Mary Jane Camerot
Mar 9, 2021
Mary Jane Camerot, 90, formerly of West Pittsburg, passed away the morning of March 9, 2021 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio. Born March 4, 1931 in New Castle, she was the daughter of John Scott Drake, Sr. and Ellen Adelaide (Stokes) Drake. She was preceded in death on December 12, 2017 by her beloved husband of 64...
Rev. John Wiseman
Mar 7, 2021
Rev. John Wiseman, 95, passed away March 7, 2021 at UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh. Born May 29, 1925 in New York City, he was the son of Demetri Nichola and Katerina (Wiseman) Nichola. He was a Navy veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. After his time in the service, he became a pastor for a number of years...
Robert C. Reed
Mar 4, 2021
Dr. Robert C. Reed, 93, of New Wilmington passed away on March 4, 2021. Born on June 30, 1928, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Dr. Jay L. and Jessie (Nelson) Reed. Bob was the beloved husband of Esther "Lin" Reed for 69 years. They were married on June 28, 1952, at Trinity Episcopal Church in...
William Foster
Mar 2, 2021
William ("Papa Bill") Foster died peacefully, surrounded by family, and with well-earned dignity on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Bill, first and foremost, was a devoted husband to his loving wife of 55 years, Kathleen Sweeney Foster, who survives him. Born on February 2, 1939, Bill's love of knowledge, his foundation of faith, his contagious laughter, his musical talents, and his...
Harry Alton Spiker
Feb 28, 2021
Harry Alton Spiker, 91, of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 28, 2021 at Butler VA Medical Center. Born November 24, 1929 in Leesburg, PA, he was the son of Ezra Daniel Spiker and Clara Pearl (Crawford) Spiker. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Carolyn (Grossman) Spiker, whom he married June 23, 1956. After...
Reno Albert Morella
Feb 25, 2021
Reno Albert Morella, age 26 of New Castle, passed away Feb. 25, 2021. Born Dec. 21, 1994, in New Castle, he was the son of his late father, Daryl Morella and his mother, April Elaine (Reed) Morella, who survives at home. Reno loved spending time with his family, especially his daughter, Carmen. He loved animals and the outdoors. He cared...
Richard C. Graham
Feb 23, 2021
Richard C. Graham, age 99, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Feb. 23, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Feb. 15, 1922, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Wentworth and Effie (Wilcox) Graham. On June 8, 1943 he married Helen E. (Callahan) Graham, who preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 2018. Richard was...
Harold "Jim" Wigton, Jr.
Feb 22, 2021
Harold "Jim" Wigton, Jr., age 77 of New Castle, passed away on Feb. 22, 2021. Born March 14, 1943, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Harold J. and Beatrice I. (Shelar) Wigton, Sr. On Oct. 26, 1962, he married his wife of 58 years, Sandra Fay (Lee) Wigton. She survives at home. Jim served in the...
Ronald H. Strobel
Feb 18, 2021
Ronald H. Strobel, 79, of Neshannock Township, passed away the morning of February 18, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born April 9, 1941 in New Castle, he was the son of William and Lois (Thompson) Strobel. Ron is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judith A. (Houston) Strobel, whom he married July 31, 1959. A Laurel High School graduate,...
Arthur C. Weir
Feb 14, 2021
Arthur C. Weir, 78, resident of Neshannock Twp., New Castle, PA died peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 14, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1942 in New Castle, PA to Arthur Weir and Esther L. Hilton. He was married to Cindy (McCoy Hilton) Weir for 25 wonderful years. He loved traveling and sharing his...
David W. Link
Feb 14, 2021
David W. Link, age 61 of New Castle, passed away the evening of Feb. 14, 2021, at Quality Life Services – New Castle. Born Dec. 21, 1959, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Weldon and Thelma (Styers) Link, Sr. David was a graduate of Lawrence Co. Vo-Tech. For several years, he worked for U.S. Can Company...
James C. Griffith, Sr.
Feb 13, 2021
James C. Griffith, Sr., 96, of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. James was born on September 9, 1924 to the late Dr. Wilbert E. and Anna M. Craig Griffith. He married the former Mary Ellen Wilson in June of 1948. She preceded him in passing on April 28, 1973. Mr. Griffith...
Thelma M. Link
Feb 13, 2021
Thelma M. Link, 93, of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 13, 2021 at her daughter's residence. Born February 1, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Clyde and Ella (Hill) Styers. She was married to her beloved husband, Weldon Link, Sr., who preceded her in death. Thelma was a homemaker and enjoyed playing Bingo and...
Carol Ann Lauderbaugh
Feb 12, 2021
Carol Ann Lauderbaugh, age 64, of Shenango Twp., passed away the morning of Feb. 12, 2021, at Quality Life Services – New Castle. Born Dec. 2, 1956, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late David Stanley Roudabush and Ruth Ann (Eckman) Roudabush. For 44 years, she was married to Paul Robert Lauderbaugh. He survives. Carol was a...
Beverly Eileen Bigley
Feb 12, 2021
Beverly Eileen Bigley, 76, formerly of E. Euclid Avenue, passed away the morning of February 12, 2021 at Haven Convalescent Home. Born August 10, 1944 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Edgington) Bigley. Beverly attended New Castle High School and was employed for many years with Indian Creek/Edison Manor Nursing Home as a nurse's aide....
Dorothy R. Mcelwain
Feb 12, 2021
Dorothy R. McElwain, 93, of Pittsburgh, passed away the morning of February 12, 2021 at Baptist Homes in Pittsburgh. Born June 16, 1927, she was the daughter of Colonel Arthur Ferree and Nancy Rebecca (Book) Ferree. She was preceded in death on January 29, 2003 by her husband of 56 years, Rev. James Glen McElwain, whom she married March 6,...
Patricia H. Mclure
Feb 11, 2021
Patricia H. McLure, 78, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 with her sons by her side at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born November 11, 1942 in New Castle, PA she was the daughter of the late D.R. and Janet (Payne) Homer. Patty was a graduate of New Castle High School, class of 1960, and attended Indiana...
Dorothy J. Shillingburg
Feb 10, 2021
Dorothy J. Shillingburg, age 81 of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 10, 2021 at her residence. Born August 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herman J. and Dorothy M. (Romig) Wigle. After receiving her degree to become a registered nurse, Dorothy was employed as a nurse for various health systems in...
Jean Pamela Harris
Feb 10, 2021
Jean Pamela Harris, died peacefully on February 10, 2021 in Portland, OR at her daughter's home. She was born March 16, 1924 to John and Hilda Pawley in High Wycombe, England where she married New Castle Army veteran, David Harris, on March 9, 1946. Jean enjoyed reading, knitting and crafts, word puzzles and traveling to see family and friends in...
Larry C. Troggio
Feb 9, 2021
Larry C. Troggio, 72, of Poland, Ohio passed away the afternoon of February 9, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, after a 4-week battle with COVID-19. Born November 26, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of Guido "Guy" J. Troggio and A. Jane (Iatonna) Troggio. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Charlene (Timblin)...
