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Sallye D. Fiscus
Dec 3, 2025
Sallye Dawn Fiscus, 60, of New Castle, PA passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Wednesday December 3, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. Sallye was born in Warren, PA on April 15,1965 to the late Braden Fiscus and Geryl Marsha Dooley. She graduated from Sheffield Area Jr-Sr High School in 1983 and...
James A. Zingaro
Nov 20, 2025
James A. Zingaro, 66, of Harbor Village Drive, in Edinburg, PA, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born in New Castle, PA, on February 6, 1959, a son of the late Sylvester and Alice (Boozel) Zingaro. James married Tracy L. (Cameron) Zingaro on May 8, 2008, she survives at home. He worked in maintenance at Overlook...
Concetta A. 'Connie' Pappas
Nov 20, 2025
Concetta Pappas, 84 of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at The Grove in Harmony. She was born on December 9th, 1940, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Nunzata Fava Bovo. Concetta married the late Andrew Pappas on August 6, 1960. Concetta was a beautician for many years and went on to work in the soft...
Joseph F. Exposito
Nov 18, 2025
Joseph F. Exposito, 61, of Lyndal Street, died Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in New Castle, on March 7, 1964, the son of Mary Caroline (Watt) Cummins and her husband, the late Thomas Cummins. Joseph married Georgialea (Krampert) Exposito, she survives at home. He worked as a paver for Castle Asphalt....
James 'Moochie' DiMuccio, Jr.
Nov 15, 2025
James ‘Moochie’ DiMuccio, Jr., 88, of E. Leasure Avenue, died Saturday, November 15, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-Cranberry Township. He was born in New Castle, on October 30, 1937, a son of the late James and Philomena ‘Minnie’ (Mingione) DiMuccio, Sr. James married Constance L. (Colella) DiMuccio, on October 20, 1962, she survives at home. He was a United States Air...
Louis Recchione
Nov 14, 2025
Louis Recchione, 91, of E. Moody Avenue, died Friday, November 14, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. He was born on May 14, 1934, in Palena, Italy, a son of the late Arturo and Lucia (DelMonaco) Recchione. He was married to the late Mary Ann (Buonpane) Recchione, who died December 31, 2014. Mr. Recchione worked in labor at...
Anthony L. Frank, III
Nov 13, 2025
On June 8th, 1995 Anthony Frank III’s eyes opened. From the moment he arrived, it was evident to all who encountered him that he carried a sense of purity, love and light that far exceeded the worthiness of the world.
He was greeted by the faces of Renee Frank (Mamone) and Anthony Frank Jr., who could hardly believe their prayers for...
Maurice Carter
Nov 12, 2025
Maurice Carter, 68, of S. Jefferson Street, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in Easton, Maryland, the son of the late Richard Carter and Violice (Hines) Carter. He enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Baltimore Ravens, grilling and playing horseshoes, and farming.
He is survived by eight children, Takia Fisher-Hughes (Larry)...
Marcus Joshua Rhoads
Nov 12, 2025
Marcus Joshua Rhoads, 15, of Dushane Street, passed away after a brief battle with Leukemia, on November 12, 2025, at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He was born in New Castle, PA, on November 24, 2009, the son of Joshua A. and Nicole L. (Palmer) Rhoads, they survive at home. Marcus was a high honor role student at New Castle...
Janet L. Higgins
Nov 11, 2025
Janet Lynne Higgins, 70, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence.
Born on May 24, 1955, in New Castle, Janet was the beloved daughter of the late George (Sidney) and Lottie (Allshouse) Moore, who passed away in 2013 and 2018, respectively. She was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Betty Higgins, who...
Barry E. Gwin
Oct 29, 2025
Barry E. Gwin, 75, of Butler Avenue, died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on December 7, 1949, in New Castle, a son of the late John and Ellen (Putt) Gwin. Barry was the owner and operator of Starwood Restaurant for 45 years. He was a lineman for Bell Telephone, retiring after 35...
Margaret R. Lobaugh
Oct 28, 2025
Margaret R. Lobaugh, 93, of Highland View Road, in Union Township, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born on April 21, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Harry and Irene (Clark) Reeher. She was married to the late Harry L. Lobaugh, who died in October 1992. She enjoyed...
Kenny A. Kent
Oct 27, 2025
Kenneth A. Kent, 84, of Gardner Center Road, in Shenango Township, died Monday, October 27, 2025, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. He was born on January 2, 1941, in Ellwood City, PA, a son of the late Donald Kent and the late Annabelle (Houk) Yarzebinski. He was also preceded in death by his adopted parents, Edward and Francis Sox....
Barbara Jean Kraner
Oct 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Barbara Kraner, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by family. Born October 22, 1956; Barb was the middle child of Harry C. and Barbara A. Kraner. Barb was raised with strong values and compassion, that she carried with her throughout her life.
All...
Tammy S. Norco
Oct 25, 2025
Tammy S. Norco, 62, of Marie Avenue in Shenango Township, died Saturday, October 25, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on April 29, 1963, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ronald E. and Nancy J. (Glover) Reno. She was married to the late John E. Norco, who died May 19, 2024. Tammy worked...
Martha Jacobs
Oct 24, 2025
Martha Jacobs, 98, formerly of Charles Drive in Union Township, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at Avalon Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born on February 26, 1927, in New Castle, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Assad) Johns. She was married to the late Mike Jacobs, who died September 28, 2013. Mrs. Jacobs was a singer and...
Madeline K. Ickes
Oct 22, 2025
Madeline K. Ickes, 78, of Court Street, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on July 20, 1947, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Paul and Angeline (Pallerino) Cubbal. Madeline married William K. Ickes, on May 1, 1976, he survives at home. She worked for Shenango Pottery and Universal Rundell....
Elvira M. Barbati
Oct 21, 2025
Elvira M. Barbati, 90, of E. Friendship Avenue, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on July 2, 1935, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Isadoor and Rose (Osso) Barbati. Elvira enjoyed shopping, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by one sister, Marjorie Coonfare of New Castle, and...
Chayse Annalise Nerti
Oct 21, 2025
Chayse Annalise Nerti went to be with the Lord, October 21, 2025. She is a daughter of Vincent P. and Brianne A. (Keyser) Nerti. The excitement of her arrival brought special joy to her whole family. Her parents anticipate meeting her someday, somewhere over the rainbow.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by one sister, Carsyn Jo Nerti, grandparents,...
Linda M. Strayer
Oct 18, 2025
Linda M. Strayer, 68, of Bartram Avenue, died Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her residence in New Castle, PA. She was born in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Samuel and Audrey Jean (Bartelak) Boyer. Linda was married to the late George A. Strayer, Sr., who died September 15, 2018. She worked in housekeeping at Haven Convalescent Home. Mrs....
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