Samuel A. Dematteo, Jr.
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)...
Chester R. Fobes
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...
Barbara A. Schrantz
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...
Sarah D. Dunkle
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...
Lynne C. Cohen
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...
Helen Zurasky
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...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
