Obituaries

Ada Mae Matis

Ada Mae Matis

Jan 19, 2025

Ada Mae Matis, age 88 of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 19, 2025, at her home.

Born February 9, 1936, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Sam and Victoria (Micco) Tomasello.

She was preceded in death on Nov. 3, 2019, by her husband, Michael Raymond Matis.

After her...

Danny L. Smolnik

Danny L. Smolnik

Jan 14, 2025

Danny L. Smolnik, age 68, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Jan. 14, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Aug. 29, 1956, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Emil Earl and Patricia Ann (Jones) Smolnik.

Danny was a graduate of Neshannock High School. He was employed by Blair...

Frederick J. Durbin

Frederick J. Durbin

Jan 10, 2025

Frederick J. Durbin, 82, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Jan. 10, 2025, at Edison Manor.

Born May 18, 1942, in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Lillian L. (Durbin) Wisbith.

On July 2, 1966, he married his wife of fifty-eight years, Virginia (Fabian) Durbin, who survives at home....

Michael T. Carter

Michael T. Carter

Jan 8, 2025

Michael T. Carter, age 62, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Jan. 8, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born April 28, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Robert T. and Yolanda N. (Smith) Carter.

Michael was a 1980 graduate of Irwin High School. He was in the Army...

Clair 'Butch' Allen Wiley, Jr.

Clair 'Butch' Allen Wiley, Jr.

Jan 7, 2025

Clair 'Butch' Allen Wiley, Jr., age 68, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Jan. 7, 2025, at his residence, with his loving family by his side.

Born April 16, 1956, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Clair Allen and Roseanna (Keul) Wiley, Sr.

On Nov. 26, 1977, he married...

Dale Lee Snyder

Dale Lee Snyder

Jan 4, 2025

Dale Lee Snyder, age 77, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Jan. 4, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born Nov. 10, 1947, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Hetzel and Edith (Stevens) Snyder.

He was married to Dawn Snyder, who preceded him in death.

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Dorothy Jolynn Kline

Dorothy Jolynn Kline

Jan 4, 2025

Dorothy Jolynn Kline, age 77, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly the morning of January 4, 2025, at her residence.

Born October 29, 1947, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Adam and June Amy (Stinedurf) Knight.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Kline.

Jolynn was a Neshannock High...

Hillis Louis Miles

Hillis Louis Miles

Jan 3, 2025

Hilles Louis Miles, age 74, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the morning of January 3, 2025, at his home.

Hilles was born October 11, 1950, in New Castle and was employed as a train car repairman for 28 years with Norfolk Southern Railway until his retirement in 2003.

Mr. Miles served his country in the...

Harriet A. Stalker

Harriet A. Stalker

Jan 2, 2025

Harriet A. Stalker, age 94, formerly of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 2, 2025, at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, PA.

Born May 17, 1930, in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of Harry A. and Hattie H. (Greer) Galbreath.

She was preceded in death on December 30, 2015, by...

Steven Edward Schreckengost

Steven Edward Schreckengost

Jan 2, 2025

Steven Edward Schreckengost, age 85, of Neshannock Twp., PA, passed away peacefully the morning of Jan. 2, 2025, at his residence.

Born Sept. 18, 1939, in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of the late Floyd and Rose (Yusko) Schreckengost.

On July 7, 1962, he married his beloved wife of 62 years, Judith Carole...

Mollee Grace Sansone

Mollee Grace Sansone

Jan 1, 2025

Mollee Grace Sansone

In August 2018, we drove 100 miles to the Yoder farm in Ohio to welcome the newest member of our family, Mollee Grace Sansone into our care.Mollee was a pomeranian who already captured our hearts through the internet descriptions and photos....Mollee was a one of a kind sweetheart who brightened every moment of every day....Mollee was...

Virginia Carmella Savelli

Virginia Carmella Savelli

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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Joann G. Drane

Joann G. Drane

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....

Suzanne D. Sines

Suzanne D. Sines

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...

Richard F. Fehrs

Richard F. Fehrs

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...

Misty  Dawn Gallaher Halfhill

Misty Dawn Gallaher Halfhill

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,...

Wilbur Lee Sweitzer

Wilbur Lee Sweitzer

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...

Cheryl J. Miskell

Cheryl J. Miskell

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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James J. Sanfilippo

James J. Sanfilippo

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...

Ellenora (Nora) Tervo

Ellenora (Nora) Tervo

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...

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