Obituaries

Nov 10, 2023

Raymond Kirkwood III, age 76, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, at Addison Healthcare Center.

Born May 27, 1947, he was the son of Raymond Kirkwood, Jr., and the late Mary Estella (Dwyer).

Raymond is survived by his step- mother, Nancy Kirkwood; step- brother, Mark Dewberry of New Castle, PA; one...

Nov 7, 2023

Elizabeth Louise Solot-Dick was born on October 3, 1953, to George H. Solot and Ruth L. (Kinzeler). She passed away on November 7, 2023, in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Liz grew up in Parma, Ohio with her best friends, Kathleen Komperda and Carol Muckley, graduating from Parma High School in 1971. Liz served in the Army earning the...

Nov 6, 2023

Jerry Dudley Mengel, age 80, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Nov. 6, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Sept. 5, 1943, in New Sewickley Twp., PA, he was the son of the late Abraham and Marguerite (Holton) Mengel.

On June 20, 1964, he married his beloved wife of 51 years, Ruth L....

Nov 5, 2023

Kenneth E. Crawford, age 94, of New Castle, passed away the night of November 5, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Greenfield, PA on November 29, 1928, he was the son of Edward T. and Mae Elizabeth (Buzzard) Crawford.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Gay E. (Eger) Crawford, whom he...

Nov 4, 2023

Lois A. Locke, age 93, of New Castle, passed away peacefully the afternoon of Nov. 4, 2023, at her residence, with her family by her side.

Born May 22, 1930, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Elmer T. and Bertha Truby (French) Tinstman.

On May 25, 1951, she married her beloved...

Oct 30, 2023

Michael J. Birdsall, age 65, of New Castle, passed away, Oct. 30, 2023, at Canterbury Place, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born Aug. 30, 1958, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Birdsall and Billie Jean (Crowl) Birdsall Fisher.

Michael was a 1976 graduate of Neshannock High School. He was employed by...

Oct 21, 2023

William T. Richards, age 90, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Oct. 21, 2023, at Clen-Moore Place.

Born Aug. 12, 1933, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Thomas and Frieda (McClelland) Richards.

He was married for 67 years to his beloved wife, Joan D. (Rung) Richards, who survives....

Oct 20, 2023

Ralph Ray Brown, age 98, of Naples, Florida, formerly of New Castle, passed away the morning of October 20, 2023, at AdviniaCare Assisted Living in Naples.

Born July 9, 1925, in New Castle, he was the son of Harry M. and Hazel (Baker) Brown. He was preceded in death on March 12, 2021, by his wife of...

Oct 19, 2023

Lois Elaine (Tingwall) Thompson, age 91, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Oct. 19, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Dec. 11, 1931, in Warren, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Tingwall and Ann K. Tingwall (Fink) Mullen.

She married Richard M. Thompson who preceded her in death in 1993....

Oct 15, 2023

Ross Wade Meeder, 39, of New Castle, passed away on October 15, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born on March 7, 1984, in Butler, PA, he was the son of Melvin Meeder and Pamela (Hendrickson) Meeder.

Ross was a graduate of Butler High School and went on to earn his Associate Degree from New Castle...

Oct 15, 2023

Betty Lou (McCleary) Hale, of New Castle, PA passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023 at Jameson Care Center.

Born January 2, 1935, in Monroe, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Mary (Snyder) McCleary. She was raised by her grandparents, Fred and Emma Snyder, after her mother was tragically killed in the family's...

Oct 15, 2023

Betty J. Kelly, age 68, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Oct. 15, 2023, at her residence.

Born Dec. 13, 1954, in Bedford, OH, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Bessie (Malone) Rick.

Betty worked as a dasher for Door Dash. She loved bingo, lottery tickets, watching late night...

Oct 12, 2023

Phyllis Irene Wright, age 83, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Oct. 12, 2023, at Quality Life Services – New Castle.

Born Nov. 12, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Esther (Sorger) Maiella.

She married Ronald Lee Wright on March 25, 1960. He preceded her in...

Oct 10, 2023

Scott E. Palmer, age 58, of West Middlesex, PA, passed away the early morning of Oct. 10, 2023, at his residence.

Born Nov. 20, 1964, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of George W. Palmer and Carol A. (Williams) Ascione. They survive.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Lauretta...

Oct 8, 2023

Jeffrey Edward Durbin, age 59, of New Castle, passed away October 8, 2023, at his home.

Born April 21, 1964, in Hammond, Indiana, he was the son of Lynda L. (Engle) Durbin.

After his graduation from New Castle High School, Jeff attended Slippery Rock University where he received his bachelor's degree in accounting. He used...

Oct 7, 2023

Thomas Mark Buchanan, Sr., age 77, of New Castle, passed away the morning of October 7, 2023, at Avalon Place.

Born May 27, 1946, in New Castle, he was the son of John W. Buchanan, Sr. and June A. (Evans) Buchanan. He was preceded in death earlier this year on March 4, 2023, by his loving wife...

Oct 6, 2023

Donald A. Carletti, age 79, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Oct. 6, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born March 29, 1944, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Alvaro D. and Michelina Ruth (Fusco) Carletti.

On Sept. 10, 1965, he married his beloved wife of 58 years, Karen...

Oct 4, 2023

Lori Ann Pence (Fennick )Danford, 61, of New Castle, PA passed away the afternoon of October 4, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital.

Lori was born on August 9, 1962, in New Castle, PA to the late Bert C. Pence Jr. and Lorraine McVicker Pence.

Mrs. Danford was a 1980 graduate of Laurel High School and obtained...

Oct 4, 2023

Martha Jane (Skip) Sonntag, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 4, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith and family. She was a beloved mom, grandma, and great grandma. Martha was born on February 21, 1933, in Warren, Ohio, to Richard and Martha (Hazlett) Martin. Martha married Russell Sonntag on September 25, 1954.

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Oct 3, 2023

La'Mari "Bobo Bird" Jamel Latham, age 4 months old, passed away the morning of Oct. 3, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born May 30, 2023, in Beaver, he was the son of Qualin Sebree and Sybal Ward.

Bobo Bird, as he was affectionately known as, had the biggest smile that lit up every room. He...