New Castle News | Obituaries

Samuel Bertucci

1930 - 2025

Samuel R. Bertucci, 95, of New Castle passed away the evening of March 15, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Jan. 26, 1930, in New Castle, Sam was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria DeSimone Bertucci.
Sam is survived by his beloved wife, the former Jacquelyn Earl. The two were married...

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Ronald Bongivengo Sr.

1944 - 2025

Ronald Bongivengo Sr., 81, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 19, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born Feb. 19, 1944, in New Castle, Ron was the son of the late Frank J. and Sue C. Caiazza Bongivengo.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife, the former Susan L. Stoner. The two were married Aug. 24,...

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Barbara Crothers

1937 - 2025

Barbara J. Crothers, age 87, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away the afternoon of March 17, 2025, at The Haven Convalescent Home.
Born Nov. 18, 1937, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Walter John and Margaret (Dwyer) Hill.
On May 3, 1957, she married her beloved husband of 64 years,...

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Genevieve Habib Bergbigler

1957 - 2025

Genevieve M. "Jen" Habib Bergbigler, 67, of Union Township passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jen was born Dec. 20, 1957, in Quantico, Virginia, a daughter of Samuel and Theresa (Poirier) Habib.
After graduating from Union High School in 1976,...

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Rosalie Hannon

Rosalie Ann (Maiorano) Hannon, 82, of New Castle died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness.
Born Oct. 13, 1942, the beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend was born and raised by a large and loving community of family, extended family and friends in the...

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William Hvizdak

1947 - 2025

William G. "Bill" Hvizdak, 78, of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, passed away following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Hvizdak was born in Youngstown, Ohio, a son of the late William C. and Concetta (LaVolpe) Hvizdak.
He graduated from Mohawk High School in 1965.
Bill served in the U.S. Marine Reserves.
His career of hard...

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Philip Ketzel

1938 - 2025

Philip (Ed) Ketzel, 86, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 17, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Ed was born Oct. 22, 1938, in New Castle to the late Philip W. and Marian E. Anderson Ketzel.
In 1961, Ed married his beloved wife, the former Ida Dunkerley. Ida preceded him in death Dec. 31, 1972.
In the...

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Jeffrey MacKay

1964 - 2025

Surrounded by family and close friends, Jeffrey A. MacKay, 61, of Evans City stepped into heaven to be with Jesus, after a brief battle with lung and brain cancer, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.
He was born Jan. 26, 1964, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Barb and Gordon MacKay.
He has wholeheartedly pastored for much of the past...

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Frasin Mitrea

1948 - 2025

Frasin "Frank" M. Mitrea of Edison Manor Nursing Home and Rehab Center in New Castle went to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven the afternoon of March 17, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
Frank was born April 9, 1948, in Pomona, California, and moved to New Castle in 1950. He was a graduate of New Castle High...

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Richard Olacz

Richard "Dick" Olacz, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away March 19, 2025, at the age of 93.
Dick was born in New Castle and graduated from New Castle High School, class of 1949.
A proud veteran, Dick served in the U.S. Army and served as a corporal in the Armored Division during the Korean war (TRUST).
After...

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Richard Pannutti

1950 - 2025

Richard Allan Pannutti, known affectionately as Rich to his friends and family, passed away peacefully March 20, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born June 3, 1950, in Youngstown, Ohio, Richard was a beacon of warmth and wisdom throughout his 74 years.
A proud graduate of Mohawk...

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Pamela Park

1947 - 2025

Pamela Lynn Park, 77, of New Castle passed away Feb. 27, 2025, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pamela was born Oct. 6, 1947, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Robert and Willivene Downs.
She will be remembered for her friendly nature and kindness towards others.
Pam is...

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Debra Perales

1958 - 2025

Debra L. Perales, age 66 of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away the evening of March 12, 2025, at her residence.
Born Oct. 3, 1958, in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James and Madelyn (Minnitti) Cable.
She was married to Mario Perales, who preceded her in death.
Debra was a graduate...

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Anthony 'Tony' Safranic Sr.

1938 - 2025

Anthony "Tony" William Safranic Sr., age 86, of Edinburg, Pennsylvania, passed away the early morning of March 15, 2025.
Born Dec. 5, 1938, in Pulaski, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Thomas and Clara Safranic.
On Sept. 30, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Mary Margaret "Peg" (Socie) Safranic. She...

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Samuel Singer

1946 - 2025

Samuel E. Singer, age 78, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away the afternoon of March 14, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born Sept. 17, 1946, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Huff) Singer.
On April 11, 1968, he married his beloved wife of 56 years, Sharon (Hare) Singer....

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Paul Strayer Sr.

1955 - 2025

Paul A. Strayer Sr., 69, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 14, 2025.
Born Nov. 21, 1955, in New Castle, Paul was the son of the late Marion Kenneth Strayer and Martha E. Rice Strayer.
Paul married his beloved wife, the former Cindy Lou Dosch, in 1979. Cindy preceded him in death in 2011.
Paul enjoyed...

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Anthony Verone

Anthony Verone, 76, of Winter Road died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was born Aug. 26, 1948, in New Castle, the son of the late Anthony P. Verone and Susan (Venditto) Verone. His mother survives in New Castle.
He married Regina M. (Donofrio) Verone on Dec. 6,...

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