Obituaries

Feb 11, 2023

Kenneth Lee "Ken" Robison, Jr., age 45, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness the morning of Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home.

Born October 24, 1977, in New Castle, he was the son of Kenneth Lee and Shirley Mae (Jones) Robison who reside in Neshannock Township.

Ken was a graduate of...

Feb 9, 2023

Clara 'Marie' A. Kroesen, age 81, of Pulaski, PA, passed away the evening of Feb. 9, 2023, at her residence.

Born Feb. 9, 1942, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Geraldine (DeGaten) Adams.

On June 7, 1969, she married her husband of 45 years, Dick L. Kroesen. He preceded...

Feb 8, 2023

W. Robert Jackson, of Neshannock Township, retired reporter for the Youngstown Vindicator, died peacefully on February 8, 2023, after a brief hospitalization. He was 96.

Mr. Jackson was born in New Castle, PA, a son of W. Fulton and Irene Wettich Jackson. He is a January 1944 graduate of New Castle High School, where he played varsity...

Feb 7, 2023

Rose passed away peacefully at the age of 103 at her home in New Castle, PA on February 7, 2023.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Gilbert, her son Norman, her parents Abraham and Freda Katz, and her siblings George Katz, Bella Myers, and Sippy Neimark.

She is survived by her sons Stanley Levine...

Feb 4, 2023

Rita M. Reno, age 86, of Ellwood City, PA, passed away the morning of Feb. 4, 2023, at her residence.

Born May 11, 1936, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Floyd J. and Mary K. (Autherson) Smith.

On March 22, 1957, she married her loving husband, James H. Reno Jr. He...

Feb 3, 2023

Dale A. Drebus, age 82, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the early morning of Feb. 3, 2023, at The Grove in New Wilmington.

Born July 3, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Nill) Drebus.

On Jan. 19, 1963, he married his beloved wife of 58 years, Judith...

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)...

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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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,...

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...

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...

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...