul and Mary (Jranko) Daytner.

Mr. Daytner is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Sallie (Rowan) Daytner, whom he married...

Nov 27, 2024

Sandra Lee Gibas, age 82, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Nov. 27, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Nov. 10, 1942, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Hazel (Cullim) Davis.

On May 20, 1995, she married her beloved husband of 19 years, Charles L. Gibas....

Nov 25, 2024

Jean Ann Barber, age 86, of Neshannock Township, passed away the morning of November 25, 2024, at her home.

Born June 3, 1938, in Leetonia, Ohio, she was the daughter of James and Edith (Grocutt) Kerr.

She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Richard "Dick" Barber, whom she married September 11, 2011.

Nov 24, 2024

Helen Louise Stanley Wilson, born February 3, 1932, daughter of Earl and Anna Stanley, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones, on November 24, 2024.

Helen will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She loved people and welcomed many into her home, several who lived with her and her family until they could get...

Nov 24, 2024

Marjorie S. Goodrich, age 91, of New Castle, passed away the late afternoon of Nov. 24, 2024, at Clen-Moore Place.

Born Nov. 14, 1933, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ida (McCready) Senn.

She was married to her beloved husband, James W. Goodrich, Jr., who preceded her in death...