Obituaries

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...

Aug 8, 2024

Jean M. Rigby, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of August 8, 2024, at Quality Life Services, New Castle.

Born January 4, 1935, in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of Leonard and Bruna (Gianneschi) DeRita.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Wallace E. Rigby, whom she married June...

Aug 6, 2024

Everett E. Barker, Sr., age 86, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of August 6, 2024, at Quality Life Services Grove City.

Born May 19, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of Everett P. and June (Atkins) Barker.

Everett was the owner of Barker Garage Doors in New Castle until his retirement...

Aug 4, 2024

Betty Lou Preisel Nowak, 91 of New Castle passed away the afternoon of August 4, 2024, at her residence.

Born on December 14, 1932, in Wampum, PA, she was the daughter of Walter Reno and Freda Reno Jones Barkley. She married Charles Leo Preisel on February 21, 1950, who preceded her in death. She subsequently married Walter...

Aug 3, 2024

On Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, Mary Elizabeth Jenkins "Mary Liz" went to be with The Lord.

Born on October 4th, 1943, in New Castle, to the late DuWayne M. Allen and Elizabeth (Kinda) Allen, she graduated from Union Area High School and married her high-school sweetheart, John P. Jenkins. He preceded her in passing.

From...

Jul 29, 2024

Katie Hare, age 95, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of July 29, 2024, at Jameson Care Center.

Born May 26, 1929, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Michael Flyak, Sr. and Martha (Lisson) Flyak. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marlan Everett Hare, II in 1976.

A graduate of...

Jul 28, 2024

Robert S. Cameron, age 85, of North Fort Myers, FL., formerly of New Castle, PA, passed away on July 28, 2024, at his residence.

Born July 29, 1938, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Genevieve (Linton) Cameron.

He was married to his beloved wife, Claudia (Linton) Cameron, for...

Jul 28, 2024

Allen "Butch" D. Lowry, 84, of New Castle, PA passed away July 28, 2024. He was born July 8, 1940, in New Castle, the eldest son of the late Ernest and Edith Lowry.

Allen was a 1958 Union High School graduate and two-year varsity letterman in basketball.

After one year at Geneva College, he proudly...

Jul 28, 2024

Judith Ann Shaffer, 78, went home to be with God on Sunday, July 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

After graduating from Warren Harding High School in 1963, Judy attended the All-Star School of Cosmetology, and became a Beautician. Later on she became a stay-...

Jul 26, 2024

Diann Martin, age 78, of New Wilmington, passed away the afternoon of July 26, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born December 1, 1945, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Harry W. and Ruth L. (Sumner) Bartholemew.

She was preceded in death on February 10, 2011, by her husband of 46 years, P. Leslie...

Jul 26, 2024

Barbara Bradley, age 82, of New Castle, passed away the morning of July 26, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born June 23, 1942, in New Castle, growing up in Castlewood, she was the daughter of Willard H. Houk, Sr. and Carolyn (Lawton) Houk.

Barbara attended Shenango High School and was employed with...

Jul 25, 2024

Sandy J. Sesko, age 72, of New Castle, passed away the morning of July 25, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born February 7, 1952, in New Castle, she was the daughter of John Slack, Sr. and Eilleen Nadine (Aiken) Slack.

Sandy was a 1970 graduate of New Castle High School. She was employed for 20...

Jul 24, 2024

Vernon Kimble, 97, of Pulaski Township passed away Wednesday July 24th at his residence. He was born January 31, 1927 in Branch WV and was the son of the late David & Hannah (Self) Kimble. He had two brothers Herbert (Dolores) and Earl (Joyce); one sister Arvella (Vernon) Carpenter; two half sisters Bernice (Harry) Wilson and Gertrude (Harold) Howsare...

Jul 22, 2024

Wesley R. Stoner, age 81, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of July 22, 2024, at his residence.

Born February 9, 1943, in New Castle, he was the son of E. Claire and Irene L. (McNeish) Stoner.

He was preceded in death on August 6, 1994, by his first wife of 30 years, Willa...