Obituaries

Feb 10, 2024

Michael S. Smith, age 57, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of Feb. 10, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born Dec. 20, 1966, in East Chicago, Indiana, he was the son of Roger and Connie (Morris) Smith.

On Dec. 16, 1989, he married his beloved wife of 34 years, Angel...

Feb 8, 2024

Lillian Kennedy, age 94, lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away the night of February 8, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born in New Castle on June 30, 1929, she was the daughter of Floyd C. and Effie (Wimer) Smock.

Lillian graduated from New Castle High School in January 1947 and from Slippery Rock State...

Feb 7, 2024

She was dearly loved.

Sharon A.

Feb 6, 2024

Edward Dean Hill, age 87, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Feb. 6, 2024, at his residence.

Born Sept. 7, 1936, in New Castle, he was the son of the late George Harlow 'Dutch' Hill and Eleanor Jane (Dean) Reed.

On April 16, 1960, he married his beloved wife of 63 years,...

Feb 6, 2024

Eleanor M. Ward, age 97, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Feb. 6, 2024, at Quality Life Services – New Castle.

Born June 23, 1926, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Clyde C. and Eleanor M. (Boyer) Altman.

She married her beloved husband of 76 years, Richard L....

Feb 5, 2024

Carter Lou   Carter, you gave us the best 12 months almost 1month shy of a year bringing unconditional Love and joy to our home.

Carter was the son of Bristol and Charlie

His pet handlers were the Alexander family He was soo little and smart and affectionate He had a special personality that everyone loved his presence was always...

Feb 3, 2024

John C. Mershimer, 92, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Feb. 3, 2024, at the Avalon Nursing Center.

John was born in New Castle to the late Charles and Eva Mershimer. He married his wife, Ethel "Cis," in 1961. She preceded him in passing.

John graduated from Princeton High School. He was a...

Jan 31, 2024

Brian J. Kuttesch, age 65, of Grove City, PA, unexpectedly passed away the evening of Jan. 31, 2024, after a courageous battle with bone marrow cancer.

Born June 18, 1958, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late George and Laverne (Hasson) Kuttesch.

On July 22, 2023, he married his beloved wife,...

Jan 28, 2024

Gregory L. Huling, age 73, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Jan. 28, 2024, at his residence.

Born March 27, 1950, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Layton R. and Lois E. (Wilson) Huling.

On March 30, 1978, he married his beloved wife of 45 years, Beverly (Sweet) Huling....

Jan 26, 2024

Lawrence C. "Larry" DeGennaro, age 70, of New Castle, passed away suddenly the morning of January 26, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born November 18, 1953, in New Castle, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Domrad) DeGennaro. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia (Anderson) DeGennaro, whom he married September...

Jan 20, 2024

Muriel Grossman, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Jan. 20, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Dec. 15, in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late Sylvan and Lena (Cohen) Samter.

On July 11, 1954, Muriel married her beloved husband, Wilbert E. Grossman. He preceded her in death Nov. 15, 2003....

Jan 12, 2024

Bonny Jean Turner, age 63, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Jan. 12, 2024, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born Oct. 15, 1960, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Patricia 'Pat' (Vaughn) Miller.

On Jun 27, 1998, she married her beloved husband of 25...

Jan 9, 2024

Joyce Carolyn Mackerley of Renfrew, PA died at the home of her daughter, Sandra McGuirk, of Neshannock, PA, the afternoon of January 9, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, John Martin Bonk, originally from Jersey...

Jan 8, 2024

William F. Salem, Jr., age 93, of North Lima, Ohio, passed away the morning of January 8, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Youngstown.

Born January 19, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of William F. and Frances (Rockwood) Salem.

He was preceded in death on October 19, 2022, by his beloved wife...

Jan 6, 2024

Thomas George Kirker, 85, of Neshannock Township, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was the first son of Vernon "Dern" and Elizabeth Morgan Kirker, born in New Castle on January 26, 1938.

As a boy, Tom attended Walmo, Arthur McGill, Linden Grove, and Harbor schools. He graduated from Union High School in 1956. While a student...

Jan 3, 2024

Charlotte Mae Harlan, age 84, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Jan. 3, 2024, at her residence.

Born Oct. 6, 1939, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marian (Kraynak) Patterson.

In June of 1965, she married her beloved husband of 58 years, Lloyd Harlan. He survives...

Jan 3, 2024

Hilles Louis Miles, age 74, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the morning of January 3, 2025, at his home.

Hilles was born October 11, 1950, in New Castle and was employed as a train car repairman for 28 years with Norfolk Southern Railway until his retirement in 2003.

Mr. Miles served his country in the...

Jan 1, 2024

James 'Jim' T. Eslick, age 73, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Jan. 1, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born April 21, 1950, in Sioux City, Iowa, he was the son of the late James and Patricia (Russell) Eslick.

On June 4, 1983, he married his beloved wife of 40 years, Joann M....

Jan 1, 2024

Mary Josephine Tarzia, 94 of New Castle passed away the evening of January 1, 2024, at her daughters' residence.

Born on January 10, 1929, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Guy and Amelia (Charlendina) Tarzia.

She was of Christian faith.

Mary was employed as a server at various restaurants and as...

Dec 30, 2023

Ellen Lee Pontius, age 71, of Volant, went to be with our heavenly father on December 30, 2023.

Born November 12, 1952, in Clarksville, PA; she was the daughter of the late Ester (Black) and James W. Shaffer.

Ellen was a graduate of Mercer Area High School, class of 1969. Later in life, she obtained...