Obituaries
Anthony E. Sorbo
Oct 21, 2019
Anthony E. Sorbo , 91, of Souderton, PA, passed into Glory the afternoon of October 21, 2019, in his home. Born on May 3, 1928 in New Castle, PA, the son of the late Andrew and Josephine Naples Sorbo. As a youth, Anthony, sensed God's call to missions and enrolled at Central Bible College to prepare for ministry. He graduated...
Harry Richard Earl
Oct 21, 2019
Harry Richard Earl, 69, of Shenango Township, went to be with his Lord on October 21, 2019. He was born on April 1, 1950 in New Castle to the late John C. Earl and Dorothy (Emery) Earl. Harry worked at the steel mills and at K-Mart. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He graduated...
Daisy Oehling
Oct 20, 2019
Daisy was a blessing to me. She was my best friend. Daisy was the most loveable and kind dig anyone would meet. Daisy listen on command and she was so good I didn't even have a chain for her. Daisy was my first and only female dog so she was my little Golden Retriever Princess. She had her own bed...
Dale M. Young
Oct 19, 2019
Dale M. Young, 63, of New Castle, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 19, 2019. Born February 15, 1956 in New Castle, he was the son of Samuel Ivan Young and Dorothy J. (Korth) Young. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Victoria A. (Chrobak) Young, whom he married July 7, 1979. Dale...
Robert Bryan Newton
Oct 17, 2019
Robert Bryan "Bob" Newton, 71, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of October 17, 2019 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born June 18, 1948 in Ellwood City, PA, he was the son of Robert M. and Patricia R. (Minner) Newton. Bob was a Shenango High School graduate and attended Edinboro University. He served his country in the US Navy from...
Rev. Edwin E. Mcelroy
Oct 15, 2019
It is with sadness because of the loss, but also joy because of the promise of the resurrection, that the family and friends of the Rev. Edwin E. "Ed" McElroy relate his passing on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Ed was born on April 25, 1944 to James McElroy and Mary (Kaylor) McElroy McElravy in Karns City, PA (deceased). Ed was...
Robin Elaine Criswell
Oct 14, 2019
Robin Elaine Criswell, age 47 of Neshannock Twp., passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2019. Born May 20, 1972, in Mesa AZ, Robin was the daughter of the late Robert and Kathy (Holsopple) Wyland. She was married to her beloved husband, Robert Eugene Criswell, who survives at home. Robin graduated from State College Area High School and continued her education...
Evelyn M. Wilson
Oct 13, 2019
Evelyn M. Wilson, 87, of Slippery Rock Township, passed away the morning of October 13, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born December 2, 1931 in New Castle, she was the daughter of John and Lyda (Myers) Gibson. Evelyn was preceded in death on June 24, 2018 by her husband of 67 years, Earl L. Wilson, whom she married May 24,...
Kerry A. Vargo
Oct 11, 2019
Kerry A. Vargo, 45, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of October 11, 2019. Kerry was born January 21, 1974 in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Thomas and Ardath (Acre) Vargo. Kerry enjoyed spending time with family and friends and collecting Transformers. Survivors are two brothers, Keith Vargo of New Castle and Kevin Vargo of Virginia Beach, VA;...
John "Jack" Sager
Oct 9, 2019
John "Jack" Sager, 74, of Neshannock Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior the morning of October 9, 2019 due to Parkinson's disease that he received as a result of Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam. Born June 26, 1945 in New Castle, he was the son of Frederick and Gene (Reynolds) Sager. He is survived by...
Betty L. Higgins
Oct 9, 2019
Betty L. Higgins, 92, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of October 9, 2019 at Quality Life Services. Born September 28, 1927 in Everson, PA, she was the daughter of Weimer and Martha (Echard) Bair. She was preceded in death on February 23, 1965 by her husband of 18 years, Merrill J Higgins, whom she married on August 3,...
Clay William Bradley
Oct 8, 2019
Clay William Bradley, age 48 of New Castle, passed away on Oct. 8, 2019, at his residence. Born Nov. 2, 1970 in New Castle, he was the son to Arthur William and Linda Irene (Tervo) Bradley. Clay was a high school graduate and worked at Adam's Manufacturing as a machine operator for eight years. Prior to that, he worked at...
James D. Karr
Oct 8, 2019
James D. Karr, 72, of New Castle, passed away the morning of October 8, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born July 27, 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the son of Clarence and Arlene (Krohn) Karr who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathleen L. (Zarder) Karr, whom he married September 10, 1977....
Hazel I. Boyle
Oct 7, 2019
Hazel I. Boyle, 92, of Shenango Township, passed away the morning of October 7, 2019 at her residence. Born November 17, 1926 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of Charles and Edna (Locke) Jordan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren R. Boyle, whom she married in November, 1947. Hazel was a homemaker and enjoyed playing...
Boyd L. Cook
Oct 7, 2019
Boyd L. Cook, 81, of New Castle, passed away the morning of October 7, 2019 at the Butler VA Medical Center. Born January 30, 1938 in Broad Top City, PA, he was the son of Hobert Houck and Helen (Conrad) Cook Houck. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen Evonne (Bessell) Cook, whom he married September 8,...
Merl W. Mcdeavitt
Oct 6, 2019
Merl W. McDeavitt, Jr., age 70 of Ellwood City, died the evening of October 6, 2019, at his residence. Born on Nov. 5, 1948, in New Castle, he was the son of Merl W. McDeavitt, Sr., and Ethel M. (Mills) McDeavitt. He married his beloved wife, Irasema McDeavitt, on May 17, 1997. She survives at home. Mr. McDeavitt was in...
Kobe Dickey
Oct 5, 2019
Kobe was a sweet boy who loved "playing basket" jumping, barking, and scratching a laundry basket. Kobe also enjoyed chasing a laser pointer around, walking, and going for rides. Kobe is deeply missed by his family and Uncle Jack.
William J. Buckner
Oct 1, 2019
William J. Buckner, 85, of Pulaski, PA, passed away the afternoon of October 1, 2019 at his residence. Born September 18, 1934 in New Castle, he was the son of James H. and Lillian B. (Andrews) Buckner. William was recently preceded in death on September 16, 2019 by his loving wife of 59 years, Margaret S. "Peggy" (Strupcewski) Buckner whom...
James W. "Buck" Aiken
Sep 27, 2019
James W. "Buck" Aiken, 81, formerly of New Castle, passed away the evening of September 27, 2019 at Autumn Grove Care Center in Harrisville, Pennsylvania. Born October 16, 1937 in New Castle, he was the son of James T. and Hazel Mae (Stoops) Aiken. Mr. Aiken served his country in the U.S. Army. Because of his love for mechanics he...
Michael Kokolis
Sep 24, 2019
Michael Jason Kokolis, age 37 of New Castle, passed away at his residence on September 24, 2019. Born January 8, 1982, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Michael was the son of Nicholas & Jan (Pettigrew) Kokolis. Michael was a graduate of Penn State University. He founded and owned Coro Professional Services where he worked in the field of website design, hosting...
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