Obituaries

Apr 9, 2023

The feisty Helen-Lou Breault Atkinson passed away at 90 years young in UPMC Jameson on April 9, 2023, after a long life as a free spirit.

Born in Milford, Massachusetts, she grew up being raised by her single Mom and Grandparents. Although an only child, she had 6 uncles to keep her busy and it was one...

Apr 5, 2023

Joyce Ann Dodge, age 76, of New Castle, passed away the evening of April 5, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, in Pittsburgh.

Born Feb. 11, 1947, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Mary (Johnston) Steingasser.

Joyce married Gary Michael Dodge on January 23, 1970, and they enjoyed...

Mar 31, 2023

Kimberly Sue Glenn, age 55, of Hermitage, PA, passed away March 31, 2023, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

Born July 19, 1967, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Herbert Glenn and Sandra (McAnallen) Zajac.

A 1985 graduate of Laurel High School, Kim was a home health caregiver for many years.

In addition...

Mar 30, 2023

Gregory Ward, age 43, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of March 30, 2023, at his residence.

Born Aug. 25, 1979, in New Castle, he was the son of Gary and Colleen (Kelly) Ward.

On Dec. 30, 2017, he married Diana (Baughman) Ward.

Greg loved bowling, gun smithing, and was a pet...

Mar 29, 2023

Kenneth W. Ruppersberger, age 65, of New Castle, passed away suddenly from a brief illness, the morning of March 29, 2023.

Born June 21, 1957, in New Castle, he was the son of William and Frances (Bissell) Ruppersberger.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Laura (Gossett) Ruppersberger, whom he married on Jan....

Mar 28, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Ernest Reese, age 80, of New Castle, passed away the evening of March 28, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Chuck is reunited in death with his loving wife, Margaret (Peggy) A. (Toussaint) Reese. He is survived by his children: Natalie (Brad) Hess, Lorrie Reese, and Danielle Reese; like-a-son nephew: Mike (Karen) Hall; five grandchildren: Samantha,...

Mar 28, 2023

Sondra Morrissey Smith, age 82, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the early morning of March 28, 2023, at her residence.

Born Nov. 17, 1940, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Edith (Emery) Morrissey. She was married to Howard "Snooky" S. Smith who preceded her in death on March 9, 1996.

Mar 26, 2023

William J. Semler, age 59, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of March 26, 2023, at his residence in Neshannock Township.

Born in New Castle on August 30, 1963, he was the son of the late William J. Semler and Ramona (McConahy) Semler, with whom he made his home.

Mr. Semler was a 1981...

Mar 24, 2023

Frank Charles Turner, age 81, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of March 24, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Feb. 21, 1942, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Frank W. and Wanda (Whitmore) Turner.

He married Ruth A. (Hill) Turner, his beloved wife of 41 years. She preceded...

Mar 23, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Allen transitioned from this life on Thursday March 23, 2023 at the age of 67.

Kenny was the fourth of eight children born to the late Dorothy and Theodore Allen Jr on August 26, 1955.

Kenny was educated in the Philadelphia public school system. He received his GED and eventually went to Penn...

Mar 19, 2023

Kathleen Wilson Duff died peacefully at home on March 19, surrounded by family and friends after a long illness.

She was born June 26, 1953, at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle.

Kathy graduated from Wilmington Area High School in 1971. She was employed as a machinist at New Castle Industries for 39 years. When...

Mar 17, 2023

Jack Gene Wright, age 89, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord the morning of March 17, 2023.

Born Jan. 31, 1934, he was the son of the late John R. and Virginia J. (McCracken) Wright.

Jack was a graduate of New Castle High School. He then went on to graduate from Grove...

Mar 16, 2023

Charles R. Withers, age 84, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of March 16, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born May 11, 1938, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Samuel L. and Louise (Smith) Withers.

On Jan. 14, 1978, he married his beloved wife of 45 years, Patty (Ealy)...

Mar 15, 2023

Paul Edward J. McConahy, age 33, of West Middlesex, PA, passed away the afternoon of March 15, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

Born Nov. 23, 1989, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, he was the son of Paul McConahy, of Ellwood City, PA, and Diane (Brad) Daniels, of Port St. Lucie, FL. They survive.

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Mar 12, 2023

Ronald J. Sniezek, age 76, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 12, 2023, at his residence.

Born Sept. 1, 1946, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Edmund Sniezek and Helen (Koch) Sniezek Fullerton.

He married Kay L. (Lutz) Sniezek. She preceded him in death on Sept. 9, 2019....

Mar 12, 2023

Audrey J. Gaiser, age 71, of West Middlesex, PA, passed away the afternoon of March 12, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born June 13, 1951, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jane Fulford.

On Sept. 22, 1984, she married her husband of 35 years, Claude "Josh" M. Gaiser. He preceded...

Mar 10, 2023

Terry D. Naylor, age 73, of Union Twp., passed away the early morning of March 10, 2023, at his residence.

Born Nov. 22, 1949, in Elmira, NY, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Agnes (Coddington) Naylor.

On Nov. 15, 1975, he married his beloved wife of 48 years, Jackie (Campbell) Naylor. She...

Mar 10, 2023

Steve Franklin Prokopchak, age 89, of Neshannock Township, passed away the afternoon of March 10, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.

Born January 30, 1934, in Butler, PA, he was the son of Nick and Mary (Hamulak) Prokopchak.

Steve is survived by his wife of 60 years, Saundra Rose (Fratto) Prokopchak, whom he...

Mar 9, 2023

Mary Margaret "Peg" Safranic, age 77, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the evening of March 9, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital – Boardman.

Born April 20, 1945, in Altoona, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph W. and Della A. (McGinnis) Socie.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Anthony W. Safranic, Sr....

Mar 7, 2023

Wilbur Arthur McCurley, age 98, of New Castle, passed away the evening of March 7, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Care Center.

Born Sept. 30, 1924, in Mt. Jackson, PA, he was the son of the late Willis Burton and Mary Ellen (Fullerton) McCurley.

He married Ruth Eleanor (Jenkins) McCurley, his beloved wife of 54 years....