Obituaries

Carl H. Cotton

Carl H. Cotton

Jul 22, 2024

Carl H. Cotton, of New Castle, passed away July 22, 2024, at Clen-Moore Place.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 26, 1928, to Charles and Ethel Cotton. After moving to New Castle, Pa, Carl earned a teaching degree from Slippery Rock, and taught at George Washington Junior High. Further studies at Westminster and the College...

George Koprivnak, Jr.

George Koprivnak, Jr.

Jul 22, 2024

George Koprivnak, Jr., age 75, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of July 22, 2024, at his residence.

Born June 28, 1949, in New Castle, he was the son of the late George and Jennie R. A. (Klabon) Koprivnak, Sr.

On Aug. 11, 1972, he married his beloved wife of almost 52 years, Lois...

Carolyn Louise Spiker

Carolyn Louise Spiker

Jul 21, 2024

Carolyn Louise Spiker, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the night of July 21, 2024, at Quality Life Services, New Castle.

Born February 24, 1935, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Orville Perry Grossman and Loney Mae (Canada) Grossman.

She was preceded in death on February 28, 2021, by her husband of...

Herbert Fred Neff, Jr.

Herbert Fred Neff, Jr.

Jul 21, 2024

Herbert Fred Neff, Jr., age 82, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of July 21, 2024, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Hermitage, PA.

Born March 1, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Herbert and Evelyn A. (Dyson) Neff, Sr.

He married his wife of 63 years, Theodora...

Kelli Marietta

Kelli Marietta

Jul 18, 2024

Kelli Marietta, age 67, of New Castle, passed away peacefully the morning of July 18, 2024, at The Grove at New Wilmington.

Born March 13, 1957, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Marion Jane 'Dusty' (Furlong) Marietta.

Kelli was a 1975 graduate of Neshannock High School. She worked as...

Donna B. Dorsey

Donna B. Dorsey

Jul 17, 2024

Donna B. Dorsey, age 74, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of July 17, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Nov. 19, 1949, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Evelyn (Callendar) Dorsey.

For over 25 years, Donna was employed by Liberty Mutual. She volunteered for Meals...

James L. Patton

James L. Patton

Jul 16, 2024

James 'Jim' L. Patton, age 83, of New Castle, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the late afternoon of July 16, 2024, at his residence.

Born April 24, 1941, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late W. Kenneth and Louise (Munnel) Patton.

On May 14, 1960, he...

Barbara E. Dess

Barbara E. Dess

Jul 14, 2024

Barbara Ellen Dess was born on February 5, 1947 in New Castle, PA. She was born to Finnish parents, Paul M., and Ellen M. (Luuke) Karki. Barb was incredibly proud of her Finnish heritage and was raised in the Lutheran faith at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in New Castle.

Barb graduated from Shenango High School and New...

Paul A. Massey

Paul A. Massey

Jul 13, 2024

Paul A. Massey, 80, of New Castle, PA formerly of Ohioville, passed away on Saturday July 13, 2024 from pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 16, 1943 to Edward and Dora Massey in East Liverpool, Ohio. Paul graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1962. He was a machinist at Crucible Steel in Midland until it closed in...

William E. Rudesill

William E. Rudesill

Jul 3, 2024

William Eugene Rudesill, 82, of Slippery Rock Township, Ellwood City, PA passed away on July 3, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born April 15, 1942, to the late Eugene H. Rudesill and Grace Porter Rudesill. In later years he also had two stepfathers, Willis Noel and Anthony Lombardo.

Bill 'Rudy'...

Robert 'Bob' D. Branscome

Robert 'Bob' D. Branscome

Jul 2, 2024

Robert 'Bob' D. Branscome, age 59, formerly of Neshannock Twp., now of Poland, OH, passed away the morning of July 2, 2024, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born July 5, 1964, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of William F. and Carol L. (Slavens) Branscome.

On July 7, 1984, he married his high school...

Susan Lynn Aiken

Susan Lynn Aiken

Jul 2, 2024

Susan Lynn Aiken, age 67, of South Amherst, Ohio passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 2, 2024. Susan was born on January 1, 1957, in New Castle, PA. Most of her early years were spent in Newark, Delaware where she attended and graduated from Meadowood School. After moving to Ohio in 1986, Sue worked...

Marcyann Wilson

Marcyann Wilson

Jul 1, 2024

Marcyann Wilson, age 76, of New Castle, passed away the late afternoon of July 1, 2024, at her residence.

Born Aug. 31, 1947, in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Viola (Bushick) Suroviec.

On Jan. 23, 1971, she married her beloved husband of 53 years, Kenneth Russell Wilson. He survives...

James P. Cross

James P. Cross

Jul 1, 2024

James P. Cross, age 69, of New Castle, passed away the late evening of July 1, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born March 3, 1955, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of Robert C. and Francis (Van Tuil) Cross.

He married Lori (Kirsch) Cross. She survives at home.

James worked as a...

Judith 'Judi' Ann Cathcart

Judith 'Judi' Ann Cathcart

Jun 28, 2024

Judith 'Judi' Ann Cathcart, age 81, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of June 28, 2024, at the Lakes at Jefferson.

Born March 21, 1943, in Fort Wayne, IN, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Betty (Brockman) Zell.

On Sept. 24, 1966, she married her husband of 57 years, Mr....

Daniel Eugene Cush

Daniel Eugene Cush

Jun 25, 2024

Daniel Eugene Cush, age 70, of New Castle, passed away the evening of June 25, 2024, at The Grove in New Wilmington.

Born June 22, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Eiler) Cush.

He married Donna Marie Cush on November 11, 1977. She preceded him in death...

Daniel Lee Neal

Daniel Lee Neal

Jun 25, 2024

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8....

Edward 'Eddie' C. Badger

Edward 'Eddie' C. Badger

Jun 23, 2024

Edward 'Eddie' C. Badger, age 90, of New Castle, passed the afternoon of June 23, 2024, at Quality Life Services.

Born April 10, 1934, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Grace (Houk) Badger.

On Aug. 11, 1990, he married his beloved wife of 34 years, Regina (Temenski) Badger....

Marjorie M. Young Currie

Marjorie M. Young Currie

Jun 23, 2024

Marjorie M. Young Currie, age 94 of New Castle, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2024. She was a member of Faith Country Chapel and was greatly looking forward to meeting her Lord and Savior before her death.

Born February 16, 1930, in Princeton, PA, she was the daughter of Ralph M. and Beulah...

Ralph B. Cooper

Ralph B. Cooper

Jun 19, 2024

Ralph B. Cooper, age 92 of New Castle, passed away the morning of June 19th, 2024, at his residence.

Born Nov. 9, 1931, in Greenville, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph B. and Ethel Marie (Johnston) Cooper.

On Oct. 11, 1951, he married his wife of 72 years, Glenna Jean (Richardson) Cooper....

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