Obituaries

Mar 2, 2026

Debra (Debbie) Majors, age 65, of New Castle, PA passed away on March 2, 2026.

Born on October 19, 1960, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of Elsie (Henry) Rombold and the late Edward John (Buddy) Majors.

Debbie enjoyed cooking and shopping. She was a kind and caring woman. She will be deeply...

Feb 28, 2026

The family of Donald Walter Barnes announces his passing on February 28th, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was 88 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, the former Patricia G. Kirsch and his four adult children: Susan Gryn (Charles), Thomas Barnes (Leah), Nancy Gorham (Kevin), and Jane Barnes (David Shoaf). He is also...

Feb 26, 2026

Carl Eugene McMullen, age 88, of New Castle, PA, passed away on the Feb. 26, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born Dec. 3, 1937, in Mapleton, PA, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Thelma G. (Clevinger) McMullen.

On Sept. 17, 1961, he married Dorothy L. Pharr of Waycross,...

Feb 26, 2026

Jean C. Mathewson, age 96, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of Feb. 26, 2026, at We Care Jameson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Born Dec. 22, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Florah Louisa (Steglich) Cripps.

She was married to William MacFarlane Mathewson II, who...

Feb 26, 2026

Charles Leroy Nelson Jr., 71, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born on October 13, 1954, in New Castle, he was the son of Charles Nelson and Pauline Barnhouse.

Charles was a lifelong resident of New Castle and a proud member of the community. He dedicated many years of his life working as...

Feb 23, 2026

Sharon Elizabeth Saylor, 72, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2026. A resident of Joshua Tree in North Olmsted, Sharon was born on October 19, 1953, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Eleanor (née Kurtz) and Donald Saylor.

Sharon graduated from New Castle High School, Class of 1971. Following graduation, she proudly enlisted in the...

Feb 23, 2026

Betty J. Koonse, age 92, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of Feb. 23, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Oct. 12, 1933, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ann May Seiler.

On March 28, 1952, she married her husband of 56 years, James R. Koonse, who preceded...

Feb 22, 2026

Betty Driehorst Allison passed from this world on February 22, 2026, and joyfully entered her heavenly home.

Born July 1, 1930, in Washington, PA, she was the daughter of William T. and Mary Gracey Driehorst. After the passing of her mother at an early age, she was raised by her stepmother, Leah Sampson Driehorst. She lived a...

Feb 19, 2026

Marlene Ruth Irwin McFarland walked into the arms of her loving Savior on February 19, 2026, at the age of 90. On the same day, 36 years ago, her beloved husband, John Benjamin McFarland (Ben), passed. Born October 30, 1935, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Smith Irwin and the late Ruth Millicent...

Feb 13, 2026

Mildred M. Bott, age 98, of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 13, 2026, at her residence.

Born June 8, 1927, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Robert and Hanna Wink.

Mildred was preceded in death on February 12, 2011, by her husband of 61 years, Ralph E. Bott, whom she...

Feb 12, 2026

Timothy Michael Sentgeorge, age 46, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away the morning of Feb. 12, 2026, at UH Lake West Medical Center, in Willoughby, Ohio.

Born July 28, 1979, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Timothy L. and Linda S. (Gobert) Sentgeorge.

Tim was a graduate of Mohawk High School. He earned...

Feb 12, 2026

Nicholas 'Nick' Anthony Cuffin, age 63, of Volant, PA, passed away the morning of Feb. 12, 2026, at UPMC Passavant McCandless, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born Feb. 17, 1962, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Larry and Rose (Granvanti) Cuffin, Sr. He married his beloved wife of 41 years, on Oct. 5, 1984, the...

Feb 10, 2026

Isaac E. George, Jr., age 104, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Feb. 10, 2026, at North View Estates, in Ellwood City.

Born Sept. 28, 1921, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Isaac E. and Katherine F. (Weinschenk) George, Sr.

On Jan. 17, 1968, he married his beloved...

Feb 10, 2026

Loretta Louise Seward, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of February 10, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born October 29, 1936, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Camillo Jiancristoforo and Catherine (Errichetto) Jiancristoforo and the stepdaughter of William Evangelista.

Loretta was preceded in death on November 27, 2019, by her...

Feb 10, 2026

Shirley Anne Goff, age 90, formerly of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Feb. 10, 2026, at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown, Ohio.

Born March 21, 1935, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl D. and Glenola (Loraine) Emerick. She was married to Walney M. Goff until his passing...

Feb 9, 2026

Tammy Jean Mengel, age 57, of Slippery Rock, PA, passed away February 9, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born April 16, 1968, in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Jack and Betty "Joann" (Galvin) Ames. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Abel Mengel, whom she married September 17, 2005.

After her...

Feb 9, 2026

Richard Fredrick Hufnagel, Jr., age 56, of Wampum, PA, was called home to rest in the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2026 with his loving family by his side. Born in New Castle, PA on October 8, 1969, he was the son of Richard F. Hufnagel, Sr. and Irene C. Watt. A proud veteran of the United States...

Feb 5, 2026

John Richard McClure passed away peacefully in his home on February 5, 2026. John was born to Andrew and Nettie McClure October 27, 1929, in New Castle, PA. John graduated from Grove City High School where he excelled in sports and academics. He attended Lock Haven University in 1949 and shortly thereafter met his future wife, Lilly Shelar of...

Feb 5, 2026

Craig Alan Genkinger, age 72, formerly of New Castle, now of Cranberry, Twp., PA, passed away the evening of Feb. 5, 2026, at AHN Wexford Hospital.

Born Oct. 15, 1953, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Jean Ruth (Campbell) Genkinger.

On Oct. 4, 1980, he married his...

Feb 2, 2026

Nancy Renee Stull, 68, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of February 2, 2026, at Kadima Rehab and Nursing in New Castle.

Born September 23, 1957, in Erie, PA, she was the daughter of William M. and Myrna B. (Bristol) Tinstman.

A graduate of New Castle High School, she began her 30-year career...