Obituaries

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....

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...