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Richard N. Boatner
Mar 12, 2026
Richard N. Boatner, 72, of E. Edgewood Avenue, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Sharon, PA, on April 16, 1953, a son of the late Harry and Juanita (Ponder) Boatner, Sr. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Desert Storm as a Sergeant serving with the 2nd Battalion,...
Dawn M. Luteran
Mar 7, 2026
Dawn Marie Luteran (nee Gratto) of New Castle, Pennsylvania passed away on March 7th at the age of 69.
She was preceded in death by her son Michael Baker, her brothers Harry “Butch” Gratto II and Patrick Gratto, and her father Harry Gratto Sr.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Stephen Luteran, her daughters Kristen Rosequist and Dana Luteran, granddaughters...
Larry J. Huffman, Sr.
Mar 7, 2026
Larry J. Huffman, Sr., 78, of Canary Lane, in Edinburg, died Saturday, March 7, 2026, at The Grove in New Castle. He was born in Corry, PA, on March 2, 1948, a son of the late Cecil and Vera (Purdy) Huffman. Larry married Martha E. (Phillips) Huffman, on August 5, 1965, she survives at home. Mr. Huffman worked for Jefferson...
Esther J. Audia
Mar 2, 2026
Esther J. Audia, 93, of Cameron Road, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on April 5, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late John and Josephine (Polcaro) Audia. Ms. Audia worked in the trust department for First National Bank and Huntington Bank retiring after 25 years. She enjoyed Scabble,...
Linda Jean Sylvester O'Neill
Feb 23, 2026
Linda Jean Sylvester O’Neill, 78, passed away on February 23rd, 2026. Born in New Castle, PA on September 11th, 1947. She was the devoted daughter of the late Elizabeth and Augustine Sylvester. She grew up in a loving and hard-working family alongside her siblings, Frank and Bettyann. Linda would always state her siblings were her “HEro” and “SHEro” of her...
Mark G. Glitch, Sr.
Feb 22, 2026
Mark G. Glitch, Sr., 66, of Wooley Avenue, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on May 16, 1959, in New Castle, a son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Peters) Glitch. Mr. Glitch worked for PennDOT as a flagger. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and flying model airplanes.
He is survived by one son,...
James D. DeRosa, Sr.
Feb 18, 2026
James DeRosa Sr. passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Marie DeRosa (Lupo), with whom he shared a lifetime of love and family.
James was a devoted father to his son, James DeRosa Jr., and a proud father-in-law to Maria DeRosa. He was a loving grandfather to James DeRosa III and...
Joseph C. Pagley, Jr.
Feb 14, 2026
Joseph C. Pagley, Jr., 62, of Harbor Terrace Drive, died Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his residence in Edinburg, PA. He was born in New Castle, PA, on December 27, 1963, a son of the late Joseph C. and Dorothy I. (Hiler) Pagley, Sr. He was a semi-truck driver for over 30 years and then worked for CCT Manufacturing. Joseph...
Theodore A. Data
Feb 8, 2026
Theodore Andrew Data, 81, of Jackson Avenue, New Castle died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on November 10, 1944, a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Wolanin) Data. He was married to Darlene R. (Rowe) Data in April 1967; she survives in New Castle. Mr. Data was owner and operator...
Carmelita Pacelli
Feb 4, 2026
Carmelita Pacelli, 82, of Lathrop Street, died Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Quality Life Services, New Castle. She was born in New Castle on December 30, 1943, a daughter of the late Carmen and Mabel (Viglucci) Pacelli. Ms. Pacelli was a saleswoman at Sally’s Beauty Salon for over 35 years. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, going to the casino, and spending...
Kathleen Agnes Leihgaber
Feb 3, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Agnes Leihgaber of New Castle, Pa. passed away at the age of 82, peacefully from a stroke surrounded by her family to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Kathy loved spending time with her family, acting in the theatre, golfing, traveling with family and friends, reading her daily devotionals and hosting...
William D. Degitz, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
William D. Degitz, Jr., 59, of Mt. Aire Road, Enon Valley, died Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in New Castle. He was born in Plum Boro, PA on April 5, 1966 a son of William D. Degitz, Sr. and Ann (Bear) Degitz of Woodstock, GA. William was a machine operator for Forbes Excavating for over 20 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing,...
Kenneth Ray "K3" Koziol, III
Feb 1, 2026
Kenneth Ray Koziol, III, “K3”, 3, of Walnut Street, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on January 25, 2023, in Farrell, PA, a son of Kenneth R. Koziol, Jr. and Shayla R. Fletcher, his parents survive in New Castle. K3 loved horses, Spiderman, helicopters, playing outdoors, and monster trucks. He also loved...
Louis N. DePorzio, Jr.
Jan 28, 2026
Louis N. DePorzio Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by family. Born on December 15, 1943, in New Castle, PA, Louis lived a life grounded in dedication to his family and hard work. He was known for his enduring commitment to his children and grandchildren. Those who knew him best will remember...
Russell E.R. DePietro, Sr.
Jan 27, 2026
Russell E.R. DePietro, Sr., 94, of Bleakley Avenue, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on November 20, 1931, in New Castle, the son of the late Francisco D. and Georgia L. (Swogger) DePietro. He was married to the late Delores J. (Kreitzer) DePietro, who died on November 19, 2011. Russell was...
Mary H. Merlino
Jan 25, 2026
Mary H. Merlino, a devoted homemaker and loving mother, passed away peacefully on January 25 2026, at the age of 94.
Mary was born on February 4, 1931, in New Castle, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Angelo Ferrare Sr. and Josephine (Chill) Ferrare. Mary was a proud graduate of New Castle High School class of 1949.
Throughout her life,...
Patrick Schweikert
Jan 24, 2026
Patrick Schweikert, 61, of N. Elder Court in Sand Springs, OK, died on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1964, the son of Thomas C. and Patricia L. (Capitola) Schweikert, his parents survive in New Castle. Patrick married Jacqueline Ann (Jamrozik) Schweikert, on September 9, 1989, she survives in Sand Springs, OK. He was a graduate...
Sara L. (Paswell) Fernandez
Jan 19, 2026
Sara L. (Paswell) Fernandez, 65, of Wampum Road, died Monday, January 19, 2026, at her residence in Wampum, PA. She was born in New Castle, PA, on October 7, 1960, the daughter of the late Ross and Majorie (Dougal) Paswell. Sara worked as a cook for Golden Hill Nursing Home and Starwood Restaurant. She loved the outdoors, especially hiking and...
Richard L. Hill
Jan 14, 2026
Richard L. Hill, 73, of Hill Avenue, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on November 25, 1952, in Ellwood City, the son of the late LeRoy and Gladys J. (Parks) Hill, Sr. Mr. Hill worked for Prudential Life Insurance Company as a claims adjuster. He was an avid reader and enjoyed...
James R. Robinson, Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
James R. Robinson, Sr., 91, of Harlansburg Road, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in New Castle, on March 19, 1934, a son of the late Charles and Anna (Collingwood) Robinson. James married Margie M. (Nicholson) Robinson on July 12, 1952, she survives at home. Mr. Robinson was the owner/operator of...
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