Obituaries

Henry S. Wojnar, 84, formerly of New Castle, passed away the morning of Jan. 1, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Henry was born Dec. 6, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Cwynar) Wojnar.
Henry was married to the late Joan Luczak. She preceded him in death Dec. 30, 2017. They...

Edyce Ann Burkes, 85, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Friday morning, Jan. 2, 2026, in her home.
Mrs. Burkes was born April 21, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Edward D. and Elizabeth M. (Krueger) Fee.
She graduated from New Castle High School in 1958.
Edyce married her high school sweetheart,...

Marlene Lee Williams, formerly of Wynfield Commons, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, passed away Dec. 29, 2025, at UPMC Horizon Hospital. She was 89 years old.
She was born Jan. 25, 1936, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert E. and Eleanor Lee.
She married Clair LeRoy Williams on Oct. 28, 1955. He preceded her...

Gary Edward Scheidemantle, 79, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away peacefully Dec. 24, 2025.
Mr. Scheidemantle was born Nov. 9, 1946, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
Gary lived a full and meaningful life marked by dedication to family, career, faith and community.
Gary was married for 36 years to his beloved wife,...

Delores Frances McCurdy, 81, of Maiden Blush Drive, New Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home Dec. 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born Jan. 2, 1944, to the late Raymond and Anna Altman Boyer.
On Feb. 14, 1964, Delores married the love of her life, the Rev. Thomas Arthur McCurdy,...

Patsy Michael Orlando Sr., 94, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away Dec. 28, 2025, at the Haven Convalescent Home.
Born Oct. 7, 1931, in New Castle, Patsy was the son of Valentino and Annunziata (Lanzillo) Orlando, who preceded him in death.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Mary Mother of Hope Church.
Pat...

William Hunt Wolfe, 84 of Scott Township, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 30, 1941,in Bruin, Pennsylvania, to Dale William Wolfe and Hilda Elizabeth Eiler Wolfe.
Bill married Dixie Lee Portzline on July 19, 1969. She survives at the residence.
Bill was an Army...

Thomas J. Squillo, 65, of Shenango Township passed away the afternoon of Dec. 23, 2025, at his residence.
Born Oct. 23, 1960, in New Castle, Tom was the son of the late Frank and Lottie Roth Squillo.
On Oct. 27, 1984, Tom married his beloved wife, the former Marcy Volpe. Marcy survives at home.
In the early years,...

Peggie A. Julian, age 85, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away the evening of Dec. 19, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born July 5, 1940, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Dorothy (Roberts) Reiter.
She married her beloved husband, Philip J. Julian, who survives.
Peggie...

David Robert Donahue, age 73, passed away peacefully after a brief illness Dec. 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
David was retired and living in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with his life-long partner, Sylvia (Perretta) Lesic.
David was born and raised in Boardman, Ohio.
He attended Youngstown State College and completed his...