Obituaries

Jan 7, 2026

Lillian Louise Thurber, age 82, passed away January 7, 2026, at Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in New Wilmington.

Born April 21, 1943, in Sharon, PA, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Susan (Sulek) Chalupka.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton E. Thurber, whom she married April 18, 1964....

Jan 4, 2026

Joseph T. McMichael Jr., age 78, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Jan. 4th at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, in Poland, Ohio.

Born Sept. 4, 1947, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Jean (Bender) McMichael, Sr.

He was married to Connie...

Jan 2, 2026

Donald N. Russo, 81 of New Castle, PA, died 2 January, 2026, at Jameson Memorial Hospital.

He was born on 25 January, 1944, to Erma Russo Guigliotto and Gerardo Guigliotto in New Castle, PA.

Donald graduated from New Castle High School and New Castle School of Trades.

He had five children, Michael T....

Dec 28, 2025

Alma Mae Hoyland, age 92, of New Castle, PA, peacefully passed away the early morning of Dec. 28, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born Aug. 29, 1933, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald S. and Helmi (Whitman) Reid.

She married Robert W. Hoyland on Oct. 9, 1950. He preceded...

Dec 28, 2025

Carroll Jean Shaw, age 84, formerly of New Castle, passed away, with her loving family by her side, the evening of December 28, 2025, at Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Butler, PA.

Born July 30, 1941, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Robert George Dix and Madalynne Vixcetta (Earle) Dix.

She was...

Dec 24, 2025

Jean M. Anderson, age 86, of Edinburg, passed away the morning of December 24, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle.

Born January 20, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Eino and Winifred (Crofoot) Koski.

Jean was preceded in death on April 22, 2001, by her husband of 38 years, Robert...

Dec 24, 2025

Betty Kay (McFall) Maher passed into glory with her Savior on December 24, 2025.

Betty Kay was born February 17, 1927, to Donald and Ruth (Flaugher) McFall. She was a lifelong resident of the New Castle area and a recent resident at the Haven.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jeremiah...

Dec 23, 2025

Jason 'Jay' Todd McNickle, age 60, of New Castle, PA, passed away the early morning of Dec. 23, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Born Oct. 19, 1965, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of Thomas and Jani McNickle and Kathleen and Brian Solomon. They survive.

On Sept. 19, 1992, he married his wife...

Dec 19, 2025

Peggie A. Julian, age 85, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Dec. 19, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born July 5, 1940, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Dorothy (Roberts) Reiter.

She married her beloved husband, Philip J. Julian who survives.

Peggie was...

Dec 19, 2025

David A. Purdy, age 72, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of Dec. 19, 2025, at his residence.

Born Oct. 8, 1953, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Howard E. and Laura R. (Ramsey) Purdy.

David was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and attended Edinboro University....

Dec 15, 2025

Elaine Haims, of Monroe Township, NJ, formerly of New Castle, PA where she resided for more than 60 years, passed away on December 15, 2025. She was born in Aliquippa, PA, on December 3, 1934.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Jack M. Haims; her parents, Israel Allan Davis and Helen Klein...

Dec 13, 2025

Joyce Mae Biddle, age 86, of New Castle, passed away on December 13, 2025, at her residence in Union Township.

Born May 5, 1939, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Edward L. Allen and Jean Kennedy Allen Blews, both of whom preceded her in death.

A 1957 graduate of Union High School, Joyce...

Dec 12, 2025

Ruth Ann (Bittinger) Arnold, 80, of Pulaski, PA, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at Parkside Health Care Center in Columbiana, OH.

Ruth, affectionately known as Ruthie, was born on February 10, 1945, in Lowellville, OH, the daughter of the late Mahlon Austin Bittinger Sr. and Margaret Marcella (Stacy) Bittinger.

Ruthie's life was a...

Dec 7, 2025

David W. Wilson, II of New Castle, PA entered God's kingdom December 7, 2025, at his home.

Born September 9, 1942, in New Castle, "Crazy" or "Cowboy Dave" as he was known, was the son of David W. and Ruth (Newman) Wilson.

Dave had a great work ethic as a welder and machinist for over...

Nov 25, 2025

Geraldine Louise Reese, age 81, of Enon Valley, PA, passed away peacefully the afternoon of Nov. 25th, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family and her favorite dog Peppa.

Born Jan. 5, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Brooke and Margaret (Rudy) Kimble.

Gerry attended St. George's Catholic School. She...

Nov 23, 2025

John L. Grieve, 101, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was born June 22, 1924, to Albert Victor Grieve and Marian Rose Spurk Grieve.

John married the former Shirley Owens on June 15, 1946, and was happily married for 69 years until her death.

After graduating from New Castle High School...

Nov 21, 2025

Jared P. White, 38, of Butler, PA, went home to be with his Lord on November 21, 2025. Jared had a strong faith and is finally at peace from the struggles of his life, at rest with his Savior.

Jared was born January 29, 1987, to Brian P. and Susan (Story) White in New Castle, PA.

Nov 20, 2025

Edward F. Fazzone, age 95, passed away on Nov. 20, 2025, at The Haven Convalescent Home.

He was born on Aug. 24, 1930.

Services will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

Nov 16, 2025

Mary Ann Cearfoss passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in New Castle, following an extended illness.

Born February 10, 1935, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of the late James D. Rosaci, Sr. and Mabel Irene (Jeffers) Rosaci Main. She was married to Harold Neal Cearfoss who passed away May 10, 2011. Mary retired...

Nov 15, 2025

Bernice G. Edman, age 97, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 15, 2025.

Born August 1, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Cooper) Gutnick.

She was happily married to Peter Edman for nearly 69 years, until his passing.

Bernice will always be remembered...