OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 11, 2024

Wesley Earl Wheale, 93, died at The Gables Assisted Living at 3455 San Pablo Road S, Jacksonville, FL 32224 on December 11, 2024. Wesley worked as a Sprinkler Fitter/Welder as a proud member of the National Automatic Sprinkler Fitters Union. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War on the USS Arequipa and was honorably discharged from service...

Dec 8, 2024

Patricia A. Brown, 65, of Pin Oak Drive, died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her residence in New Castle. She was born on March 6, 1959, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Barris) Terpilowski, Sr. Ms. Brown enjoyed crocheting, plastic canvas, yarn work, and made blankets, hats, and scarves.

She is survived...

Dec 8, 2024

Jeanne L. Watters, 71, of Huron Avenue, died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on October 7, 1953, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Samuel and Louise (Delin) Fray. She married Randy S. Watters on June 7, 2013, he survives at home. Mrs. Watters worked for Adams Manufacturing as...

Dec 7, 2024

Londa L. Pounds, 75, of W. North Street, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on October 4, 1949, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Gerald and Jean (Pearce) Stanley. Londa worked as a nurses’ aid at Golden Hill Nursing Home and Hillview Manor Nursing Home for over 30...

Dec 4, 2024

Mary R. Farone, 91, of Villa Maria Township, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at St. John the XXIII in Hermitage, PA. She was born in Abingdon, IL, on November 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Pidro) Burzachechi. She was married to the late Joseph P. Farone, who died on June 17, 2014. Mrs. Farone worked...

Dec 3, 2024

Evelyn L. Hartman, 87, of Friendship Street, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born in Durham, NC, the daughter of the late Lallian (Evans) Pitzer and her stepfather, Wesley L. Pitzer, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband Edward M. Hartman, who died on June 16, 1981. Mrs....

Dec 2, 2024

Dorothy E. Ortiz, 82, of Zinfandel Lane, died December 2, 2024, at her residence in Neshannock Township. She was born in New Castle, PA, on July 15, 1942, the daughter of the late Martha (Rice) Strayer. Mrs. Ortiz was a prep cook and dishwasher for Hudson Lunch and Isaly’s in the West Gate Plaza for a number of years....

Dec 1, 2024

Walter E. Wilson, 86, of Randolph Street, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on October 8, 1938, in New Castle, the son of the late John and Elsie (Robinson) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was the working lead man for Crane Co., retiring after 19 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering and...

Nov 30, 2024

Judith ‘Judi’ (Colaluca) Masters, 68, of New Castle, PA, passed away on November 30, 2024, at home. Born on March 21, 1956, Judi was the daughter of the late Patsy and Julia (Quinn) Colaluca. Judi married her beloved husband Phillip ‘Flip’ Masters, and they both recently celebrated 34 years of marriage together. Judi recently retired from New Castle Area...

Nov 24, 2024

Anthony M. Conti, 68, of Nutt Street, New Castle, died Sunday, November 24, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in New Castle on August 15, 1956 a son of the late Donald and Rose Marie (Costa) Conti, Sr. He was married to Lyndora ‘Lyn’ E. (Kreitzer) Conti on June 27, 2015, she survives in New...

Nov 22, 2024

Dale ‘Butch’ Wehr, 74, of Shenango Township, died Friday, November 22, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born November 3, 1950 in New Castle, the son of the late Arthur and Bertha (Salony) Wehr. He married Sherry L. (Cameron) Wehr on June 27, 1975, she survives in Shenango Township. Butch was a house parent at the Youth Development...

Nov 17, 2024

Abram C. ‘Chuck’ Smith, 76, of Rose Hill Drive, died Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his residence in Neshannock Township. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 2, 1948, the son of the late Abram M. and Stella M. (Moore) Smith. Mr. Smith married Ann Marie (Rully) Smith, on October 18, 1980; she survives at home. Mr. Smith...

Nov 17, 2024

Barbara A. (Morrow) Kraner, 91, formerly of New Castle, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born in New Castle on February 23, 1933, the daughter of the late Arthur and Angie (Knight) Morrow. She was married 49 years, to the late Henry C. Kraner, and together they had seven children. Barbara retired as a Shift Leader on...

Nov 14, 2024

Frank J. Turco, 65, of Addis Street, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born in New Castle, on November 25, 1958, the son of the late Nick and Clara (Volpe) Turco. Mr. Turco worked for Indoff LLC, as a branch manager and salesman for 25 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and...