Obituaries

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.

Jun 7, 2024

Gina M. Denucci, 66, of New Castle, passed away the morning of June 7, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 4, 1958, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Gino and Betty (Woods) Guiducci.

On June 16, 1979, she married her husband of 44 years, Michael Denucci....

Jun 5, 2024

Kenneth Ivan Rogers, age 81, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of June 5, 2024, at the Haven Convalescent Home.

Born March 25, 1943, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert D. Rogers.

For several years, Kenneth worked as a laborer employed by Feed Screws.

Visitation will...

Jun 1, 2024

Lois M. Skuta, age 87, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the evening of June 1, 2024, at UPMC Mercy.

Born Dec. 30, 1936, in Munhall, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clifford McKee and Hilda Esther (Anderson) Croco.

Lois was a 1954 graduate of New Castle High School. She worked as an office...

Jun 1, 2024

Janet L. Forkey, 93, of New Castle, passed away the morning of June 1st, at Life Lawrence County.

She was born on August 15,1930 to the late Wilbur and Clara (Zuber) Tanner. She married Carl R. Forkey, Sr. on June 6, 1952. He preceded her in passing on June 11, 1997.

Janet was a switchboard...

May 29, 2024

Rose Ann Jones, age 78, of Ellwood City, PA passed away the morning of May 29, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Rose was born January 14, 1946, in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Presnar) Buchowski.

Rose attended New Wilmington Schools then went on to graduate from Lawrence...

May 26, 2024

Julianne 'Judy' Roper Kalcevic, age 95, of Beaver Falls, PA, passed away the afternoon of May 26, 2024, at Heritage Valley.

Born Feb. 5, 1929, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Emma C. (Majors) Richardson, Sr.

Judy was a homemaker that enjoyed the outdoors, bird watching and nature....

May 24, 2024

Donna Marie Cush, 75 of New Castle passed away the morning of May 24, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on October 22, 1948, in Alleghany County, PA, she was the daughter of Robert and Gertrude (Dripps) Carnahan. She married Daniel Eugene Cush on November 11, 1977, who survives at home.

She was employed...

May 24, 2024

Joseph H. Boak, age 76, of New Castle, PA, passed the evening of May 24, 2024, at his residence.

Born April 27, 1948, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late James E. and Loise Ellen (Smith) Boak.

On May 6, 1978, he married his beloved wife of 46 years, Carol (Conti)...

May 18, 2024

Bonnie L. Reinhart, age 81, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of May 18, 2024, at her residence.

Born Dec. 20, 1942, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Ella Rose (Allison) Reinhart.

Bonnie was a graduate of Shenango High School. She loved cooking and attending her...

May 18, 2024

Samuel A. Dematteo, Jr., age 76, of Edinburg, passed away the morning of May 18. 2024, at Addison Healthcare Center.

Born Sept. 18, 1947, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel A. and Virginia (Fricano) Dematteo, Sr.

On June 22, 1968, he married his wife of 55 years, Judith (Cameron)...

May 18, 2024

Chester R. Fobes, age 70, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of May 18, 2024, at Quality Life Services – New Castle.

Born July 6, 1953, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Betty (Derr) Fobes.

Chester was a graduate of Laurel High School. For several years, he...

May 18, 2024

Barbara A. (Gibson) Schrantz passed away peacefully at home in Tucson, AZ on May 18, 2024, at the age of 93. Born in New Castle, PA on August 15, 1930, the oldest child and only daughter of Arthur and Martha (Morris) Gibson. She married Thomas F. Schrantz in 1952 and supported him in his military career that took them...

May 17, 2024

Sarah D. Dunkle, age 91, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of May 17, 2024, at Avalon Place.

Born October 4, 1932, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Sarah (Rhodes) Kennedy.

On September 26, 1953, Sarah married her beloved husband, William E. Dunkle. He proceeded...

May 15, 2024

Lynne C. Cohen, age 87, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of May 15, 2024, at Sharon Regional Hospital.

Born June 13, 1936, in New Brighton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Pierson and Besse (Balter) Caplan.

On Aug. 3, 1958, she married her husband of nearly 60 years, Earl...

May 11, 2024

Helen Boyce Zurasky, of New Castle, was called home to be with the Lord, the evening of Sat. May 11, 2024.

She was born May 15, 1936, in Butler, PA, the third child of Edgar T. and Edna Ruth (Steinke) Boyce.

Helen was a 1954 graduate of Mars High School. She went on to earn...