Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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....

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...

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....

Jun 17, 2024

James H. Pizor, age 82 of New Castle, passed away the evening of June 17, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born June 7, 1942, in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late Harrison and Jane Pizor.

In December of 2021, he was preceded in death by his wife, Scharlene L. (Rhodes) Pizor.

Jun 14, 2024

David P. Weyrick, 64, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of June 14, 2024, at The Grove – New Wilmington.

Born Sept. 11, 1959, in New Castle, he was the son of Phillip D. and Margery E. (Sheppard) Weyrick.

Dave was a 1977 graduate of Neshannock High School. He worked as a bartender,...

Jun 13, 2024

Joan D. Rung-Richards, age 86, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of June 13, 2024, at Clen-Moore Place.

Born Aug. 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Lillian (Crouch) Rung.

She was married to her beloved husband, William T. Richards, for 67 years, until his passing on Oct. 21,...

Jun 12, 2024

Carol J. Smolnik, 91 of New Castle, passed away the morning of June 12, 2024, at the Haven Convalescent Home.

Born on April 24, 1933, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Cecil (McMullen) Kemp. She married William E. Smolnik on September 1, 1951. He preceded her in death in 2011....

Jun 10, 2024

Douglas A. Saros, age 66, of New Castle, PA, passed away June 10, 2024, at his residence.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no visitation or services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.