George Russ Gibson
Feb 29, 2020
G. Russell Gibson, 78, of Hunters Woods in Neshannock Township, passed away peacefully with his family by his side the afternoon of February 29, 2020 at Hilton Head Regional Hospital. He and his wife vacationed there the past 20 years during the winter months. Born on August 11, 1941 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of James and...
David John Harris
Feb 28, 2020
David John Harris, 70, of New Castle, passed away the evening of February 28, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. David was the son of David and Jean (Pawley) Harris. Employed by Airway Luggage, Ohio State University, and many years at Edward's Restaurant & Lounge. He enjoyed bus adventures, concerts, movies, watching television especially the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. Survivors include...
Claude "Josh" M. Gaiser
Feb 27, 2020
Claude "Josh" M. Gaiser, age 78, of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 27, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born July 13, 1941, in New Castle, Josh was the son of the late Claude E. & Loleta A. (Butts) Gaiser. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Audrey J. (Frazier) Gaiser, whom he married September 22,...
Gail R. Cowan
Feb 25, 2020
Gail R. Cowan, 88, of Slippery Rock Township, passed away the morning of February 25, 2020 at his residence. Born April 13, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of Joseph and Bertha (Mackey) Cowan. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rhoda "Kay" (Deemer) Cowan, whom he married October 15, 1954. After his graduation in 1950...
Hank Lynn
Feb 24, 2020
Hank was a beloved family pet that filled our family with joy and happiness for just under 15 years. He enjoyed riding in the truck and our trips to Forbush’s for some ice cream. He was a great family dog who loved playing with Raegan, Kennedi and Grant from the day each of them was born. He will be greatly...
Louise Marie Braatz
Feb 24, 2020
Louise Marie Braatz, 93, of Harlansburg Road, passed away the night of February 24, 2020 at Jameson Care Center. Born July 22, 1926 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Alexander John and Mary Anna (Schrantz) Pink. She was preceded in death on May 23, 2017 by her beloved husband of 69 years, Howard William Braatz, whom she...
James Lowell Anderson
Feb 21, 2020
James Lowell Anderson, age 84 of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Feb. 21, 2020 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, in Orlando Florida. Born March 14, 1935 in New Castle, James was the son of the late William "Pat" R. Anderson & Frances (Garner) Anderson-Downing. He married his beloved wife, Marlene (Lesnett) Anderson on October 18, 1958. She survives...
David K. Bessell
Feb 21, 2020
David K. Bessell, 73, formerly of Shenango Township, went home with Jesus the evening of February 21, 2020 with his loving wife and son by his side. Born September 19, 1946 in New Castle, he was the son of Alvi and Francis (Shoaff) Bessell. He married his best friend of 16 years, the former Jackie Wright who survives. After his...
Lin D. Fobes
Feb 20, 2020
Lin D. Fobes, age 67 of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Feb. 20, 2020, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born Feb. 9, 1953, in New Castle, he was the son to the late Charles O. & Esther E. (Cameron) Fobes, Jr. On April 25, 1997, he married his beloved wife of 22 years, Jorja A. (Staley) Fobes. She survives...
Matthew James Hill
Feb 14, 2020
Matthew James Hill, 45, of Union Township, passed away unexpectedly the evening of February 14, 2020. Born December 6, 1974 in, New Castle, PA, he was the son of James Ralph Hill and Cynthia Ann (Hennon) Hill. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kari A. (Emerick) Hill whom he married July 24, 1999. A graduate of Shenango...
Roberta L. Grimes
Feb 10, 2020
Roberta L. Grimes, 77 of New Castle passed away peacefully to her calling on Feb. 10, 2020 after a lingering illness. She is survived by her brothers William & Gerry, her nephews, nieces and cousins. She is preceded in death by her brother Thomas Edward and her loving parents Robert Edward and Dorothy Ellen. Visitation will be held from 5:00-6:00...
Anna Thompson
Feb 9, 2020
Anna Thompson, 94 of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 9, 2020 at Jameson Care Center. Born July 20, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio, Anna was the daughter of the late Stephan & Elizabeth (Filakowski) Ilich. She was married to Walter H. Thompson, who preceded her in death. Anna was a graduate of Union Area High School. She was...
Elway Sansone
Jan 31, 2020
Elway was a wonderful little dog who we took in in 2016 after his owner, my nephew moved away....He was a jack Russell terrier and boy was he a handful ! Our other pets didn't know what to think about this tornado like
dog who was the cock of the block...they grew to love him, especially our cat.....he loved all...
Stephen D. Keller
Jan 31, 2020
Stephen D. Keller, 71, of Edinburg, passed away January 31, 2020 at his residence. Born October 24, 1948 in New Castle, he was the son of Lee R. and Rachel P. (Seh) Allen who preceded him in death. Stephen is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia A. (Williams) Keller, whom he married May 20, 1971. After attending Allegheny...
Robert S. Hites, Sr.
Jan 29, 2020
Robert S. Hites, Sr., age 81 of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Jan. 29, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born June 17, 1938, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Howard and Alice (LeLenko) McDonald. On April 25, 1959, he married his wife of 60 years, Rose Mary (Offredo) Hites. She survives at home....
Kathleen A. Hodge
Jan 28, 2020
Kathleen A. Hodge, age 70, of New Castle, passed away the evening of January 28, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born April 16, 1949, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Roy & Mildred (Glass) Hodge. Kathleen was an accountant for Consol Energy for many years. She was a member of Martha's Circle at New...
James Paul Donston
Jan 26, 2020
James Paul Donston, 79, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 26, 2020 at Shenango on the Green in New Wilmington. Born June 18, 1940 in New Castle, he was the son of Jasper G. and Dorothy (Megan) Donston. Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara J. (Sizer) Donston, whom he married March 26, 1959....
Betty L Leslie
Jan 25, 2020
Betty L. Leslie, 93, of New Castle, passed away January 25, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born August 26, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth (O'berg) Anderson. She was preceded in death on July 25, 2002 by her husband, William M. Leslie, whom she married September 16, 1949. A 1945 New Castle High School...
Daniel "Doc" Benincase
Jan 25, 2020
Daniel "Doc" Benincase, age 73 of New Castle, passed away the evening of January 25, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, in Pittsburgh. Born Nov. 2, 1946, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Pasquale & Irene (Klenotic) Benincase. He married the former Cindy Lynn Powell on May 31, 1980. She survives at home. Mr. Benincase was a...
Elizabeth "Betty" June Ford
Jan 25, 2020
Elizabeth "Betty" June Ford, 78, of Rhodes Estates, passed away the afternoon of January 25, 2020 at Paramount Senior Living in Cranberry. Born October 23, 1941 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Daniel T. and Agnes M. (Webster) Williams. She was preceded in death on June 7, 2005 by her husband of 34 years, William B. Ford, whom...
