Jon M. Horrell
May 2, 2020
Jon M. Horrell, age 56 of New Castle, passed away the evening of May 2, 2020, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born August 13, 1963, in Grove City, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Elsie Ruth (Sibert) Horrell. On July 16, 1986, he married his beloved wife, Vicki (Woodard) Horrell. She survives at home. Jon graduated from...
Kenneth Lloyd Boruch
Apr 28, 2020
Kenneth Lloyd Boruch, 59, of Largo, Florida, passed away April 28, 2020 in New Castle. Born February 28, 1961 in Braddock, PA, he was the son of Raymond W. Boruch and Donna L. (Kunz) Boruch White. He is survived by his daughter, Jillian Boruch of Florida; four sisters, Rose McQuiston, Annette Gardner, Susan Boruch and Nicole Zias; and two grandchildren....
Judith A. Reynolds
Apr 26, 2020
Judith A. Reynolds, 78, of New Castle, passed away peacefully the morning of April 26, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born August 20, 1941 in New Castle, she was the daughter of William E. Hiler and Betty (Weatherby) Fry who preceded her in death. She is also preceded by her husbands, Lewis J. Presnar and James L....
William E. Dunkle
Apr 25, 2020
William E. Dunkle, 92, of New Castle, passed away the evening of April 25, 2020 at Quality Life Services-New Castle. Born October 31, 1927 in New Castle, he was the son of Joseph W. and Margaret Helen (Davis) Dunkle. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sarah D. (Kennedy) Dunkle, whom he married September 26, 1953. Mr. Dunkle...
Alvin Frederick Grimes
Apr 22, 2020
Alvin Frederick Grimes, age 98, formerly of Masters Court NE, passed away April 22, 2020 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, Ohio following a brief illness. Born September 25, 1921, in New Castle, Pa., he was the son of Edward and Selma Snead Grimes. He was preceded in death in 2016 by his wife of 66 years, Gem Ann Pearsall...
Dr. Mabel Roberta Paige
Apr 22, 2020
Dr. Mabel Roberta Paige, age 90 of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of April 22, 2020, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born August 27, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Estelle (Bynum) Allen. On February 15, 1959, Mabel married her beloved husband, Dr. James Recitous Paige, who preceded her in death on May...
Delores L. Shaftic
Apr 17, 2020
Delores L. Shaftic, age 77, passed away the evening of April 17, 2020, at her residence. Born March 1, 1943, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late David and Florence (Martin) Rhodes. She married Donald Shaftic, Sr., who preceded her in death. Delores was a graduate of New Castle High School. She worked for UPMC Jameson Hospital...
Jo Ann White
Apr 9, 2020
Jo Ann White, age 83 of New Castle, passed away on April 9, 2020, at Quality Life Services – New Castle. Born June 26, 1936, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Otto Kumrow and Marie (Miller) Kumrow Swisher. On June 9, 1956, she married Lee White, Sr. who preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 2016. Jo Ann...
Sarah Evelyn Mccann
Apr 9, 2020
Sarah Evelyn 'Sally' McCann, 90, formerly of New Castle, passed away April 9, 2020 at Peak Care Center in Longmont, Colorado. Born October 8, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Ernest and Rachel Mae (Davies) Crawford. She was preceded in death on June 12, 1994 by her husband of 45 years, Daniel E. McCann, whom she married...
Eiram Alfonso Santiago-Hernandez
Apr 9, 2020
Eriam Alfonso Santiago-Hernandez, 26 of New Castle passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born on February 24, 1994 he was the son of Alfonso Santiago and Maria A. Hernandez. He is survived by his wife, Eranchaly. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory,...
Melva Jean Pelini
Apr 8, 2020
Melva Jean Pelini, age 86 of New Castle, passed away on April 8, 2020, at her residence. Born April 29, 1933 in Portersville, PA, she was the daughter to the late Walter Braden and Mary Emmaline (Gallagher) Sumney. Melva attended New Castle High School. She worked for Kodak Camera, as a machine operator. She enjoyed yoga and still attended classes...
Phyllis Kathryn Armstrong
Apr 4, 2020
Phyllis Kathryn Armstrong, age 87, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 4, 2020, at Rhodes Estates, in New Castle. Born July 24, 1932, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Viola Katherine (Shaffer) Wilson. She married her beloved husband, Keith Armstrong, who preceded her in death. Phyllis was a graduate of Mt....
Joel "Whitey" Duncan, Jr.
Apr 4, 2020
Joel "Whitey" Duncan, Jr., age 57 of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of April 4, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, in Pittsburgh. Born January 5, 1963, in New Castle, he was the son of Joel C. Duncan, Sr., and Maureen (Papa) Duncan. Joel was a union roofer, water proofing, journeyman of Local 37. He was a mason, S.O.I., and...
Daryl M. Morella
Apr 2, 2020
Daryl M. Morella, 63, of New Castle passed on April 2, 2020. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., New Castle.
Cynthia Shaffer
Apr 1, 2020
Cynthia Shaffer, 63, of New Castle, passed away the morning of April 1, 2020 at her residence. Born October 14, 1956 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Merle L. and Alice May (Brest) Gallaher. A homemaker, Cynthia loved playing dice and cards, working puzzles and baking. She is survived by her daughter, Christina Shaffer of New Castle; one...
Dr. William R. Wright
Mar 31, 2020
Longtime New Castle obstetrician Dr. William R. Wright, 92, passed away the evening of March 31, 2020 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington. Born February 17, 1928 in Lewistown, PA, he was a son of Esther Keppner Wright who preceded him in death. He was married for 40 years to Georgia Lee Wright from 1955-1995 until her passing....
Shirley Fennell
Mar 29, 2020
Shirley Fennell, 83, of New Castle, passed away March 29, 2020 at her residence. Born April 8, 1936 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Charles and Vergie (Thompson) Zornes. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne L. Fennell, Sr. and a son, David Fennell. She was a homemaker. In keeping with her wishes, there will be...
Daisy Welch
Mar 28, 2020
Daisy was one of five guinea sisters. They all played together and lived in a cage we made together. Unfortunately she fell ill and we had to take her to the vet ER. She did not make it through the night. We will always have her in our hearts and will never forgot our guinea baby. We will forever love...
Ennio Strizzi
Mar 28, 2020
Ennio Strizzi, age 90, of New Castle, PA, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his son's home in Charlotte, NC. from the end of his battle with congestive heart failure. He was born in 1930 to Gabriele and Adelaide Strizzi, from Roccaraso, Italy. He is predeceased by 3 brothers, and is survived by 2 sisters, Maria and Renata, and...
Earl C. Marker
Mar 24, 2020
Earl C. Marker, 72 of New Castle, passed away at his residence the evening of March 24, 2020. Born August 27, 1947, in New Castle, he was the son to the late Earl and Marian (Fandozie) Marker. On September 2, 1966, he married is beloved wife, Sharon (Yakubik) Marker. She survives at home. Earl was a graduate of Shenango High...
