Nancy Mcquiston
Mar 29, 2022
Nancy McQuiston, 83, of New Castle, went to be with her Lord and Savior, March 29, 2022, at the Haven Convalescent Home. Born April 16, 1938, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Clarence and Irene (Ringer) McKibben. She was preceded in death on December 24, 2021, by her husband of 65 years, James E. "Mac" McQuiston, whom she...
Rosanna Louise Hege
Mar 23, 2022
Rosanna Louise (Burgo) Hege 86, passed to her heavenly home on March 23, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford, PA surrounded by her loving family. Rosanna was the daughter of Achille (Gill) and Louise (Walker) Burgo. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Darrell J. Hege. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Rosalind...
Lynda L. Durbin
Mar 23, 2022
Lynda L. Durbin, age 76, of Union Twp., passed away the morning of March 23, 2022, at her residence. Born Aug. 12, 1945, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Maxine (Criswell) Engle. Lynda was a licensed hairdresser for several years. She also worked as a pharmacy technician, at Giant Eagle, located in Ellwood City....
Erin Ann Rooney
Mar 21, 2022
Erin Ann Rooney, 63, of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly the morning of March 21, 2022, at her home. Born November 19, 1958, in New Castle, she was the daughter of John A. and Rebecca V. (Fazzone) Rooney. She was a graduate of New Castle High School and attended Erie Business School. Erin was employed with Community Alternatives as a...
Jacob C. Shook
Mar 20, 2022
Jacob C. Shook, age 84, passed away March 20, 2022 in New Castle, PA. Jake was born July 23, 1937 in New Castle to the late Robert Shook and Tressa (DiThomas) Shook. A 1954 graduate of New Castle High School, he went on to study at The Pennsylvania State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics...
Joanne G. Baxter
Mar 18, 2022
Joanne G. Baxter, age 90, passed away the night of March 18, 2022, in New Castle. Born May 14, 1931, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Cecil Gordon and Alice Gordon Latimer and stepdaughter of Glenn Latimer. She was preceded in death on June 6, 2004, by her husband of 52 years, Richard Dale Baxter, whom she married...
Gerald 'Jerry' R. Mooney, Jr.
Mar 16, 2022
Gerald 'Jerry' R. Mooney, Jr., age 74, of Shenango Twp., passed away the afternoon of March 16, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Feb. 18, 1948, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Gerald R. and Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' (Body) Mooney, Sr. On Dec. 6, 1975, he married his beloved wife of 38 years, Gayle (Crawford) Mooney....
Patricia Ann Rich
Mar 9, 2022
Patricia Ann Rich passed away peacefully the morning of March 9th, 2022 surrounded by her children and family. Patricia was born January 7, 1943, to Angelo and Carmella Ambrosia of Lowellville, Ohio. Patricia was a wife to Leonard for over 37 years until his passing on January 6, 2007. She was mother to Leonard (wife Monica) Rich, Jonathon Rich, and...
Thomas David Watkins
Mar 6, 2022
Thomas David Watkins, 77, of New Castle, PA, passed away, March 6th 2022. He was born in New Castle, January 6th 1945 to William and Evelyn (Cartwright) Watkins. Tom graduated from New Castle High School in 1963. He was married to Kristina (Rispoli) Watkins since 1998. Tom proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Enterprise and told...
Paul E. Carvella
Mar 6, 2022
Paul E. Carvella, 92, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 6, 2022. Born December 9, 1929, in West Pittsburg, he was the son of Frank and Amelia (Sorbo) Caravella. He was preceded in death on December 28, 2005, by his wife of 49 years, Roberta (Spears) Carvella, whom he married February 19, 1956. A 1948 graduate of...
Donald R. Willis
Mar 4, 2022
Donald R. Willis, 89, of West Middlesex, PA, passed away on March 4th, 2022, at Quality Life Services of New Castle. Donald was born on March 30, 1932, to the late Frank and Mary Willis (Dudzensky). He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Shirley, in 2020. They were married 67 years. Don was a graduate of New Castle...
Michael Jude Leshinsky
Feb 28, 2022
Michael Jude Leshinsky passed away the morning of February 28, 2022 at his home after a sudden illness, Born in New Castle on December 24, 1970, Michael was the son of Steve and Dena LaMarco Leshinsky. His mother survives in New Castle. Michael, a life-long resident of New Castle, attended St. Vitus School and was a 1989 graduate of Kennedy...
Edward Earl Lamont
Feb 27, 2022
Edward Earl LaMont, age 83 of New Castle, passed away the evening of Feb. 27, 2022, at his residence. Born Sept. 28, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Marie Dorothy (Klock) Lamont. Edward was a 1958 graduate of New Castle High School. He earned his associate degree at Youngstown State University. Edward was...
Donald Joseph Fracul
Feb 27, 2022
Surrounded by his wife and "his girls," Donald Joseph Fracul passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Born on November 3, 1934, he graduated from Shenango High School in 1952, where he played tackle and made the All-County football team. After graduation, he was employed at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Rockwell International before enlisting in the United States Navy...
Timothy M. Donston
Feb 27, 2022
Timothy M. Donston, age 71, of New Castle, passed away the late evening of Feb. 27, 2022, at Carriage Manor. Born Feb. 11, 1951, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Jasper Donston and Dorothy (Megan) Donston Book. Timothy was a graduate of Neshannock High School. He served in the U.S. National Guard. For 40 years, he...
Jodi L. Pensy
Feb 23, 2022
Jodi L. Pensy, age 59, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Feb. 23, 2022, at her residence. Born March 20, 1962, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of Eugene and Karolina (Platzer) Gaul. Jodi was a graduate of Lincoln High School, in Ellwood City. She earned a degree as a PT Assistant, from Allegheny Community College....
Jeffrey K. Campbell, Sr.
Feb 22, 2022
Jeffrey K. Campbell, Sr., age 68, of New Castle, passed away on Feb. 22, 2022, at his residence. Born Aug. 16, 1953, in New Castle, he was the son of Edward E. and H. Margaret (Serwatka) Campbell. For 44 years, he was married to his soul mate, Laura (Wilson) Campbell. She survives at home. Jeff was a graduate of Neshannock...
Rosalie L. Pitzer
Feb 22, 2022
Rosalie L. Pitzer, age 92, of New Castle, passed away peacefully the evening of Feb. 22, 2022, at Avalon Place. Born May 29, 1929, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the Jesse Vernon Umstead and Lillie Bell (Stoops) Umstead Wyman. She was married to Donald C. Pitzer who preceded her in death on Oct. 22, 1997. A graduate...
Claude R. Stewart
Feb 20, 2022
Claude R. Stewart of New Castle passed away February 20, 2022, at the age of 97. He was born in Rimersburg, PA on March 19, 1924, and was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, E. Irene Stewart, three brothers and one sister, Janet Kerr, and son, David. After serving in World War ll, he pursued a 39-year...
Mariana Owens
Feb 20, 2022
Mariana Owens, 86, of Willowhurst Circle, New Castle, passed away at her residence on February 20, surrounded by her loving family. Mariana (Nagel) Owens was born on April 30, 1935, in Oil City, PA to the late Edwin and Laura Nagel. She married Ed Owens on September 15, 1956, and he survives her at their residence. Mariana was a graduate...
