OBITUARIES

Sep 29, 2020

George O. Dean, Sr., 86, of Edinburg Road, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on June 13, 1934 a son of the late Louis Pearson and Rachel Elizabeth (Ott) Dean. He was married to Barbara Helen (Cratty) Dean on September 24, 1960, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Dean was...

Sep 29, 2020

Ronald R. Lastoria, 85, of Boyles Avenue, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in New Castle March 20, 1935 a son of the late Jesse and Viola (Reda) Lastoria. Mr. Lastoria was a meat grinder for Castle Brand retiring after 35 years. He was an Army veteran. He enjoyed reading the...

Sep 25, 2020

Gary William Proch, age 61, of Parma, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Aristocrat in Berea, Ohio following a brief illness.

He was born on October 2, 1958 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and was raised there by his parents Bonnie and William Proch. Gary graduated from Shenango High School in 1977, and earned...

Sep 24, 2020

Paula S. Crivaro 75, passed away peacefully the morning of September 24 th at Jameson Care Center in New Castle, PA.  She was born November 27, 1944 in New Castle PA, she was the daughter of the late Marie and Paul Russo.  Her husband Albert Crivaro of Coraopolis, PA also proceeded her in death.  She leaves behind her sister...

Sep 22, 2020

Shelley Ann Salamon, 35, of New Castle died September 22, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born November 15, 1984, a daughter of Jerry Rausch and step-mother Elizabeth and Belinda (Taylor) Blinn and step-father Randy, her parents survive. She married Matthew Salamon on November 6, 2014. Ms. Salamon was self-employed as a Tattoo Artist for 14 years. She...

Sep 21, 2020

Louis S. Esposito, 82, of 10 th Street, West Pittsburg, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home in West Pittsburg. He was born in Youngstown, OH November 15, 1937, a son of the late Ciro and Victoria (Polce) Esposito. He is survived by his wife, Ilona J. (Bakos) Esposito. Mr. Esposito was owner and operator of Personal Touch...

Sep 20, 2020

Ilene Marie Upperman, 78, of Edgebrook Lane, New Wilmington, died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Hillside Rehabilitation Center in Warren, OH. She was born in New Castle February 7, 1942 a daughter of the late John and Mary (Korab) Iwanejko. She was married to the late Arthur S. Upperman, Sr. who died May 19, 2013. Mrs. Upperman worked on...

Sep 9, 2020

William A.  Wallace, 75, of Hillsville Road, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in New Castle March 3, 1945 a son of the late William J. and Ruth (Kepp) Wallace. He was married to Laraine J. (Krill) Wallace on November 16, 1974, she survives in Edinburg. Mr. Wallace was a stock chaser...

Sep 7, 2020

James A. Nail, 69, of Court Street, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. Mr. Nail was born in New Castle October 4, 1950 a son of the late William and Margaret (Henry) Nail. He was a mill wright at Essroc retiring after 30 years. Mr. Nail loved his dogs, Katie and Isabelle and was...

Aug 26, 2020

Ruth Ann Billyk, 70, of Roosevelt Avenue, West Pittsburg, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 20, 1949 in Punxsutawney, PA, a daughter of Wilson and Nellie (Myers) Rankin, he father resides in DuBois, PA. She was married to the late George Billky, Jr. who died on October 1, 2003. Mrs. Billyk was...

Aug 23, 2020

Virginia L. McFarland, 73, Martin Kelly Spears Road, Hillsville, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at St. John’s Specialty Care Center in Mars, PA. She was born in New Castle September 3, 1946 a daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Dwyer) Marker. She was married to the late Louis C. McFarland who died May 11, 2002. Mrs. McFarland was...

Aug 16, 2020

Geraldine E. Clarke, 92, of Lincoln Avenue, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle May 24, 1928 a daughter of the late Thomas and Letitia (Fletcher) Perry. She was married to the late David Clarke who died January 2017. Mrs. Clarke was an elementary teacher for Poland...

Aug 16, 2020

Janice V. Criscito, 85, of Pulaski Road, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Jameson Care Center. She was born in New Castle August 31, 1934 a daughter of the late Enoch and Sarah (Lewis) Cookson. She was married to the late James Criscito who died November 2002. Janice was a cook at San-Ran and Randy’s Restaurant in New Castle...

Aug 12, 2020

Kathy M. Russo, 55, of North Cedar Street, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Edison Manor Nursing Home. She was born in New Castle May 20, 1965 a daughter of the late John and Rosemarie (Ferrieri) Italia. She worked in the deli of Giant Eagle on Butler Ave. and Wilmington Rd. and worked at H&R Block seasonally. Kathy enjoyed...

Aug 6, 2020

Marianna Arena, 91, of West State Street, Edinburg, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy June 9, 1929 a son of the late Vincente and Theresa (Trichilo) Antico. She was married to the late Rocco Arena who died March 25, 1981. Mrs. Arena worked at Rosie’s Bakery...

Aug 5, 2020

Juanita C. Coleman, 101, formerly of Vaughn, NM, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born in Boone, MO February 18, 1919 a daughter of the late Everet and Ona (Rippeto) Sapp. She was married to the late Robert H. Coleman for over 50 years, he died in 1998. She was the...

Aug 4, 2020

Curtis G. Hanna, 58, of Lutton Street, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Anaheim, CA December 30, 1961 a son of the late John E. Hanna and Joan (Lawson) Hanna, his mother survives in New Castle. He was married to Renee L. (Ekis) Hanna on August 8, 1998, she survives...

Aug 4, 2020

Richard A. Adamo, 85, of Spring Street, Union Township, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born in New Castle November 17, 1934 a son of the late Anthony and Evelyn (McTaggert) Adamo. He was married to the late Virginia L. (Kielar) Adamo who died April 10, 2016. Mr. Adamo worked as a maintenance...

Jul 31, 2020

Charles Edward ‘Briggs-Taylor’ Wojciechowski, 47, of Park Avenue died Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Wojciechowski was born on January 5, 1973 a son of William Briggs and Sandra (Krosen) Taylor, they survive in New Castle. He was an Independent Contractor for 30 years. Mr. Wojciechowski enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and fixing everything.

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Jul 25, 2020

Robert G. Tanner, 68, of Mercer Road died Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Brookville, PA. He was born on February 23, 1952, a son of the late Joseph and Virginia (McClelland) Tanner. He was married to the late Molly K. (McGuire) Tanner who died on October 23, 2007. Mr. Tanner was a Chrome Plater for Precision Plating retiring after...