Obituaries

Howard L.  Mcconnell

Howard L. Mcconnell

Dec 5, 2019

Howard L. McConnell, age 91 of New Castle, passed away the early morning of December 5, 2019, at his residence. Born September 8, 1928 in Princeton, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph & Beulah (Brown) McConnell. He married his beloved wife of 67 years, Clara L. (McElwain) McConnell, on June 3, 1948. She preceded him in death...

Kathleen "Kay" S. Shaner

Kathleen "Kay" S. Shaner

Dec 3, 2019

Kathleen "Kay" S. Shaner, 92, of Neshannock Township, went to her heavenly home the afternoon of December 3, 2019 at Shenango on the Green. Born May 24, 1927 in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gustave, Sr. and Kathryn (Bender) Seivert. She was preceded in death on April 12, 1975 by her husband, Russell Dale Shaner....

Glenola Mae  Jones

Glenola Mae Jones

Dec 1, 2019

Glenola Mae Jones, 91, of New Castle, passed away the morning of December 1, 2019 at Edison Manor. She was born on August 18, 1928 at home in New Castle to John C. and Elizabeth (Wagner) Jones. She was their caregiver for many years. Glenola worked at several jobs, but her most enjoyable was playing guitar and singing with a...

Mae Brown

Mae Brown

Nov 28, 2019

Mae Brown, 99, of Shenango Township, passed away the morning of November 28, 2019 at her home. Born September 19, 1920 in Rose Point, PA, she was the daughter of Floyd E. and Lila M. (Wagner) Kerr. She was preceded in death on March 8, 2010 by her beloved husband of 69 years, Harold E. Brown, whom she married December...

Winifred D. Harlan

Winifred D. Harlan

Nov 28, 2019

Winifred D. Harlan, age 94, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Nov. 28, 2019, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born May 5, 1925, in Ebensberg, Pa., she was the daughter to the late David M. and Viola V. (Johns) Jervis. She married her beloved husband, Glenn E. Harlan, on Oct. 16, 1944. He preceded her in death on April...

Donald Lane Seward

Donald Lane Seward

Nov 27, 2019

Donald Lane Seward, 84 of New Castle, passed away the morning of Nov. 27, 2019 at St. John XXIII Home in Hermitage, Pa. Born July 5, 1935, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Williston Lane & Virginia Elizabeth (Kneram) Seward. On May 21, 1955, he married his beloved wife Loretta (Christopher) Seward. She survives at home....

Nicholas Binder

Nicholas Binder

Nov 23, 2019

Nicholas Binder, 96, passed away Saturday, November 23rd 2019 at his home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born in Mahoningtown on October 28, 1923. He was the son of Nick and Anna (David) Binder and husband of Elsie Kiminkinen Binder. Nick graduated from New Castle High School in 1941 and attended Westminster College. He was a court stenographer in...

Gladys June Kassi

Gladys June Kassi

Nov 21, 2019

Gladys June Kassi, age 95, formerly of Grandview Ave., passed away the morning of Nov. 21, 2019 at Jameson Care Center. Born Sept. 1, 1924 in New Castle, Pa., she was the daughter to the late John & Mary (Birt) Wyrie. On August 19, 1941, she married her beloved husband, Paul N. Kassi who preceded her in death on Feb....

Diane L. Klingensmith

Diane L. Klingensmith

Nov 19, 2019

Diane L. Klingensmith, 87, of New Castle, passed away the morning of November 19, 2019 at Quality Life Services. Born April 4, 1932 in Ogden, Utah, she was the daughter of Fred Sorensen and Wilma (Van Koman) Sorensen Williams. Diane was preceded in death on May 24, 2008 by her husband of 57 years, Ronald L. Klingensmith, whom she married...

Donald Henry Sumner

Donald Henry Sumner

Nov 14, 2019

Donald Henry Sumner, age 65, of Orlando, FL, passed away the morning of Nov. 14, 2019 at Advent Health East Orlando. Born Sept. 16, 1954, in New Castle, Pa., he was the son of David R. and Ann C. (Hammerschmidt) Sumner. He married Terri (Birch) Sumner on December 31, 1992. She survives at home. Donald was a 1972 graduate of...

Auggie Flaim

Auggie Flaim

Nov 13, 2019

Auggie was a loving and energetic pup who greeted everyone with a little bit of spunk.  He loved being our “alarm system”, crumb vacuum and couch snuggler.  We were so fortunate to have had Auggie love and protect both of our children.  We miss him deeply but now know he is happily catching treats with other pups. 

“Dogs are...

Donald M. Anderson

Donald M. Anderson

Nov 12, 2019

Donald M. Anderson, 88, of Neshannock Township, passed away unexpectedly the night of November 12, 2019 at his home. He was recently preceded in death on October 31, 2019 by his wife of 55 years, Clara "Gladys" (Abraham) Anderson, whom he married February 29, 1964. In earlier years, Don enjoyed taking long rides on his motorcycle. He is survived by...

Jack Dickey

Jack Dickey

Nov 11, 2019

Jack was a giant teddy bear and the sweetest boy. He enjoyed going for rides, walks, hanging around the bonfire with his humans, and playing “blankey”. Jack is deeply missed by his family.

Carol Ann Kradel

Carol Ann Kradel

Nov 10, 2019

Carol Ann Kradel, 81, of New Castle, passed away the morning of November 10, 2019 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. Born May 9, 1938 in New Castle, she was the daughter of John and Mary (McIltrot) Sarbo. She is survived by her husband, James Clarence Kradel, Sr. Carol studied to be a medical transcriptionist and was employed with A.T.&T. in the...

Donald E. Fortney

Donald E. Fortney

Nov 7, 2019

Donald E. Fortney, 86, of Edinburg, passed away the morning of November 7, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born October 30, 1933 in New Castle, he was the son of John R. and Nell (Bowles) Fortney. He was preceded in death on January 30, 2011 by his wife of 47 years, Joycelyn (Toy) Fortney, whom he married August 10, 1963....

Donald R. Woodworth, Jr.

Donald R. Woodworth, Jr.

Nov 7, 2019

Donald R. Woodworth, Jr., age 72, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of November 7, 2019 at Avalon Place. Born September 27, 1947 in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Donald R. Woodworth, Sr. and Virginia Jones Woodworth, and step-son of Ruth Woodworth. After graduating from New Wilmington High School, he attended New Castle Business College. He...

Margaret F. Hawthorne

Margaret F. Hawthorne

Nov 4, 2019

Margaret Fredina DeHaven Smith Hawthorne died Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Colonial Courtyard Personal Care Home, in Clearfield, Pa. Dene, as she was known, was born on September 18, 1932 in Barnesboro, Pa. She was the daughter to the late James Blanford and Martha Adeline (Good) DeHaven. She married Charles Edgar Smith on October 2, 1948, whom preceded her...

James David Connerly

James David Connerly

Nov 4, 2019

James David Connerly, age 72, of Union Twp., passed away the evening of Nov. 4, 2019, at his residence. Born June 5, 1947, in New Castle, he was the son to the late Earl and Bette (Hoagland) Connerly. James was a graduate of Union High School and served in the United States Army Reserves. He was employed in DC as...

Michael Raymond Matis

Michael Raymond Matis

Nov 3, 2019

Michael Raymond Matis, 73, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of November 3, 2019 at Edison Manor. Born August 30, 1946 in New Castle, he was the son of Michael J. and Julia C. (Oczkowski) Matis. He is survived by his wife, Ada Mae (Tomasello) Matis at home. A Shenango High School graduate, Mike attended Youngstown State University and...

Heidi Owens

Heidi Owens

Oct 31, 2019

Heidi was my baby girl, you will be completely missed by your mommy and your other siblings. I will miss you coming up on me during the nights and sleeping on me. You were such a beautiful pet that anyone would ever love to have and cherish every moment with you. You passed at a young age you went so...

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