OBITUARIES

Mar 1, 2025

Margaret M. Bessell, 88, of E. Friendship Street, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on June 10, 1936, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Mary Hudak. She was married to the late Ronald A. Bessell, who died October of 1990. Mrs. Bessell worked as a decorator for Shenango China,...

Mar 1, 2025

Dennis E. Yale, 76, of Boyles Avenue, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in Sharon, PA, on December 12, 1948, the son of the late Emil and Allene (Devereaux) Yale. He was married to the late Ruth Ann (Walker) Yale, who died January 6, 2021. Mr. Yale was a United States...

Mar 1, 2025

Sandra J. Hudack, 71, of Hazel Street, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on September 7, 1953, in New Castle, the daughter of the late John and Margaret Book. She married Allan A. Hudack on April 28, 1994, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Hudack was a teller at People’s Bank...

Feb 26, 2025

Sherri B. Rossi, 70, of East Northview Avenue, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born in Newark, NJ, on July 20, 1954, the only daughter of the late Absalom ‘Jack’ Brent and Ellamead (Walden) Brent. Sherri married John Baptist Rossi, on March 22, 1997, he survives in New Castle. Sherri was a member...

Feb 19, 2025

David 'Jay' Wagner, Jr., 47, of New Castle, peacefully passed away the morning of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from a lifelong battle with Diabetes. Jay was born on December 23, 1977, in New Castle, the son of the late David J. Wagner, Sr., and Thelma L. (Carlson) Wagner, his mother survives in Struthers, OH. Jay worked as a self-employed contractor...

Feb 18, 2025

Barbara Helen (Cratty) Dean, 84, passed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

She left this world the way she lived in it—on her own terms, with humor, grit, and an unwavering spirit. She passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s, having been cared for at home (per her very clear instructions) until the last three months of her life....

Feb 15, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Jo Wilson, 73, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at 9:20 PM on February 15, 2025. Born in New Castle on October 12, 1951, to Josephine E. and Philip F. DeRobbio, Sr., Cindy had an unbreakable spirit and amazing sense of humor up until the very end. Despite her small size, she was mighty and was...

Feb 15, 2025

Susan M. Simpkins Grigsby, 65, of W. Moody Avenue, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 23, 1959, the daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Catherine (Richards) Simpkins. Susan worked at Avalon Nursing Home as a dietary aid. She enjoyed making wreaths and crafts,...

Feb 14, 2025

Margaret A. ‘Peggy’ Julian, 83, of E. Friendship Street, died Friday, February 14, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on May 31, 1941, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Paul and Betty (Richards) Tyrrell. She was married to the late Peter A. Julian, who died on September 23, 2016. Mrs. Julian worked...

Feb 14, 2025

Linda J. Brua, 77, of W. North Street, died Friday, February 14, 2025, Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on April 16, 1947, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Fred and Rose (Rainey) Peterson. She was married to the late Thomas E. Brua, who died on August 30, 2017. Mrs. Brua worked as a...

Feb 9, 2025

Cynthia G. Staph, formerly of Harrison Street, died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on March 2, 1957, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Richard and Clara (Coliacovo) Staph. Cindy was a 1975 graduate from New Castle High School, and a member of Holy Spirit Parish- St. Vitus. She...

Feb 3, 2025

Randal S. Watters, 68, of Huron Avenue, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on July 17, 1956, in New Castle, the son of the late Richard and Mary (Capp) Watters. Randy was married to the late Jeanne L. (Fray) Watters, who died on December 8, 2024. Randy worked as the head...

Feb 2, 2025

Rose M. Droeder, 91, of W. Wabash Avenue, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless, PA. She was born in New Castle, on April 17, 1933, the daughter of the late Frank and Antonette (Marcella) Lombardo. She married Frederick J. Droeder, Sr., on April 16, 1955, he survives at home. Mrs. Droeder was a member...

Jan 29, 2025

Joe Surgenavic, 72, of New Castle, PA passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Joe was born on July 16, 1952, the son of Stanley and Viola Surgenavic. Joe graduated from New Castle High School in 1970. Joe joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970 and served his country for 20 years. Joe was married to Shirley (Cratsley) Surgenavic for...

Jan 26, 2025

Louise May Roth, 93, of E. Lutton Street, died Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born in New Kensington, PA, on October 29, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles and Susie (Shaheen) Albert. Mrs. Roth was married to the late Paul W. Roth, Sr., who died on August 26, 1995. Louise...

Jan 19, 2025

MaryBeth Chiarini,67, of New Castle, passed away at her residence the evening of January 19, after a brief illness. Her son, Dustin, was by her side. Mrs. Chiarini was a homemaker and loved to take care of her plants. She also loved to spend time with her son and her dog, Nellie’. She was die-hard, Pirates, Steelers, and Notre...

Jan 12, 2025

Christine A. Mash, 78, of S. Cedar Street, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Jameson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Castle. She was born on September 26, 1946, in New Castle, the daughter of the late James and Rose (Russo) Mash. Christine was a Ward Clerk in the ER and Pediatrics Departments at St. Francis Hospital, and she...

Jan 4, 2025

Francis E. Shearer, 86, of Wilson Mill Road, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. He was born on July 5, 1938, in New Castle, the son of the late Francis J. and Elsie Georgianna Shearer. He was married to the late Myrna (Venditto) Shearer, who died on March 10, 2004. Mr. Shearer worked...

Dec 27, 2024

Steve R. Rogers, 60, of Riverview Avenue, died Friday, December 27, 2024, at the Haven Convalescent Home. He was born in New Castle on January 13, 1964, the son of the late Donald Rogers and Marion (Myer) Hill. He worked in the warehouse at Consolidated Containers, retiring after 20 years. He was a United States Army Veteran for 18 years,...

Dec 25, 2024

Linda L. Cain, 74, of New Castle, PA, passed away the afternoon of December 25, 2024, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Linda was born on September 1, 1950, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Elmer (Jack) and Lydia (Schultz) Cain. Linda graduated from New Castle High School. She liked to bake cookies and cakes, and...