Obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

Rosemary E. Kauffman, age 94, of New Castle, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, the early morning of July 12, 2023, at her residence.

Born July 8, 1929, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Harry Demont and Mary Genevieve (Carroll) Cochran.

On Sept. 11, 1964, she married her...

Jul 9, 2023

Cecilia "Ceci" Braho passed away July 9, 2023, at her residence, after battling an extended illness.

Ceci was born in Douglasville Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Edith Minotto. Ceci married her beloved husband William J. Braho on July 9,1983. She passed on her 40th anniversary.

Ceci was co-owner of W J Braho Paving Co....

Jul 8, 2023

Patricia Ann Boatman, age 92, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her residence.

Born August 31, 1930, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Irwin E. and Ethel (Collins) Bigley.

Patricia was preceded in death on April 12, 2006, by her beloved husband of 55 years, Myron...

Jul 7, 2023

Randolph "Randy" Albert Reese, age 84, of New Wilmington, passed away the early morning of July 7, 2023, at Shenango on the Green.

Born Dec. 21, 1938, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Humble) Reese.

On Aug. 14, 1959, he married his beloved wife of 63 years,...

Jul 1, 2023

Randy C. Chamberlain, age 67, of Union Township, passed away the evening of July 1, 2023, surrounded by his family at UPMC Passavant Hospital.

Born January 29, 1956, in Ashtabula, Ohio, he was the son of Richard C. and Boneita (Hough) Chamberlain.

A graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech, Randy was employed as a packer for...

Jun 25, 2023

My wonderful Kitty Kat was a Tabby I got 2 weeks after dad's passing in 2005....A perfect cat from the beginning...God blessed me with over 18 years with her....Years full of love and happiness every day she was with me...My bedtime companion over 18 years....Kitty Kat loved every pet that passed through our home in those years and enjoyed them...

Jun 25, 2023

Patrick J. Scarnati, 56, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a prolonged illness.

Patrick was born on February 28, 1967, in New Castle, and was the son of Shirley J. Ragnelli and Ricardo (Patty) Scarnati.

Pat worked as a laborer with Blair Strip Steel and was accomplished in carpentry and construction abilities. He was...

Jun 23, 2023

Richard Dale Simmons, age 55, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of June 23, 2023, at his residence.

Born July 31, 1967, in Detroit MI., he was the son of the late Jack Simmons.

On Oct. 3, 1992, he married his wife of 30 years, Nancy (Wallace) Simmons. She survives at home.

Jun 17, 2023

Travis John Bintrim, Sr., age 49, of Slippery Rock, passed away the evening of June 17, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Nov. 7, 1973, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Thomas G. Bintrim and the late Nancy Lee (Barton) Bintrim.

Travis was a graduate of Laurel High School. All his life,...

Jun 17, 2023

Carol V. Chamberlain, age 81, of New Castle, passed away the evening of June 17, 2023, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born September 14, 1941, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Richard L. and Maxine (Morgan) Swanton.

Carol married her high school sweetheart, David Chamberlain, on June 9, 1962, recently celebrating...

Jun 13, 2023

Anna A. Laitinen, age 94, of New Castle, PA, passed away on June 13, 2023, at her home, with her family beside her.

Born May 3, 1929, in Princeton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chauncey and Anna Mae (Harlan) Flack.

On May 20, 1950, she married her love, Samuel V. Laitinen, Sr....

Jun 8, 2023

James M. Kunselman, age 86, formerly of New Castle, passed away June 8, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born January 4, 1937, in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County, he was the son of Amos Samuel Kunselman and Francis Jean (White) Kunselman.

James was preceded in death on July 29, 2022, by his wife of 66 years, Barbara...

Jun 5, 2023

Judith Gail Stodolak, age 80, of New Castle, passed away the evening of June 5, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Sept. 03, 1942, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln R. and Eulene J. (Wheeler) Shope.

On Aug. 30, 1977, she married her husband of 45 years, Paul Stodolak....

Jun 4, 2023

Sharon Lamar Reno, age 71, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of June 4, 2023.

Born March 6, 1952, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Emerson and Pauline (Krause) Reno.

Sharon was a graduate of Lawrence County Vo. Tech. She enjoyed reading, walking at Pearson Park with her...

May 29, 2023

Melba June (Chambers) Baird, 90, of New Castle, passed away at home May 29, 2023.

Born June 25, 1932, in Scott County, Tennessee, daughter of the late Sterling and Loma (Strunk) Chambers.

Melba is survived by sister Sue (Vern) Taylor of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is preceded by 5 brothers, Tyrus, Fondee, Donald, James and Bryan...

May 28, 2023

Elliot Charles Hartje, age 39, of Bethel Park, PA, passed away May 28, 2023, at his residence.

Born June 11, 1983, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Edward G. Hartje, III, and Carol Ann (Zona) Hartje, who survives.

Elliot was a graduate of Kennedy Catholic Middle/High School. He graduated from...

May 27, 2023

Hans R. Ostermeyer, age 34, of New Castle, passed away the morning of May 27, 2023.

Born June 19, 1988, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Robert R. (Amy J. Bryner) Ostermeyer and Joi Ann Troisi.

Hans was a 2007 graduate of Laurel High School. After graduation, he went on to study at...

May 25, 2023

Ralph E. Welker, age 88, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the early morning of May 25, 2023, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born April 25, 1935, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Paul E. and Velma M. (Taylor) Welker.

On June 14, 1958, he married his beloved wife...

May 24, 2023

Dr. Frank Morris Keller, 84, passed away on May 24, 2023, in Weston, Fl. He was born on May 10, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in Elwood City, PA. Dr. Keller specialized in family medicine and was a devoted M.D. who cared deeply for his patients. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend to many....

May 24, 2023

Betty Lou Nelson, age 97, formerly of New Castle, passed away the night of May 24, 2023, at Masternick Skilled Nursing in New Middletown, Ohio.

Born May 17, 1926, in New Castle, she was the daughter of James W. and Sarah Jane (Jones) McCann.

She was preceded in death on July 9, 2003, by her...