Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

Mariellen Kennedy Fletcher, age 93, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Aug. 29, 2023, at her residence.

Born Nov. 11, 1929, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Williams) Kennedy.

She married Robert Fletcher on May 21, 1952. He preceded her in death on Jan. 24,...

Aug 25, 2023

Carl Boyd Hooks Jr., age 85, of New Castle, passed away on August 25, 2023, at his residence.

Born March 25, 1938, in Brackenridge PA, he was the son of the late Viola M. and Carl Boyd Hooks Sr.

Carl married the love of his life, Velvet (Smith) Hooks on March 31, 1967. She resides...

Aug 21, 2023

Daniel Lobur Rennard, age 76, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Aug. 21, 2023, at his residence.

Born Oct. 1, 1946, in Oakmont PA, he was the son of the late Samuel W. and Olga (Lobur) Rennard.

On April 25, 1970, he married his wife of 45 years, Rose Mary (Lombardi) Rennard. She...

Aug 16, 2023

Sharon L. Brunswick, age 70, of New Castle, passed away the morning of August 16, 2023, at her residence.

Born January 24, 1953, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Thomas Kerr and Thelma (Woods) Milliken.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 50 years, David Brunswick, whom she married February 19, 1973.

Aug 14, 2023

C. Eugene Dengler, age 89, passed away on August 14, 2023, at Quality Life Services of New Castle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Sara (Downs) Dengler and

3 brothers and 4 sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Alberta , the love of his life,...

Aug 14, 2023

Marcilyn A. Moon, age 85, of New Wilmington, passed away the early morning of Aug. 14, 2023, at her residence.

Born on May 4, 1938, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Lillian Mae (Widel) Tucker, Sr.

On Dec. 7, 1957, she married her beloved husband of 63 years,...

Aug 11, 2023

J. Michael Wilkins, 69, of New Castle, passed away on August 11, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh after a brief illness.

He was born June 16, 1954, to James U. and Lois (Paulhamus) Wilkins, in Red Lion, PA, moving to Williamsport, PA as a child.

Mike attended Lycoming College in Williamsport, then, after...

Aug 9, 2023

Helen G. (Saad) Joseph, age 101, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Aug. 9, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, surrounded by all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Born Nov. 16, 1921, in Homestead, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Morina (Phillips) Saad.

On Oct. 20, 1940, she married her...

Aug 5, 2023

Cathy A. Bauder, 63, of New Castle, PA passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in New Castle, PA on October 23, 1959, and was the daughter of the late R. Marie Fornataro, Angelo L. Fornataro and David E. Herr.

She was of the Catholic faith. An avid sports...

Aug 2, 2023

Jean L. Brubaker passed away on August 2, 2023, in Jacksonville, Texas, at her home that she shared with her daughter. She was born in Phillipston, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1925 to the late Charles and Mabel Remaly Mortimer. On June 7, 1946, she married Charles L. Brubaker. He preceded her in passing on September 18, 1985.

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Aug 1, 2023

Lois June Owoc went home to be with Jesus on August 1st 2023, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Lois accomplished so much throughout her life; a restaurant owner and tremendous cook, professional nanny to 34 children and a compassionate caregiver, a dedicated volunteer, advocate and speaker for MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), wonderful...

Jul 29, 2023

David George Eberlein, age 67, of Bessemer, PA, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 29, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born May 6, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Schnelzer) Eberlein.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Michell (Wright) Eberlein, whom he...

Jul 29, 2023

Chris Ann Biddle, age 66, of Andover, OH, passed away July 29, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic, after an extended illness.

Born Sept. 15, 1956, in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary Ann (McCool) Texter.

On June 16, 1979, she married her beloved husband of 44 years, Ardell Biddle....

Jul 28, 2023

Dana Ellis Polding, age 93, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Friday, July 28, 2023, at Quality Life Services in Grove City.

Born April 10, 1930, in New Castle, he was a son of Harry and Sarah (Schuler) Polding.

Dana was preceded in death on May 14, 2009, by his wife of 55...

Jul 26, 2023

Richard Bruce "Ricky" Morrison was born in Johnstown, PA, on July 26, 1950, and passed peacefully in his sleep on July 26, 2023.

Ricky was the second oldest son of William "Bill" and Frances "Fran" Morrison who predeceased him. The family moved to New Castle in 1955 when his father took ownership of the local Buick dealership....

Jul 24, 2023

Robert E. Pitzer, age 100, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of July 24, 2023, at Edison Manor Nursing Home.

Born July 15, 1923, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Morris and Jennie (Stewart) Pitzer.

On Nov. 27, 1945, he married his beloved wife of 73 years, Marguerite L....

Jul 21, 2023

Jane Lorraine Brown, age 81, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of July 21, 2023, at her residence.

Born Jan. 16, 1942, in Grove City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth James and Frances M. (Hedglin) Martin.

On Aug. 19, 1960, she married her husband of 62 years, Robert 'Bob'...

Jul 18, 2023

Keith E. Smith, 66, of New Castle, went to meet his Lord and Savior on July 18, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born April 30, 1957, in New Castle, he was a son of the late Wallace and Doris Watson Smith.

He married the former Melinda Nicholson on Nov. 24, 1979. She...

Jul 18, 2023

Jeffrey Byron Irwin, 69, of Poland, Ohio, died July 18, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley of Boardman.

Born April 3, 1954, in New Castle, he was the son of Harry Jr. and Josephine Proudfoot Irwin.

Jeff was a 1972 graduate of Shenango High School. He enrolled in broadcast school in Wilkinsburg, after which he...

Jul 13, 2023

Sara Grace Brest, 95, of Neshannock Township passed away the evening of Thursday July 13, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. She was born on March 4, 1928 in New Castle to Harold R. and Florence M. Gibb Klingensmith. On December 9, 1950, she married James H. Brest. He preceded her in death on October 19, 1999....