Obituaries

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...

Dec 29, 2023

Paul R. Lauderbaugh, age 66, of New Castle, passed away at Quality Life Services of New Castle on December 29, 2023.

Born September 23, 1957, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late William R. and Carol A. (Cunningham) Lauderbaugh.

He was preceded in death on February 12, 2021, by his wife of...

Dec 28, 2023

Martha I. Aiken, age 94, of New Castle, PA, passed away peacefully on December 28 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, PA.

Born on May 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Brilla Cifra. She married James E. Aiken on January 29, 1954; he preceded her in death on June...

Dec 24, 2023

Christine Runyan Sager, age 49, passed away peacefully the early morning of Dec.24, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital, with her loving family at her side.

Chrissy was the daughter of the late Clinton and Sharon Runyan who preceded her in death.

She was married to her beloved husband Russell, who survives at home, along with...

Dec 17, 2023

Timothy Lee Marti, 66 of Neshannock Township, New Castle, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Dec. 17, 2023. He fought a courageous battle with cancer.

Tim was born Dec. 21, 1956 in New Castle to the late Jacobo "Jack" Marti and Mary Jane "Jane" Young Marti. He was married for 46 years to his...

Dec 16, 2023

James D. Emery, age 68, of Edinburg, PA, passed the morning of Dec. 16, 2023, at UPMC Passavant Hospital.

Born Nov. 8, 1955, in New Castle, he was the son of the late James R. and Doris (Daugherty) Emery.

On April 28, 1978, he married his beloved wife of 45 years, Terri (Hardy) Emery, who...

Dec 15, 2023

Barbara Ann Johnson, age 82, formerly of Neshannock Township, passed away the afternoon of December 15, 2023, at Quality Life Services, New Castle.

Born January 27, 1941, in New Castle, she was the daughter of George C. and Doris B. (Gillette) Johnson.

Barbara worked in retail sales most of her life and was a member...

Dec 11, 2023

Sarah M. Hardy, affectionately known as "Ma" to most, age 95, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior the morning of Dec. 11, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Jan. 7, 1928, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Emma D. (Hall) Curry.

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Dec 9, 2023

Lori Kay Carbone, age 64, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of December 9, 2023, at Jameson Care Center.

Born March 18, 1959, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Terry and Dorothy (Snyder) McClelland.

A graduate of Laurel High School, Lori was self employed as a hairdresser. Among her many interests, she...

Dec 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Robert Eugene Brown on December 5, 2023. He was the son of Harold Eugene and Mae Irene (Kerr) Brown.

Bob married Dorothy Anne Irvine on April 25, 1970, marking the beginning of a dedicated partnership that spanned over five decades. Together, they raised two children,...

Dec 2, 2023

William Edward Lord, age 69 of New Castle, PA, formerly of Smethport, PA, passed away the evening of Dec. 2, 2023, at Edison Manor.

Born Nov. 2, 1954, in Mineral Wells, TX, he was the son of the late Delbert Clyde and Belva B. (Childs) Lord.

Bill was a graduate of Smethport High School. He...

Dec 2, 2023

Albert Mazzocca, age 88, of New Castle, passed away December 2, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born September 20, 1935, in New Castle, he was the son of John and Mary (DeRamo) Mazzocca.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Gush) Mazzocca, in July, 1992, after 20 years of marriage.

A...

Nov 26, 2023

Walter John Gierlach, 84, of New Castle, passed away the evening of November 26, 2023, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless.

Born July 8, 1939, in New Castle, he was the son of Walter J. and Mary (Nevotne) Gierlach, Sr.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marlene (Nocera) Gierlach, whom he married on January...

Nov 23, 2023

Kenneth Everett "Guido" Kelly, 58, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2023 at his residence.

Born on February 24, 1965 in New Castle, he was the son of Loyal and Alice (Peak) Kelly.

Kenny always had a passion for pizza. He owned his own pizza shop and was most recently employed with...

Nov 23, 2023

Jean Anne Shreffler, 74 of New Castle passed away on November 23, 2023 at Quality of Life Services in Grove City, PA.

Born on October 22, 1949 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Harry F. and Joan (Thompson) Whitman.

She earned her Bachelors in Library Science and was a librarian at Butler Institute...