Obituaries

Sep 16, 2024

Esther O. D'Aurio, age 88, of New Castle, passed away the morning of September 16, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born January 20, 1936, in Fairview, PA, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Esther (Cumberland) Miller.

A graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School, Esther worked as an inspector for Glass Containers Corp....

Sep 12, 2024

Alexander "Sonny" Paul Alexander, age 83, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Sept. 12, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital

Born Sept. 3, 1941, in Washington, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Griglak) Alexander.

Sonny was the graduate of Carmichaels High School. He was a member of the United...

Sep 12, 2024

Dorothy F. (Flaugher) Kennedy, of New Castle, was born on May 13, 1923, and passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 101 years and four months. She was blessed with a long life and saw her children to the fifth generation.

Dorothy was born at home to the late Riley C. and Zetta Porter...

Sep 8, 2024

Shirley Jane Salomon, age 88, of New Castle, passed away the morning of September 8, 2024, at Haven Convalescent Home.

Born April 3, 1936, in Beaver Falls, PA she was the daughter of John and Virginia (McCracken) Wright.

A New Castle High School graduate, Shirley was employed as clerk with the former Health Hut in...

Sep 5, 2024

Marion C. Hill, 96, of New Castle passed away on the afternoon of September 5, 2024, at The Haven Convalescent Home.

Born on March 21, 1928, in Appleton, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of William and Linda (Klinko) Meyer. She married Douglas Hill who preceded her in death in 1984.

Marion was employed with the...

Aug 31, 2024

Lee Edward Pears, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Aug. 31st, 2024, at The Haven.

Born June 23, 1935, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late John Edward and Stella (Frost) Pears.

In June of 1957, he married his wife of 51 years, Patricia (Szelast) Pears. She...

Aug 30, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Stoner, age 98, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of August 30, 2024, at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, PA.

Born August 2, 1926, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Ira and Gladys (Kennedy) Brown.

She was preceded in death on December 28, 2019, by her beloved...

Aug 26, 2024

Laurena LaJean Wheeler, age 35, of New Galilee, PA, passed away the evening of Aug. 26, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born Oct. 29, 1988, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Donald Wheeler and Amy (Roxberry) Wheeler.

Laurena attended New Wilmington Area School District and graduated from Lawrence County Vo-Tech. She enjoyed...

Aug 26, 2024

Ida May Lamm, age 97, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.

Born Jan. 11, 1927, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (White) Rhodes.

She was married to her husband of 28 years, Lloyd H. Lamm, Jr., who preceded...

Aug 25, 2024

Evelyn M. Gorley-White, age 96, of New Castle, passed away at the Inn at Poland Way on Sun. Aug. 25th.

Born Oct. 1, 1927, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Eugene Steinmetz and Dora (Gould) Steinmetz Hoon.

Evelyn was a Jan. 1946 graduate of New Castle High School. For 33 years, she worked...

Aug 23, 2024

Louis Eugene (Gene) DeCaprio, 97, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2024. Gene was born in New Castle on March 26, 1927 to Louis and Philomena (Gagliardo) DeCaprio. He graduated from New Castle Senior High School in 1944, enlisted at 17 in the United States Navy, and proudly served two years in World War II. Post...

Aug 22, 2024

Carmen Troy DePinto, age 54, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Aug. 22, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital after a courageous battle with an extended illness.

Born April 21, 1970, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Dominic and Marilyn DePinto.

On March 17, 2023, he married his beloved wife...

Aug 21, 2024

Elvira Masters, age 95, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the afternoon of Aug. 21, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Nov. 12, 1928, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Arena) Rocco.

On Sept. 26, 1959, she married her beloved husband, Mike John Masters, who preceded her in death....

Aug 19, 2024

Sherry Costal put her family before everything. She, with her husband of 42 years, David Costal, built a family, a business, and a life more wonderful than she ever expected. Her gratitude for all they achieved together guided her life as a mother, daughter, sister, friend, nurse. Family always came first and she gave much devotion to her daughters...

Aug 18, 2024

JoAnn Sizer, 85, of Bessemer, PA , passed away the morning of August 18, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born April 26, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Ralph F. and Estelle (Gibala) Mercer.

She was preceded in death on November 7, 2022, by her husband of 62 years, Robert E. "Bob"...

Aug 16, 2024

John R. McKinley, age 73, of New Wilmington, passed away on the morning of August 16th, at his home.

Born on August 4, 1951, in New Castle, PA, John was the son of the late John and Alice Patricia (Reznor) McKinley.

John is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sue McKinley.

After...

Aug 14, 2024

Ruth P. Chabak, age 97, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Aug. 14, 2024, at Avalon Springs – Mercer.

Born July 9, 1927, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Gertrude (Bame) Bailey.

On May 28, 1949, she married her husband, Joseph Chabak, who preceded her...

Aug 14, 2024

Sherry J. Morrison, 61, of New Castle, passed away the morning of August 14, 2024, at The Grove at New Castle.

Sherry was born on December 1, 1967, in Valley Forge, PA, to the late Robert and Betty McKinnon Morrison.

Ms. Morrison was a beloved member of the New Castle Wendy's service team and attended...

Aug 12, 2024

Matilda 'Tillie' Louise Mitchell, age 94, of Shenango Twp., went to be with her Lord and Savior, the early morning of Aug. 12, 2024, at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

Born Feb. 28, 1930, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Marie (Smith) Barton.

On Sept. 26, 1953, she married her...

Aug 8, 2024

John C. Seamans, age 87, of New Castle, passed away August 8, 2024, at his home.

Born September 23, 1936, in Edinburg, PA, he was the son of John and Mary (Salzman) Seamans.

John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Choi Seamans, whom he married September 17, 1960.

A graduate...