Obituaries

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...