Obituaries

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....

Dec 15, 2025

Elaine Haims, of Monroe Township, NJ, formerly of New Castle, PA where she resided for more than 60 years, passed away on December 15, 2025. She was born in Aliquippa, PA, on December 3, 1934.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Jack M. Haims; her parents, Israel Allan Davis and Helen Klein...

Dec 13, 2025

Joyce Mae Biddle, age 86, of New Castle, passed away on December 13, 2025, at her residence in Union Township.

Born May 5, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Edward L. Allen and Jean Kennedy Allen Blews, both of whom preceded her in death.

A 1957 graduate of Union High School, Joyce...

Dec 12, 2025

Ruth Ann (Bittinger) Arnold, 80, of Pulaski, PA, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana, OH.

Ruth, affectionately known as Ruthie, was born on February 10, 1945, in Lowellville, OH, the daughter of the late Mahlon Austin Bittinger Sr. and Margaret Marcella (Stacy) Bittinger.

Ruthie's life was a...

Dec 7, 2025

David W. Wilson, II of New Castle, PA entered God's kingdom December 7, 2025, at his home.

Born September 9, 1942, in New Castle, "Crazy" or "Cowboy Dave" as he was known, was the son of David W. and Ruth (Newman) Wilson.

Dave had a great work ethic as a welder and machinist for over...

Nov 25, 2025

Geraldine Louise Reese, age 81, of Enon Valley, PA, passed away peacefully the afternoon of Nov. 25th, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family and her favorite dog Peppa.

Born Jan. 5, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Brooke and Margaret (Rudy) Kimble.

Gerry attended St. George's Catholic School. She...

Nov 23, 2025

John L. Grieve, 101, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was born June 22, 1924, to Albert Victor Grieve and Marian Rose Spurk Grieve.

John married the former Shirley Owens on June 15, 1946, and was happily married for 69 years until her death.

After graduating from New Castle High School...

Nov 21, 2025

Jared P. White, 38, of Butler, PA, went home to be with his Lord on November 21, 2025. Jared had a strong faith and is finally at peace from the struggles of his life, at rest with his Savior.

Jared was born January 29, 1987, to Brian P. and Susan (Story) White in New Castle, PA.

Nov 20, 2025

Edward F. Fazzone, age 95, passed away on Nov. 20, 2025, at The Haven Convalescent Home.

He was born on Aug. 24, 1930.

Services will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

Nov 16, 2025

Mary Ann Cearfoss passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in New Castle, following an extended illness.

Born February 10, 1935, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late James D. Rosaci, Sr. and Mabel Irene (Jeffers) Rosaci Main. She was married to Harold Neal Cearfoss who passed away May 10, 2011. Mary retired...

Nov 15, 2025

Bernice G. Edman, age 97, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 15, 2025.

Born August 1, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Cooper) Gutnick.

She was happily married to Peter Edman for nearly 69 years, until his passing.

Bernice will always be remembered...

Nov 13, 2025

Robert E. Armstrong, III, loving husband and father, friend, farmer and educator of New Castle, PA passed away at age 91 on the morning of Nov. 13, 2025, with his wife Sandy by his side.

Born May 13, 1934, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Marion Wallace Armstrong, Jr....

Nov 13, 2025

Marguerite A. Altman, age 97, passed away at her Neshannock Township home Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Born June 2, 1928, in Jeannette, PA, she was the daughter of Edward George Murrman and Pauline Emma (Monahan) Murrman.

Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Richard Altman, whom she married May 8, 1954 in the...

Nov 10, 2025

Ruth E. 'Betty' Stevens, age 104, of New Castle, PA, passed away peacefully the evening of Nov. 10, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Care Center.

Born March 8, 1921, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (Fowler) Evans.

She was married to George Stevens who preceded her in death...

Nov 6, 2025

Charles D. Morrison, Jr., 75, of Union Township, Pennsylvania, passed away at his home on November 6, 2025 from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

He was born June 3, 1950 to the late Charles Sr. and Esther Morrison. Chuck graduated from Union HS and earned a BS in Education from Geneva College. He began his career as an...

Nov 5, 2025

Mylissa Renee Malone, age 56, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Nov. 5, 2025, at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at New Wilmington.

Born Oct. 23, 1969, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Patrick E. and Laurie R. (Lewis) Malone.

Mylissa was a 1987 graduate of Laurel High School....