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Nancy Gorski
Jun 7, 2026
Nancy Gorski, 95, of E. Long Avenue, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on March 25, 1931, a daughter of the late Domenick and Devina (Clementone) Jannetti. Nancy was married to the late Stanley P. Gorski, who died on August 11, 2015. She worked as...
Dixie Lee Fornataro
Jun 8, 2026
Dixie Lee Fornataro, 90, of Dewey Avenue, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at her residence in New Castle. She was born on January 13, 1936, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Leo and Ruth (Zollinger) McDonald. She was married to the late Charles Fornataro, who died February 19, 2003. Dixie worked as a nurse’s aide at Hill View...
Margaret L. Yhelka
Jun 3, 2026
Margaret L. Yhelka, 68, of Sycamore Street, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley in Boardman, OH. She was born in Ellwood City, PA, on February 20, 1958, a daughter of the late John and Edna (McClearn) Brown. She married John E. Yhelka on November 14, 1982, he survives at home. She enjoyed gardening and camping, and...
Martin H. Schlager, III
Jun 1, 2026
Martin H. Schlager, III, 72, of Schenley Avenue, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on December 3, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Martin H. Schlager, II, and Sara (Nickum) Schlager. He was a welder working for New York Blower in New Castle, retiring after 25 years. He was...
Santa 'Sandy' Zona
May 26, 2026
Santa “Sandy” Zona, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 26th at the age of 97. Born in Biano, Italy, on May 18, 1929, Sandy lived a life defined by faith, devotion to family, generosity, and joy. She immigrated to the United States with her mother in 1947, celebrating her 18th birthday aboard the ship carrying...
Helen J. Call
May 26, 2026
Helen J. Call, 73, of Court Street, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle, on March 16, 1953, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Barris) Terpilowski. She was married to the late Guy L. Call, who died September 29, 2022. Helen enjoyed crocheting, completing puzzles and playing puzzle games, and...
Ronald J. 'Joey' Adams
May 23, 2026
Ronald J. ‘Joey’ Adams, 79, of SR 956, in Volant, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on January 14, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Alvin Adams, Sr., and Geraldine (DeGaton) Adams. Joey worked at Sears as a mechanic retiring after 27 years. He enjoyed watching Western movies,...
Derek J. Caraway, Jr.
May 18, 2026
Derek J. Caraway, Jr., 40, of W. Lincoln Avenue, died Monday, May 18, 2026, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless, PA. He was born in Flint, MI, on September 9, 1985, a son of Derek J. Fuqua of Flint, MI, and the late Lyvonnus Prowell. He enjoyed reading, studying law and his ancestry, and was currently enrolled online at East...
Deborah L. McCune
May 11, 2026
Deborah L. McCune, 64, of Todd Avenue, died Monday, May 11, 2026, at her residence. She was born in New Castle, PA, on May 12, 1961, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Delores (Jaskolka) Wirl. She worked as a housekeeper for Avalon Nursing Home and an aid at St. Joseph’s Personal Care Home. She enjoyed going to the casino...
Josephine 'Jo' Deli
May 5, 2026
JOSEPHINE “JO” DELI
Josephine Lamberti Deli, 98, formerly of 415 Uber St., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family the morning of May 5, 2026, at Quality of Life in New Castle, PA.
Josephine was born on September 28, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, but grew up in New Castle, PA. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Caimano...
John E. McCormick, Jr.
May 5, 2026
John E. McCormick, Jr., 60, of New Castle, PA, passed away at his home surrounded by family, on May 5, 2026, after a long battle with FTD. He was born May 27, 1965, in New Castle, PA, the son of Patricia (DeLisio) Macklin and the late John E. McCormick, Sr., his mother survives in New Castle. John is survived by...
Brenda L. Book
May 5, 2026
Brenda L. Book, 59, of S. Scott St., died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle, on March 30, 1967, a daughter of the late David Arnold and Lillian (Marino) Duffield, her mother survives in WV. Brenda worked at Golden Hill Nursing Home as a CNA for 30 years. She enjoyed the outdoors...
Judith A. Giangiulio
May 3, 2026
Judith A. Giangiulio, 81, New Castle, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle, PA, on May 10, 1944, a daughter of the late Albert and Marget D. (Roven) Jinks. She was married to the late Frank L.A. Giangiulio Sr., who died May 15, 2019. Mrs. Giangiulio was a Registered Nurse working at...
Jerry M. Jamison
May 1, 2026
Jerry M. Jamison, 75, of W. Washington Street, died Friday, May 1, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in Ellwood City, PA, on November 9, 1950, a son of the late James and Mary (Livingston) Jamison. He married Diane E. (Fox) Jamison on March 11, 1995, she survives at home. He worked for Vesuvius in...
William K. Ickes
Apr 29, 2026
William K. Ickes, 79, of New Castle, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on May 1, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late William and Nellie (Synder) Ickes. He was married to the late Madeline K. (Cubbal) Ickes, who died October 22, 2025. He worked at YDC as a...
George M. Nader
Apr 29, 2026
George M. Nader, 85, of New Castle, died Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at The Grove at New Castle. He was born on January 4, 1941, in New Castle, PA, a son of the late George and Margaret (Kovac) Nader. He was married to the late Shirley C. (Palladino) Nader, who died April 17, 2026. George worked for B & O...
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
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
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
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...
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