Obituaries

Gerald C (Jerry) Passerrello Sr., born March 6, 1936, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away April 21, 2025, at the age of 89 in his hometown.
He joins his beloved wife, Leanne (Carson) Passerrello, in eternal rest.
Jerry is survived by his brother, Harry Passerrello of Union Township, Pennsylvania; and his three...

Melanie Ann Crews, 65, of State Route 956 in Volant, Pennsylvania, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her residence.
She was born Nov. 30, 1959, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Clyde W. Fisher and Ria R. (Hookway) Fisher. Her mother survives in New Castle.
Mrs. Crews married Ronald R. Crews on...

Anthony J. Nerti III, 30, of Overlook Drive in Hillsville, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Bessemer, Pennsylvania. He was born March 28, 1995, in New Castle, the son of Jackie Marshall and the late Anthony J. Nerti Jr. His mother survives in Hillsville.
Anthony worked for Z's Paving as a paver operator for 15...

Carl Conrad Cwynar, born Feb. 14, 1946, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away April 19, 2025, in his hometown at the age of 79.
He joins his beloved wife, Wilma, in eternal rest.
Carl leaves behind brother, Ron; children, Carla Anderson (Jeremy) and James Cwynar (Francesca); as well as grandsons, Anthony and...

Roger L. Mounts, 75, of Wynfield Lane, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, passed away at his residence Saturday, April 19, 2025.
He was born March 30, 1950, in New Castle to the late Robert and Lois McGaffic Mounts.
He married Carol Pearson on June 1, 1974. She resides at their residence. Roger was a graduate of...

Larry Herbolich, 82, a lifelong resident of Bessemer, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025.
Born and raised in Bessemer, Larry was a proud and active member of his community — a familiar and beloved face whose presence was woven into the very fabric of the town and its people.
A skilled machinist...

Beth A. Davis, 71, of New Castle passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, under hospice care at Edison Manor.
Ms. Davis was born Feb. 15, 1954, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Richard and Lillian (Myler) Davis.
She was a 1972 graduate of Neshannock High School.
After working as a hostess,...

Eugene "Gene" P. Wiesen, 82, of Hermitage and Ft. Myers, Florida, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025.
Mr. Wiesen was born July 12, 1942, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Paul J. and Helen C. (Conlin) Wiesen.
He attended St. Joseph Parochial Grade School and graduated from...

Lois was greeted by her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2025.
Born Oct. 20, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Claire and Eva (Farrell) Ritchie of College Hill.
She was a member of the 1955 Class of Beaver Falls High School.
She worked in food service for over 30 years.
Lois was a member of the Mt. Olive Lutheran...

Ronald J. Iwanejko, 82, of New Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away the morning of April 15, 2025, at his residence with his family.
Ronald was born July 19, 1942, in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of the late John T. and Frances (Limberger) Iwanejko.
He was married to the former Patricia A. Wallace. They were...

Betty Jean (Love) Garrett, 97, of New Wilmington died April 12, 2025, after a short illness.
Born Sept. 18, 1927, to John and Emma Love, Betty graduated from New Castle High School.
After graduation in 1946, Betty worked at Mather's Jewelry Store in New Castle and at the bookstore at Westminster College in New...

Rita L. Marino, 82, of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of April 14, 2025, at UPMC Jameson.
Born Feb. 10. 1943, in Galway, Ireland, Rita was the daughter of the late Jack and Mary Agnes Mullen Lacey.
On July 1, 1995, Rita married her beloved husband, Joseph John Marino. Joseph preceded her in death Oct....

Louis John Ippolito, 75, formerly of Ellport, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at The Grove at New Wilmington.
Born in Ellwood City, Louis was the son of the late Louis John and Catherine Pishioneri Ippolito.
Louis retired from the Youngstown City School District, where he worked as a custodian.
He was a former...

Francis Leroy Dierfield, age 87, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, most recently of Ocala, Florida, entered into the presence of the Lord on April 3, 2025.
Born Jan. 18, 1938, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Grover Leroy and Madelyn Agnes (Tommasone) Dierfield.
On June 28, 1958, he...

John D. "Doc" Docherty, 78, of New Castle passed away early Thursday morning, April 10, 2025, in UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Docherty was born July 21, 1946, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Edward F. and Alberta A. (Lynn) Docherty.
A Vietnam veteran, Doc served in the U.S....

Marlene Susan Hauger, 74, of Old Pulaski Road, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on April 8, 2025.
She was born July 19, 1950, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to the late Philip and Helen Kosciusko Granato.
She married Leonard Hauger on April 7, 1973.
Marlene was a secretary for...

Jennie Genareo, 96, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of April 7, 2025, at Quality Life Service of New Castle.
Born Oct. 2, 1928, in New Castle, Jennie was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose LaRocca Mitolo.
Jennie married her beloved husband, Joseph Genareo, on Nov. 22, 1947. Joe preceded her in death...

Claudia J. Ritter, 71, of Old Plank Road in Neshannock Township died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.
She was born Feb. 14, 1954, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late James and Pauline Shook. Claudia enjoyed reading, crocheting and watching horror movies.
Above all,...

Earl J. Gravatt Sr., 54, of Highland Avenue died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, Pennsylvania.
He was born Sept. 15, 1970, in New Castle, the son of the late Charles V. Gravatt and June A. (Swogger) Gravatt. His mother lives in New Castle.
He was married to the late Donna Ann (Shook)...

Dan S. Fraser, age 68, of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, passed away the morning of April 5, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.
Born May 20, 1956, in New Castle, he was the son of Donald M. Fraser and Deloris (Williams) Fraser Burdett, and stepson of Jerry Burdett.
Dan was the warehouse manager at Point...

Jennifer Lynn Stiefel, age 39, of Portersville passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, while under the care of UPMC Presbyterian Hospital's Neuro Trauma ICU team.
Born a micro preemie Nov. 29, 1985, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Robert James Stiefel of Portersville and Beth Ann Gallagher of Ellwood...

Joseph James Cook Jr., 75, of East Sheridan Avenue died Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his residence in New Castle.
He was born Oct. 26, 1949, in New Castle, a son of the late Joseph J. Cook Sr. and Dolores (Palladino) Cook.
He married Angela M. (Medure) Cook on Aug. 25, 1973. She survives in New Castle.
Joe recently...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman R. Rigotti, friend to hundreds, mentor of many, admired and respected by everyone who came in contact with him.
Born Nov. 3, 1934, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Norman Rigotti lived a life dedicated to giving, putting others first and giving much time...

Charlotte Matilda Wike (née Anderson), 94, of Youngstown, Ohio, was called to her heavenly home on March 30, 2025.
Born April 30, 1930, in Bessemer, Pennsylvania, she was a steadfast servant of God, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by her loving children, Karen (Rod Prodonovich)...

Diane A. Frasso, 72, of New Castle passed away April 2, 2025, at UPMC Montefiore in Pittsburgh.
Diane was born Oct. 11, 1952, in New Castle to the late Denton and Elizabeth (Henry) Shaffer.
On June 5, 1971, Diane married her beloved husband, Phillip Frasso Sr. He preceded her in death Feb. 20, 2025.
Diane formerly...

Agnes M. Cugini, age 93, of Wexford passed away March 28, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph L. Cugini Jr.; mother of David L. (Marian) Cugini, Cynthia A. (Mark) Schooley, Robert J. Cugini, Joseph A. Cugini, Mark W. (Kelley) Cugini and Michael J. (Leslie) Cugini.
She is survived by 11 grandchildren; and three...

Hazel M. Pence, age 89, of New Castle died March 26, 2025, at Quality Life Services-New Castle.
Hazel was born Sept. 26, 1935, in Little Marsh, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late John and Viola (Smith) Monk.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, crafting and watching American Pickers and westerns.
Hazel is...

Brandi L. Lynch (Frengel) age 41, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away the morning of March 26, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born Oct. 22, 1983, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Joseph H. and Diane (Hemming) Frengel.
On Oct. 9, 2021, she married her beloved husband, Thomas S. Lynch.
Brandi...

Frances "Fran" Aldan, 102, of Shenango Township passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Haven Convalescent, New Castle.
Born Feb. 26, 1923, in Bessemer, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Theresa Puz Mohorich.
She was married to Daniel Aldan Jr. for 67 years when he passed away Dec. 20, 2014.
Fran graduated...

Anthony A. Rozzi, 77, formerly of Northview Avenue, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at The Grand Residence at Upper St. Clair in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was born Sept. 4, 1947, in New Castle, the son of the late Andrew "Chuck" Rozzi and Mary (DeRosa) Rozzi.
He married Merry Kay (Olescyski) Rozzi on Oct. 6, 1973....

Ella Mae Forbush, 101, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, went to be with her Lord on Friday morning, March 14, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born Oct. 6, 1923, in Shenango Township near Duck Run, Castlewood, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry Edward Ort and Lyda Pearl Ewing Ort.
Ella Mae graduated from...

As befitted his nature, Ronald "Ron" Paul Fleeger, USN (Ret.), died quietly and peacefully during first watch on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
Ron, 80, of Morgantown, West Virginia, born in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, is survived by his wife, Linda Kay (Mickley) Fleeger.
Ron's 20-year...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt and friend, Nancy Jane Hill, on March 23, 2025.
Nancy was a beacon of love and light in our lives. Her infectious laughter, outspoken personality and wonderful wit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born Sept. 27, 1940, to...

Scott B. Heasley, age 65, of Bessemer, Pennsylvania, passed away the afternoon of March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Aug. 22, 1959, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Jesse "Joe" Scott Heasley and the late Patricia "Patty" Jean (Drespling) Heasley.
He was married to the former Lisa...