New Castle News | Obituaries

Timothy CwynarTimothy J. Cwynar

1955 - 2025

Timothy J. Cwynar, 70, of 19 Cecil Ave., New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Nov. 30, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Tim was born Oct. 25, 1955, in New Castle. He was son of the late Walter C. and Dorothy M. (Spiker) Cwynar.
Tim was married to the former Elizabeth M. Derekos. They were married for 48 years....

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Delores BoesenDelores A. Boesen

1939 - 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Delores A. Boesen, known to many as "Cookie."
Delores was born Nov. 13, 1939, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to parents John and Catherine Plaufcan.
Delores left peacefully Nov. 28, 2025, in Barberton, Ohio.
She touched the lives of everyone who knew her and left...

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Nadine ShafferNadine Shaffer

1971 - 2025

Nadine Hillary Shaffer of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away the morning of Nov. 21, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Nadine was born Oct. 3, 1971, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Randall (Butch) Shaffer and Renee R. (Burdette) Shaffer. Nadine will be remembered as a loving mother,...

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Karen AudiaKaren C. Audia

1946 - 2025

Karen C. Audia, 78, of Austintown, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born Dec. 20, 1946, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Amanda (Christie) Kuben.
Karen was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City.
On...

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Wilma BurkeyWilma B. Burkey

1936 - 2025

At the age of 89, Wilma (Vlah) Burkey passed away peacefully Nov. 25, 2025, with a smile and profound belief that she would be reunited with her loved ones in Heaven.
Wilma was born April 25, 1936, and raised in the small, mostly ethnic town of Bessemer, Pennsylvania. The middle child of Louis and Amelia (Grbac)...

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Robert Cunningham Sr.Robert A. Cunningham Sr.

1955 - 2025

Robert A. Cunningham Sr., 70, of Slippery Rock, passed away the early morning of Nov. 29, 2025, at home with his loving family by his side.
Bob was born June 25, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late James J. and Alma (Trunkat) Cunningham.
He married the former Donna L. Bradford. They have...

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John GrieveJohn L. Grieve

1924 - 2025

John L. Grieve, 101, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
He was born June 22, 1924, to Albert Victor Grieve and Marian Rose Spurk Grieve.
John married the former Shirley Owens on June 15, 1946, and was happily married for 69 years until her death.
After graduating from New Castle High School in June...

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Sandra FrenchSandra French

1946 - 2025

Sandra French, 79, of New Castle, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at her home.
She was the daughter of the late Everett L. and Betty (Stoner) Minteer. She was born July 16, 1946, in New Castle.
She is survived by her son, Randy French of New Castle, Emily Esposito and Joseph Esposito, who were like her...

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Barbara MastropietroBarbara Mastropietro

2025

At the appointed time of the Father, Mrs. Barbara Prudence Thelma (Reino) Mastropietro was met by her beloved David to bring her home and lay her into the lap of Jesus, on Nov. 22, 2025, at UPMC Mercy Hospital.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory...

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Francine YearyFrancine Yeary

2025

Francine Sullivan Yeary peacefully passed away Nov. 13, 2025, in her Lake Worth, Florida, home with her husband, Earl, by her side.
Francine was born Aug. 12, 1946, in New Castle. Her parents were Francis and John Sullivan from New Castle.
Francine is survived by her beloved husband, Earl Yeary, of 35 years of...

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Geraldine 'Gerry' ReeseGeraldine 'Gerry' Louise Reese

1944 - 2025

Geraldine Louise Reese, age 81, of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully the afternoon of Nov. 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by family and her favorite dog, Peppa.
Born Jan. 5, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Brooke and Margaret (Rudy) Kimble.
Gerry attended...

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Robert Dicks Sr.Robert Edward Dicks Sr.

2025

Robert Edward "Bob" Dicks Sr., 81, of Portersville, Pennsylvania, passed away at his residence Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, following a short illness.
The youngest of six children, Bob was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to G. Lester Dicks and Norma Patterson Dicks.
Bob was married for 61 years to his sweetheart, Irene...

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James ZingaroJames A. Zingaro

1959 - 2025

James A. Zingaro, 66, of Harbor Village Drive in Edinburg, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Feb. 6, 1959, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Sylvester and Alice (Boozel) Zingaro.
James married Tracy L. (Cameron) Zingaro on May 8, 2008. She survives at home.
He...

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Concetta PappasConcetta Pappas

1940 - 2025

Concetta Pappas, 84, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at The Grove in Harmony.
She was born Dec. 9, 1940, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Nunzata Fava Bovo.
Concetta married the late Andrew Pappas on Aug. 6, 1960.
Concetta was a beautician for many years and went on to work in the soft...

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Herta PidroHerta Pidro

1950 - 2025

Herta Pidro, 75, of Union Township passed away the morning of Nov. 22, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Herta was born March 28, 1950, in Germany to the late, Alfred and Barbara (Bomke) Hietch.
She later married her beloved husband, Albert Pidro, and they shared nearly 40 years together. Albert...

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