OBITUARIES

Apr 30, 2024

Robert W. Taylor, 76, of Court Street, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on September 5, 1947, in New Castle, the son of the late William E. Taylor and his stepmother, Anne E. Taylor, and Eva E. (Beckert) Call and his stepfather, Frank A. Call. Mr. Taylor worked for Nickle’s...

Apr 29, 2024

Liberta Ruozzo, 80, of Delaware Avenue, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at Hermitage Nursing Home and Rehab in Hermitage, PA. She was born in New Castle on May 19, 1943, the daughter of the late Dominic and Elvira (DiThomas) Ruozzo. Miss Ruozzo worked for Shenango High School as a teacher and guidance counselor, retiring after 30 years. She also...

Apr 21, 2024

Shirley Ann ‘Toy’ Landsbach, 87, formerly of Beaver Falls, PA, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at her residence in New Castle. She was born in Canton, OH, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Ellen (Montgomery) Cook. Ms. Landsbach worked for Conley’s Restaurant in Beaver Falls, PA for a number of years, and then worked as a mushroom...

Apr 14, 2024

Aaron M. Sofelkanich, 44, of W. Garfield Avenue, died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on November 12, 1979, in New Castle, the son of Michael E. Sofelkanich and his fiancé, Sandy Douglass of Ellwood City, and Nancyann (Wiley) Izzo and her husband Sal of New Castle. Aaron worked for Surface Design...

Apr 11, 2024

Kay F. Conti, 73, of Harding Street, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in New Castle, on February 25, 1951, the daughter of the late Russell and Thelma Jane (Young) Cade. Kay worked as a Home Health Aide at Lark, retiring after 10 years. She was a member of Eastbrook Village...

Apr 10, 2024

Mary Lou Smiley, 96, formerly of Pennsylvania Avenue, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on December 8, 1927, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Philomena (General) Santillo. Mrs. Smiley was married to the late James ‘Bo’ Smiley, Sr., who died November 18, 1999. Mrs. Smiley...

Apr 10, 2024

Lena A. Audino, 98, formerly of Monroe Street, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at The Inn at Christine Valley in Youngstown, OH. She was born in Hillsville, PA on April 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Nick and Josephine (Cappezutti) Masinando. She was married to the late Ralph A. Audino, who died on February 1, 2009. She worked...

Apr 9, 2024

Charles D. ‘Chuckie’ Venturella, 62, of Mabel Street, died Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on May 31, 1961, in New Castle, the son of the late Frank Venturella and Emily (Farone) Presnar, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Venturella was the owner and operator of Sir Charles, INC, where he...

Apr 8, 2024

William P. Shaner, 76, of W. State Street, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on October 14, 1946, in New Castle, the son of the late Charles and Laura Shaner. Mr. Shaner married Myrna M. (Snyder) Shaner on June 27, 1966; she survives at home. Mr. Shaner worked for Kennedy...

Apr 6, 2024

Esther M. Wheale, 90, formerly of New Castle, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in New Castle on July 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Stafford) Ferry. Mrs. Wheale was married to Wesley E. Wheale for 71 years, he survives in Jacksonville, FL. She worked for Fisher Brothers and then...

Apr 6, 2024

Audrey M. Long, 86, of Harlansburg Road, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born in Cambridge, MA, on November 1, 1937, the daughter of the late Edward and Audrey (O’Brien) Goldspring. Mrs. Long was married to the late Charles J. Long, who died December 2016. She was a seamstress at St....

Apr 4, 2024

Brenda K. Stouwie, 57, of Randolph Street, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on October 28, 1966, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Donald and Carol (Brown) George. Mrs. Stouwie enjoyed arts and crafts, cross stitching, and Amazon shopping. Above all, she loved her grandchildren.

She...

Mar 27, 2024

Ronda L. Trott, 57, of E. Washington Street, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle on October 28, 1966, the daughter of the late Bertha Trott. Miss Trott will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by one brother, Shawn Trott of New Castle, and one...

Mar 21, 2024

Randall J. Shropshire, 60, died Thursday, March 21, 2024, in New Castle, PA. He was born on February 2, 1964, in New Castle, the son of the late John and Shirley (Hall) Shropshire. Mr. Shropshire married Mary Ann (Bobby) Shropshire on June 28, 2014; she survives at home. Mr. Shropshire worked for Universal Rundle as a finisher for 15...

Mar 17, 2024

Charles H. McCormick, 86, of Aiken Road, died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at The Grove in New Wilmington. He was born in New Castle on January 9, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Genevieve (McClure) McCormick. Mr. McCormick married Sadie M. (Pack) McCormick on June 29, 1963; Mrs. McCormick survives at home. Mr. McCormick worked at...

Mar 13, 2024

Alto Young, 88, of Paul Street, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. He was born in Graceville, FL on December 2, 1935, the son of the late Grady and Mary Lee (Blue) Young. Mr. Young married Delores G. (Goode) Young on July 23, 1983, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Young worked for...

Mar 12, 2024

Judith Ann Maggie, 75, of Ashberry Lane, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at her residence in New Castle. She was born on January 15, 1949, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Hoch) McKibben. Mrs. Maggie was married to the late Gerald J. Maggie, who died on April 2, 2009. Mrs. Maggie worked as a...

Mar 11, 2024

Chad Randall Frank DeVideo, 63, of Lyn Haven Lane in Worthington, PA, died Monday, March 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born in New Castle, on November 6, 1960, the son of the late Charles and Catherine (Weston) DeVideo. Mr. DeVideo worked for Great Southern Woods in Zelienople as a Forklift Operator and Yard Foreman. He loved riding...

Mar 11, 2024

Richard C. ‘Ricky’ Cioffi, 69, of Ryan Avenue, died Monday, March 11, 2024, at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL. He was born in New Castle, on October 4, 1954, the son of the late Patsy and Mabel (Myers) Cioffi. Ricky married Doris ‘Dee’ (Green) Cioffi on June 5, 1976, she survives in New Castle. Ricky was...

Mar 9, 2024

Mary G. ‘Mae’ Newman, 91, of Honey Bee Lane in Neshannock Twp., died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at her residence in New Castle. She was born on September 14, 1932, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Patsy and Julia (Santillo) Nero. Mrs. Newman was a member of Holy Spirit Parish- St. Vitus. She worked for Golden Hill...