OBITUARIES

Aug 30, 2023

Benjamin James Blundo, 44, of Graceland Road, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on June 9, 1979 in New Castle, the son of Benjamin M. and Sheridan ‘Sheri’ L. (DeRosa) Blundo, both of his parents survive in New Castle. Mr. Blundo worked at the Lawrence County Courthouse/ Government Center as...

Aug 25, 2023

David W. Show, 66, of Shaffer Road in Ellwood City died Friday, August 25, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on December 16, 1956 in New Castle, the son of the late Merle E. and Eleanor (Leonhardt) Show. Mr. Show was a self-employed contractor for Hammer for Hire retiring after over 30 years. He...

Aug 22, 2023

John H. Slagle, 62, of Carnay Lane died Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in New Castle on September 27, 1960, a son of Harold ‘Butch’ Slagle and the late Eileen (Lutton) Slagle, his father survives in New Castle. Mr. Slagle loved spending time with his dog, who he took with him everywhere...

Aug 19, 2023

Denise Ann Vanazia, July 25, 1957, the life of Denise Gidaro began, a woman of fierce love, compassion, and will.

Born to the late, Alfonsina San Felice, along with her late brother Anthony Gidaro.

In 1975, she married the love of her life, James Vanazia. Together they made three children, Jimmy (Tonya) Vanazia, Joey (Tammi)...

Aug 17, 2023

Joanne Pezzuti, 72, of Beckford Street, died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle on March 5, 1951, the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Dellaverson) Ginocchi. She married John A. Pezzuti on September 2, 1972, he survives in New Castle. She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish- St. Vitus....

Aug 17, 2023

Teresa Marie ‘Mona’ Ludovici, 93, of Laurel Place died Thursday, August 17, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle on June 23, 1930, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Julia (Santillo) Nero. She was married to the late Edward F. Ludovici, who died on June 7, 1981. Mrs. Ludovici worked for Quaker’s Dry Cleaners,...

Aug 16, 2023

David Eugene Fye, 44, of S. Cascade Street, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at his residence in New Castle. He was born on October 7, 1978 in New Castle, a son of Eugene and Lorraine M. (Smiley) Fye, his parents survive in New Castle. David was a mixologist at Soap Plant INC. for 10 years. He enjoyed kayaking, swimming,...

Aug 11, 2023

Connie Lee Taylor, 52, of W. Edison Avenue died Friday, August 11, 2023 at UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital. She was born in New Castle on February 16, 1971 the daughter of the late Rudolph R. Rotar, Sr. and Midge E. (Ryhal) Rotar. Ms. Taylor worked as a cashier for Sheetz in Union Township. She loved watching tv, adult coloring books,...

Aug 11, 2023

Rose Marie Hobel, 94, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was born on September 28, 1928 in New Castle the daughter of the late Marion and Anna (Pisano) Rotunno. Mrs. Hobel was married to the late Clyde D. Hobel, Sr. Mrs. Hobel worked at Dave’s Market as a cashier, retiring after 70 years. She...

Aug 7, 2023

Jack Lawton Houk, 71, of Gardner Center Road in Shenango Township, died Monday, August 7, 2023 at Butler VA Medical Center. He was born in New Castle on September 17, 1951 a son of the late Willard and Carolyn (Lawton) Houk. Mr. Houk married Deborah Susan (Burns) Houk on January 27, 1973, she survives in New Castle. He worked as...

Aug 1, 2023

Maria Teresa (Lombardo) Cubellis, 86, born on May 29, 1937 in McKeesport, PA, passed away August 1, 2023 in Houston, TX. She was the daughter of the late Gaetano Lombardo and Margherita (Perrotta) Lombardo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank ‘Fats’ Cubellis. Mrs. Cubellis was a dedicated daughter, wife, and mother. She put her family above...

Jul 30, 2023

Angela Marie Benzick, 88, of Friendship Street, died Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on December 1, 1934 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Domenick Motto and Leonarda (Santosuosso) Motto. She was also preceded in death by her husband William J. Benzick. Mrs. Benzick enjoyed playing the organ, going...

Jul 20, 2023

SuzAnne Marlene Dudash, 78, of Karon Drive in Shenango Township died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her residence in New Castle. She was born on June 11, 1945 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Michael and Anne (Dado) Putro. Mrs. Dudash married her high school sweetheart, Thomas L. Dudash on July 31, 1966, he survives in New...

Jul 19, 2023

Richard Alexander Innocent, 47, of East Washington Street died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his residence in New Castle. He was born on October 26, 1975 in New Castle, a son of the late Nick Innocent and Marcia (Glitch) Innocent, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Innocent was a Crane and Heavy Equipment Operator at EQS and Blair...

Jul 16, 2023

Jarred Thibault, 23, of Butler, PA, formerly of Lewiston, ME, passed away on Sunday, July 16.

Jarred was born April 9, 2000, in Lewiston, son of Robert Thibault, and grandson of Caroline and Roger Parent. He was a 2018 graduate of Lewiston High School and the Lewiston Regional Technical Center. He was a member of the LHS...

Jul 16, 2023

Richard ‘Richie’ James Micco, Jr., (62), of New Castle, Pennsylvania, was called home to heaven on July 16, 2023.

Richard, fondly known as Richie, was born in New Castle, PA to Richard James Micco Sr. and Elizabeth Augustine (Kuchynka), on September 28, 1960. He was a charismatic guy who was loved by everyone he met. He had...

Jul 13, 2023

Dana Jeffrey Booher, 65, of Ridgewood Court in Shenango Township, died Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his residence in New Castle. He was born on June 28, 1958 in New Castle, the son of the late Robert and Sally (Thomas) Booher. Mr. Booher married Cynthia L. (O’Neill) Booher on April 16, 1983, she survives at home. Mr. Booher worked...

Jul 11, 2023

Deborah J. Clark passed away on July 11th, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital after a fatal heart attack. She was born in New Castle on December 28th, 1962, and was the precious daughter of Beverly J. Conway. Deborah was a graduate of Shenango High School and has lived in New Castle for most of her life. After high school...

Jul 5, 2023

William Owen Mullins, Sr., 46, of S. Atlantic Avenue died Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on September 13, 1976, the son of Charles Mullins, and the late Karen (Craven) McConnaughy. Mr. Mullins married Lorrie May (Barnes) Mullins on October 14, 1995, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Mullins worked as...

Jul 1, 2023

Maryann (Retort) Mehalic, 62, of N. Croton Avenue, died Saturday, July 1, 2023 at her residence in New Castle. She was born on July 24, 1960 in New Castle a daughter of the late John and Antonette (DeCarbo) Retort. She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish- St. Vitus. Ms. Mehalic worked as a cook at New Castle Area...