Obituaries

Kathryn Ann Fray, 59, of Neshannock Township, passed away Feb. 4, 2026, in her home.
Kathryn was born Feb. 23, 1966, in New Castle, a daughter of Joseph S. and Shirley J. (Davis) Senko.
A 1984 graduate of New Castle High School, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education at Slippery Rock University,...

Kathleen "Kathy" Agnes Leihgaber of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 from a stroke, surrounded by her family to the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
Kathy loved spending time with her family, acting in the theatre, golfing, traveling with family...

Renee Destiny Shaffer passed away the evening of Feb. 6, 2026, at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, while under hospice care.
Renee was born April 19,1992, to the late Nadine Shaffer of New Castle, Pennsylvania, who preceded her in death in November 2025.
Her love for animals was evident in the many cats...

James "Jim" Pisciuneri, 81, passed away Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, after suffering an unspecified illness.
Jim was born in 1944 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Rocco and Minnie Pisciuneri (nee Stoner).
He graduated from Union Area High School in New Castle in 1962.
An Alpha Phi Delta known for his signature toast — ...

Madeline (Lana) Helen Demofonte Conti Rice of New Castle passed away Feb. 5, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Care Center.
Born Aug. 18, 1930, in Brent, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Marco and Pasqua (Esther) Bonanno Demofonte.
Lana and her six siblings were moved to New Castle after the passing of her parents in...

Dr. Chester "Chet" J. Chichin, 93, of Neshannock Township, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Yvonne, at his side on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, McCandless, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Chichin was born Aug. 30, 1932, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Paul and Mary...

Paul M. LeClair, 65, of Bessemer, Pennsylvania, passed away Jan. 31, 2026, at his residence.
Born May 20, 1960, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Paul was the son of the late August and Rita LeClair.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife, the former Diana Callahan. The two were married May 21, 2020.
Paul had proudly served...

Michael B. Mangiarelli, 86, of Neshannock Township passed away the afternoon of Feb. 1, 2026, at UPMC Jameson.
Born Oct. 7, 1939, in New Castle, Mike was the son of the late Sam and Hope A. Landolfi Mangiarelli.
Mike had worked for many years in the family business, Mangiarelli Motors. He then went into real estate...

Jodi L. Anderson, age 64, of Edinburg, Pennsylvania, passed away the morning of Jan. 31, 2026, at her residence.
Born Oct. 20, 1961, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Carol (Owoc) Aiken.
Jodi was a graduate of Lawrence County Vo-Tech.
For several years, she was employed as a park manager...

Nancy Renee Stull, 68, of New Castle, passed away the early morning of Feb. 2, 2026, at Kadima Rehab and Nursing in New Castle.
Born Sept. 23, 1957, in Erie, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of William M. and Myrna B. (Bristol) Tinstman.
A graduate of New Castle High School, she began her 30-year career as a...

Dr. Anthony J. Elisco Jr., of Farrell, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, Jan. 29, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Born Dec. 22, 1933, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Dr. Elisco was the son of Antonio "Tony" and Antoinette "Nellie"...