OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Wilhelm M. Schuette
Jun 14, 2025
Wilhelm M. Schuette, 88, of S. High Street in Zelienople, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Kadima of Harmony (The Grove at Harmoney). He was born in Hamburg, Germany, on December 16, 1936, the son of the late Heney Schulze. Mr. Schuette worked at Zelienople Green House for a number of years. He enjoyed word search puzzles and watching tv.
He...
Madeline R. Rossi
Jun 12, 2025
Madeline R. Rossi, 84, of 2nd Street, died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her residence in New Castle. She was born on March 20, 1941, in New Castle, the daughter of the late James and Rose (Russo) Mash. She was married to the late John B. Rossi, Sr., who died November 4, 2021. Mrs. Rossi worked at Infocision in the...
Victoria 'Vicki' M. Wiggins
Jun 10, 2025
Victoria Marie Wiggins, of North Beaver Township, passed away peacefully, June 10, 2025. Vicki was born on December 2, 1961, in New Castle, to the late Bill and Trudy (Arent) Bennett. She was married to Bill Wiggins for 34 years, who she loved almost as much as she loved the Steelers. Vicki worked at Armstrong World Industries for 30 years,...
John R. Calhoun
Jun 7, 2025
John R. Calhoun, 66, of Court Street, died Saturday, June 7, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He was born in New Castle, PA, on September 15, 1958, the son of the late Robert Calhoun and Arlene (Bodendorfer) Calhoun, his mothers survives in New Castle. Mr. Calhoun was the owner of Calhoun’s Cars and Motor. He enjoyed working on cars, golfing, and...
Stephen M. 'Teddy' Zoccoli
Jun 7, 2025
Stephen M. ‘Teddy’ Zoccoli, 80, of Benjamin Franklin Highway, passed away peacefully with his family around him, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in Youngstown, OH January 26, 1945 a son of the late Steve Zoccoli, Sr. and Wanda ‘Jean’ (McKinney) Zoccoli. Teddy was a self-employed entrepreneur his entire life. He enjoyed going to the...
Carol R. Adams
Jun 3, 2025
Carol R. (Rashid) Adams, 93, formerly of Johnson Street in Union Township, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born on February 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Abraham and Jamila Rashid. She was married to the late Richard F. Adams, who died on July 16, 2024. Mrs. Adams worked for Rockwell...
Philip 'Pudgy' Tony
Jun 2, 2025
Philip ‘Pudgy’ Tony, 74, of 2nd Street, died Monday, June 2, 2025, at his residence in West Pittsburg. He was born in New Castle, on August 31, 1950, the son of the late Jamile and Najla (Massrah) Tony. Pudgy married Carol Ann (Cherozzi) Tony on January 1, 1973, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Tony worked at YDC as a...
Mary Ann Klingensmith
May 26, 2025
Mary Ann Klingensmith, 57, of W. Washington Street, died Monday, May 26, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle, on February 6, 1968, the daughter of the late Grant and Corrine (Trott) Miller. Mary was married to Paul Klingensmith, Sr, who resides in New Castle. Mary worked as a Cafeteria Dietician at UPMC Jameson Hospital for...
Linda D. Shorts
May 25, 2025
Linda D. Shorts, 67, of Lathrop Street, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Wampum, PA. She was born in New Castle, on February 18, 1958, the daughter of the late Ronald and Margaret (Jaskola) Bessell. Linda worked in housekeeping at Golden Hill Nursing Home and Quality Life Services in New Castle for 20 years. She loved helping others, and above...
Frederick John DeJohn, Jr.
May 21, 2025
Frederick J. DeJohn Jr.
October 15, 1944 - May 21, 2025
Frederick J. DeJohn Jr., 80, of New Castle, passed on May 21, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after a short illness.
Fred was born October 15, 1944, to the late Frederick J. DeJohn Sr. and Myrtle (Dout) DeJohn in New Castle, PA, the oldest of 10 children. Fred graduated from Mohawk High...
John S. LaRocca
May 18, 2025
John S. LaRocca, 71, of Delaware Avenue, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on March 18, 1954, in New Castle, the son of the late Leonard and Antoinette (Chiero) LaRocca. John married Gretchen C. (Reid) LaRocca on December 31, 1991; she survives at home. Mr. LaRocca was a cook who worked for...
William H. Stoner, Sr.
May 17, 2025
William “Bill” Hall Stoner, Sr., 78, of Frew Mill Road, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. He was born on July 2, 1946, the son of the late LeRoy and Myra Stoner. Bill Stoner married Susan M. (Schrantz) Stoner on February 8, 1969; she survives at home. Bill was a United States Marine Veteran,...
Casey Lynn Ambuster
May 12, 2025
Casey Lynn Ambuster, 51, of McKim Road, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle on January 13, 1974, the daughter of the late George Bell and Julie (Magno) Gales; her mother survives at home. Casey worked as a dog groomer working at Pet Smart. She loved all animals and was involved in...
Dawn K. Hamrock
May 10, 2025
Dawn Kathleen Shotzbarger Werhnyak Hamrock, 68, formerly from New Castle, PA, died suddenly on May 10, 2025. She was born in New Castle on April 15, 1957, the daughter of the late Alan Dale Shotzbarger, Sr. She was married to Randall L. Werhnyak from July 4, 1975 until September 26, 2001. She then married David J. Hamrock on November 11,...
Anita L. Scarnati
May 8, 2025
Anita L. Scarnati, 82, of Gale Street, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on May 10, 1942, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Domenick and Lucy (Pizzitola) DeCaprio. She married Anthony J. Scarnati on January 9, 1965, he survives at home. Anita worked for VanPort Sand & Gravel as a...
Anne Marie Bobby
May 2, 2025
Anne Marie Lovaglio Bobby, 90, of Border Avenue, Ellwood City, died Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Avalon Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born in New Castle, July 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Francesco and Pierina (Albicsetto) Lovaglio. She was formerly married to George Bobby who died December 18, 2009. Mrs. Bobby was a packer at...
Andreà 'Andy; DiCarlo
May 1, 2025
Andreà ‘Andy’ DiCarlo, 81, of West North Street, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He was born in Santa Ninfa, Sicily, on November, 30, 1943, the son of the late Antonino and Michelina (Tramonte) DiCarlo. Andy was married to the late Rosa (Frasto) DiCarlo, who died June 25, 1997. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish- St....
Trenda L. Malizia
Apr 29, 2025
After a courageous battle of cancer, Trenda L. Malizia, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in New Castle on August 21, 1956, the daughter of the late Aaron and Thelma (Weir) Saesan. She was married to the late George Malizia who precedes her in death. Trenda worked for several years at...
Dr. Frank Treccase, Professor Emeritus
Apr 25, 2025
Dr. Frank Treccase, Professor Emeritus,
Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania
February 20,1928 - April 25,2025
With immense heartbreak and sadness, we announce the passing of Frank Treccase, 97, formerly of Neshannock Township, on the morning of April 25, 2025. Frank was born in Casignana, Reggio Calabria, Italy.
At heart, Frank loved people, all people. His joyful, magnetic smile drew you to him. When speaking to...
James B. DoVidio
Apr 21, 2025
James B. DoVidio, 88, of Forest City, North Carolina, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in North Carolina. Mr. DoVidio was born in New Castle on September 5, 1936, the son of the late Francesco and Bettina (Mancini) DoVidio. James met Patricia (Watts) DoVidio in 1972, got married soon after, and have been together for 53 years. She...
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