Donna J. Petrella
Feb 13, 2019
Donna J. Petrella, 58, of New Castle, passed away at home after battling a long illness. Donna was born on July 16, 1960, in New Castle to the late Joseph and Anne Devincentis Petrella. Ms. Petrella is survived by her loving sister, Brenda Cassidy and was a beloved aunt to Ryan and Steven Cassidy, who were the pride and joy...
Athena G. Liberatore
Feb 11, 2019
Athena G. Liberatore, age 85 of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 11, 2019 at Avalon Place in New Castle. Born April 1, 1933 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late George and Stavroula (Papadakos) Giacumakis. She was married to her husband of 20 years, Galileo E. Liberatore, who preceded her in death on August...
Carol A. Brightshue
Feb 8, 2019
Carol A. Brightshue, age 72, of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 8, 2019, at Quality of Life Services - New Castle. Born January 3, 1947, in New Castle, she was the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Thompson) Woods. Mrs. Brightshue married Vernon L. Brightshue, Jr., on May 18, 1967. He survives at home. Carol was a 1965...
Thomas H. Kysor
Feb 4, 2019
Thomas H. Kysor, age 95 of Union City, PA, passed away on February 4, 2019 at Erie Medical Center, in Erie, PA. Born Sept. 29, 1923 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH., he was the son to Olls James and Hattie (Holbert) Kysor. He married Mary (Koprivnak) Kysor on January 10, 1972. She preceded him in death on November 28, 2013. Mr....
Samuel W. Fray
Feb 4, 2019
Samuel W. Fray, age 74, passed away the morning of February 4, 2019, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born August 26, 1944 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Samuel W. Fray, Sr. and Louise (Delin) Fray. Surviving is his wife of 51 years, Susan (Bruner) Fray; their children, Todd Aaron Fray and Shelly Jo (Keith) Lewis; one...
Delores A. Temple
Feb 4, 2019
Delores A. Temple, 81, of Neshannock Township, passed away the morning of February 4, 2018 at her residence. Born February 10, 1937 in New Castle, she was the daughter of James and Angeline (Manos) Kolunie. She was preceded in death on January 2, 2008 by her husband of 48 years, Charles W. Temple, whom she married May 2, 1959. Delores...
Michael T. Moses
Feb 2, 2019
Michael T. Moses, age 66, of New Castle, passed away the morning of February 2, 2019 at Jameson Care Center. Born May 1, 1952 in New Kensington, Pa, he was the son of Edward Moses, Sr. and Joan (George) Moses. Michael attended the Western PA School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh. He was employed with Jameson Hospital in laundry services...
Helen Louise Middendorf
Feb 1, 2019
Helen Louise Middendorf peacefully went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2019 after a beautiful life of service. She was born in Franklin, PA on September 23, 1920 to Leonard and Ruth Seaton Hovis. Helen Louise grew up in Boyers, PA graduating from Grove City High School in 1937 and Grove City College in 1941 with a degree...
Marjorie M. Finley
Jan 30, 2019
Marjorie M. Finley, 89, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 30, 2019. Born May 7, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of William and Grace (McGary) Mockel. She was preceded in death by her husband, George O. Finley, whom she married on October 24, 1947. Marjorie was employed as a secretary with Perelmans Jewelers where...
Ernest R. Mchattie
Jan 30, 2019
Ernest R. McHattie, 79, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of January 30, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born March 25, 1939 in New Castle, he was the son of Norman and Leona (Shalenberger) McHattie. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Martha E. (Bishop) McHattie whom he married December 12, 1958. Ernest was a graduate...
Carole Elizabeth Lang
Jan 27, 2019
Carole Elizabeth Lang, 78, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2019 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA. Born July 22, 1940 in Youngstown Ohio, she was the daughter of James and Georgia (Lookabaugh) Eckman. She was preceded in death on August 4, 2013 by her husband of 47 years, Georg Lang. Carole was a homemaker and...
William Clair Houk
Jan 27, 2019
William Clair Houk stepped into the arms of Jesus on January 27, 2019. He was born on February 8, 1926 in New Castle to Oris and Gertrude (Gibson) Houk. He was married to Lorene Heckathorn Houk for 65 years. They raised four children together; Dave, Cindy (David Childs), Tim (Lauran) and Jim (Bobbi Jo). He had 11 grandchildren and 19...
Gladys I. Ayers
Jan 27, 2019
Gladys I. Ayers, 96, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of January 27, 2019 at Jameson Care Center. Born September 13, 1922 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Lewis and Elsie (Conner) Reed. She was preceded in death in 1990 by her husband, William J. Ayers, Jr. whom she married March 1, 1942. Gladys was a graduate...
Eva Audrey Mills
Jan 22, 2019
Eva Audrey Mills, age 96, died peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, January 22nd at Carriage Manor. Born to the late Philip and Belva Bridenbaugh on August 8, 1922, Audrey grew up in New Castle and attended New Castle High School, where her father, P.H., was one of the most prominent figures in New Castle coaching history. The love of...
Alan D. Kumrow
Jan 21, 2019
Alan D. Kumrow, 59, formerly of West Pittsburg, passed away January 21, 2019 at Peninsula Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Born October 9, 1959 in New Castle, he is the son of Carl H. and Betty B. (Regan) Kumrow. Alan attended Lawrence County Vo-Tech and was employed as a laborer with Remacor. In addition to his parents,...
Edward L. Vandusen
Jan 20, 2019
Edward L. VanDusen, age 93, formerly of New Castle, passed away on the morning of January 20, 2019 at home in Cleveland. Born July 9, 1925, he was the son of the late Edward H. and Julia (Daugherty) VanDusen. On August 27, 1947, he married Jane K. Dietterle. She survives. Ed was a 1943 graduate of New Castle High School....
Mary E. Mitchell
Jan 19, 2019
Mary E. Mitchell, 79, of Union Township, passed away the evening of January 19, 2019 at her residence. Born July 22, 1939 in New Castle, she was the daughter of John and Margaret (Clements) Book. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Carl R. Mitchell, whom she married September 9, 1967. Mary was a 1957 graduate of New...
Theodore J. Forsey
Jan 19, 2019
Theodore J. Forsey, age 92, of Neshannock Township, passed away the night of January 19, 2019 at Paramount Senior Living at Cranberry. Born June 20, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Edwin and Elsa (Hedwall) Forsey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Lee (Washabau) Forsey on March 8, 2016. He served his county during...
Betty J. Dilks
Jan 19, 2019
Betty J. Dilks, 94, of Girard, Ohio, passed away the morning of January 19, 2019 at her residence. Born November 27, 1924 in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of Alvey and Mary (Black) Glitch. She was preceded in death on November 10, 2006 by her husband of 70 years, Lin E. Dilks, whom she married February 11, 1936....
Wallace Cunningham
Jan 16, 2019
Wallace "Wally" Cunningham, 89, of New Castle, passed away the evening of January 16, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital at 21:50 hours. Born June 25, 1929, in New Castle, he was the son to the late John J. and Ivabell (Stickle) Cunningham. He married Mildred "Millie" Crane on April 12, 1955. She has preceded him in death. Mr. Cunningham was...
