Obituaries

Oct 3, 2024

Leslie Rae McCue, age 51, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Oct. 3rd, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born May 8, 1973, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Lester McCue, who preceded her in death but raised by her loving mother, Sharon Lee (Trover) Gilmore and her beloved stepfather, whom she called dad,...

Oct 3, 2024

JEAN M. LEHMAN

"Father, we are so grateful for this amazing lady."

Jean Marie Lehman, 89, a lifetime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 surrounded at home by her loving family.

Born on November 11, 1934, Jean was the oldest of Adam Presnar's and Sophie Swatkiewiecz Presnar's three...

Sep 29, 2024

Dwight E. Blake, age 77, of New Castle, passed away the morning of September 29, 2024, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born December 8, 1946, in Mercer, PA, he was the son of Paul T. and Ethel (Dodds) Blake.

A graduate of Neshannock High School, he served his country in the US Navy. Dwight was employed...

Sep 27, 2024

Joan Ellen (Schroll) Elder passed away Friday, Sept. 27, at Jameson Care Center in New Castle.

Joan, daughter of Robert and Dorothy Schroll, grew up in West Middlesex and was a proud graduate of the Jameson School of Nursing's Class of 1965. Beginning her nursing career at Jameson Hospital, she loved her work despite having to wear...

Sep 25, 2024

Frances Louise Van Tuil, age 95, of Neshannock Township, passed peacefully the morning of September 25, 2024, of natural causes at Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford.

Born June 4, 1929, in Stoneboro, PA, she was the daughter of John Van Tuil and Helen (Richter) Van Tuil.

She was a graduate of Stoneboro High School. Frances...

Sep 23, 2024

Jennifer Ann Boak-Owens, age 55, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Sept. 23, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born March 2, 1969, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Carol A. (Ridgley) Boak.

On Aug. 24, 2004, she married her husband of 20 years, John W. Owens. He...

Sep 23, 2024

William P. Sniezek, age 75, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the early morning of Sept. 23, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Sept. 16, 1949, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Alex and Sophie (Kwolek) Sniezek.

On May 19, 1973, he married his beloved wife of 51 years, Sharon (Hemming) Sniezek....

Sep 22, 2024

Richard C. Eardley, age 88, of Wampum, PA, passed away the night of September 22, 2024, at his home.

Born June 6, 1936, in New Castle, he was the son of Isaac and Garnet (Saylor) Eardley.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley (Surrena) Eardley, whom he married May 9, 1959.

Sep 21, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Stone, 85, of Virginia Beach, Virginia died on September 21, 2024 after an extended illness.

He was born in New Castle on March 27, 1939 to John N. and Catherine Liley Stone.

For 61 years, he was married to Lynn Spencer Stone, who survives.

Jerry is also survived by a...

Sep 21, 2024

Esther Leona Wilson, age 94, of New Castle, passed away the evening of September 21, 2024, at Jameson Care Center.

Born February 26, 1930, in Butler County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred Dean.

On Nov. 23, 1963, she married her husband of 60 years, Robert Wilson. He survives at...

Sep 20, 2024

Charlean E. Atwell, age 83, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Sept. 20, 2024, at the Haven Convalescent Home.

Born Aug. 23, 1941, in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Evelyn (Davis) Whann.

On March 16, 1963, she married to her beloved husband of 55 years, Eugene E....

Sep 20, 2024

Nancy Ann Obermeier, age 82, of New Castle, passed away the morning of September 20, 2024, at Avalon Place in New Castle.

Born July 5, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of John M. "Jack" and Bernadine (McCormick) Burke.

She was preceded in death in 1994 by her husband, John F. Obermeier, II....

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...