OBITUARIES

Mar 27, 2020

Deborah Jean Hooks

June 7, 1955 -March 27 2020

Married to Terry K. Hooks on July 17, 1976. She is survived by 5 children her daughter’s Kelly Houk, Mandy Hooks, Terri Lynn Hooks, Samantha (Patrick) Heaney, and one son David Hooks. Debi was a wonderful grandmother as well leaving behind 6 grandchildren: Taryn Brown, Stephen...

Mar 27, 2020

Eugene J. Frank, 88, of West Madison Avenue, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born November 23, 1931 in New Castle, the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Orlando) Frank. He was married to the late Charlotte (Fiacco) Frank who died December 14, 2014. Mr. Frank was an inspector for...

Mar 25, 2020

Willard R. ‘Bud’ Moore, 76, of Neshannock Avenue died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at UPMC Magee’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born on November 2, 1943 a son of the late Willard and Mary (Barris) Moore. Mr. Moore worked for the City of New Castle Public Works retiring after 30 years. He enjoyed boating, camping, watching racing, and building...

Mar 18, 2020

Mary L. Watt, 88 year young, of New Castle passed away peacefully at her son’s house in North Charleston, SC on March 18, 2020. Born March 18, 1932 in Grove City, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lois (McClung) Wardle. She married Ira S. Watt on July 22, 1988, who preceded her in death June 2007....

Mar 18, 2020

Harriett L. Beatty, 89 of Church Road, Slippery Rock Township died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at The Grove at New Wilmington. She was born in New Castle on December 22, 1930 a daughter of the late Howard and Clair (Kirker) Walker. She was married to the late Robert C. Beatty, Sr. Mrs. Beatty was a hairdresser for 50 years,...

Mar 13, 2020

Jacquelin M. Smith, 73, of Sharp Street died Friday, March 13, 2020 at her residence in New Castle. She was born in Rochester, PA on July 26, 1946 a daughter of the late David R. and Kathrine A. (Sherbine) Byers. She was married to the late Gerald E. Smith, Sr. who died February 17, 1993. Mrs. Smith was a...

Mar 12, 2020

Walter L. Herold, 83, of Old Princeton Road, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Butler on July 26, 1936 a son of the late Edward and Hazel (Youkers) Herold. He was married to Sally Lou (Kane) Herold on July 7, 1969, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Herold...

Mar 9, 2020

Thelma L. Morgan, 97, formerly of Ellwood City, died Monday, March 9, 2020 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born in Ellwood City on November 11, 1922 a daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Mancenelli) DeTullio. She married the late John F. Morgan who died November 21, 1992. Mrs. Morgan was a homemaker and a...

Mar 2, 2020

Peter John Mangino, 62, of Martha St. died Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on March 1, 1958 a son of the late Andy and Delores (Bulisco) Mangino. Pete was a truck driver for over 30 years working for numerous companies including CJ Long and McClymonds Trucking. He also...

Feb 29, 2020

Karen Sue McConnaughy, 66, of East Home Street, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her home in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on August 5, 1953 a daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Graham) Craven. She was married to the late David E. McConnaughy who died October 29, 2010. Karen worked in the kitchen at...

Feb 28, 2020

Elizabeth R. Black (Betty), age 93 of New Castle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 28, 2020. Betty was born in New Castle on February 18, 1927 to Ralph and Sandra (Farone) Covelli. Growing up, she most enjoyed swimming downtown and yodeling on a local radio show. As an adult, Elizabeth took pride in her...

Feb 23, 2020

Hazel Mae Brown, 74, of Boyles Avenue, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home in New Castle. She was born July 5, 1945 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Harold and Hazel (Johnson) Burnside. Mrs. Brown was a nurses’ aid at Macaluso Nursing Home for a number of years. She enjoyed crocheting, going to church, listening...

Feb 20, 2020

Elizabeth Dorothy Gravatt, 58, of North Scott Street, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home in New Castle. She was born July 23, 1961 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Esther (Bunnell) Gilbert. She was married to Paul J. Gravatt, Sr. on July 29, 1978, he survive in New Castle. Mrs. Gravatt worked for AVI Food...

Feb 17, 2020

Melissa Ann Black, 47, of North Ray Street, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at UPMC Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born September 2, 1972 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Russell Black and Mary Lou (Graham) Black, her mother survives in New Castle. Melissa worked in customer service for Walmart. She enjoyed reading, doing sudoku puzzles,...

Feb 16, 2020

James E. Black "Jim" age 85 of New Castle, passed away peacefully in a home with family, on February 16, 2020. Jim was born on February 7, 1935, in New Castle, to the late Elmer and Clara (Kerrigan) Black. James was a member of St. Vitus Parish, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, and was previously employed by Youngstown...

Feb 11, 2020

Denise Lynn DelPrincipe, 68, of North Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Vibra Health System in Boardman, Ohio. She was born January 28, 1952 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Vincent and Mae (Triozzi) DelPrincipe. Denise was manager of the Butler location of Long John Silvers for over 20 years.  She enjoyed photography...

Feb 9, 2020

Catherine E. Isaac, 53, of Arlington Avenue, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born April 21, 1966 in Freemont, Nebraska the daughter of Eloise Marie (Rauchenbaugh) Roberts, her mother survives in New Castle. Ms. Isaac enjoyed writing short stories, listening to and singing music and drawing and painting.

She is survived...

Feb 8, 2020

Karen Ann McFall, 66, of Marshall Avenue, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born October 21, 1953 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Bernard and Phyllis (Anderson) Jackson. She was married to Donald McFall on May 20, 2005, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. McFall was a nurses’ aid at Golden Hill...

Feb 5, 2020

George E. Woryk, 93, of New Castle, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Wilcox, PA April 20, 1926 a son of the late Peter and Marion (Benedict) Woryk. He was married to Katherine J. (Lovaglio) Woryk on August 4, 1948, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Woryk was a foreman at...

Feb 3, 2020

Ronald E. Tarnaski, Jr., 48, of Albert Street, died after fighting a courageous battle with colon cancer, Monday, February 3, 2020 in New Caney, TX where he was being treated at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. He was born in New Castle on February 26, 1971 the son of the late Ronald E. Tarnaski, Sr. and Carol Lee (Clements)...