OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Deborah L. McCune

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...