Obituaries

Ronald L. Wright

Ronald L. Wright

Jan 29, 2021

Ronald L. Wright, 85 of New Castle passed away on January 29, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born on February 25, 1935 in New Castle, he was the son of Thomas James and Mabel Mae (Eppinger) Wright. He married Phyllis (Maiella) Wright on March 25, 1960 whom survives at home. He attended First Baptist Church. Ronald served in the United...

Bonnie Lou English Murphy

Bonnie Lou English Murphy

Jan 25, 2021

Bonnie Lou English Murphy, formerly of New Castle, PA, 91, died January 25, 2021 after a brief illness in Beavercreek, Ohio, her residence since 2014. Her daughter, Diane, was with her when she passed. Bonnie was born on November 11, 1929 in New Castle and was the only child of William Mackaboy English and Mildred Elizabeth Cameron. Both of Bonnie's...

Stephen W. Kline

Stephen W. Kline

Jan 25, 2021

Stephen W. Kline, 68, of Neshannock Township passed away on January 25, 2021. He was born in New Castle, Pa on September 16, 1952 to the late Stephen and Mary Kline. Stephen married Ok Joo (Suna) Choi in January 1994. He was a 1970 graduate of Neshannock High School and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University....

Sally L. Welker

Sally L. Welker

Jan 24, 2021

Sally L. Welker, age 86 of Neshannock Township, passed away the afternoon of Jan. 24, 2021. Born Jan. 11, 1935, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Russell W. and Ella B. (Davis) Roberts. On June 14, 1958, she married her beloved husband of 62 years, Ralph Welker. He survives at home. Sally was a 1952 graduate...

Charlotte "Char" J. Garberry

Charlotte "Char" J. Garberry

Jan 23, 2021

Charlotte "Char" J. Garberry, 84, of Union Township passed from her earthly life January 23, 2021 at her beloved home with family by her side after a well lived, giving and loving life. She will be deeply missed by her family and by those whose lives she touched. Born in Mahoningtown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter...

James William Goodrich, Jr.

James William Goodrich, Jr.

Jan 20, 2021

James William Goodrich, Jr., age 88 of New Castle, passed away the evening of Jan. 20, 2021, at Jameson Care Center. Born July 29, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late James and Wanda (Priebe) Goodrich. He married his beloved wife of 67 years, Marjorie (Senn) Goodrich, whom he met while in the service through her...

Richard K. Sbarro

Richard K. Sbarro

Jan 19, 2021

On January 19th, 2021, Richard K. Sbarro, 71, saw heaven. He passed after complications from surgery. Rich was born in Beaver Falls, February 18, 1949. His parents are Frances (Murphy) and Nick Sbarro. He graduated from Ellwood High School in 1967 and married Nora Lee (Brotemarkle) May 11, 1968 and was a loving, devoted husband for over 52 years. Rich...

Carl W. Heinrich

Carl W. Heinrich

Jan 16, 2021

Carl W. Heinrich, 65, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of January 16, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born July 24, 1955 in New Castle, he was the son of Robert and Anna Mae (Rorison) Heinrich. Carl was a graduate of Penn State University. He was a partner at Almega Plastics, and former employee for West Penn Plastics. Carl...

Donald L. Brooks

Donald L. Brooks

Jan 15, 2021

Donald L. Brooks, age 88 of New Castle, passed away the evening of Jan. 15, 2021 at Quality Life Services New Castle. Born Nov. 2, 1932, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Merle and Sylvia (Gerber) Brooks. He married Kathryn (Theiss) Brooks on March 17, 1990. She survives at home. Donald was a 1950 graduate of...

Paris Wilson Hindsman

Paris Wilson Hindsman

Jan 15, 2021

Paris Wilson Hindsman, 82, of Neshannock Township, passed away the evening of January 15, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born June 30, 1938 in New Castle, he was the son of Ellet and Gladys (Hoffman) Hindsman. He is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Doris Jean (Grant) Hindsman, whom he married January 18, 1957. Mr. Hindsman was a...

Therese Mooney Spencer

Therese Mooney Spencer

Jan 13, 2021

Therese Mooney Spencer began a new journey when she crossed over to the waiting hand of God on January 13, 2021. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother she literally lived for her family. She was the glue of the Spencer household. Therese grew up in Queens, New York. Although times were tough during the depression, this is when and where...

Eleanor L. Adamson

Eleanor L. Adamson

Jan 11, 2021

Eleanor L. Adamson, 96, formerly of Hunters Woods, passed away the night of January 11, 2021 at Jameson Care Center. Born June 3, 1924 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Howard and Vida Hatch. She was preceded in death on January 27, 2009 by her husband of 62 years, Wayne Adamson, whom she married November 28, 1946. Eleanor...

Betty J. Richardson

Betty J. Richardson

Jan 10, 2021

Betty J. Richardson, age 85 of Neshannock Twp., passed away the early morning of Jan. 10, 2021, at her son's residence. Born Nov. 19, 1935, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marjorie (Fisher) Walker. She was married to William Richardson. He preceded her in death. Betty was a graduate of New Castle High School...

Sandra Jean Fry

Sandra Jean Fry

Jan 10, 2021

Sandra Jean Fry, 74, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1946 in Huntington, WV. and was the daughter of Robert L. and Veda M. Ramsey. On December 24, 1966, she married her beloved husband, Brady G. Fry. They celebrated 54 years of marriage on Christmas Eve. She was preceded in...

Betty L. Thomas

Betty L. Thomas

Jan 7, 2021

Betty L. Thomas, age 100, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Jan. 07, 2021, at UPMC Jameson Hospital after a short illness. Born July 26, 1920, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Paul Crum and Gladys (Karns) Crum Cole. On April 26, 1941, she married her husband of 35 years, Gerwin Thomas. He preceded...

Helen June Sniezek Fullerton

Helen June Sniezek Fullerton

Jan 7, 2021

Helen June Sniezek Fullerton, age 103 of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Jan. 07, 2021, at Avalon Springs in Mercer, PA. Born June 7, 1917, in Farrell, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Susan (Bara) Koch. She was married to her first husband, Edmund Sniezek, for several years, until his death. Subsequently, she married...

John A. 'Smitty' Smith

John A. 'Smitty' Smith

Jan 6, 2021

John A. "Smitty" Smith, 71, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 6, 2021 at his residence. Born January 4, 1950 in New Castle, he was the son of Adam and Delora (Riggans) Smith Hosler. A 1967 graduate of Union High School, he was employed at Walmart as a stocker. John was a member of the Bessemer Croatian...

John R. Buonpane Sr.

John R. Buonpane Sr.

Jan 5, 2021

John R. Buonpane, Sr., age 85, of Greenville, formerly of New Castle, passed away the morning of Jan. 05, 2021, at The Grove in Greenville, PA. Born Nov. 17, 1935, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Guerino A. and Rose (Pavia) Buonpane. On August 23, 1958, he married his wife of 52 years, Nancy Ann (Wyman)...

Theodore 'Ted' Latimer

Theodore 'Ted' Latimer

Jan 3, 2021

Theodore (Ted) Latimer, 83, of Pinckney MI, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2021 at The University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on January 30th, 1937, he was the son of Donald & Roberta Latimer, who preceded him in death. Ted is a retiree of General Motors after working there for the majority...

Katherine Helen Bender

Katherine Helen Bender

Dec 27, 2020

Katherine Helen Bender, 95, of Shenango Township, passed away the night of December 27, 2020 at her home. Born October 29, 1925 in New Castle, she was the much-loved daughter of John and Katharina (Wagner) Gartner. Helen graduated from New Castle High School and worked at Bell Telephone company before becoming a full-time mother to her three children. She is...

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