Obituaries

Wallace M. Coates, age 96, formerly of New Castle, Pennsylvania, but more recently of Springfield, Virginia, passed away Aug. 28, 2026, at his residence.
Born June 4, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clarence and Claire Coates.
On Oct. 23, 1954, he married his beloved wife of 65...

Antonette "Nettie" Platt, 77, of West Ranney Avenue, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
She was born Feb. 21, 1949, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Michael and Bessie (Varvette) Panella.
Nettie married William J. Platt Sr., on Sept. 21, 1968. He survives at home.
She was a...

Anna Mary Mooney, 91, of Wimberley, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Aug. 25, 2026.
Anna Mary was born May 6, 1935, to William and Florence (Butts) Langan and lived most of her life in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Four years ago, she and her beloved husband, Randall Mooney, moved to...

Gerald "Jerry" L. Link Sr., 63, passed away the morning of Aug, 29, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Jerry was born June 1, 1963, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Norman Sr. and Darlene Cooper Link. His mother survives at home.
Jerry married his beloved wife, the former Bertha "Mable" Duncan, on Feb....

Robert "Bob" J. Grotefend, 79, of Union Township, passed away the evening of Aug. 24, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Bob was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 26, 1946, to the late Robert H. and Lillian Evans Grotefend.
Bob worked in the auto sales industry for nearly 45 years. He enjoyed hunting and...

Teresa L. Wright, 52, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Aug. 25, 2026, at her residence.
Teresa was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 28, 1973, the daughter of the late John Wright and Clara Lawlor. Following Clara's passing, she was raised by the late Trichie Ligon, whom...

In loving memory of Thomas L. Ewen, 78, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, who went to be with his Lord on Aug. 21, 2026.
Thomas was the beloved husband of Sylvia, and together they shared 45 years of marriage. Their life together was built on love, faith, devotion and family.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sylvia;...

Diane Straw, born January 22, 1942, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at the age of 84. She treasured her loving family, lifelong friends and wonderful neighbors.
Diane is survived by her son Rob Straw of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, (granddaughters Madelyn and Olivia), son Chris Straw of Holly...

Anita J. DeMarco, 93, of New Castle, passed away on Aug. 20, 2026 at Jameson Care Center.
Anita was born in New Castle on Feb. 7, 1933, to the late Alley and Emma Hasson Durgam. She married her beloved husband, Patsy DeMarco, on Oct. 18, 1952. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 2010.
Anita was a very intelligent...

William L. Cox, 98, formerly of Union Township, passed away the afternoon of Aug. 20, 2026, at Highland Hills Post Acute Facility in Pittsburgh, PA.
Born in Edinburg, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 6, 1928, William was the son of the late Howard and Eleanor McMillin Cox.
On June 27, 1952, William married his beloved wife,...

David H. Kerr, 90, of Paul Street, passed away the morning of Aug. 21, 2026, at the Haven Nursing Home.
David was born March 14, 1936, in New Castle. He was the son of the late John and Lillian (Patton) Kerr.
David married the former Olive (Renee) Benson. They were married for 24 years. She survives at home.
David...