Obituaries

Darrell A. Houk

Darrell A. Houk

Feb 3, 2023

Darrell A. Houk, age 89, formerly of New Castle, passed away the morning of Feb. 3, 2023, at St. Clair Hospital.

Born Dec. 3, 1933, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Herman and Pauline (Sheffler) Houk.

On May 14, 1960, he married his beloved wife of 62 years, Joyce J. (Locke)...

Ruth A. Hoover

Ruth A. Hoover

Jan 30, 2023

Ruth A. "Jake" Hoover, age 71, of Union Township, passed away January 30, 2023, in South Lake Hospital, Clermont, Florida.

Ruth was born on April 28, 1951, in New Castle. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, James Hoover, whom she married December 17, 1966.

She was employed as a teacher's aide at...

Margaret "Peggy" L. Mckinley

Margaret "Peggy" L. Mckinley

Jan 29, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" L. McKinley, age 95, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the afternoon of Jan. 29, 2023, at her residence.

Born Jan. 27, 1928, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Leslie T. and Hazel (Hunt) McCracken.

On Aug. 14, 1948, she married her beloved husband of 71 years, Paul V. McKinley,...

James  P. Deangio

James P. Deangio

Jan 28, 2023

James P. DeAngio, age 86, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of January 28, 2023, after a brief admittance to Edison Manor.

Born September 19, 1936, in Mercer, PA, he was the son of Peter and Theresa (Zambino) DeAngio.

He was preceded in death on April 13, 2005, by his wife of 46 years,...

Joseph P. Benigas

Joseph P. Benigas

Jan 27, 2023

Joseph P. Benigas, age 76, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of January 27, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital.

Born November 18, 1946, in New Castle, he was the son of Joseph and Anna Marie (Lombardo) Benigas.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carole (Bianchi) Benigas, whom he married on August 23,...

Evelyn Marie Kimble

Evelyn Marie Kimble

Jan 19, 2023

Evelyn Marie Kimble, formerly of Stoystown PA went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on February 8, 1934, in Coleman PA, to Reno and Martha (Eschrich) Mostoller.

She had nine siblings, all who preceded her in death. Brothers: Herman, Dwight, Kenneth, Donald (Chuck), Elmer,...

Karen L. Wellhausen

Karen L. Wellhausen

Jan 17, 2023

Karen L. Wellhausen passed away at her residence, shortly after her 75th birthday, with family by her side.

Born on Jan. 10, 1948, in Mercer to Estella Root Wise. Karen held various jobs throughout her life.

She loved to spend time with her family, play puzzle games, watch game shows with her husband (she always...

Clyde Raymond Stewart

Clyde Raymond Stewart

Jan 13, 2023

Clyde Raymond Stewart, age 79, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Friday, January 13, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born November 24, 1943, in New Castle, he was the son of Samuel and Florence (Gilson) Stewart.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan (Harris) Stewart, whom he married August 1,...

Suzanne Stock

Suzanne Stock

Jan 12, 2023

Suzanne Stock, age 93, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Jan. 12, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She is spending her eternal life with her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born Oct. 24, 1929, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Ethel (Milleman) Bessell.

On May...

William Charles Linton

William Charles Linton

Jan 11, 2023

William "Bill" Charles Linton, age 75, of Pulaski, PA, passed away the afternoon of Jan. 11, 2023.

Born Jan. 30, 1947, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy Linton.

On April 20, 1985, he married his wife of 37 years, Patricia (Pitzer) Linton. She survives at home.

...

Leora Mae Heckathorne

Leora Mae Heckathorne

Jan 10, 2023

Leora Mae Heckathorne passed away the afternoon of Jan. 10, 2023, at her home with her family at the age of 96.

She was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Plain Grove where she lived her whole life. She was the daughter of the late John Perry and Dorothy Katherine (Brown) Shaner.

On Feb. 26, 1947,...

Beryl Ann Mcclay

Beryl Ann Mcclay

Jan 6, 2023

Beryl Ann McClay, age 82, of Ephrata, PA passed away January 6, 2023, at Fairmount Nursing Home in Ephrata, PA.

Born June 23, 1940, in Homestead, PA she was the daughter of Harris & Mary Ann (MacKenzie) Smith.

On July 19, 1969, she married her beloved husband of 41 years, Frank McClay, who preceded her...

Berneice Shaffer

Berneice Shaffer

Dec 31, 2022

Berneice Shaffer passed away the morning of December 31, 2022 at her daughters home in Portersville, for a joyful reunion with her heavenly family.

She was born in New Castle on March 16, 1933 to Clyde Houston and Bertha (Smith) Houston.

She worked at the Highlander Movie Theater, starting as a ticket girl and working...

Kristy Sue Burns

Kristy Sue Burns

Dec 31, 2022

Kristy Sue Burns, age 63, of New Castle, passed away the evening of December 31, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born October 12, 1959, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Raymond Bruce McClure and Suzanne (Dunlap) Coates.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Burns.

Kristy was a 1977...

Robert J. Palmer

Robert J. Palmer

Dec 29, 2022

Robert J. Palmer, age 84, of Union Township, passed away the afternoon of Thursday, December 29, 2022, at his residence.

Born September 8, 1938, in Indiana, PA, he was the son of Robert H. and Mary Louise (Markley) Palmer who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol (Welsh)...

Shirley M. Jones

Shirley M. Jones

Dec 29, 2022

Shirley M. Jones, age 87, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Dec. 29, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Jan. 3, 1935, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (McIltrot) Sarbo.

On Feb. 14, 1953, she married Paul R. Jones, who preceded her in death on...

William Douglas Lefebvre

William Douglas Lefebvre

Dec 25, 2022

William Douglas LeFebvre, age 69, of New Castle, passed away the night of December 25, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born August 2, 1953, in New Castle, he was the son of William A. LeFebvre and Hazel (Currie) Allison who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Janice (DoVidio)...

Mark  Aaron Yoho

Mark Aaron Yoho

Dec 23, 2022

Mark Aaron Yoho, age 66, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle.

Born June 27, 1956, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Donald D. and Shirley M. (McKnight) Yoho.

Mark was a graduate of Neshannock High School....

Timothy Wade  Wilkes

Timothy Wade Wilkes

Dec 20, 2022

Timothy Wade Wilkes, age 65, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Dec. 20, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born April 9, 1957, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Harriet (Ratcliff) Wilkes.

Tim was a graduate of Westinghouse Academy. He faithfully served his country in the...

Edna Mae Nittel

Edna Mae Nittel

Dec 17, 2022

Edna Mae Nittel, formerly Smith, 83, of New Castle, PA, passed away on December 17, 2022.

She was born January 21, 1939, in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late C. Edward and Anna Mae Smith. She was the eldest of two children.

Edna Mae lived a long and fulfilling life. As...

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