Obituaries

Margaret L. Yhelka, 68, of Sycamore Street, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Hospice of the Valley in Boardman, Ohio.
She was born Feb. 20, 1958, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. a daughter of the late John and Edna (McClearn) Brown.
She married John E. Yhelka on Nov. 14, 1982. He survives at home.
She enjoyed...

David E. Coates, 64, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
David was born March 10, 1962, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Roberta (Evans) Coates and James Coates.
He attended...

MaryAnn (Pascarella) Dely, 91, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on May 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was a faithful servant of the Lord who will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and devoted friend.
She is dearly missed by her sister, children, grandchildren,...

Martin H. Schlager III, 72, of Schenley Avenue, died Monday, June 1, 2026, at his residence in New Castle.
He was born Dec. 3, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Martin H. Schlager II and Sara (Nickum) Schlager.
He was a welder, working for New York Blower in New Castle, retiring after 25 years.
He was a member...

Evelyn Louise McDonald, 88 of Coffee Run Road, Pulaski, Pennsylvania, passed away May 29, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
She was born July 19, 1937, in West Winfield, Butler County, to the late Layton and Gladys Krumpe Ekas.
She married James Bruce "Slim" McDonald on Feb 8, 1975. He preceded her in death Oct. 26,...

Brenda L. Reynolds, age 50, of Kidds Mill Road, Greenville, passed away at home with her family at her side Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2026, following a courageous 3.5-month battle with terminal cancer.
She was born July 30, 1975, in New Castle to Frank and Mildred Owens.
Brenda was a graduate of Neshannock High...

Santa "Sandy" Zona, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully May 26, 2026, at the age of 97.
Born May 18, 1929, in Biano, Italy, Sandy lived a life defined by faith, devotion to family, generosity and joy.
She immigrated to the United States with her mother in 1947,...

Cathy R. Schmidt, 75, of West State Street, passed away the afternoon of May 27, 2026, at Avalon Care Center.
Cathy was born Jan. 31, 1951, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late James Ralph and Betty Lou (Kennedy) Kradel.
Cathy was married to the late Dale F. Schmidt. He preceded her in death Feb. 27,...

Jaycob M. Heasley, age 25, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away the evening of May 26, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born Sept. 12, 2000, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Jeffrey and Leeann (Callahan) Heasley. They survive at home.
Jaycob was a graduate of New Castle High School. He went on to study...

Formerly from Bessemer, Pennsylvania, and Canfield, Ohio, Ronald W. Yardas (Gizzy), beloved husband, dad and grandpa, passed away peacefully Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home.
Ron was born Dec. 6, 1941, at home in Bessemer, the son of the late William James and Mildred (Bekoski) Yardas.
He was a member of the first...

Betty Tanner, age 89, of Youngstown, passed away May 23, 2026, at the Inn at Poland Way.
Born Sept. 25, 1936, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Russell and Edna (Houk) Tanner.
A graduate of Bessemer High School, Betty went on to work as an adjuster for State Farm Insurance, where she was known for...