OBITUARIES

Jun 4, 2021

Andrew Pappas, 83, of New Castle, died Friday, June 04, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless. He was born in New Castle February 26, 1938 a son of the late George and Georgia (Barbush) Pappas. He was married to Concetta A. (Bovo) Pappas on August 6, 1960, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Pappas was a Marine veteran...

Jun 2, 2021

Lewis Henry Johnson, Jr., 68, of Maryland Avenue, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Warren, OH on February 15, 1953 a son of the late Lewis H. and Lillian Mae (Cummings) Johnson, Sr. He was married to Lettice Renee Rice on October 21, 1995, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

May 27, 2021

Robert L. Murin, Jr., 51, of Hillards, PA, formerly of West Pittsburg, passed away at home on Thursday, May 27, 2021 after a long battle with lung cancer. Rob was born in Clinton, PA on January 15, 1970, and is survived by his parents, Robert L. and Mary (Work) Murin, Sr. of New Castle. He previously worked for E.J....

May 26, 2021

Carol (Somma) Beighley, 72, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born November 18, 1948 to Nicolas and Agnes (Vericella) Somma. She was married to Vern L. Beighley on June 28, 1975. Carol was the owner of a bridal shop, was a beautician, and worked at Graziani construction. She attended Youngstown State University.

Carol was...

May 25, 2021

Michael John DeSimone, 61, of E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. He was born in New Castle on August 17, 1959 a son of the late John DeSimone and Mary Jane Noviello. He was married to Jodi Lynn (Sylvester) DeSimone on August 6, 2005, she survives in Poland, OH....

May 20, 2021

Charles Franklin Brest, 66, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. He was born on April 1, 1955 in New Castle, a son of the late Chester and Margaret (Perkins) Brest. Mr. Brest was employed at Universal Rundle and was a flower deliver for Cialella and Carney Florist. He loved spending time with his...

May 14, 2021

Larry James Cioffi, 79, of North Vine Street, Croton, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in New Castle on December 26, 1941 a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Querriera) Cioffi. He was married to Betty Jayne (Orlando) Cioffi on May 11, 1963, she survives in New Castle. Larry was...

May 14, 2021

William H. ‘Will’ Tillia, 36, of East Main Street, Grove City, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at Grove City Hospital. He was born in Ellwood City October 18, 1984 a son of the late Richard M. Tillia and Barbara Ann (Shields) McClimans, his mother survives in Grove City. Willy enjoyed camping, fishing and riding four wheelers.

In...

May 12, 2021

Margaret Maxine Kahrer, 81, of Dewey Avenue died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 25, 1939 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Florintine and Catherine (Howard) Krietzer. Mrs. Kahrer was a homemaker. She loved knitting, crocheting, making blankets and other crafts.

She was survived by three children, Bobbyjoe A....

May 11, 2021

Jean Parillo, 91, of Union Township, died peacefully in her home on May 11, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1929 to Ercole Henry and Lucrecia Grace DiGiancomo, both of whom preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are both of her brothers, Gaetano and Norman DiGiacomo. She married John Parillo, Sr. on December 2, 1950....

May 8, 2021

Victoria Lee Saucier, 64, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Belair Nursing Home in Lower Burrell, PA. She was formerly from New Castle. She was born on Chicago, IL on June 11, 1956, a daughter of the Robert and Barbara (Hutchinson) Anderson, her mother survives in Warren, OH. She was married to Rodney W. Saucier on March 11, 1983,...

May 8, 2021

Summer Olivia White, 13, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born on August 8, 2007 in Norwich, CT, a daughter of Samantha White. Her mother survives in New Castle. She enjoyed Korean Culture, anime, Pinterest, doing make-up and hair, music, and playing the keyboard and singing. She was also very artistic.

She...

May 8, 2021

Thelma May Price, 92, of Beckford Street died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence in New Castle. She was born on February 28, 1929 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Clarence and Sara (Kirkwood) Johns. She formally worked at NEPCO and Airway Luggage, she was also a private duty nurse at Jameson Care Center and Golden...

May 5, 2021

Harry Phillip Annarella, 62, of New Castle, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born on July 5, 1958 in New Castle, a son of the late Michael and Velma (Quinn) Annarella. Mr. Annarella was the former owner of Oasis Bar and Town Mall Pizza for many years. He was also a basketball official for...

May 2, 2021

Matthew Andrew Morici, 61, of Shenango Township left for his heavenly rest on May 2, 2021. He was born in New Castle on September 18, 1959 a son of the late Anthony Morici, Jr. and Margaret (Nocera) Morici, his mother survives in New Castle.

Matthew was a 1977 Shenango graduate, and was married for 38 years to...

Apr 30, 2021

Anna Marie DoVidio, 88, of East Division Street died Friday, April 30, 2021 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on October 18, 1932 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Barlett) Sperduti. She was married to Ralph P. DoVidio on October 1955, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. DoVidio was a...

Apr 28, 2021

Cheryl L. Minns, 76, of Sixth Street of West Pittsburg, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on August 26, 1944 in New Castle a daughter of the late James A. Nellie B. (Hallowell) Glaxner. She was married to Burke Minns, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Minns was a factory...

Apr 26, 2021

Gary L. Baxter, 73, of Randolph Street, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle October 30, 1947 a son of the late Norman and Caroline (Johnson) Baxter. He was married to Teresa A. (Micco) Baxter on December 27, 1969, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Baxter worked in maintenance for Heraeus...

Apr 24, 2021

Dolores P. Stull, 91, of Arch Street, New Castle, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle on March 30, 1930 a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Cangey) Lambiase. She was married to the late George R. Stull who died May 18, 1999. Mrs. Stull was a hair dresser for...

Apr 23, 2021

Edward Ellsworth Smith, 76, of Grandview Avenue in Union Township, died Friday, April 23, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless, PA. He was born in New Castle on February 19, 1945, a son of the late Richard and Enda (Cameron) Smith. He was married to Marlene Elizabeth (Synder) Smith on April 6, 1968, she survives in New Castle....