Obituaries

Beverly G.  Wellman

Beverly G. Wellman

Apr 7, 2022

Beverly G. Wellman, age 68, of Union Township, passed away the morning of April 7, 2022, at her residence. Born August 21, 1953, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Werner. Beverly attended Neshannock High School and Lawrence County Vo-Tech where she graduated. Over the years she worked at several businesses, most recently McKesson Corp. where...

Susan Lee Legault

Susan Lee Legault

Apr 5, 2022

Susan Lee Legault, age 67, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of April 5, 2022, comforted by loved ones. Born November 21, 1954, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Loyal E. and Anna Mae (McCandless) Kerr. Family was most important to Susan, and she was known for her patience, selflessness and giving nature. Her...

Caroline A. Berry

Caroline A. Berry

Apr 2, 2022

Caroline A. Berry, age 98, of Shenango Twp., passed away the morning of April 2nd, 2022, at her residence. Born April 11, 1923, in Raymilton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Arvilla (Vincent) McClelland. On May 25, 1946, she married her beloved husband, Walter A. Berry, who preceded her in death on Sept. 12, 1967. Caroline...

Arianna Elisabeth Brown

Arianna Elisabeth Brown

Apr 1, 2022

Arianna Elisabeth Brown, age 22, of Neshannock Twp., passed away the evening of April 1, 2022, at her residence. Born Oct. 10, 1999, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Robert R. Brown and Tiffany (Ludwiczak) Brown. Both survive. Arianna was a graduate of Neshannock High School, where she graduated with honors. She was a member of National Honor...

Dean P. Boak

Dean P. Boak

Mar 30, 2022

Dean P. Boak, age 85, of Pulaski Twp., passed away the evening of March 30, 2022, at his residence. Born Jan. 13, 1937, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Lester P. and Virginia R. (Dean) Boak. On July 24, 1959, he married his beloved wife of 58 years, Carol (Ridgley) Boak. She preceded him in...

Johnelle M. Houk

Johnelle M. Houk

Mar 29, 2022

Johnelle M. Houk, age 44, of Hermitage, PA, passed away the morning of March 29, 2022, at her residence. Born Oct. 10, 1977, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Roger A. and Karen (Fisher) Houk. They survive. Johnelle attended Lawrence County Career & Technical Center. She enjoyed arts and crafts. Johnelle adored her children and loved the time...

Nancy Mcquiston

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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