Obituaries

Oct 31, 2025

Bonnie L. Minteer, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

Born May 18, 1960, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Edward I. and Mary Ann (Wilson) Minteer.

Bonnie graduated from Mercer High School. She was an amazing person who loved her family...

Oct 29, 2025

Frank T. Gilson, Jr., age 65, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Oct. 29, 2025, at his residence.

Born Dec. 18, 1959, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Frank T. and Louella (Mielke) Gilson, Sr.

Frank was a graduate of Shenango High School. He faithfully served...

Oct 28, 2025

Bernice Jeanne Boyer, age 73, of Pulaski, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, the morning of Oct. 28, 2025.

Born Nov. 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Melroy Max and Mary Lou (Miller) Minich.

Bernice was a graduate of Wilmington Area High School. She worked at Challenges-Options in Aging...

Oct 26, 2025

Margaret A. O'Rourke, age 78, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Oct. 26, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born June 1, 1947, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bud and Helen (Pitzer) Wagner.

On Feb. 7, 1970, she married her beloved husband of fifty-five years, John O'Rourke....

Oct 25, 2025

Glenn Matthew Beckman, Jr., age 64, formerly of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of October 25, 2025, at his residence in Boardman, Ohio, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Born September 18, 1961, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Glenn Matthew Beckman, Sr. and Beverly Ann (Rees) Beckman.

He is survived...

Oct 20, 2025

Patrick A Peak, 59, passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2025

Born February 9, 1966, he was the son of the late Ronald and Patricia Peak.

Patrick enjoyed spending time with his family and especially cherished his grandchildren. He was a whiz in the kitchen. He had a heart of gold and will be remembered for...

Oct 20, 2025

Robert F. Dorr, age 66, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Oct. 20, 2025, at his residence.

Born on February 16, 1959, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Deloris L. (Morris) Dorr.

On March 8, 1980, he married his beloved wife of 45 years, Terri...

Oct 17, 2025

On the morning of Friday, October 17th, John J. Shingledecker won. He took his final breath in peace and without pain in the house that he built. He spent his final week surrounded by family and friends in his home before he gained the everlasting embrace of a loving God.

Born Nov. 1, 1942, in New Castle,...

Oct 16, 2025

Paul Joseph Canis, Sr., age 87, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Oct. 16, 2025, at his residence.

Born April 15, 1938, in Jamaica Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Herbert Brandner and Lucille (Achillo) Canis.

On June 2, 1962, Paul married the love of his life, Sylvia Anne...

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara (Harlan) Eve Yoho, 80, was born February 5, 1945, in New Castle, PA to the late Rachel A. (Rogers) and Robert R. Harlan while her father was marching through France pushing back the Germans in WWII. She died October 15, 2025, at Cambridge Village in Beaver Falls, PA after an extended battle with dementia.

Barbara loved...

Oct 15, 2025

Marjorie McAnlis McElwain Miller passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

She was born, March 5, 1928, in New Galilee, to William and Mae (Jenkins) McAnlis. She married Carl McElwain on March 11, 1960, who preceded her in death on January 23, 2000. Subsequently, she married Clair Miller on November 17, 2001. He...

Oct 14, 2025

Arlene J. Calhoun, age 91, of New Castle, passed away Oct. 2025 at The Grove Nursing Home.

Bory July 30, 1934, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Pearl (Matthews) Bodendorfer.

She married Robert N. Calhoun on Aug. 24, 1953. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1996....

Oct 14, 2025

Thomas Richard "Tom" Barnes, 78, of Neshannock Township, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on the evening of October 14, 2025.

Born on February 5, 1947, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Tom was the son of the late William A. and Katherine (Gaertner) Barnes. On August 12, 1972, he married the love of his life,...

Oct 14, 2025

Robert Lee McHattie, age 76, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Oct. 14, 2025, at his residence.

Born July 29, 1949, in New Castle, he was the son of Norman and Helen (Swarney) McHattie.

On Dec. 30, 1972, he married his beloved wife of 52 years, Deborah Ellen (Gunther) McHattie. She survives at...

Oct 9, 2025

Jennifer Lynn Boydell (Geoghegan), age 68, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Oct. 9, 2025, at UPMC Mercy Hospital, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Born Jan. 22, 1957, in Jefferson City, MO, she was the daughter of the late Michael W. Geoghegan and Lou Ellen (Bauer) Gillett.

Jennifer attended and graduated from High School...

Oct 8, 2025

Jack M. Haims passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2025 in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Born in Akron, OH and raised in New Castle, Jack happily spent nearly his entire life there before moving to NJ six years ago to be closer to family.

Jack is survived by his wife of 72 years, Elaine; his daughter and...

Oct 7, 2025

Pamela J. Abdoe, age 61, of New Castle, passed away the evening of October 7, 2025, at Heritage Valley Health System in Beaver, PA.

Born March 18, 1964, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Dale R. and Edith L. (Smith) Eisenhuth.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Glenn Abdoe, whom...

Oct 3, 2025

Dr. Glenn Edward Barber, age 75, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of Oct. 3, 2025, at AGN Hospital in Wexford, PA.

Born June 16, 1950, in New Castle, PA, he was one of five sons, to the late Lee and June (Fleeger) Barber.

Glenn graduated from Mohawk High School in 1968. He...

Oct 3, 2025

Jean Ellen Dallura, aged 60, of New Castle, passed away Oct. 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 27, 1964, in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of Walter J. and Therese M. (Mooney) Spencer.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Joseph Michael Dallura, whom she married Sept. 22,...

Oct 1, 2025

Shirley Jean Garrett, age 76, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the morning of October 1, 2025, surrounded by her family at Addison Healthcare Center in Masury, Ohio.

Born November 15, 1948, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Robert W. Garrett and Ruth Edith (Masters) Bowen, and stepdaughter of Thelma Garrett.

A 1967 graduate...