Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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