Obituaries

Martha Jacobs, 98, formerly of Charles Drive in Union Township, died Friday, Oct, 24, 2025, at Avalon Nursing Home in New Castle.
She was born Feb. 26, 1927, in New Castle, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Assad) Johns.
She was married to the late Mike Jacobs, who died Sept. 28, 2013.
Mrs. Jacobs was a singer...

Paul A. Bardash, 82, of New Castle passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Jameson Hospital.
He was born Jan. 5, 1943, in New Castle, son of the late Paul and Elvira Bardash.
Paul married Bonita "Bonnie" K. Bardash on May 8, 1965, who preceded him in death June 12, 2024.
He retired from his military career a master...

Anita E. Mann, 74, of New Castle passed away the evening of Oct. 22, 2025, at her residence.
Born June 13, 1951, in New Castle, Anita was the daughter of the late Tony and Esther Santilo Frank.
On Sept. 29, 1978, Anita married her beloved husband, David G. Mann. They spent 42 years together, until his passing on...

Elvira M. Barbati, 90, of East Friendship Avenue died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle.
She was born July 2, 1935, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Isadoor and Rose (Osso) Barbati.
Elvira enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.
She is survived by one sister, Marjorie...

Barbara E. Barton went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by love and the gentle presence of God's grace.
Born Aug. 21, 1935, in New Castle, Barbara was the daughter of the late Harry and Marie Smith Barton
In her younger years, Barbara served...

Thomas Richard "Tom" Barnes, 78, of Neshannock Township entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on the evening of Oct. 14, 2025.
Born Feb. 5, 1947, in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Tom was the son of the late William A. and Katherine (Gaertner) Barnes.
On Aug. 12, 1972, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Lee...

Linda M. Strayer, 68, of Bartram Avenue died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at her residence in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of the late Samuel and Audrey Jean (Bartelak) Boyer.
Linda was married to the late George A. Strayer Sr., who died Sept. 15, 2018.
She worked in...

On the morning of Friday, Oct. 17, John J. Shingledecker won.
He took his final breath in peace and without pain in the house that he built. He spent his final week surrounded by family and friends in his home before he gained the everlasting embrace of a loving God.
Born Nov. 1, 1942, in New Castle, Pennsylvania,...

Elizabeth J. Lenhart, 88, of Wampum, Pennsylvania, passed away the evening of Oct. 15, 2025 at her residence.
Elizabeth was born March 16, 1937, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late George and Susie (Yesko) Falatko. She married the late James A. Lenhart. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2020. Mrs....