Death Notices

Memorial service to celebrate the life of Elder Terrence Scott will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Prayer Chapel Church of God in Christ, 26 E. Long Ave., New Castle, PA. Arrangements by Washington Sheffield Funeral Home.

Frances K. Morgan, 91, of New Castle died Oct. 31, 2024. Arrangements are private and entrusted to the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences offered at www.decarbofh.com.

Constance "Connie" DuBrock, of Edinburg, Pennsylvania, died Oct. 30, 2024. The service is private. Arrangements by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc. 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences offered at www.decarbofh.com.

Barbara Rucinski, 87, of Bessemer died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Masternick Memorial in New Middletown, Ohio. Memorial gathering will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2,Terry Cunningham Funeral Home, 203 Oak St., Bessemer, PA.

William Joseph Wolanin Jr., age 69, of New Castle passed Oct. 21, 2024. There are no visitation or services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

Veronica Melichar, 78, of New Castle, died Oct. 6, 2024. Honoring her wishes, services were private. Arrangements were by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc., 941 S. Mill St. Offer condolences at www.decarbofh.com.

Robert. L. Malarkey, 97, of Yulee, Florida, former teacher at New Castle High School, passed away Sept. 25, 2024. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors

Beverly J. Robison, 85, of New Castle passed away the morning of Sept. 2, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. No services are scheduled at this time. Local arrangements entrusted to the Noga Funeral Home.

Louis F. Rossano, 70, of New Castle died Aug. 15, 2024, at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc. 941 S. Mill St. Offer condolences at www.decarbofh.com.

Rae Lynn Smith, 67, of Volant. Mother of Heather (Michael) Baker, sister of Lea Ann Kuth. 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Smith FH Slippery Rock. Service 7 p.m.

Edward D. Lenhart, 74, of New Castle died Aug. 4, 2024, at Edison Manor. A Blessing Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at the Noga Funeral Home, 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle, PA. 16101.

David B. Martin, 79, of North Beaver Township died July 14, 2024. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc. 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences offered at www.decarbofh.com.

Robert D. Hesselgesser Jr., age 68, Smith Funeral Home, Slippery Rock, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug 2; 10 until 11 a.m. service Saturday at funeral home. Slippery Rock Cemetery.

Katie Hare, 95, of New Castle passed away July 29, 2024, at Jameson Care Center.
She was preceded by husband, Marlan Hare, II.
Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Monday,with 1 p.m. service at R. Cunningham Funeral Home of New Castle.

Husband of Judy Lockett, died July 8, 2024. Visitation: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, House of Prayer Church of God in Christ, 703 Sampson St., New Castle, PA. Homegoing Service, noon. Arrangements: Washington Sheffield Funeral Home

Phyllis J. Mohr, 89, of New Castle died on July 2, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences at www.decarbofh.com.

Beverly Brothers passed away June 9, 2024. Visitation is 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Prevailing Word World Outreach Center, 114 Oakland Ave., New Castle. Service at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Washington Sheffield Funeral Home, 454 Chestnut St.

Harlan Johnson, 84, passed away June 7 at his residence.
Visitation Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main St., Prospect. Funeral Wednesday, 11 a.m. in funeral home. For more information, visit www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.

John J. DiThomas Jr. died May 29, 2024. Services are private. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences offered at www.decarbofh.com.

Larry Edward Shaffer, 68, of Farkas Road, West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, formerly of New Castle, passed away May 8, 2024, at UPMC Horizon Hospital, Farrell, Pennsylvania.
Visitation will 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2024, until service at 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 3126 Main St., West Middlesex, PA.
Interment will...

Sharon L. Thompson, 71, of New Castle, passed away April 26, 2024, at West Penn Hospital. She was a self-employed hairdresser for many years. Private services were held for the family by Cunningham Funeral Home.

Mable Peluso Blayney passed away May 1, 2024, at Quality Life Services. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday with 6 p.m. service. Full obituary to follow by Cunningham Funeral Home.

Gerald "Jerry" Clark passed away April 28,2024. Viewing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024. Service at 1 p.m. at St. John United Holy Church, 1207 Moravia St., New Castle. Arrangements by Charlotte A. Sheffield Funeral Home.

Charles E. Gibson Jr., 59, passed away April 7, 2024. The service is private. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences offered at www.decarbofh.com.

Anthony J. Zambelli, 73, died on March 30, 2024. Please leave condolences at www.decarbofh.com. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, 941 S. Mill St.

Fred Harding, 70, of Ellwood City passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, in his home. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. April 2, service at 11 a.m., at Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

Darlene Unrue, 73, of New Castle died March 21, 2024. She was the financial coordinator of the United Way and preceded in death by husband, Chester. There are no services. Arrangements by R. Cunningham Funeral Home.

Frederick K. Spencer Jr. died March 8, 2024. A private memorial service will be held at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences may be offered at www.decarbofh.com.

Richard S. Losten, 76, of North Beaver Township died February 22, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Honoring his wishes, there are no services. Arrangements by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc., 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences offered at www.decarbofh.com.

David P. Benincase, 79, of Johnson Circle, Edinburg, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Ave. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.

Samuel L. "Sam" Perry passed away Feb. 8, 2024.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Steve B. Wilson, 81, of Harlansburg (Slippery Rock), Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Boardman, Ohio. A complete obituary will be submitted soon. There will be no public services, per his request.

Gregory L. Huling, age 73, passed Jan. 28. Visitation Thursday, Feb. 1, 4-6 with a service at 6 pm at R. Cunningham Funeral Home, New Castle, www.cunninghamfh.com.

Barbara Ann Nero Johnson, 82, passed away Dec. 15. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, with a memorial service starting at 1 p.m., at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

Anthony M. Matteo Sr. of Dublin, Ohio, passed away Dec. 20, 2023. A committal service will be held at noon Saturday at Parkside Mausoleum. Deacon John Carran will officiate. Condolences may be offered at www.decarbofh.com.

Mary Ann Costello Van Buren of West Middlesex formerly of New Castle,passed away Dec. 9, 2023.
She was 80 years old.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Church of The Good Shepherd, West Middlesex. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Smith Funeral Home of West Middlesex is handling...

Richard A. Forney, 75, of New Castle, passed away Nov. 22, 2023, at Jameson Care Center. There are no services. Arrangements handled by the R. Cunningham Funeral Home, New Castle.

Donald J. "Ducky" Costa, 86, of Franklin Township/Ellwood City passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at his residence. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from noon until the 1 p.m. service Saturday at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc.

Gerald L. Stewart, 68, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of Nov. 10, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh.
Following his wishes, there are no calling hours or services scheduled.
Noga Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Timothy W. Prekopi, 66, of New Castle passed away Oct. 26, 2023. Services are private. Arrangements are entrusted to Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, 941 S. Mill St. Online condolences may be offered at www.decarbofh.com.

Kenneth L. Gardocky, 90, of Union Township passed away the evening of Oct. 7, 2023, at Avalon Place.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Noga Funeral Home.

John J. Kusnierczyk, 90, formerly of North Beaver Township, passed away Oct. 3, 2023. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Noga Funeral Home Inc.

Barbara I. Zona, 96, of Ellwood City died Sept. 23, 2023. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sept. 26, Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. Mass of Christian burial 10 a.m. Sep. 27at Divine Grace Parish, Holy Redeemer Church.

Henry DeEulio, 95, passed away Sept. 5, 2023, in Alpharetta, Georgia. Complete obituary to follow at a later date.

A Celebration of Life for Judith G. Stodolak, who passed on June 5, 2023, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Stodolak residence. Arrangements handled by R. Cunningham Funeral Home www.cunninghamfh.com.

Sherry A. Clarke, 71, of New Castle passed away Aug, 23, 2023.
Services will be private. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, 941 S. Mill St.

Anthony Signoriello, 73 years old, of North Hollywood, California, passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, due to an extended illness. He formerly was of New Castle.

Richard A. George, 77, of New Middletown, Ohio, died July 30, 2023, at St Mary's Alzheimer's Center. Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethel E.P.C. in Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, followed by an 11 a.m. service.

Robert M. Fazzone, 80, of New Castle, passed July 25 at his residence. In keeping with is wishes, services are private. Arrangements entrusted to R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

Kyla D. Costa, 47, passed away July 16, 2023.
Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St., is handling arrangements.

A memorial service for Ann Ambrosia Houk will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, at Northminster Presbyterian Church. Complete obituary by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc. at www.decarbofh.com.

David R. Kloss, 75, of New Castle passed away Friday afternoon, June 30, 2023, in Edison Manor Nursing Home.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements by McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Thomas A. Fontana Jr. 57, of New Castle passed away May 31, 2023.
Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home are handling arrangements. Leave condolences at www.decarbofh.com.

David G. Mele, 76, of New Castle passed away May 17, 2023. Offer condolences at www.decarbofh.com. Arrangements by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc. 941 S. Mill St.

Janet Strohecker, 61, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of May 14, 2023, at her residence. Following her wishes, no calling hours or services are scheduled at this time. Local arrangements entrusted to Noga Funeral Home Inc. 1142 S. Mill St.

Jordi L. Bethle, 55, of New Castle passed away May 5, 2023, at UPMC Jameson. Arrangements by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, 941 S. Mill St. Offer condolences at www.decarbofh.com.

Emerich Kizmann, 91, of New Castle passed away Dec. 26, 2022. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. Vitus Church, 910 S. Mercer St. Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery.

Jonathon P. Janis, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away on April 13, 2023. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, Inc., www.decarbofh.com.

Shawn M. Book, 46, of New Castle passed away on April 11, 2023. Services are private. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. Offer condolences at www.decarbofh.com.

James C. Woods, 91, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 31, 2023, at UPMC Jameson. Honoring his wishes the service is private. Arrangements are by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. Condolences at www.decarbofh.com.

Rita J. Metz, 68, of New Castle passed away March 27, 2023, at her residence. Following her wishes, there are no services scheduled at this time. Local arrangements entrusted to the Noga Funeral Home.