Obituaries

Charles Lawrence Miller

Charles Lawrence Miller

Jun 25, 2026

Charles Lawrence Miller, age 91, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of June 25, 2026, at his residence.

Born February 23, 1935, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Willard and Gladys (Berry) Miller.

In 1959, Charles married Eleanor Jones, who preceded him in death in 1994. In 1997 he...

Marsha L. Boyle Cochran

Marsha L. Boyle Cochran

Jun 22, 2026

Marsha L. Boyle Cochran, age 84, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of June 22, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born June 24, 1941, in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Muriel (Harris) Nygard.

On Sept. 29, 1963, she married Clair E. Boyle, her husband of 39 years before...

Dennis E. Wyant

Dennis E. Wyant

Jun 21, 2026

Dennis E. Wyant, age 77, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of June 21st, 2026, at his residence.

Born May 24, 1949, in Kittanning, PA, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Rogers) Wyant.

On April 5, 2007, he married his beloved wife, Ethel Williamson. Mrs. Wyant survives at home....

Harry Raymond Baxter

Harry Raymond Baxter

Jun 19, 2026

Harry Raymond Baxter, 78, of New Castle, PA, passed away on June 19, 2026, at Quality Life Services of New Castle.

Harry was born October 3, 1947, to the late David Andrew Baxter and Betty Marie Cadman Baxter.

For several years, Harry worked as a roofer, employed by Baxter Heating and Cooling. Harry was an...

John L. Wasserman

John L. Wasserman

Jun 17, 2026

John L. Wasserman, age 85, of New Galilee, PA, passed away the late evening of June 17, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born Sept. 26, 1940, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Paul S. and Virginia G. (Garner) Wasserman.

On Oct. 30, 1964, he married his beloved wife of 61...

William 'Bill' Howard Houk

William 'Bill' Howard Houk

Jun 13, 2026

William 'Bill' Howard Houk, age 73, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of June 13, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Aug. 18, 1952, in Ellwood City PA, he was the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Kaufman) Houk.

On Aug. 2, 1975, he married his beloved wife of 50 years, Susan...

Kenneth R. Jones

Kenneth R. Jones

Jun 4, 2026

Kenneth R. Jones, 74

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenny Jones, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world unexpectedly on June 4, 2026, at the age of 74. Kenny was born on October 13, 1951, in New Castle, to Robert J. & Mary M. Jones.

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Thomas E. Rohan

Thomas E. Rohan

Jun 1, 2026

Thomas E. Rohan, 84, passed away early Monday morning, June 1, 2026 at his residence in New Castle.

He was born on July 10, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio to Raymond and Agnes Rohan.

After high school, Thomas served in the United States Navy and later earned his bachelor's degree.

Thomas was preceded in...

Jaycob M. Heasley

Jaycob M. Heasley

May 26, 2026

Jaycob M. Heasley, age 25, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of May 26, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Sept. 12, 2000, in Sharon, PA, he was the son of Jeffrey and Leeann (Callahan) Heasley. They survive at home.

Jaycob was a graduate of New Castle High School. He went on to...

Michael “Mickey”  Patrick Evans, Sr.

Michael “Mickey” Patrick Evans, Sr.

May 19, 2026

Michael "Mickey" Patrick Evans, Sr., age 64, of New Castle, passed away the morning of May 19, 2026, at his residence.

Born Jan. 28, 1962, in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late Harvey and Georgeanne (Vitullo) Grimes.

On June 25, 1994, he married his best friend and beloved wife of 32 years,...

Irene Lillian Fracul

Irene Lillian Fracul

May 13, 2026

Irene Lillian Fracul passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, with her daughters by her side. Born on May 24,1934, she graduated from Shenango High School in 1952. In 1954, Irene eloped to Waukegan, Illinois, to marry her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Donald Joseph Fracul. Together, they ran Fracul's Market, an independent grocery store,...

Jean Cox

Jean Cox

May 12, 2026

Jean Cox, 91, of Hickory Township, in New Castle, passed away May 12, 2026, at Shenango on the Green, in New Wilmington, PA.

Born June 4, 1934, in Grove City, PA, she was the daughter of Floyd and Mary (McConnell) Hockenberry and was raised by Jess and Lavinia Brown, in Harlansburg. She graduated from East Lawrence High...

Donald T. Kroesen

Donald T. Kroesen

May 10, 2026

Donald T. Kroesen, age 92, of Edinburg, PA, passed away May 10, 2026, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle.

Born October 12, 1933, in New Castle, he was the son of Ralph and Marie (Campbell) Kroesen.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Carolyn (Fox) Kroesen whom he married on...

Roy L. Baldwin, Jr.

Roy L. Baldwin, Jr.

May 8, 2026

Roy L. Baldwin, Jr., 85, went to be with the Lord on May 8, 2026, surrounded by his family in New Castle, PA. He was born in 1941 to Roy Baldwin, Sr. and Grace "Dolly'' Baldwin Bovard.

Roy was a devoted husband of 60 years to the love of his life, Bonnie; a loving father, grandfather, and...

Alice Marie Baker

Alice Marie Baker

May 3, 2026

Alice Marie Baker, 93, of Shenango Treetops in New Castle, passed away May 3, 2026, at Grove Manor Nursing Home in Grove City, PA.

Born May 7, 1932, in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of Westell and Beulah (Beerbower) Aiken.

She was preceded in death on Feb. 16, 2002, by her beloved husband of...

Howard L. Schooley

Howard L. Schooley

May 3, 2026

Howard L. Schooley, age 93, of Shenango Twp., passed away the morning of May 3, 2026, at his residence.

Born May 19, 1932, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late William P. and Mary M. (Preisel) Schooley.

On Aug. 15, 1952, he married his beloved wife of 73 years, Kathleen (Essinger)...

William E. Mcdonald

William E. Mcdonald

May 1, 2026

William E. McDonald "Earl", age 90, of New Castle, passed away May 1, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born June 16, 1935, in Nantahala, North Carolina, he was the son of Wade and May (Parker) McDonald. He was preceded in death on May 13, 1999, by his wife of 19 years, Thelma R. (Mills) McDonald, whom he...

William Lawrence "Larry" Davis

William Lawrence "Larry" Davis

May 1, 2026

William Lawrence "Larry" Davis, 76, of Avon, passed away on May 01, 2026 at The Gathering Together. He was born on January 05, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to the late Dorothy Jayne (Fehl) and William Frank Davis. Larry was a 1967 graduate of Neshannock High School in New Castle. He married Kathryn A. King on September 01, 1972...

James J. Houk

James J. Houk

May 1, 2026

James J. Houk, 62, of New Castle, passed away May 1, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born May 12, 1963, in New Castle, he was the son of William Clair and Gladys Lorene (Heckathorn) Houk who preceded him in death.

A Laurel High School graduate, he was employed as a union electrician at Vantage Corp....

Jesse 'Joe' Scott Heasley

Jesse 'Joe' Scott Heasley

Apr 22, 2026

Jesse 'Joe' Scott Heasley, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 22, 2026, with family by his side.

Born March 6, 1937, in Crawford County, he was the son of the late William Paul and Jessie Bailey Heasley.

He was married to the love of his life, Patricia 'Patty' Jean (Drespling)...

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