Obituaries

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...

Sep 30, 2023

Richard ("Dick") Eugene Flannery passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, surrounded by family at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Dick was the son of Dr. Wilbur Eugene Flannery and Ruth Donaldson Flannery, born ten minutes after his twin brother John W. Flannery on February 15, 1942, in New Castle. His oldest brother Charles F. Flannery and twin brother preceded...

Sep 30, 2023

Donna Louise Duncan, age 84, of Zelienople, PA, passed away Sept. 30, 2023, at Passavant Hospital.

Born Nov. 23, 1938, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Bertha L. (Eppinger) Walters.

Donna graduated from Laurel High School and attended New Castle Business College. She was the secretary with Universal...

Sep 29, 2023

Robert L. Harris, age 67, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Sept. 29, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Dec. 8, 1955, in Wichita, KS, he was the son of Wayne Harris and Patricia (Eppley) Parsons.

He married Angela (Crawford) Harris. She survives at home.

Robert faithfully served his country...

Sep 28, 2023

Stephanie Jolene Myers, age 36, of Pittsburgh, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 28, 2023.

Born April 27, 1987, she is survived by her parents, JoAnne (Kerr) Myers and Thomas G. Myers of Portersville, PA; her brother, Thomas M. (Kayla) Myers; two nephews, Julius and Thomas Maximus and her grandmother, Marilyn...

Sep 28, 2023

Judd F. Wetzel, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Sept. 28, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Jan. 2, 1934, in Turkey City, PA, he was the son of the late Homer C. and Carrie (Best) Wetzel.

He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene E. (Bacorn) Wetzel, who preceded...

Sep 25, 2023

John H. Leslie, age 88, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Sept. 25, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born May 28, 1935, in New Castle, he was the son to the late Howard and Della (Houk) Leslie.

For 61 years, he was married to his beloved wife, Marlene (Braatz) Leslie. She survives at...

Sep 22, 2023

John Kent Hale, age 90, of New Castle, PA passed away on September 22, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born February 24, 1933, in Turkey City, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Minetta (Altman) Hale. John was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School and Clarion State Teachers College, where he earned...

Sep 19, 2023

Delores J. McClenahan, age 97, formerly of Union Township, passed away the evening of September 19, 2023, at Quality Life Services in New Castle.

Born June 6, 1926, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Harry and Clara (Brewster) Kennedy. Delores was preceded in death on August 14, 2009, by her husband of 63 years, Dale...

Sep 17, 2023

Donald L. Parshall, 81, formerly of New Castle, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2023, in New Wilmington.

Born December 14, 1941, in New Castle, he was the son of Wayne and Genevieve (Schallenberger) Parshall.

Donald is survived by his wife of 26 years, Barbara C. (Malis) Stepp Parshall, whom he married June 28, 1997....

Sep 17, 2023

Carol "Joyce" Must passed away on September 17, 2023 at the age of 88. Joyce was born on July 15, 1935 in New Castle. She was the daughter of Myrtle and Henry McEwen, and was the youngest of seven children.

On August 29, 1958, Joyce married Thornton "Bud" Truman Must of New Castle, and they began their...

Sep 17, 2023

Margaret Ella Jackman, age 86, long time Neshannock Township resident, passed away in the early morning of September 17, 2023, at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, PA.

Born October 12, 1936, in Linesville, PA, she was the daughter of Charles and Viola (Dennis) Wigton.

She was a 1954 graduate of Linesville High School,...

Sep 12, 2023

Clarence D. "Pat" Brown, 88, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital, New Castle.

Born in Carmichaels, PA, Pat was the son of the late Leonard F. and Mary A. (Gosline) Brown. He was a graduate of Carmichaels High School, and earned a Bachelor's Degree from California University of Pennsylvania...

Sep 9, 2023

Carol R. Latshaw, age 80, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Sunnyview Home in Butler, PA.

Born August 25, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Betty (Mars) Welker. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Vylus E. Latshaw, Jr., whom...

Sep 4, 2023

Philip Frances George, a beloved husband, father figure, a friend to many and a car enthusiast, passed away at Passavant Hospital after an extended illness at the age of 86 years young.

His body may have been old, but his soul and mind were young at heart. Phil and his wife Janice had a full life together,...