Irene Lillian Fracul
May 13, 2026
Irene Lillian Fracul passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, with her daughters by her side. Born on May 24,1934, she graduated from Shenango High School in 1952. In 1954, Irene eloped to Waukegan, Illinois, to marry her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Donald Joseph Fracul. Together, they ran Fracul's Market, an independent grocery store,...
Jean Cox
May 12, 2026
Jean Cox, 91, of Hickory Township, in New Castle, passed away May 12, 2026, at Shenango on the Green, in New Wilmington, PA.
Born June 4, 1934, in Grove City, PA, she was the daughter of Floyd and Mary (McConnell) Hockenberry and was raised by Jess and Lavinia Brown, in Harlansburg. She graduated from East Lawrence High...
Donald T. Kroesen
May 10, 2026
Donald T. Kroesen, age 92, of Edinburg, PA, passed away May 10, 2026, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle.
Born October 12, 1933, in New Castle, he was the son of Ralph and Marie (Campbell) Kroesen.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Carolyn (Fox) Kroesen whom he married on...
Roy L. Baldwin, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Roy L. Baldwin, Jr., 85, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2026, surrounded by his family in New Castle, PA. He was born in 1941 to Roy Baldwin, Sr. and Grace "Dolly'' Baldwin Bovard.
Roy was a devoted husband of 60 years to the love of his life, Bonnie; a loving father, grandfather, and...
Alice Marie Baker
May 3, 2026
Alice Marie Baker, 93, of Shenango Treetops in New Castle, passed away May 3, 2026, at Grove Manor Nursing Home in Grove City, PA.
Born May 7, 1932, in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of Westell and Beulah (Beerbower) Aiken.
She was preceded in death on Feb. 16, 2002, by her beloved husband of...
Howard L. Schooley
May 3, 2026
Howard L. Schooley, age 93, of Shenango Twp., passed away the morning of May 3, 2026, at his residence.
Born May 19, 1932, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late William P. and Mary M. (Preisel) Schooley.
On Aug. 15, 1952, he married his beloved wife of 73 years, Kathleen (Essinger)...
William E. Mcdonald
May 1, 2026
William E. McDonald "Earl", age 90, of New Castle, passed away May 1, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born June 16, 1935, in Nantahala, North Carolina, he was the son of Wade and May (Parker) McDonald. He was preceded in death on May 13, 1999, by his wife of 19 years, Thelma R. (Mills) McDonald, whom he...
William Lawrence "Larry" Davis
May 1, 2026
William Lawrence "Larry" Davis, 76, of Avon, passed away on May 01, 2026 at The Gathering Together. He was born on January 05, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to the late Dorothy Jayne (Fehl) and William Frank Davis. Larry was a 1967 graduate of Neshannock High School in New Castle. He married Kathryn A. King on September 01, 1972...
James J. Houk
May 1, 2026
James J. Houk, 62, of New Castle, passed away May 1, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born May 12, 1963, in New Castle, he was the son of William Clair and Gladys Lorene (Heckathorn) Houk who preceded him in death.
A Laurel High School graduate, he was employed as a union electrician at Vantage Corp....
Jesse 'Joe' Scott Heasley
Apr 22, 2026
Jesse 'Joe' Scott Heasley, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 22, 2026, with family by his side.
Born March 6, 1937, in Crawford County, he was the son of the late William Paul and Jessie Bailey Heasley.
He was married to the love of his life, Patricia 'Patty' Jean (Drespling)...
Christian John Elliott
Apr 19, 2026
Christian John Elliott, age 52, of Neshannock, Twp., passed away the early morning of April 19, 2026.
Born Jan. 20, 1974, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Thomas C. and Patti L. (Moore) Elliott, III, who reside in Neshannock, Twp.
On June 11, 2016, he married his best friend and beloved wife,...
Tad Richard Miller
Apr 19, 2026
Tad Richard Miller, 57, of New Castle, passed away April 19, 2026, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Born February 1, 1969, in Beaver Falls, PA, he was the son of Bonnie Daugherty. Tad is survived by his wife of 21 years, Darlene (Macri) Miller, whom he married April 2, 2005.
A graduate of Springfield...
James R. Madison
Apr 17, 2026
James R. Madison, 81, a lifetime resident of New Castle, passed away the night of April 17, 2026, at his Neshannock Township residence.
Born June 17, 1944, in New Castle, he was the son of Wilbert H. and Darlye L. (Barris) Madison.
Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen Lee (Costello) Madison,...
Patricia Sue Cornelius
Apr 14, 2026
Patricia Sue Cornelius, age 76 of New Castle, passed away the late afternoon of April 14, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born March 7, 1950, in Dallas, TX, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Doris (Haire) Cornelius.
Patty was a graduate of Stranahan High School located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was...
David John Wilson
Apr 11, 2026
David John Wilson, age 77, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of April 11, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Born Aug. 2, 1948, in Warren, OH, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (McGowan) Wilson.
He was married to Carol (Dubosky) Wilson for 55 wonderful years, where she resides...
Thressa M. "Terri" Anderson
Apr 10, 2026
Thressa "Terri" M. Anderson, 91, of Edinburg, passed away the evening of April 10, 2026, at QLS in New Castle.
Born on December 27, 1934, in Hillsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Anna Luca Augustine.
Thressa was a 1953 graduate of Bessemer High School. She was one of New Castle's...
Robert G. "Bob" Stillwagon
Apr 10, 2026
Robert G. "Bob" Stillwagon, 79, passed away on April 10, 2026.
Born on January 19, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert E. Stillwagon and Carolyn L. Shoaff.
Bob was a graduate of New Castle High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a dedicated and...
Ernest S. Toth
Apr 2, 2026
Ernest S. Toth, age 87, of New Castle, passed away the evening of April 2, 2026, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.
Born December 6, 1938, in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of Stephen and Anna (Strzulla) Toth.
Ernest was preceded in death on July 2, 2002, by his beloved wife of 45 years, Aretta...
Robert 'Rob' James Willard
Apr 2, 2026
Robert 'Rob' James Willard, age 61, of New Castle, PA, passed away April 2, 2026, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born Oct. 12, 1964, in Compton, CA, he was the son of the late Russell Arthur and Mary Ellen (Weddle) Willard.
On Feb. 7, 1990, Rob married his best friend and wife of...
Ramona R. Semler
Apr 2, 2026
Ramona R. Semler, age 88, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of April 2, 2026, at AHN Wexford Hospital.
Born Sept. 3, 1937, in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Lamison) McConahy.
She married William J. Semler who preceded her in death.
Ramona worked at...
