OBITUARIES

Jun 25, 2021

William D. Pounds, Sr., 68, of Waldo Street, died Friday, June 25, 2021 at UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He was born in New Castle on August 30, 1952, a son of the late Leroy and Gladys (Peak) Pounds. He was a member of the Jagailey Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by...

Jun 18, 2021

Carol A. Kardos, 80, of New Castle, died Friday, June 18, 2021 at UPMC Avalon Place. She was born in Cleveland, OH February 19, 1941 a daughter of the late Joseph Kardos and Amelia (Tedescko) Schambon. Carol was a nurse’s aid at Jameson Memorial Hospital for 10 years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and writing poetry. She won a number...

Jun 16, 2021

WARREN, Ohio – Richard L. Pica, 73, of Kenmore Avenue died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on March 24, 1948 a son of the late Anthony Frank and Mary Margaret (Print) Pica.

Mr. Pica was an ironworker with 30 plus years in the...

Jun 5, 2021

Marion A. Quahliero, Jr., 87, died Saturday, June 5.2021 in New Castle. He was born October 28, 1933, to Marion A. Quahliero, Sr. and Rose (Macchiarelli) Quahliero, at their home on South Cedar Street in Mahoningtown, Pennsylvania. Marion is survived by 5 children, Dr. Debra Pachucki, West Hartford, Connecticut, Cherie Matise (Dr. Joe), Vero Beach, Florida, Barb Olcott (Attorney...

Jun 5, 2021

Trevor Steve Salamon, 27, of Carr Street in Shenango Township, died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 8, 1993 in Beaver a son of the late Steve Salamon and Cathy Wigton, his mother survives in New Castle. Trevor worked as an Aid for Home Health Care. He loved animals, walks in the woods,...

Jun 5, 2021

Robert Keith Cohen, Sr, 74 of Providence, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at home surrounded with family love, on Saturday June 5, 2021. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Robert and Cora R (Jones) Cohen. Keith was employed in the construction business as a carpenter most of his life. His last place of...

Jun 4, 2021

Margaret Kelty, 93, of West Pittsburg Road, died Friday, June 4, 2021 at UPMC Avalon Nursing Home. She was born on August 19, 1927 in Hillsville, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Varacalli) Startari. She was married to the late Keith B. Kelty who died April 1, 1981. Mrs. Kelty was a homemaker. She enjoyed bingo,...

Jun 4, 2021

Andrew Pappas, 83, of New Castle, died Friday, June 04, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless. He was born in New Castle February 26, 1938 a son of the late George and Georgia (Barbush) Pappas. He was married to Concetta A. (Bovo) Pappas on August 6, 1960, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Pappas was a Marine veteran...

Jun 2, 2021

Lewis Henry Johnson, Jr., 68, of Maryland Avenue, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Warren, OH on February 15, 1953 a son of the late Lewis H. and Lillian Mae (Cummings) Johnson, Sr. He was married to Lettice Renee Rice on October 21, 1995, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

May 27, 2021

Robert L. Murin, Jr., 51, of Hillards, PA, formerly of West Pittsburg, passed away at home on Thursday, May 27, 2021 after a long battle with lung cancer. Rob was born in Clinton, PA on January 15, 1970, and is survived by his parents, Robert L. and Mary (Work) Murin, Sr. of New Castle. He previously worked for E.J....

May 26, 2021

Carol (Somma) Beighley, 72, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born November 18, 1948 to Nicolas and Agnes (Vericella) Somma. She was married to Vern L. Beighley on June 28, 1975. Carol was the owner of a bridal shop, was a beautician, and worked at Graziani construction. She attended Youngstown State University.

Carol was...

May 25, 2021

Michael John DeSimone, 61, of E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, OH, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. He was born in New Castle on August 17, 1959 a son of the late John DeSimone and Mary Jane Noviello. He was married to Jodi Lynn (Sylvester) DeSimone on August 6, 2005, she survives in Poland, OH....

May 20, 2021

Charles Franklin Brest, 66, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. He was born on April 1, 1955 in New Castle, a son of the late Chester and Margaret (Perkins) Brest. Mr. Brest was employed at Universal Rundle and was a flower deliver for Cialella and Carney Florist. He loved spending time with his...

May 14, 2021

Larry James Cioffi, 79, of North Vine Street, Croton, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in New Castle on December 26, 1941 a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Querriera) Cioffi. He was married to Betty Jayne (Orlando) Cioffi on May 11, 1963, she survives in New Castle. Larry was...

May 14, 2021

William H. ‘Will’ Tillia, 36, of East Main Street, Grove City, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at Grove City Hospital. He was born in Ellwood City October 18, 1984 a son of the late Richard M. Tillia and Barbara Ann (Shields) McClimans, his mother survives in Grove City. Willy enjoyed camping, fishing and riding four wheelers.

In...

May 12, 2021

Margaret Maxine Kahrer, 81, of Dewey Avenue died Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 25, 1939 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Florintine and Catherine (Howard) Krietzer. Mrs. Kahrer was a homemaker. She loved knitting, crocheting, making blankets and other crafts.

She was survived by three children, Bobbyjoe A....

May 11, 2021

Jean Parillo, 91, of Union Township, died peacefully in her home on May 11, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1929 to Ercole Henry and Lucrecia Grace DiGiancomo, both of whom preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are both of her brothers, Gaetano and Norman DiGiacomo. She married John Parillo, Sr. on December 2, 1950....

May 8, 2021

Summer Olivia White, 13, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born on August 8, 2007 in Norwich, CT, a daughter of Samantha White. Her mother survives in New Castle. She enjoyed Korean Culture, anime, Pinterest, doing make-up and hair, music, and playing the keyboard and singing. She was also very artistic.

She...

May 8, 2021

Thelma May Price, 92, of Beckford Street died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence in New Castle. She was born on February 28, 1929 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Clarence and Sara (Kirkwood) Johns. She formally worked at NEPCO and Airway Luggage, she was also a private duty nurse at Jameson Care Center and Golden...

May 8, 2021

Victoria Lee Saucier, 64, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Belair Nursing Home in Lower Burrell, PA. She was formerly from New Castle. She was born on Chicago, IL on June 11, 1956, a daughter of the Robert and Barbara (Hutchinson) Anderson, her mother survives in Warren, OH. She was married to Rodney W. Saucier on March 11, 1983,...