Obituaries

May 24, 2023

Gerald 'Jerry' Lee Hermann, age 70, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord and reunited with his wife, the evening of May 24, 2023, at The Grove at New Castle.

Born June 4, 1952, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Gordon William 'Bill' and Olga (Sidorchuck) Hermann.

On...

May 23, 2023

Margherita "Dolly" Eda Lockley, age 92, of Stuart, Florida, passed away May 23, 2023, in Stuart, Florida.

Born November 17, 1930, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Fausto and Egidia (Julian) Del Castello.

In 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Sidney Robert Lockley, and enjoyed 63 years together until his passing on...

May 22, 2023

Jean Yoho Spears, 96, of Castlewood, PA, passed away on May 22, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side. Born November 3, 1926, in Energy, PA, to John and Catharine Irene (Houk) Yoho. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She married the love her life, Lawrence Emerson Spears, on February 14,...

May 18, 2023

"Robbie," 58, born Feb. 13, 1965, passed away May 18, 2023. Rob was the son of William "Bill" & Frances "Fran" Morrison who predeceased him. He is survived by three sons: Matthew Morris (Malissa) & twins Anthony and Jacob Morrison. Surviving siblings are, Scott Morrison (Padma); Ricky, Jamie & Lee Morrison. Rob loved kids, dogs, and cooking. He also...

May 14, 2023

Roger Carroll Eddy, age 89, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of May 14, 2023, at the Haven Convalescent Home.

Born July 30, 1933, in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Mary E. (Crawford) Eddy.

After serving in the US Army National Guard, Roger attended Fairmont State...

May 10, 2023

Rose Shaffer, age 97, of New Castle, passed away the evening of May 10, 2023, at The Haven Convalescent Home.

Born March 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Victoria (Ludu) Siovaila.

On June 28, 1969, she married her beloved husband of 53 years, Kenneth L. Shaffer. He survives at...

May 8, 2023

Helen Catherine (George) Martin, 87, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023, at the Quality Life Services Nursing Home in New Castle, PA.

She was born on December 26, 1935, in Coraopolis, PA, the daughter of Steven and Ethel (Haus) George.

Helen graduated from Coraopolis High School in 1953. Upon graduation, she married Michael P...

May 7, 2023

Richard 'Dick' C. McCrumb, Sr., passed away the afternoon of May 7, 2023, at his residence.

Born Oct. 7,1933, in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of the late Chester C. and Frances (Nye) McCrumb.

On April 4, 1953, Dick married his beloved wife, Betty Jane (Altman) McCrumb. She preceded him in death on...

May 4, 2023

Thomas E. Pugh, age 74, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of May 4, 2023, at his residence after an extended illness.

Born December 12, 1948, in New Castle, he was the son of Harold E. and Patricia A. (O'Leary) Pugh.

After his high school graduation, Tom attended the New Castle Business College...

May 4, 2023

James R. Barge, age 65, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of May 4, 2023, in Butler County, PA.

Born February 18, 1958, in New Castle, he was the son of Russell D. and Marcelyn (Burkholder) Barge.

Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Lisa (Melder) Barge, whom he married April...

May 3, 2023

William "Bill" Dunkle, 68, of Sunbury, Ohio passed away on Wednesday morning, May 3rd, 2023, at Country View Nursing Home. Bill was born November 5, 1954, in New Castle, a son of Bill and Sarah (Kennedy) Dunkle. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1973. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bill was honorably discharged in...

Apr 26, 2023

James Lawrence Moser, 82, of Slippery Rock, PA, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, surrounded by his son Travis James Moser and his beloved wife Nancy Louise (McKnight) two days shy of their 50th wedding anniversary. And they said it wouldn't last!

Jim was born to the late Elizabeth R. (Wallas) and Kenneth E. (Pete) Moser...

Apr 26, 2023

John 'Skip' Myers, age 66, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of April 26, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born Oct. 16, 1956, in New Castle, he was the son of the late John H. and Jean E. (Floyd) Myers.

Skip was a graduate of Laurel High School and Grove City...

Apr 26, 2023

Nadine Spears, age 97, formerly of Mt. Jackson, passed away the morning of April 26, 2023, at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington, PA.

Born March 1, 1926, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Gerald W. and Ruth (Roberts) Kildoo.

She was preceded in death on November 10, 2003, by her husband...

Apr 26, 2023

William H. Watkins, age 85, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 26, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Oct. 18, 1937, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Stanley Perry and Alma Elizabeth (Crum) Watkins.

On Aug. 25, 1962, he married his beloved wife Joyce (Charlier) Watkins. She preceded...

Apr 24, 2023

Jeffrey 'Jeff' Lee Marshall, age 47, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 24, 2023.

Born June 5, 1975, in New Castle, he was the son of Richard 'Dick' L. and Carol Sue (Kemmerly) Marshall. They survive at home.

Jeff was a 1993 graduate of New Castle High School. He worked as an...

Apr 21, 2023

On Friday, April 21, 2023, Ruth G. Love passed away in Squirrel Hill. She was the wife of the late Howard R. Love; Mother of Ken (Barbara) of Phoenix, AZ, and Jim and Harold (Nancy) of Pittsburgh, PA. Daughter of the late Harry and Anna Gomberg. Sister of the late Paul, Clarence, and Bernard Gomberg. Sister-in-law of Geraldine Gomberg....

Apr 18, 2023

John James "Jim" Richardson, Jr., 75, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of April 18, 2023, at his residence in Union Township.

Born April 21, 1947, in New Castle, he was the son of John James Richardson, Sr. and Doris (Stoner) Richardson. They preceded him in death.

Jim is survived by his wife of...

Apr 17, 2023

Donald Paul Warsing, Sr., age 87, of New Castle, passed away the late afternoon of April 17, 2023, at Shenango on the Green.

Born October 30, 1935, in Rose Point, Pa., he was the son of the late Thomas and Mildred (Horvwalt) Warsing. He married Carol Ann Biondi, on March 28, 1959. Carol Ann, a devoted Catholic,...

Apr 12, 2023

Dorothy Ann "Dotty" Burner Wright, age 87, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 12, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born in Buckhannon, West Virginia November 22, 1935, to Harold Burner and Tressa Tallman Burner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother James W. Burner, and her husband of 53 years...