OBITUARIES

Feb 7, 2019

Daniel Albert Toney, 66, of Trail Three, New Castle, died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. He was born December 24, 1952 in New Castle, the son of the late Albert and Ruby (Jacob) Toney. Daniel was very artistic and he loved painting and writing poetry. He was a jeweler and was very creative making jewelry....

Feb 4, 2019

Angeline Santo, 84, of West Garfield Avenue, New Castle, died Monday, February 04, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born January 16, 1935 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Rocco and Virginia (Frank) Fazio. She was married to the late Anthony Santo who died September 8, 2013.  Mrs. Santo worked at Hyde’s...

Feb 4, 2019

Robin Renee Cook, 43, of West Pittsburg Road, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh due to complications of the flu. She was born January 8, 1976 in New Castle, a daughter of Anthony and Kathleen (Vanasky) Cook, her parents survive in New Castle. Robin loved working and being with kids. She was an animal...

Jan 30, 2019

Evelyn Faye Biddle, 74, of Old Rt. 422, Slippery Rock Township, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born December 22, 1944 in Ravenna, Ohio a daughter of the late Warren and Edith (Miller) Howe. She was married to John L. Biddle on March 19, 1988, he survives in Slippery Rock Township. Mrs....

Jan 26, 2019

Paul E. Cwynar, 71, formerly of New Castle, passed away on the morning of January 26, 2019, in Texas. He was born in New Castle on January 19, 1948, the son of the late Walter and Rita (Perkins) Cwynar. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Marsha (Stubbs) Cwynar.

He is survived by...

Jan 22, 2019

Tina M. Pounds, 45, of Stacie Lane, Edinburg, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at her home in Edinburg. She was born June 23, 1973 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Antonio DeMatteo and Donna (Cook) Pounds. Miss Pounds worked at Keystone Windows and ran a printing machine at West Penn Printing. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Jan 20, 2019

Donald F. ‘Speed’ Halfhill, 71, of Green Lane, Edinburg, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home in Edinburg. He was born in Ellwood City on August 15, 1947 a son of the late Walter McCracken and Bernice (Bookamer) McCracken. He was adopted and raised by Donald E. and Margaret (Gossard) Halfhill, his adopted parents precede him in death....

Jan 17, 2019

Patricia Vincent, 70, of New Castle passed away Thursday morning January 17, 2019 in her residence. Mrs. Vincent was born October 11, 1948, in New Castle, to the Late Edward and Dorothy (Smith) Allison.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 48 years and love of her life, Dennis C. Vincent.  Patricia earned her Diploma as a...

Jan 17, 2019

Samuel J. Wellman II, 55, of Shenango Township, passed away at his residence Thursday morning January 17, 2019. Samuel was born on December 3, 1963 in New Castle, a son of the late Samuel J. and Donna (Graham) Wellman. He retired from the Army National Guard as a radar technician after 22 years of service. He had also earned...

Jan 16, 2019

Deborah Ann McClinton Hill, 63, of Sharon, PA, formally of New Castle, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Sharon Regional Hospital. She was born December 29, 1956 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Willie Arthur and Eloise (Parkdons) McClinton. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her time with her family, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed and loved...

Jan 14, 2019

Brian Alan Flamino, 51, formerly of New Castle, died Monday, January 14, 2019 at his residence in Industry, PA. He was born in New Castle on November 26, 1967 a son of the late Brady and Anna May (Venturella) Flamino. Mr. Flamino was a custodian for New Castle Area School District for 25 years. He enjoyed listening to music...

Jan 13, 2019

Nancie Lee DeRosa, 94, formerly of East Washington Street, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born September 21, 1924 in Hubbard, Ohio a daughter of the late Benjamin and Josephine (DiTommasso) Perrotta. She was married to the late James V. ‘Jimmy’ DeRosa who died February 27, 2010. Mrs. DeRosa was a...

Jan 13, 2019

David Leonard Boice, Jr., 29, of North Ray Street, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at his home in New Castle. He was born July 5, 1989 in Pittsburgh, a son of David and Nancy (Eckhardt) Boice, Sr., his parents survive in New Castle. David was a sales representative for the Crane & Company Electrical Supply. He loved life and...

Jan 11, 2019

Justin Michael Palmer, 34, of South Round Street, Union Township, died Friday, January 11, 2019 New Castle. He was born February 16, 1984 in New Castle, the son of Joni Dottle, his mother survives in New Castle. Justin worked in sales at Mahoning Valley Premier in Poland, OH. He enjoyed singing karaoke, playing video games, was an avid reader...

Jan 11, 2019

Robert William ‘Exie’ McConnell, 75, of West North Street, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on February 18, 1943 the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Tucker) McConnell. Mr. McConnell was an engineer for CSX retiring after 30 years. He was an Army veteran serving stateside. Mr....

Jan 4, 2019

Dan Edward ‘Red’ Butler, 57, of Home Street, died Friday, January 4, 2019 in New Castle. He was born October 18, 1961 in Sacramento, California a son of the late Donald and Donna (Anderson) Butler. Red was a member of the Sons of Italy and enjoyed repairing small engines. He was an avid San Francisco 49er's and Giants fan...

Jan 3, 2019

Paul Richard Robertson, Sr., 82, of Williams Street, died Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home in New Castle. He was born October 3, 1936 in Cambridge, Ohio a son of the late Herman and Irene (Bishop) Robertson. He was married to the late Nancy M. (Pasco) Robertson who died in 1998. Mr. Robertson was a bartender at Colonial...

Jan 2, 2019

Maryedna Reid, 79, of North Cascade Street, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at her home in New Castle. She was born April 20, 1939 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mable Miles. She was married to the late William C. Reid, Sr. Mrs. Reid was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Genesis....

Dec 29, 2018

Sandra Lea Gaston, 81, formerly of Gardner Stop Road, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Quality Life Services New Castle. She was born April 30, 1937 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Samuel and Edna (Miller) McCollough. She was married to the late Howard A. Gaston who died June 23, 2013. Mrs. Gaston was a laboratory technician at...

Dec 29, 2018

Viola Marie Cast, 90, of North Jackson, Ohio, formerly of New Castle, PA, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio. She was born December 5, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late Louis and Angeline (DelQuadri) Peluso. She was married to the late William Cast who died June 9, 2002. Mrs....