Obituaries

Verona R. Schetrom

Verona R. Schetrom

Nov 24, 2016

Verona R. Schetrom, age 99, of Union Township, New Castle passed away the morning of November 24, 2016 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Castle on August 30, 1917, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Louanna Hall Riggans. On September 16, 1937, she married J. Raymond Schetrom. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1966....

Daniel A. Gaibis

Daniel A. Gaibis

Nov 23, 2016

Daniel A. Gaibis, age 53, of New Castle passed away on November 23, 2016 at UPMC Jameson emergency room. Born in New Castle on December 10, 1962, he was a son of David P. and Jacqueline Trott Gaibis. In 1981 he graduated from Shenango High School. For 18 years he was employed at Resco Products, Inc., where he was an...

Russell E. Wimer

Russell E. Wimer

Nov 21, 2016

Russell "Ed" Wimer, 88, passed away peacefully in his home on November 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born on July 18, 1928 in Slippery Rock Twp., he was a son of the late Guy and Rebecca Stoner Wimer. He was an owner/operator truck driver for 45 years. After retiring he and his wife enjoyed spending the winter months in...

Chrystle V. Altman

Chrystle V. Altman

Nov 21, 2016

Chrystle V. Altman, age 79, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of November 21, 2016 at Avalon Nursing Center. Born in New Castle on January 30, 1937, she was a daughter of Edgar and Hanna Mitchell Stroud. She was married to David Ronald Altman, whom survives her at home. Chris, often called "Chrissy," loved caring for her home and...

Robert S. Unangst

Robert S. Unangst

Nov 19, 2016

Robert S. Unangst, age 91 , of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 19th, 2016 at the Jameson Care Center with his family at his side. Born March 25, 1925 in New Castle he was the son of the late Roy and Mable Rhyal Unangst. He married the former Geraldine V. List on February 7,...

Sharon M. Irvine

Sharon M. Irvine

Nov 18, 2016

Sharon M. Irvine, age 63, of New Castle passed away the morning of November 18, 2016 surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Colver, PA on December 2, 1952, she was a daughter of John Albert and Linora Byron Griffith. On August 6, 1998, she married Thomas R. Irvine, who survives her at home. A graduate of Butler County...

Sylvia A. Woodcock

Sylvia A. Woodcock

Nov 12, 2016

Sylvia A. Woodcock, age 68, of Young Street, passed away the afternoon of November 12, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born August 8, 1948 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Ignatius and Austia Patterson Berry. A graduate of Grove City High School, she was employed for 15 years with Frenz Petroleum Corp. in accounts payable/receivable. Sylvia will always...

Melvin Leroy White

Melvin Leroy White

Nov 9, 2016

Melvin LeRoy White, age 78, of New Castle passed away the morning of November 9, 2016 at home. Born in Maysville, PA on January 12, 1938, he was a son of Paul Samuel and Rhetta Matson White. On April 16, 1960 he married the former Donna Rae Bowser, who survives him at home. He was a graduate of Elders Ridge...

Helen M. Perdue

Helen M. Perdue

Nov 9, 2016

Helen M. Perdue, age 89, formerly of Sherwood Drive in Shenango Township, passed away the afternoon of November 9, 2016 at Trinity Living Center in Grove City. Born November 21, 1926 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Fred W. and Ethel M. Hoover Bintrim. She was preceded in death on June 25, 1995 by her husband of 47...

Janelle S. Hanna

Janelle S. Hanna

Nov 7, 2016

Janelle S. Hanna, age 80, of New Castle, passed away the night of November 7, 2016 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born January 28, 1936 in Georgia, she was the daughter of Frank and Virginia Bower Shaw. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, William R. Hanna, whom she married September 6, 1952. Janelle was a graduate of...

Nancy C Sweet

Nancy C Sweet

Nov 5, 2016

Nancy C. Sweet, 85, beloved wife, mom, and grandma, passed away the morning of November 5, 2016 at the UMPC Jameson Care Center. Nancy was born on May 7, 1931, in Youngstown, OH, to the late Thomas A. and Edith M. Davis Park. She married Allen "Al" E. Sweet on March 28, 1953. He preceded her in passing on January...

Orlando J. Marriotti,  Jr.

Orlando J. Marriotti, Jr.

Nov 4, 2016

Orlando J. Marriotti, Jr., age 75, went to be with his Lord on November 4, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Orlando was born in Youngstown, Ohio and resided in New Castle, PA with his wife Lana. He was a son of the late Orlando and Anna Marriotti, Sr. He leaves his wife Lana Isabella Mariotti; his sons, Joseph...

James R. Arnold

James R. Arnold

Nov 2, 2016

James R. Arnold, age 70, of Pulaski, PA, went forever to be with Jesus on November 2, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Youngstown, surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1946 in Sewickley, Pa., son of James M. and Vera Young Arnold. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruth A. Bittinger Arnold, whom he loved faithfully since their marriage on...

Thomas M. Murphey

Thomas M. Murphey

Nov 1, 2016

Thomas M. Murphey, age 83, formerly of Old Butler Road, passed away the afternoon of November 1, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born November 11, 1932 in New Castle, he was the son of Troy and Geraldine Sumner Murphey. He was preceded in death on February 26, 2010 by his wife of 53 years, Georgia Shenker Murphey, whom he...

Raymond Doug Smith

Raymond Doug Smith

Oct 31, 2016

Raymond Doug Smith, age 74, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord the evening of October 31, 2016 at his residence. Born March 29, 1942 in Wallace, West Virginia, he was the son of Arthur G. and Josephine Baker Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Julianne Abranovich Smith, whom he married on October...

Lawrence R. Mcmillen

Lawrence R. Mcmillen

Oct 31, 2016

Lawrence R. McMillen, 78, of Slippery Rock passed away the afternoon of October 31, 2016 at Wexford Healthcare Center. Born on July 15, 1938 in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of John Roy and Frances Fager McMillen. Surviving is his partner of thirty-six years, Beverly Gocal of Slippery Rock. At the University of Cincinnati Larry earned his bachelor's degree...

Alexander S. "Sonny" Temenski

Alexander S. "Sonny" Temenski

Oct 31, 2016

Alexander S. "Sonny" Temenski, age 79, of Mill Bridge Road, passed away the morning of October 31, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born May 15, 1937 in New Castle, he was the only son of Alec and Mary Owoc Temenski. Surviving at home is his loving wife of 53 years, Ruth Ann Gibson Temenski, whom he married on December...

C. Jeanne Jolley

C. Jeanne Jolley

Oct 31, 2016

C. Jeanne Jolley, age 84, passed away on October 31, 2016 at her residence in Plano, Texas. Born in New Castle on November 23, 1931, she was a daughter of Chauncey D. and Grace L. Aubel Mckissick. On June 26, 1955 she married James W. Jolley. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1985. A graduate of Shenango High...

Agnes E. Shaffer

Agnes E. Shaffer

Oct 30, 2016

Agnes E. Shaffer, age 85, of New Castle, passed away October 30, 2016 at Jameson Place. Born September 7, 1931 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Edward G. and Anna Halley Vannatten. She was preceded in death on June 30, 2012 by her husband of 63 years, Ralph E. Shaffer, Sr. whom she married on December 31, 1948....

Brian Leroy Singer

Brian Leroy Singer

Oct 27, 2016

Brian Leroy Singer, age 49, of McBride Acres, New Castle, passed away the night of October 27, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Born November 25, 1966 in New Castle, he is a son of Samuel Singer and Sharon Hare Singer who reside in New Castle. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kimberly Geer Singer, whom...

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