Obituaries

Richard 'Dick' E. Watkins

Richard 'Dick' E. Watkins

May 8, 2024

Richard 'Dick' E. Watkins, age 76, of Neshannock Twp., PA, passed away the morning of May 8, 2024, at his residence.

Born Jan. 27, 1948, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late William J. and Evelyn (Cartwright) Watkins.

On Aug. 29, 1970, he married his beloved wife of 53 years, Joanne...

Caleb L.  Temple

Caleb L. Temple

May 6, 2024

Caleb L. Temple, age 87, formerly of New Castle, passed away the morning of May 6, 2024, at Cambridge Falls Senior Living in Wampum, PA.

Born August 19, 1936, in Dilliner, PA, he was the son of Earnest L. and Sara M. (Watkins) Temple.

He was preceded in death on November 17, 2021, by his...

Bruce Waldman

Bruce Waldman

May 5, 2024

In loving memory of Bruce Waldman, a remarkable man whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him. With profound sadness, we bid farewell to a cherished and beloved father, grandfather, family member, and friend. Bruce lived a life full of fun, joy, kindness, integrity, and unwavering love. His passion for life was infectious, igniting laughter in those...

Terry Raymond Walters

Terry Raymond Walters

May 5, 2024

Terry Raymond Walters, age 71, of New Castle, went to be with God the evening of May 5, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born June 2, 1952, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Joseph Elmer and Erla Marie (Pander) Walters.

On June 10, 1972, he married his beloved wife of 51...

John W. Buchanan, Jr.

John W. Buchanan, Jr.

May 4, 2024

John W. Buchanan, Jr., age 81, formerly of Wampum, passed away the morning of May 4, 2024, at Avalon Place in New Castle.

Born November 25, 1942, in New Castle, he was the son of John Wilbur Buchanan, Sr. and June Agnes (Evans) Buchanan. He was preceded in death on April 26, 2018, by his wife of...

Lorraine Lynn Venturi

Lorraine Lynn Venturi

May 3, 2024

Lorraine Lynn (Patton) Venturi, 68, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Harmony, Pa on May 3, 2024. Lorri was born in New Castle Pennsylvania on August 4, 1955. She was the only child of the late Dorothy and Daniel Patton. Lorri grew up in New Castle, Pa and graduated from New Castle High School in 1973. She received...

Thomas J. Buckner

Thomas J. Buckner

May 1, 2024

Thomas J. Buckner, age 60, of New Castle, passed away the evening of May 1, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Feb. 4, 1964, in New Castle, he was the son of John B. Buckner and the late Barbara (Seltzer) Buckner who preceded him in death on May 28, 2019.

Tom was a 1982 graduate...

Allene Peluso Blayney

Allene Peluso Blayney

May 1, 2024

Allene Peluso Blayney, 85, of New Castle, passed away the morning of May 1, 2024, at Quality Life Services, New Castle.

Born January 21, 1939, in Castlewood, she was the daughter of Charles and Thelma (Kennedy) St. John.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Lester Blayney, whom she married July 17, 1993....

Adelaide Ruth Reitz

Adelaide Ruth Reitz

May 1, 2024

Adelaide 'Addie' Ruth Reitz, age 95, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of May 1, 2024, at her residence.

Born Nov. 8, 1928, in Abington, PA, she was the daughter of the late Isaiah B. and Martha E. (Miller) Hickey.

She married Bill F. Reitz. He preceded her in death on March 19,...

Kenneth Eugene Thomas

Kenneth Eugene Thomas

Apr 29, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Eugene Thomas, age 90, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of April 29, 2024, at The Grove – New Castle.

Born July 24, 1933, in New Castle, he was the son of the late John and Donna (Gibson) Thomas.

On Oct. 17, 1959, he married his beloved wife, Barbara (Lutch) Thomas,...

Theodore W. Gilson

Theodore W. Gilson

Apr 25, 2024

Theodore W. Gilson, age 77, of Ellwood City, passed away the night of April 25, 2024, at his residence.

Born January 14, 1947, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Elmer and Gloria (Brown) Gilson.

Mr. Gilson is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda (Shuler) Gilson, whom he married February 15,...

Elizabeth B. Strizzi

Elizabeth B. Strizzi

Apr 25, 2024

Elizabeth B. Strizzi, age 87, of Neshannock Township, PA, passed away on April 25, 2024, at her home with family by her side.

Her parents, Richard and Blanche (Dutkins) Coe welcomed their daughter into the world on December 24, 1936, in Orange, NJ.

Elizabeth graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown University in 1958 with a...

David H. Brunswick

David H. Brunswick

Apr 25, 2024

David H. Brunswick, age 73, of New Castle, passed away the evening of April 25, 2024, at Quality Life Services – New Castle.

Born Aug. 27, 1950, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Henry and Mabel (Stimple) Brunswick.

On Feb. 19, 1973, he married his wife of 50 years, Sharon L....

Misti Dawn Keith-Kuttesch

Misti Dawn Keith-Kuttesch

Apr 23, 2024

Misti Dawn Keith-Kuttesch, age 52, of New Castle, passed away the evening of April 23, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born Jan. 30, 1972, in Brownwood, TX.

On Oct. 11, 2005, she married her husband of 18 years, Craig Kuttesch. He survives at home.

Misti attended Dallas Community College and was certified in...

Lillius Irene Mcclure

Lillius Irene Mcclure

Apr 19, 2024

Lillius Irene McClure, affectionately known as Lilly, peacefully departed on April 19, 2024, with her husband of 75 years, John McClure, by her side. Lilly was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Leigh Shelar, her three brothers - Arthur, Leigh, and Wayne Shelar - and her son-in-law, Paul Porter.

Born on November 28, 1930, in...

Maxine Sampson

Maxine Sampson

Apr 12, 2024

Maxine (Klamar) Sampson, 91, of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of April 12, 2024, at Winding Trails in Boulder, CO. Born on December 5, 1932, in New Castle, PA, she was a daughter of the late George Michael and Susanna E. (Stoffick) Klamar. On January 8, 1955, Maxine married Richard A. Sampson, also of New Castle.

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Paul (Coz) Caimano

Paul (Coz) Caimano

Apr 10, 2024

Paul (Coz) Caimano, age 89, of New Castle, passed away on Wed. April 10, 2024, at Washington Hospital.

Born Nov. 3, 1934, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Paul and Anna (Shultz) Caimano. For 46 years, he was the loving husband of Barbara Ann (Ostrosky) Caimano who preceded him in death on Nov....

Marjorie J. Armstrong

Marjorie J. Armstrong

Apr 8, 2024

Marjorie Jean (Hogue) Armstrong, age 96, passed away on April 8, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born May 20, 1927, she was the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Thompson) Hogue.

Marjorie is a graduate of Slippery Rock High School and Grove City College. She worked for 28 years at the Pennsylvania Engineering Corp (PECOR)....

Juanita M. Cox

Juanita M. Cox

Apr 8, 2024

Juanita M. Cox, age 78, of Neshannock Township, passed away the morning of April 8, 2024, at her residence.

Born July 11, 1945, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Robert and Gladys (Knight) Burchett.

After her graduation from Union High School in 1963, she attended some college classes. Juanita was employed in the...

Robert A. Masters

Robert A. Masters

Apr 4, 2024

Robert (Bob) Andrew Masters, 77, of Neshannock Twp., PA passed away

peacefully at home on April 4, in 2024, with his beloved wife by his side.

He was born March 5, 1947, to Dr. Anthony and Liberty (Gonano) Masters.

A lifetime resident of Neshannock Twp., he graduated from high school in 1965

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