Obituaries

George "Jud" O. Dunkerley

George "Jud" O. Dunkerley

Nov 1, 2024

George "Jud" O. Dunkerley, age 84 of Canfield, Ohio died the evening of November 1, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Anyone reading this would declare "who's he?" Because to all his family and friends, he was just Jud, very unassuming but a powerful force that spoke louder than words. He displayed a dry sense of humor and his knowledge...

Julie Kay Burrelli

Julie Kay Burrelli

Oct 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julie Kay Burrelli, age 61, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, in her home on October 30, 2024.

Julie was born in Westfield, New York on October 27th, 1963, to the late Catherine and William Deuink. She grew up with a deep love for animals, the outdoors, and...

Roberta  Lee Dean

Roberta Lee Dean

Oct 29, 2024

Roberta "Bobbie" Lee (Arblaster) Dean, age 83, of New Castle, was called to her eternal home on October 29, 2024, after an extended illness.

She was born in New Castle, Pa on May 27, 1941, to Ellen M. (Snyder) Arblaster and Robert L. Arblaster.

Bobbie was in the first graduating class of the current Laurel...

Kenneth Samuel Whisler, Jr.

Kenneth Samuel Whisler, Jr.

Oct 28, 2024

Kenneth Samuel Whisler, Jr, 82, of Poland, Ohio, formerly of Edinburg and Petrolia, Pa, went

home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while surrounded by family on Monday,

October 28th, 2024.

Ken was a devoted son, brother to Ann Baker (Bob), husband to Nancy, father to Beverly

Lankitus...

Jodi A. Ettinger

Jodi A. Ettinger

Oct 28, 2024

Jodi A. Ettinger, age 58, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Oct. 28, 2024, at Quality Life Services – Chicora, in Butler, PA.

Born Feb. 16, 1966, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Ettinger and the late Joann (Critchlow) Shaffer.

Jodi was a devoted mother to...

Gilbert Allen Orama, Jr.

Gilbert Allen Orama, Jr.

Oct 27, 2024

Gilbert Allen Orama, Jr., age 41, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Oct. 27, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born March 2, 1983, in New York, NY, he was the son of Gilbert Allen Orama, Sr., and Linda Gonzalez.

Allen was a high school graduate and a member of the United States...

Diana A. Noren

Diana A. Noren

Oct 27, 2024

Diana A. Noren, age 84, of New Castle, passed away the evening of October 27, 2024, at Jameson Care Center.

Born July 21, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Alex and Toini Noren.

After her high school graduation, Diana earned her nursing degree from Butler College. She was a registered nurse...

Albert George Hoffmaster

Albert George Hoffmaster

Oct 26, 2024

Albert George Hoffmaster, age 92, of New Castle, PA, passed away the late afternoon of Oct. 26, 2024, at his residence.

Born Dec. 4, 1931, in Grove City, PA, he was the son of the late Wright R. and May M. (McAnlis) Hoffmaster.

On April 20, 1956, he married his beloved wife, Kathryn L. (Sherer)...

Jane A. Johnson

Jane A. Johnson

Oct 25, 2024

Jane A. Johnson, 87, of New Castle, passed away the night of October 25, 2024, at the Haven Convalescent Home.

Born February 6, 1937, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Paul and Frances (Myers) Bees.

Jane was preceded in death on November 2, 2000, by her beloved husband of 43 years, Robert L....

Regina M. Bianchi

Regina M. Bianchi

Oct 25, 2024

Regina M. Bianchi, age 96, of New Castle, passed away the night of October 25, 2024, at the Haven Convalescent Home.

Born April 15, 1928, in Stone Staffordshire, United Kingdom, she was the daughter of Robert and Regina (Healey) Selwood.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Bianchi, whom she married April 15,...

Shirley W. Brest

Shirley W. Brest

Oct 21, 2024

Shirley W. Brest, age 82, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Oct. 21, 2024, at the Haven Convalescent Home.

Born Sept. 24, 1942, in Niles, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George and Minnie E. (Moore) Keller.

She was married to her beloved husband, Loyal Keith Brest, who preceded her in...

James A. Gray, Jr.

James A. Gray, Jr.

Oct 18, 2024

James A. Gray, Jr, age 71, passed away on the morning of October 18, 2024, at his residence.

Born February 10, 1953, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Eva Jean (Adams) and James A. Gray.

On June 24, 2004, James married his beloved wife, Sarah (Eagan) Gray. She survives at...

George Allen Menning

George Allen Menning

Oct 14, 2024

George Allen Menning, age 70, of New Castle, PA, passed away, the afternoon of Oct. 14, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends, at St. Elizabeth's Mercy Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.

Born Sept. 16, 1954, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late George and Elaine (Clendenning) Menning.

On June 25, 1999,...

Gerald Greenham

Gerald Greenham

Oct 14, 2024

Gerald 'Jerry' Greenham, 73 of New Castle passed away the morning of October 14, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born on October 7, 1951, in Ellwood City, he was the son of John and Gladys Greenham. He is survived by his companion, Elizabeth Najar.

He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City....

George A. Orr

George A. Orr

Oct 13, 2024

George A. Orr, age 90, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Oct. 13, 2024, at his daughter's residence.

Born April 2, 1934, in Jeannette, PA, he was the son of the late William K. and Emma M. (Altman) Orr.

He was married to his beloved wife, Ruth Ann (Truver) Orr, who preceded...

Melvin Douglas Arritt, Jr.

Melvin Douglas Arritt, Jr.

Oct 9, 2024

Melvin Douglas Arritt, Jr., 52, of Bessemer, passed away the morning of October 9, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Doug was born in San Rafael, CA on July 17, 1972, to the late Melvin Douglas Arritt, Sr. and Dianne M. (Maynard) Reynolds.

Doug earned his Associate degree in Logistics from the University of Nevada, Reno....

Robert W. Trusel

Robert W. Trusel

Oct 8, 2024

Robert W. Trusel, age 92, of New Wilmington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, the evening of Oct. 8, 2024, at his residence.

Born March 11, 1932, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harry and Elsie Trusel.

In 2002, he married his loving wife, Frances Shelby Trusel (Burkett). She survives at...

Evelyn Ann Reed

Evelyn Ann Reed

Oct 7, 2024

Evelyn Ann Reed, age 79, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Oct. 7, 2024, at Jameson Care Center, with family by her side.

Born Sept. 13, 1945, in Vineland, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frasin X. and Anna E. (Nicholas) Mitrea.

On July 5, 1966, she married her husband James...

Clare Cross

Clare Cross

Oct 6, 2024

Clare Cross, 77, of Scott Twp, passed away on the morning of October 6, 2024, at her home in Harlansburg.

Clare was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on February 22, 1947, to the late Casper Carl Bruder & Edna Clare Shurtz. She married John V. Cross on July 30, 1974. He survives.

Mrs. Cross was a...

Ronald Myron Thomas

Ronald Myron Thomas

Oct 6, 2024

RONALD MYRON THOMAS peacefully passed from his earthly home to his home in Heaven on Sunday morning, October 6, 2024, at 91 years of age.

He was born at home in Woodstown, PA, on June 1, 1933, the first of 9 children born to the late Myron Leroy and Ellen Idella (Johns) Thomas. One sibling died shortly...

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