Obituaries

Chloe Marie Aven

Chloe Marie Aven

Aug 21, 2022

We adopted our Chloe in June of 2012.  Her spunky, sweet personality won us over on day one.  She instantly became part of our family.  She loved going on walks and chewing up her puppy beds.  She will be deeply missed by the entire family.

Roberta "Bobbi" Rae Hermann

Roberta "Bobbi" Rae Hermann

Aug 20, 2022

Roberta "Bobbi" Rae Hermann, age 77, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Aug. 20, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Dec. 17. 1944, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marion R. and Grace (Morrow) Calvert. On July 21, 1990, she married her beloved husband of 32 years, Gerald Hermann. He survives at home....

James E. Burkett

James E. Burkett

Aug 20, 2022

James E. Burkett, age 61, born on April 6, 1961, of New Castle, PA, passed away at his home on Aug. 20, 2022. After graduating from New Castle High School, Jim joined the Navy becoming a Hospital Corpsmen. He then went on to work as a welder for several steal manufactures and eventually worked with the Veterans Administration. He enjoyed...

Elizabeth "Betty" F. Bash

Elizabeth "Betty" F. Bash

Aug 20, 2022

Elizabeth F. "Betty" Bash, age 91, of New Castle, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Aug. 20, 2022, at Rhodes Estates in New Castle. Born on Dec. 6, 1930, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Moyer and Elizabeth "Anna" (Reynolds) Moyer. In September of 1966, Betty married her beloved husband,...

Tammy Lee Harding

Tammy Lee Harding

Aug 19, 2022

Tammy Lee Harding, of New Castle, passed away peacefully, due to a short illness, on Aug. 19, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born on Feb. 26, 1973, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Daniel (Sherill) Lee Neal and Elspeth (Robert) (Burns) Knis. Tammy graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in Mathematical Sciences and a...

Rebecca "Becky" Post

Rebecca "Becky" Post

Aug 18, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Post, age 83, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Aug. 18, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born April 17, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William Paul Heasley and Jessie M. Heasley Copple. On July 4, 1958, she married her beloved husband of 63 years, Burliegh "Whitey" Martin Post, Sr....

Douglas Hockenberry

Douglas Hockenberry

Aug 16, 2022

On August 16th, 2022, God called Douglas Hockenberry to his heavenly home. He was born in Ellwood City, PA on December 10, 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Ronda (Shallenberger) Hockenberry in 1974. He was blessed with one daughter, Alyssa (Shawn) Daugherty, two grandchildren, Logan and Makayla Bosworth, and four step-granddaughters, Savannah, Kaylee, Lilly, and Cora Daugherty. Doug was...

Ila Corrine Kish

Ila Corrine Kish

Aug 15, 2022

Ila Corrine Kish, age 94, formerly of Shenango Twp., New Castle, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the afternoon of Aug. 15, 2022, at The Grove Manor, in Grove City, PA. Born Jan. 13, 1928, in Washington, PA, she was the daughter of the late J. Russell and Margaret May (Nordstrom) Fetherlin. On July 12, 1952,...

Beverly Ann Beckman

Beverly Ann Beckman

Aug 10, 2022

Beverly Ann Beckman, 79, of New Castle, passed away the morning of August 10, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born April 8, 1943, in New Castle, she was the daughter of William G. and Mary (Magno) Rees. She was preceded in death on August 6, 1992, by her beloved husband of 31 years, Glenn Matthew Beckman, Sr., whom she married...

Nedra Mcclay

Nedra Mcclay

Aug 5, 2022

Nedra McClay, 78, of New Castle, passed away the morning of August 05, 2022, at her residence. Born February 12, 1944, in New Castle, she was the daughter of W. Donald and Maurine (Erskine) Gross. Nedra was preceded in death on October 25, 2009, by her husband of 44 years, Roger L. McClay, whom she married June 19, 1965. Nedra...

Onnalee Cooper

Onnalee Cooper

Aug 1, 2022

In the early morning hours of August 1, 2022, God called our mom, Onnalee Cooper, to her heavenly home. She was born in Fenwick, WV on June 13, 1931. After graduating high school, she moved to New Castle, PA where she met and married our father, Benjamin Cooper. Five children completed their family: a son Ron (Bobbi Ann) Cooper of...

Ronald M. Mckee

Ronald M. Mckee

Jul 30, 2022

Ronald M. McKee, age 65, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of July 30, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born March 5, 1957, in New Castle, he was the son of Harold and Louise (Pallerino) McKee. He married Linda (Belknap) McKee. She survives at home. Ronald was a graduate of Shenango High School. He was employed by Aven Fire...

Barbara E. Kunselman

Barbara E. Kunselman

Jul 29, 2022

Barbara E. Kunselman, age 86, of New Castle, passed away the morning of July 29, 2022, at Atria Personal Care Home in McCandless, PA. Born April 8, 1936, in Natrona Heights, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Margaret F. (Gosser) Shaner. On June 9, 1956, she married her beloved husband of 66 years, James M....

Lois E. Sweitzer

Lois E. Sweitzer

Jul 28, 2022

Lois E. Sweitzer, age 72, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of July 28, 2022, at her residence. Born Nov. 7, 1949, in Brookline, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Raymond O'Brien and Helen Lillian (Kilmer) O'Brien Kahler. On June 19, 1971, she married her beloved husband, of 51 years, Wilbur Lee Sweitzer. He survives at...

Carol Ann Flowers

Carol Ann Flowers

Jul 19, 2022

Carol Ann Flowers, age 84, of New Castle, passed away the late afternoon of July 19, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born July 26, 1937, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John Paul and Mary (Glass) Leckwart, Sr. Carol attended New Castle High School. For several years, she worked as a clerk for Isaly's and D...

Elsie Mae Wilson

Elsie Mae Wilson

Jul 18, 2022

Elsie Mae Wilson, age 93, of New Castle, passed away the evening of July 18, 2022, at her daughter's residence. Born April 27, 1929, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William and Hazel Jolley. On May 21, 1955, she married her husband, Glenn F. Wilson. He preceded her in death. Elsie was a graduate of New...

Jane (Evelyn)  Gibson Page

Jane (Evelyn) Gibson Page

Jul 18, 2022

Jane (Evelyn) Gibson Page, 88, formerly of New Castle, passed away the morning of July 18, 2022, at St. Barnabas Nursing Home in Valencia, PA. Born January 26, 1934, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Ralph D. and Dorothea (Sewall) Spears. She was preceded in death on March 22, 1997, by her husband of 44 years, James Norman...

Sandra J. Ayersman

Sandra J. Ayersman

Jul 10, 2022

Sandra J. Ayersman, 73, of New Castle, passed away the morning of July 10, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born December 21, 1948, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Harold Forkey, Sr. and Sara (Petro) Forkey. Sandra was employed as a licensed practical nurse at Indian Creek several years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Heidi J....

Darrell C. Hill

Darrell C. Hill

Jul 9, 2022

Darrell C. Hill, age 69, of Scott Twp., passed away the afternoon of July 9, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 20, 1953, in Wellsboro, PA, he was the son of the late Lizzie (Moser) Hill. On July 20, 1985, Darrell married his beloved wife 36 years, Wilma (Allison) Hill. She survives at home. Darrell was a graduate of...

Robert Carl Anderson

Robert Carl Anderson

Jul 9, 2022

Robert "Bob" Carl Anderson, age 85, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones the afternoon of July 9, 2022. Born Sept. 3, 1936, in Barnesboro, PA, he was the son of the late Stewart and Margaret (Lewarchick) Anderson. On Oct. 31, 1959, he married his grade school sweetheart and beloved wife of 62 years,...

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