OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Emmett R. Burns

Emmett R. Burns

Apr 27, 2026

Emmett R. Burns, 73, of Old Butler Road, died Monday, April 27, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, in New Castle. He was born on October 6, 1952, in Ellwood City, a son of the late Emmett L. and Dorothy P. (Richards) Burns. Emmett married Janice I. (Hughes) Burns on December 18, 1969, she survives at home. He worked as a...

Leonard L. 'Lenny' Lastoria

Leonard L. 'Lenny' Lastoria

Apr 24, 2026

Leonard L. Lastoria, 88, born on September 4, 1937, in New Castle, PA passed away on April 23, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital; born to the late Arthur Lastoria and the late Genevive Rich DeCarolis. He was a very hard worker and a good provider. He worked for Castle Brand Meats as butcher and truck driver. He then started driving...

Joseph R. Hernandez

Joseph R. Hernandez

Apr 18, 2026

Joseph R. Hernandez, 40, died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Youngstown, OH, on June 19, 1985, a son of the late Robert Schlosser and Tammy Jo (Price) Kobak, his mother survives in New Castle. Joey enjoyed fishing, art and music, and loved animals. He was a sweet, kind-hearted person, who...

Shirley C. Nader

Shirley C. Nader

Apr 17, 2026

Shirley C. Nader, 83, of Maple Drive, died Friday, April 17, 2026, at The Grove at New Castle. She was born on May 19, 1942, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Dando) Palladino. Shirley married George M. Nader, on February 22, 1980, he survives at home. She enjoyed Bingo and shopping and loved attending birthday...

Juanita J. Lombardo

Juanita J. Lombardo

Apr 15, 2026

Juanita J. Lombardo, 73, of Lemack Drive, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. She was born in New Castle, PA, on November 15, 1952, a daughter of the late Gilbert and Willie (Ingram) Bartberger. She married Robert B. Lombardo on May 2, 1970, he survives at home. Juanita worked as a cashier at BP/Marathon...

Dorothy L. Sperdute

Dorothy L. Sperdute

Apr 15, 2026

Dorothy L. Sperdute, 84, of Kildoo Road, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at her residence in New Castle. She was born on September 21, 1941, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Theodore and Helen (Germanski) Stram. She was married to the late Alveraldo R. Sperdute, who died February 26, 2019. Mrs. Sperdute was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Cynthia A. Morrison

Cynthia A. Morrison

Apr 14, 2026

Cynthia A. Morrison, 69, of W. Clayton St, died April 14, 2026, at her residence in New Castle, PA. She was born on January 4, 1958, in New Castle, a daughter of the late John and Loretta (Turkiewicz) Domenick. She was married to the late Arthur M. Morrison, who died October 10, 2013. Mrs. Morrison was an avid Steelers fan...

Thomas L. May, Jr.

Thomas L. May, Jr.

Apr 11, 2026

Thomas L. May, Jr., 46, of Court Street, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his residence in New Castle. He was born in California on February 24, 1980, a son of the late Thomas L. May Sr., and Lynn (Lumlie) Wallace. Thomas married Tanya L. (Kerr) May, on March 7, 2020, she survives at home. He loved 80’s Horror films,...

Patricia M. Mangino

Patricia M. Mangino

Apr 7, 2026

Patricia Mae Mangino, 82, formerly of E. Lutton Street, died Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born on August 31, 1943, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Patsy and Angeline (Micco) Ragnelli. Patricia was married to the late Albert J. ‘Cookie’ Mangino, who died April 23, 2009. She was a...

Bryant R. Heath, Jr.

Bryant R. Heath, Jr.

Apr 4, 2026

Bryant R. Heath Jr., 38, of E. Washington Street, died Saturday, April 4, 2026, at UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Youngstown, OH, on April 16, 1987, a son of Bryant R. Heath Sr., and the late Beth (Mefferd) Heath, his father survives in Philadelphia, PA. Bryant worked at Living Treasures taking care of the animals...

David L. Cox

David L. Cox

Apr 2, 2026

David L. Cox, 77, of Montgomery Drive, in Espyville, PA, died Thursday, April 2, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1948, in Monogahela, PA, a son of the late Lee and Lona (Watson) Cox. David married Edwina R. (Oliver) Cox, on January 26, 2010, she survives at home. David was a United States Army Veteran...

David Bunnell, Jr.

David Bunnell, Jr.

Apr 1, 2026

David Bunnel, Jr., 53, of Graham Avenue in West Pittsburg, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at LECOM Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Erie, PA. He was born in Ft. Hood, TX, on October 20, 1972, a son of the late David and Barbara (Smith) Bunnell, Sr. David loved the Walton’s TV show and Everybody’s Love Raymond, listening to the Carpenter’s...

Wayne A. Cross

Wayne A. Cross

Mar 29, 2026

Wayne A. Cross, 75, of New Castle, died Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his residence. He was born in New Castle, on August 3, 1950, a son of the late Albert and Bertha (Hogue) Cross. He married Deborah L. (Cook) Cross, on November 21, 1992, she survives at home. Wayne worked for Rockwell International as a spring plant machine operator...

Nellie E. 'Betty' Doran

Nellie E. 'Betty' Doran

Mar 29, 2026

Nellie E. ‘Betty’ Doran 1-5-1925 - 3-29-2026

Betty passed away at her residence on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born January 5, 1925, in New Castle, PA, to Joseph and Nellie (Dillow) Lalley. She married Regi Paul Doran, Sr., on September 30, 1946, and they were married till his passing in 2001. Betty worked at various jobs her entire...

Edmondo 'Ed' Deli

Edmondo 'Ed' Deli

Mar 28, 2026

Edmondo Luciano ‘Ed’ Deli, 100, formerly of 415 Uber St., passed away peacefully the afternoon of March 28, 2026 in Jameson Place Assisted Living in New Castle, PA.

Ed was born on January 7, 1926 in Marino, Italy, but grew up in Ciampino, Italy. He was the son of the late Vincenzo and Giulia DiGirolomi Deli. He married the former Josephine...

Aneudy Rodriguez Davila

Aneudy Rodriguez Davila

Mar 28, 2026

Aneudy Rodriguez Davila, 16, of Halco Drive, died Saturday, March 28, 2026, at UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, on June 15, 2009, a son of Angel Roderiguez and Suly Davila. Aneudy loved to ride motorcycles and play video games, especially Fortnite. He loved life and loved laughing, and he will be remembered...

William F. Cast

William F. Cast

Mar 27, 2026

William F. Cast, 72, of Willowhurst Circle in Shenango Township, died Friday, March 27, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born in New Castle, on February 11, 1954, a son of the late Frank and Theresa (Ginocchi) Cast. Mr. Cast was the owner/operator of Cast’s Bakery since 1985. He received a baking scholarship to attend Dunwoody College in Minneapolis....

William 'Billy' Humphrey

William 'Billy' Humphrey

Mar 21, 2026

William ‘Billy’ Humphrey, 65, of Mabel Street, died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on April 20, 1960, in New Castle, a son of the late William J. and Lillian (Petrilli) Humphrey. Billy married Karen M. (Kusinski) Humphrey on July 30, 1988, she survives at...

Cindy Ann Bucey

Cindy Ann Bucey

Mar 19, 2026

Cindy A. Bucey, 67, of Frew Mill Road, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on May 27, 1958, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Jack Bucey and Lottie (Baxter) Orras. She worked for Pat Cioffi Contracting and Fulena Paving as a secretary retiring after 30 years. She enjoyed shopping,...

Reynold Santangelo, Jr.

Reynold Santangelo, Jr.

Mar 15, 2026

Reynold Santangelo, Jr., of Frew Mill Road, died Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley in Poland, OH. He was born in New Castle, PA, on May 31, 1953, a son of the late Reynold and Rose (DiGennaro) Santangelo, Sr. Reynold worked for SS Processing as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed photography, telling stories and...