New Castle News | Obituaries

Theodore DataTheodore Andrew Data

1944 - 2026

Theodore Andrew Data, 81, of Jackson Avenue, New Castle, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
He was born Nov. 10, 1944, in New Castle, a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Wolanin) Data.
He married Darlene R. (Rowe) Data in April 1967. She survives in New Castle.
Mr. Data was owner, operator and baker...

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Kathryn FrayKathryn Ann Fray

1966 - 2026

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,...

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Jay FrayJay 'Todd' Fray

1960 - 2026

Jay "Todd" Fray, 65, of Neshannock Township, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in his home.
Todd was born Feb. 26, 1960, in New Castle, a son of the late William J. and Harriette (Smith) Fray.
After graduating from Neshannock High School in 1978, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from...

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Donna KerrDonna Kerr

1935 - 2026

Donna M. Kerr, 90, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully Jan. 24, 2026. She celebrated that milestone birthday on Christmas Eve of 2025.
A native of Limestone Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, she was born Dec. 24, 1935, the ninth and youngest child of Wayne and Ruby (White) Eshbaugh.
She graduated from...

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Kathleen LeihgaberKathleen Agnes Leihgaber

2026

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...

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Renee ShafferRenee Destiny Shaffer

1992 - 2026

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...

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