Obituaries

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.

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...