Obituaries

John A. Bertolino, 64, of Union Township passed away the evening of April 20, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born May 11, 1960, in New Castle, John was the son of the late Anthony Bertolino Sr. and Helen A. Colella Bertolino.
For over 20 years, John has been working as Director of Sales and Marketing for Sycor...

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...