Obituaries

Jan 25, 2026

Raymond P. Miskell, age 79, of Warren, OH, formerly of Austintown, OH passed away the early morning of Jan. 25, 2026, at Washington Square Healthcare, in Warren, Ohio.

Born Nov. 22, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late Farris and Ruth (Megown) Miskell.

On May 10, 1969, he married Cheryl J....

Jan 23, 2026

Joann M. "Brigid" Cairns, age 83, of New Castle, formerly of South Carolina, passed away the night of January 23, 2026, at her residence.

Born February 9, 1942, in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Richie) Cairns.

Joann was a graduate of Immaculata University where she received her bachelor's degree,...

Jan 23, 2026

Gloria D. Patterson, 78, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 23, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born April 15, 1947, in Kittanning, PA, she was the daughter of Gertrude Helm. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Patterson, whom she married July 15, 1995.

A 1965 graduate of East...

Jan 21, 2026

Margaret 'Peggy' Wimer, age 101, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of Jan. 21, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born July 28, 1924, in Butler, County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Velma (McClure) McDeavitt.

On March 20, 1945, she married to her beloved husband, Gaylord Wimer, Sr., until...

Jan 20, 2026

Anthony C. Angelo, 85, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the morning of January 20, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home.

Born February 17, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Michael and Carmel (Zokle) Angelo.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Merceda "Dolly" Grace (Diana) Angelo, whom he...

Jan 19, 2026

Richard Thomas Ayres, Jr., age 75, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Jan. 19, 2026, at his residence.

Born Nov. 1, 1950, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Richard Thomas and Mary L. (Wescott) Ayres, Sr.

On Sept. 17, 1971, he married his beloved wife of 39...

Jan 18, 2026

Robert H. Weir, age 81, of Port Lavaca, TX, passed away the early morning of Jan. 18, 2026, at Hopsice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion.

Born June 14, 1944, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Esther (Hilton) Weir.

He was a graduate of Shenango High...

Jan 17, 2026

Clark Douglas McCurdy, age 81, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away the morning of January 17, 2026, at his residence in Winchester, VA.

Born December 12, 1944, he was the son of Clark Vincent McCurdy and Margaret Rebecca (Shoop) Perry.

A 1963 graduate of New Castle High School, he attended the University of Mississippi and...

Jan 11, 2026

Lylia M. Riggans, age 75, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Jan. 11, 2026, at her residence.

Born May 19, 1950, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Jones) Riggans.

Lylia was a 1977 graduate of YSU where she earned her bachelor's degree in education. For over...

Jan 8, 2026

Beverly Jean Miller, age 77, of New Castle, PA, passed away late morning of Jan. 8, 2026, at her residence.

Born April 26, 1948, in Butler, PA, she was the daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Kennedy) Borland.

On August 15, 1969, she married her beloved husband of 56 years, George W. Miller, Jr. who survives...

Jan 7, 2026

Lillian Louise Thurber, age 82, passed away January 7, 2026, at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in New Wilmington.

Born April 21, 1943, in Sharon, PA, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Susan (Sulek) Chalupka.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton E. Thurber, whom she married April 18, 1964....

Jan 4, 2026

Joseph T. McMichael Jr., age 78, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Jan. 4th at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, in Poland, Ohio.

Born Sept. 4, 1947, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Jean (Bender) McMichael, Sr.

He was married to Connie...

Jan 2, 2026

Donald N. Russo, 81 of New Castle, PA, died 2 January, 2026, at Jameson Memorial Hospital.

He was born on 25 January, 1944, to Erma Russo Guigliotto and Gerardo Guigliotto in New Castle, PA.

Donald graduated from New Castle High School and New Castle School of Trades.

He had five children, Michael T....

Dec 28, 2025

Alma Mae Hoyland, age 92, of New Castle, PA, peacefully passed away the early morning of Dec. 28, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Aug. 29, 1933, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald S. and Helmi (Whitman) Reid.

She married Robert W. Hoyland on Oct. 9, 1950. He preceded...

Dec 28, 2025

Carroll Jean Shaw, age 84, formerly of New Castle, passed away, with her loving family by her side, the evening of December 28, 2025, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Butler, PA.

Born July 30, 1941, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Robert George Dix and Madalynne Vixcetta (Earle) Dix.

She was...

Dec 24, 2025

Jean M. Anderson, age 86, of Edinburg, passed away the morning of December 24, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle.

Born January 20, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Eino and Winifred (Crofoot) Koski.

Jean was preceded in death on April 22, 2001, by her husband of 38 years, Robert...

Dec 24, 2025

Betty Kay (McFall) Maher passed into glory with her Savior on December 24, 2025.

Betty Kay was born February 17, 1927, to Donald and Ruth (Flaugher) McFall. She was a lifelong resident of the New Castle area and a recent resident at the Haven.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jeremiah...

Dec 23, 2025

Jason 'Jay' Todd McNickle, age 60, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Dec. 23, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born Oct. 19, 1965, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Thomas and Jani McNickle and Kathleen and Brian Solomon. They survive.

On Sept. 19, 1992, he married his wife...

Dec 19, 2025

Peggie A. Julian, age 85, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Dec. 19, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born July 5, 1940, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Dorothy (Roberts) Reiter.

She married her beloved husband, Philip J. Julian who survives.

Peggie was...

Dec 19, 2025

David A. Purdy, age 72, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of Dec. 19, 2025, at his residence.

Born Oct. 8, 1953, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Howard E. and Laura R. (Ramsey) Purdy.

David was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and attended Edinboro University....