OBITUARIES

Nov 16, 2021

Donald ‘Freddy’ Essinger, 79, of Huron Avenue, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Quality Life Services, New Castle. He was born in New Castle April 3, 1942 a son of the late John and Thelma (Cameron) Essinger. Mr. Essinger was supervisor of the decal department at Shenango China for 25 years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam...

Nov 15, 2021

Valencia S. Sinibaldi, 86, of Glass Road, New Castle, died Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home in New Castle. She was born February 16, 1935 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary (Gierlach) Santangelo. She was married to the late Robert R. Sinibaldi who died March 19, 2007. Mrs. Sinibaldi was a Legal Secretary...

Nov 11, 2021

Marie Anne Smith, 85, of Rose Avenue died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on March 24, 1936 a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Vitale) Danish. Mrs. Smith worked as a food manager at GC Murphy’s in Town Mall and K Café in K-Mart for a...

Nov 11, 2021

Erma Marie DiGennaro, 89, of Jackson Avenue died Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Haven Convalescent Home. She was born in New Castle on July 14, 1932 a daughter of the late Michael and Elvira (Ponzi) Moffo. Mrs. DiGennaro worked as a sales clerk at JC Penny’s, Kaufman’s, and Strousses for a number of years. She enjoyed flower gardening, westerns...

Nov 7, 2021

Cindy Lea Fulmer, 60, of Croton Avenue, formerly from Johnstown, Pa died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her residence in New Castle. She was born in Johnstown, PA on March 10, 1961 a daughter of the late Jerry and Rosaline (Lepley) Shalis. Ms.Fulmer worked as a manager at a number of local area McDonald’s. She loved Elvis, Alabama, and...

Nov 7, 2021

Raymond Thomas Wigton, Jr., 66 of West State Street in Union Township died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Ellwood City on March 13, 1955 a son of the late Raymond T. and Gail (Wiley) Wigton, Sr. Mr. Wigton enjoyed fishing, working on and restoring cars, and spending time with his grandchildren.

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Nov 7, 2021

Zachary Douglas Cindric, 21, of East Lutton Street, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH. He was born in New Castle on June 23, 2000 a son of Ashley E. Jones Budai, step-father, Jason Budai, and Douglas D. Cindric and fiancé Jamie Kennison. Zachary worked as a fork lift operator for CSI on Wilmington...

Nov 4, 2021

John B. Rossi, Sr., 82, of West Cherry Street, died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at UPMC Horizon in Farrell, PA. He was born in Ellwood City December 4, 1938, a son of the late James and Philomena (DeMauro) Rossi. He was married to Madeline R. (Mash) Rossi on October 14, 1961, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Rossi worked...

Nov 4, 2021

Gerald Michael Cangey, 90, of West Madison Avenue died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on April 13, 1931 a son of the late Andrew and Suzie (Matteo) Cangey. He was married to the late Jean M. (Rotelli) Cangey who died July 27, 2004. He was an Airforce...

Oct 24, 2021

Donna Marie Pherson, 67, of Old Chewton Road, died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on January 19, 1954 a daughter of the late Donald and Leta (Fazzone) Pherson. Ms. Pherson worked in customer service at Acreedo Health Group in Warrendale, PA. She loved her animals, sewing, and...

Oct 24, 2021

Nettie C. Book, 81, of Rose Stop Road died Sunday, October 24, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle on June 23, 1940 a daughter of the late Edward and Fern (Greer) Bigley. She was married to the late William E. Book, Sr. who died in 2005. Mrs. Book worked as an operator and telemarketer...

Oct 23, 2021

Deborah Lynn Stone, 66, of Fern Street, died Saturday, October 23, 2021 in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on April 22, 1955 a daughter of the late Aaron and Thelma (Weir) Saesan. Debbie worked as a manager at GNC for 10 years. She was a cheerleading advisors for over 30 years all around the city. She...

Oct 20, 2021

Daniel W. Torsello, 66, of Avalon Drive in Union Township, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in New Castle. He was born on August 31, 1955 in New Castle a son of the late Daniel D. and Donna M. (DeNuccio) Torsello. Mr. Torsello was married to Shannon M. (Norris) Torsello on September 22, 2017, she survived in New Castle. Mr....

Oct 16, 2021

Jack L. Montgomery, age 87, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Milledgeville, GA after a brief hospital stay, with his loving family by his side.

Jack was born in Core, WV on February 26, 1934, to John and Ione (Carpenter) Montgomery. He moved to New Castle, PA at a young age and graduated from Union Area...

Oct 16, 2021

Theresa A. ‘Tree’ Essinger, 60, of Hazel Street died Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Poland, OH. She was born in New Castle September 18, 1961 a daughter of the late Berardino Mascetta and Diana (Ambrosia) Mascetta, her mother survives in New Castle. She was married to Dennis P. Essinger on October 21, 1989, he survives in New Castle. Mrs....

Oct 13, 2021

Timothy J. Peak, 37, of Dewey Avenue, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on September 16, 1984 the son of Timothy A. and Kandice L. (Aven) Peak, they both survive in New Castle. Timothy enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, and spending time with his family.

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Oct 12, 2021

Erma D. Headen, 64, of E. Reynolds Street, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on September 5, 1957 a daughter of the late Price Stevenson, Jr. and Dorothy M. (Brice) Stevenson. Ms. Headen worked in housekeeping at UPMC Jameson retiring after 31 years. She loved the Steelers, family, friends,...

Oct 11, 2021

Michael J. Sackin, 76, of W. Moody Avenue, died Monday, October 11, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on November 23, 1944 a son of the late Marshall and Helen (Startari) Sackin. Mr. Sackin was married to Diana L. (Kelly) Sackin, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Sackin worked at Hillview Manor Nursing Home...

Oct 11, 2021

Nancy Jane Pitzer, 74, of Shenango Stop Road, died Monday, October 11, 2021 at The Grove New Wilmington. She was born on June 15, 1947 a daughter of the late Charles W. and Leora G. (Schweinsburg) Rice. Ms. Pitzer worked as a Nurses Aide at Beverly Manor in Escondido, CA retiring after 18 years. She enjoyed socializing and spending...

Oct 4, 2021

Paul R. Robertson, Jr., 59, of Neshannock Avenue, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1962 a son of the late Paul R. Robertson, Sr., and Nancy (Pasco) Robertson. Mr. Robertson worked as a bartender at Blackwhale Bar and Colonial Lounge and Bar, retiring after 20 years. He loves the Steelers,...