Robert W. "Dink" Wischerman, Jr.
Jan 13, 2022
Robert "Dink" W. Wischerman, Jr., age 64, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Jan. 13, 2022, at his residence. Born March 14, 1957, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Christine (Stephenson) Wischerman, Sr. On Aug. 28, 2010, he married his beloved wife of 11 years, Kim (Black) Wischerman. She survives...
Fred J. Fair
Jan 12, 2022
Fred J. Fair, (82) of Shenango Township, retired Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army and Ambassador of the U.S. Army Reserve passed away on January 12, 2022, surrounded by his (3) daughters. Born on May 6, 1939, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Frederick B. and Anna Lourene (Moesta) Fair. He was married to...
Martha E. Mchattie
Jan 11, 2022
Martha E. McHattie, 82, formerly of New Castle, more recently of Plainfield, IL, passed away Jan. 11, 2022. Born Dec. 28, 1939, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Clifford and Edith (Kuhns) Bishop. On Sept. 12, 1958, she married her husband of 60 years, Ernest R. McHattie, who preceded her in death Jan. 30, 2019. Martha was...
Samuel C. Friedman
Jan 11, 2022
Samuel C. Friedman, 82, 0f Neshannock Twp., passed away in his home the morning of January 11, 2022, after a long battle with prostate cancer. His loving wife Barbara was at his side. Sam was born on August 19, 1939, in New Castle, to the late Harry and Edna Kass Friedman. He married the former Barbara Gurss on November 17,...
Melissa Jane Merritt
Jan 8, 2022
Melissa Jane (Berg) Merritt, age 54, lifelong resident of New Castle, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and aunt, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 8, 2022, following an eight-year battle with breast cancer. Missy was born on Aug. 4, 1967, in New Castle, to Joseph Tidman Berg and Emily Jane (Allen) Berg Benn. On July 2, 1988, she married her beloved...
Rose Marie Emerick
Jan 7, 2022
Rose Marie Emerick, 96, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 7, 2022, at Avalon Place. Born June 24, 1925, in Alhambra, California, she was the daughter of Rosco A. and Marie (Mangone) Connery. During her childhood she was raised in a masonic home in Covina, CA. Rose was preceded in death on October 10, 1996, by her...
James B. Foster, Iii
Jan 6, 2022
James Byers Foster III, age 77, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 6, 2022, after a short illness. Born November 28, 1944, in Roswell, New Mexico, he was the son of James B. Foster Jr. and Yvette M. (Mitchell) Foster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Russell Foster...
Marsha Mae Emswiller
Jan 6, 2022
Marsha Mae Emswiller, age 75, of Neshannock Twp., passed away, with her family by her side, the morning of Jan. 6, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, in New Castle. Born Nov. 15, 1946, in Kittanning, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Louise (Fenice) McEntire. On June 3, 1972, she married her beloved husband of 49 years,...
Wilbert S. Mitchell, Sr.
Jan 5, 2022
Wilbert S. Mitchell, Sr., age 83, of New Wilmington, passed away the morning of January 5, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born February 22, 1938, in New Castle, he was the son of Robert A. Mitchell, Sr. and Alberta M. (Sadler) Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell served his country in the US Air Force from 1956-1958. He was a self-employed truck driver...
Claudia Giddings
Jan 4, 2022
Claudia Giddings, age 83, of Shenango Twp., passed away the afternoon of Jan. 4, 2022, at UPMC Horizon Hospital, in Farrell, Pa. Born Oct. 13, 1938, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Alexander W. and Lillian (Neal) Nelson. Claudia was a graduate of New Castle High School. For several years, she was employed at Bell Telephone...
Tennille Renee Smail
Jan 3, 2022
Tennille Renee Smail, age 30, of New Galilee, PA, passed away the early morning of Jan. 3, 2022. Born April 16, 1991, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Bruce Clingerman of Salem, OH, and Connie (Richard) Oshop-Davis of New Castle, PA. On May 18, 2013, she married her husband of 8 years, Wayne M. Smail. He survives...
James ''Rob' Forsythe, Jr.
Jan 3, 2022
James "Rob" Forsythe, Jr., age 67, formerly of Walnut Street, went to be with his Lord and Savior, the afternoon of January 3, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born July 15, 1954, in New Castle, he was the son of the late James R., Sr. and Charlotte (McFarland) Forsythe. Rob was a graduate of New Castle High School and received...
Jeffrey G Staph
Dec 31, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffrey G. Staph announces his passing on the evening of Friday, December 31, 2021, at UPMC Jameson, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jeffrey, 53, a lifetime resident of Neshannock Township, was born on August 4, 1968 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Kathleen Joseph Staph and Anthony J....
Thelma M. Withers
Dec 29, 2021
Thelma M. Withers, age 99, of Shenango Township, passed away the morning of December 29, 2021, at her residence. Born December 2, 1922, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Robert M. and Adalaide F. (Clark) Moon. She was preceded in death on September 3, 2002, by her beloved husband of 60 years, David T. "Pud" Withers, whom she...
Priscylla Jayne Conner
Dec 27, 2021
Infant Priscylla Jayne Conner, 5 months old, passed away unexpectedly the evening of December 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. Priscylla was born July 11, 2021, in Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver, PA to her mother, BreAnna Conner and father, John Armeni. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her 6-year-old brother,...
James E. Mcquiston
Dec 24, 2021
James E. "Mac" McQuiston, 84, of New Castle, passed away the morning of December 24, 2021, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born February 24, 1937, in New Castle, he was the son of Howard and Mildred (Ruby) McQuiston. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Nancy (McKibben) McQuiston, whom he married September 8, 1956. James was a graduate...
Jeffrey Richard Nesbit
Dec 24, 2021
Jeffrey Richard Nesbit, age 57, of New Castle, passed away peacefully at home, the morning of Dec. 24, 2021. Born Nov. 16, 1964, in Ellwood City, he was the son of Richard and Sally (Sickafuse) Nesbit. On June 4, 1988, he married his beloved wife of 33 years, Patricia (Evans) Nesbit. She survives at home. Jeffrey was a graduate of...
Scharlene L. Pizor
Dec 23, 2021
Scharlene L. Pizor, 80, of New Castle, passed away the morning of December 23, 2021, at her residence with her family at her side. Born July 19, 1941, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Clair and Gladys (Young) Rhodes. She is survived by her husband, James H. Pizor. Scharlene was employed by the former Troutman's department store where...
Helen Carol Hodge
Dec 23, 2021
Helen Carol Hodge, 87, of Neshannock Township, passed away the morning of December 23, 2021, at UPMC Mercy Hospital with her family by her side. Born December 7, 1934, in New Castle, she was the daughter of James E. and Lois E. (Sizer) Henle. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Ellsworth M. Hodge, whom she married...
Roger T. Woodside
Dec 20, 2021
Roger T. Woodside, 80 of Pulaski passed away on December 20th at his residence. Born on February 27, 1941, in Spangler, PA, he was the son of William H. and Virginia M. (Anderson) Woodside. Roger served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. He was a member of several Veterans and Social clubs that include, Coitsville VFW, Albert...
