Obituaries

Sep 30, 2025

Richard Dean Ratvasky, at 79, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the evening of Sept. 30, 2025, at his residence.

Born June 10, 1946, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late John and Alice E. (Braho) Ratvasky.

On Sept. 4, 1965, he married his wife of 60 years, the former, Viola Minteer....

Sep 28, 2025

Joan Peggy (Boddy) Black, age 100, passed away the morning of September 28, 2025, in New Castle, surrounded by family.

Joan was born in London, England on November 21, 1924, to Grace and Thomas Boddy. She remained a proud British citizen her whole life. She had 1 sister and 6 brothers, all who preceded her in death....

Sep 26, 2025

Beth A. Schell, 71, of New Castle, PA, peacefully passed away on the afternoon of September 26, 2025, at UPMC Passavant Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 4, 1954, in New Castle, she was the cherished daughter of the late Kenneth K. and Rosemary E. (Cochran) Kauffman. On September 16, 1988, Beth married her beloved...

Sep 26, 2025

Jon W. Agee, age 83, of New Castle, passed away the evening of September 26, 2025.

Born February 6, 1942, in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Kenna and Gertrude (Savage) Agee.

On July 4, 1975, he married to the love of is life for 50 years, and counting, Susan (Goodpastor) Agee....

Sep 25, 2025

Audrey Louise Crawford Peters, age 94, of Shenango Township, passed away the early morning of Sept. 25, 2025, at The Haven Convalescent Home.

Born Aug. 22, 1931, in Karns City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Melvin "Smiley" and Clara (Waddington) Crawford.

Audrey graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City in 1949....

Sep 24, 2025

James 'Jimmy' W. Heasley, age 65, of New Castle, PA, received his angel wings the afternoon of Sept. 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born Jan. 10, 1960, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Carolyn J. (Kelley) and Donald Edward Heasley.

Jimmy graduated from Walmo Education Center. He worked...

Sep 23, 2025

Cathern Lucille "Tootie" Feil, age 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on September 23, 2025, after a long battle with dementia.

Mrs. Feil was born November 17, 1945, in New Castle, to Chauncey L. and Betty Marie (Cooper) Ward.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Fredrick...

Sep 22, 2025

Robert 'Bob' Craig McAdams, age 72, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Sept. 22, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Nov. 23, 1952, in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late James J. and Catherine L. (Lewis) McAdams.

On May 4, 2002, he married his beloved wife of 23 wonderful...

Sep 20, 2025

Joanne L Krestel, 94, passed away on September 20th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was a graduate of Union High School class of 1949 and a Navy veteran from 1951-1955. Joanne loved to read, was active in politics, photography, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include three children, Susan...

Sep 18, 2025

Beverly A. Wynn, age 84, of New Castle, PA passed away the evening of Sept. 18, 2025, at Kadima of New Wilmington.

Born June 3, 1941, in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret (Jones) Marks.

She married Robert N. Wynn on July 31, 1965. He preceded her in death...

Sep 14, 2025

Laura Conway Crawford, age 90, passed away Sunday Sept. 14,2025, at Jameson Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was born October 10,1934, the daughter of Earl and Hazel (Himes) Conway. A 1952 graduate of Ne-Ca-Hi, Laura started a career with the New Castle Public Library in 1954. She held many positions with the library before retiring in 2000. As...

Sep 13, 2025

Charles S. Turk, Jr., age 75, of New Castle, passed away September 13, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born July 9, 1950, in New Castle, he was the son of Charles S. Turk, Sr. and Stella (Boron) Turk.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan I. (Funk) Turk, whom he married June 13,...

Sep 12, 2025

Harvey E. Meyer, age 83, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Sept. 12, 2025, at Kadima Rehab and Nursing in New Wilmington.

Born Aug. 14, 1942, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Gillespie) Meyer.

On June 29, 1962, he married his wife of 63 years, Bonita...

Sep 10, 2025

We all have a calendar and Tom's calendar ran out of days on the morning of Sept. 10, 2025. Thomas 'Tom' Gordan Lamoree was born in New Castle April 11, 1939.

He was the son of Helen and Robert Lamoree.

Of the many things that can be said of Tom, nothing is more notable than...

Sep 10, 2025

Frederick E. Walzer, Jr., age 78, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Sept. 10, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Jan. 18, 1947, in Youngstown, OH, he was the son of the late Frederick E. Walzer, Sr., and Anita H. (Nene) Walzer.

Fred was a graduate of Neshannock High School. For 28...

Sep 7, 2025

Eileen Mayberry, 81 of Zelienople, PA, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Aug. 25, 1944, in Ellwood City, PA, she lived a life of love, resilience, and laughter.

To her family, she was more than a Mom and Grandma—she was the heart of the home. She had a gift...

Sep 6, 2025

Samuel David of Hickory Township, Lawrence Co., passed away Saturday, Sept. 6. He was 18.

Sam was the tag-along shared child in a large, blended family, amusing and sometimes bedeviling his older siblings. He was a precocious child, full of hilariously big words and sophisticated thoughts, paging through his Presidents' book and announcing which ones were assassinated....

Sep 6, 2025

W. Donald "Don" Logan, 93, of North Beaver Township, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025 at Quality Life Services, New Castle, PA.

Born October 26, 1931, in New Castle, he was the son of William Cecil and Lillian V. (Shaffer) Logan.

He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Doris J. (Allen) Logan,...

Sep 4, 2025

Jeffrey Lee Baron, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, at the age of 80. Jeff was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on November 12, 1944. He was the son of the late Harry and Esther Baron.

Jeff was raised in New Castle, PA and attended New Castle High School. Upon graduation from High School in 1962, Jeff...

Aug 30, 2025

Leonard E. Leasure, age 78, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the afternoon of August 30, 2025, at Quality Life Services.

Born November 14, 1946, in Rochester Mills, PA, he was the son of Earl and Arveda (Walker) Leasure.

Leonard was a press operator for EASCO Company until his retirement. Among his varied interests were hunting,...