Melba June Baird
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...
Elliot Charles Hartje
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...
Hans R. Ostermeyer
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...
Ralph E. Welker
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...
Dr. Frank Morris Keller
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....
Betty Lou Nelson
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...
Gerald 'Jerry' Lee Hermann
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...
Margherita "Dolly" Eda Lockley
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...
Jean Yoho Spears
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,...
Robert Morrison
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...
Roger Carroll Eddy
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...
Rose Shaffer
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...
Helen Catherine Martin
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...
Richard 'Dick' C. Mccrumb, Sr.
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...
Thomas E. Pugh
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...
James R. Barge
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...
William Dunkle
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...
James Lawrence Moser
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...
John 'Skip' Myers
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...
Nadine Spears
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...
