Robert L. Bott
Apr 19, 2021
Robert L. Bott, age 69, of New Castle, passed away the late afternoon of April 19, 2021, at UPMC Jameson Care Center. Born May 9, 1951, in New Castle, he was the son of Ralph E. and Mildred (Wink) Bott. On Aug. 12, 1972, he married his wife of 48 years, Joan (Naples) Bott. She survives at home. Mr. Bott...
Yvonne Coleman
Apr 18, 2021
Yvonne Coleman, 74, a resident of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday April 18, 2021. She was born in Renovo, PA, on October 7, 1946 to Harold C. and George Ann (Gonyea) Palmer. Yvonne was looking forward to meeting up again with her sweet husband, Milton Coleman, who passed away on Oct. 28, 1993. A...
Donald Leroy Higgins
Apr 18, 2021
Donald Leroy Higgins, age 90, of New Castle, passed away on April 18, 2021, at his residence. Born Sept. 8, 1930 in Meadville, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur L. and Harrietta (Calvin) Higgins. He married Karna Joy (Drake) Higgins, who preceded him in death on July 1, 2014. Mr. Higgins was a graduate of New Castle...
David C. Jerasa
Apr 16, 2021
David C. Jerasa, age 32, formerly of Union Township, passed away April 16, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Born Aug. 25, 1988, in Cheyenne, WY, he was the son of Joyce (Callahan) Jerasa. She survives at home. David was a 2007 graduate of Lawrence County Career and Technical Center. He enjoyed finishing metals to make them look brand new, again. David...
Frances M. Sullivan
Apr 10, 2021
Frances M. Sullivan, age 100, of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of New Castle, PA, and Lake Worth, FL, passed away the morning of April 10, 2021 at Lourdes Noreen McKeen, in FL. Born May 30, 1920, in Pittsburgh, PA. she was the daughter of the late Stuart M. and Frances H. (Jones) Cope. On December 17, 1943, she married...
Norma J. Amalong
Apr 8, 2021
Norma J. Amalong, 88, of New Castle, passed away the night of April 8, 2021 at Clen-Moore Place. Born December 28, 1932 in Castlewood, PA, she was the daughter of William and Lillian (Neal) Nelson. She was preceded in death in June, 1991 by her husband, Elvey R. Amalong, whom she married on September 4, 1954. A 1950 graduate of...
Harry J. Ratvasky
Apr 7, 2021
Harry J. Ratvasky, age 77 of Edinburg, passed away the afternoon of April 7, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver, PA. Born Feb. 18, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late John and Alice (Braho) Ratvasky. On April 19, 1963, he married his wife of 57 years, Ruth (Minteer) Ratvasky. She survives at home. Mr....
Glenn O. Strohecker
Apr 4, 2021
Glenn O. Strohecker, 88, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of April 4, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born April 20, 1932 in New Castle, he was the son of Charles Oliver Strohecker and Mae (McKim) Strohecker. He was preceded in death on September 2, 2010 by his wife of 53 years, Margery J. (Rohrer) Strohecker, whom he married...
Retta Lee Jones
Apr 4, 2021
Retta Lee Jones, 78, of Union Township, passed away the morning of April 4, 2021 at her home. Born November 18, 1942 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Frank and Doris (Earl) Williamson. Retta is survived by her husband of 43 years, Glenn G. Jones, Sr., whom she married November 25, 1977. She was employed with Liberty Mutual...
Barbara M. Robinson-Parshall
Apr 4, 2021
Barbara M. Robinson-Parshall, age 89 of New Castle, passed away April 4, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Care Center. Born Oct. 25, 1931, in Youngstown, OH, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Marjorie (Paden) Marquis. Barbara was married to J. Robert Reiber who preceded her in death. She subsequently married Thomas J. Robinson on Feb. 14, 1979, until...
Jodi Bigley Rodgers Tyler
Apr 4, 2021
Jodi Bigley Rodgers Tyler, age 60, of New Castle, passed away the evening of April 4, 2021 at her residence, after a courageous battle with ALS – Lou Gehrigs disease. Born Aug. 14, 1960, in New Castle, she was the daughter of John and Rosemarie 'Rosie' (Murphy) Bigley. On July 7, 1992, she married her husband of 28 years, Todd...
Melissa M. Kumrow
Mar 30, 2021
Melissa M. Kumrow, age 33, of New Castle, PA, passed away March 30, 2021. Born March 18, 1988 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Alan and Carol (Dean) Kumrow. Melissa is a graduate of Sharpsville High School and the Mercer County Career Center. She was a stay-at-home mom who loved to spend time with her friends and family,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Chrobak
Mar 30, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" Chrobak, 78, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of March 30, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born October 31, 1942 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Clyde and Buella (Graham) McCurdy. She was preceded in death on January 21, 1998 by her husband of 34 years, Raymond A. Chrobak, whom she married June 1, 1963....
Lois Adele Mann
Mar 28, 2021
Lois Adele Mann, 84, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 28, 2021 at Avalon Nursing Center. Born June 30, 1936 in New Castle, she was the daughter of John A. and Gertrude E. (Hill) Mann. Lois enjoyed going shopping and her weekly trips to the beauty shop followed by breakfast at her favorite local restaurants. She was...
Ruth Alice Foster
Mar 23, 2021
Ruth Alice Foster, age 78 of Union Twp., passed away the morning of March 23, 2021, at Quality Life Services– New Castle. Born Sept. 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Jane Bowers. On July 28, 1973, she married her husband of 39 years, Jack F. Foster. He preceded her in death...
Adam Todd Mcnickle
Mar 20, 2021
Adam Todd McNickle, age 26, of New Castle, passed away the morning of March 20, 2021, at his residence. Born Oct. 17, 1994, in New Castle, he was the son of Jason and Stacey (Hepler) McNickle. They survive at home. Adam attended New Castle High School and attained his GED. He had an absolute passion for the arts and an...
James D. Mazzocco
Mar 18, 2021
James D. Mazzocco, 92, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of March 18, 2021 at Beaver Valley Nursing and Rehab Center. Born May 6, 1928 in New Castle, he was the son of Anthony and Nellie (Cioffi) Mazzocco. Mr. Mazzocco was preceded in death in 2016 by his wife of 68 years, Pauline (Frank) Mazzocco. A Navy veteran, he...
Charles "Chuck" William Anderson
Mar 16, 2021
Charles "Chuck" William Anderson, age 79 of Edinburg, passed away the evening of March 16, 2021, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born October 2, 1941, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Clyde Anderson and Gladys (Womer) Fields. On May 15, 1981, he married his beloved wife of 39 years, Linda Marie (Ishman) Anderson. She survives at home....
George K. Gallentine, Jr.
Mar 15, 2021
George K. Gallentine, Jr., age 60, of Pulaski, passed away the late afternoon of March 15, 2021, at his residence. Born June 13, 1960, in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late George K. and Jacqueline F. (Geary) Gallentine, Sr. On July 21, 1984, he married his wife of 36 years, Connie L. (Swink) Gallentine. She survives at...
James E. Nalbach
Mar 11, 2021
James E. Nalbach, D.C., age 70, of New Castle, formerly of Warren, Ohio, passed away the night of March 11, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born June 1, 1950 in Warren, Ohio, he was the son of George and Florence (Brockett) Nalbach. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deborah A. (Davin) Nalbach, whom he married February 15,...
