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Deanna ParadyDeanna J. Parady

1938 - 2026

Deanna J. Parady (Arkwright), 88, of New Castle, died Aug. 18, 2026.
She was born March 8, 1938, the daughter of Gaylord Arkwright and Beverly Klekner.
Deanna worked nearly 25 years for H&R Block before co-founding Parady Robinson Tax Service with Mary Jo Robinson in 1987. They served the community until the...

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Teresa DeVivoTeresa A. DeVivo

1948 - 2026

Teresa A. DeVivo, 78, of New Castle, passed away the morning of Aug. 18, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by her loving family.
Born July 29, 1948, in New Castle, Teresa was the daughter of the late Paul and Marie Domenick Russo.
Teresa is survived by her beloved husband, Bernard (Ben) DeVivo. The two were...

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Mary GriffinMary Jane Griffin

2026

Mary Jane Griffin, South Mulberry Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday evening, Aug, 17, 2026, at Allegheny General Hospital (AHN) Wexford.
Mary Jane was 74 years old.
Born April 28, 1952, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to the late Guy and Hazel Hoon Allison.
She married Haskel T. Griffin Jr. in 1971....

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John LeiteraJohn T. Leitera

1939 - 2026

John (Jay) Leitera passed away the evening of Aug. 13, 2026.
He was born May 6, 1939, to Gennaro James Leitera and Clementina (Palus) and was a graduate of New Castle High School, where he was a member of the track and basketball teams.
He graduated from Geneva College with a degree in education.
During the...

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David PeltoDavid F. Pelto

1958 - 2026

David F. Pelto, affectionately known as "Papa Pelto," passed away Aug. 13, 2026, at the age of 67.
Born Sept. 28, 1958, in Bessemer, Pennsylvania, David built a life defined by service, family, loyalty and an unmistakable sense of humor.
He graduated from Mohawk High School in 1977 before earning a degree in...

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Richard Houston Jr.Richard Houston Jr.

1974 - 2026

Richard "Rick" K. Houston Jr., 51, of Copper Road, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.
He was born Sept. 18, 1974, in New Castle, a son of Richard K. and Connie S. (Ruby) Houston Sr.
Rick leaves behind his wife, Jolene (Alberico) Houston, of 22 years. She survives at home.
He was part...

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Gary HilerGary William Hiler

Gary William Hiler, 76, passed away July 16, 2026, in Friedens, Pennsylvania.
He was born Sept. 22, 1949, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Ralph Hiler and Joan (Furlong) Johnson.
Gary graduated from New Castle High School, where he was a member of the football and track and field teams.
He was a United...

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Shaharazar DecordayShaharazar T. Decorday

1961 - 2026

Shaharazar T. "Sherry" (Hambrick) Decorday, 65, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Vitas Hospice.
Sherry was born Jan. 29, 1961, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Duane C. and Mary Margaret (Whetzel) Hambrick.
As a teenager, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where she...

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Marjorie GibasMarjorie A. Gibas

1944 - 2026

Marjorie A. Gibas, age 82, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Aug. 16, 2026, at her residence.
Born June 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Josephine (Baker) Smith.
Marjorie worked as a practical nurse, employed by Jameson Hospital, until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, taking long...

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Mamie MercerMamie L. Mercer

1957 - 2026

Mamie Louise Mercer, 68, of Sharon passed away the evening of Aug. 14, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mamie was born Sept. 29, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Louella Latham Sims.
Mamie was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family....

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Timothy BauderTimothy J. Bauder

1958 - 2026

Timothy J. Bauder, 68, of Shenango Township, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
Born June 6,1958, in Ellwood City, Timothy was the son of the late Harry and Ila Chappelle Bauder.
He was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Art Institute.
Timothy enjoyed music and motorcycles.
Timothy is survived by his...

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Claudia CameronClaudia Marion Cameron

1940 - 2026

Claudia Marion (Linton) Cameron, age 85, passed away Aug. 15, 2026, at The Winds at Mattern Orchard in Duncansville, Pennsylvania.
Born Sept. 13, 1940, in Niles, Ohio, she was the daughter of Claude W. Linton and Helen Garrett Evans.
She graduated from New Castle High School in 1958 and married the love of her...

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JoAnn WeaverJoAnn Weaver

1944 - 2026

JoAnn Weaver, 82, passed away Aug, 13, 2026, at the Allegheny Hospital Beaver County.
She was born Jan, 27, 1944, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joe and Anna (Hedgeline) O'Neil.
JoAnn was a faithful member of the East Palestine Church of Christ, where she served in the Caring Hands Ministry....

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Helen McClenahan BarrettHelen McClenahan Barrett

Helen McClenahan Barrett, Springhouse Lane, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, formerly of Pulaski, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 16, 2026, at Hospice House of Poland, Ohio. Helen was 99 years old.
Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at The Smith Funeral Home, 310 W. Neshannock Ave., New...

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David ContiDavid R. Conti

2026

David "Gomer" R. Conti, 74, of E. Euclid Avenue, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
He was born May 23, 1952, in New Castle, a son of the late Fred "Fritzie" and Angela (Matteo) Conti.
David worked at Shop and Save in Ellwood City and Joseph's Supermarket.
He played sports when he was young and...

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