Obituaries

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....

Mar 5, 2023

On March 5th, 2023 Lauren Korbelic passed away unexpectedly due to health complications.

Cherished daughter of Patrice (Korbelic) and Tom Pontzloff and the late Scott Sullivan. Beloved Sister of Ashley Sullivan, Maddie and Connor Pontzloff. Amazing Aunt to Arilynn, Makenna and Leland. Granddaughter of Charlotte Sullivan and Ken Warywoda. Lauren is survived by the love of her...

Mar 4, 2023

Sally Ann Buchanan, 81, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of March 4, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Born February 11, 1942, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Charles Campbell Duncan and Eleanor Alice (Critchlow) Duncan.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Thomas M....

Mar 2, 2023

James Henry Wilson passed away at 93, on March 2, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by family.

Jim was the son of Elsie Robinson Wilson and John Wilson. He had three half siblings and six siblings. Jim served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1948 to 1952, as an engine mechanic in the Marine All Weather Fighter...

Mar 2, 2023

Sherry L. Michaels, 63, died March 2, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She was born February 8, 1960 to Frank and Dorothy Hartle. One of 12 children, growing up in Croton, she enjoyed spending time with her siblings. Sherry graduated from New Castle High School in 1978 and married the love of her life, Richard...

Mar 1, 2023

Linda May Robison, age 71, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 1, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, after an extended illness.

Born May 19, 1951, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Wilbur T. and Elsie L. (McCreary) Robison.

Linda was a graduate of Shenango High School in 1969 and received...

Feb 26, 2023

Elizabeth 'Betty' Jean Stoner, age 74, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the late afternoon of Feb. 26, 2023, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born March 17, 1948, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George and Victoria (Skaneski) Finamore.

On Nov. 13, 1971, she married her beloved husband of 51...

Feb 25, 2023

Steven J. Snider, age 39, of New Castle, passed away suddenly the morning of Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Raymond, Ohio.

Born June 10, 1983, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Sam Lowrey and Marjorie (Koonse) Snider.

A New Castle High School graduate, Steven was employed as an assembler at Honda's East...

Feb 24, 2023

Lee Joseph Mucko, Jr., age 56, of New Castle, Pa., passed away the morning of Feb. 24, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Feb. 9. 1967, in Allegheny County, Pa., he was the son of the late Lee Mucko, Sr., and Thelma (Stinger) Arneson.

On June 3, 2017, he married his beloved wife, Carol Mae...

Feb 20, 2023

Noelle was a wonderful fur baby. She always made us laugh with her antics.Noelle loved Michael. They were best friends.  Rest in peace baby girl. We will forever love you.

Feb 16, 2023

Beverly R. Gallagher, 75, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of February 16, 2023, at The Caring Place in Franklin, PA.

Born October 8, 1947, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Kenneth Franklin Hill and Dorothy Belle (Mills) Hill.

She was preceded in death on October 19, 2008, by her husband of...

Feb 16, 2023

Evelyn Claire Patton, age 101, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Feb. 16, 2023, at her daughter's residence.

Born Oct. 7, 1921, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ruth (Fobes) Wilcox.

On Nov. 3, 1937, she married her beloved husband of 33 years, Voltaire L. Patton, who...

Feb 15, 2023

Lucy passed away due to a sickness caused to a brain tumor in her head.

She is survived by her owner, Mikey Alexander of North Jackson, OH whom survives at home.

Lucy's greatest joy was spending time with her family, In the mean time, She was a great cat 

Lucy would snuggle up to her owner and sleep together....

Feb 14, 2023

On Tues. Feb. 14, 2023, Patricia Jean "Patty" Heasley (Drespling) died peacefully in her home in New Castle, at the age of 85.

Born March 4, 1937, to Michael and Doris Drespling, of Croton, Patty was a graduate of New Castle High School and went on to marry her childhood love, Jesse Scott "Joe" Heasley, for 65...

Feb 14, 2023

Kenneth R. Snedeker, age 66, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Feb. 14, 2023.

Born Oct. 12, 1956, he was the son of Charles and Florence Snedeker.

He was married Nancy (Kumrow) Snedeker, who preceded him in death.

Kenneth faithfully served his country in the United States Marines. Among some of...