OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

David P. Benincase

David P. Benincase

Feb 11, 2024

David P. Benincase, 79, of Johnson Circle, Edinburg, died Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his residence in Edinburg. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.

Amanda E. Griffin

Amanda E. Griffin

Feb 11, 2024

Amanda E. Grieve Griffin, 40, of Bleakley Avenue, New Castle, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in New Castle on December 2, 1983, a daughter of Albert Grieve, III and the late Georgia (DePietro) Grieve, her father survives in New Castle. She was married to Justin L. Griffin on March 4,...

Betty L. Heasley

Betty L. Heasley

Feb 10, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Betty Louise Heasley on the evening of Saturday February 10th, 2024. Betty was born to Charles D. and Orpha (Gutchall) Boughter on December 18th ,1933. She has moved on to reunite with her brothers James, William, and Charles Boughter, a sister Janet Kwiatkowski, her daughter Thelma Pettiford, her grandson Louis Singleton...

Peggy J. Rodgers

Peggy J. Rodgers

Feb 8, 2024

Peggy J. Rodgers, 63, of Morris Street died Thursday, February 8, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle March 17, 1960 a daughter of the late George and Helen (McLaren) Thompson. She was married to the late Harlan E. Rogers who died December 22, 2022. Mrs. Rodgers was a homemaker and loved playing bingo, Coca-Cola...

Robert S. Predwitch

Robert S. Predwitch

Feb 2, 2024

Robert S. Predwitch, 83, of Tony Street, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on January 23, 1941, in New Castle, the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Hudak) Predwitch. Mr. Predwitch married Antoinetta E. ‘Toni’ (Norris) Predwitch on October 25, 1968; she survives in New Castle. He worked at Babcock...

Donald D. 'Duck' Degaton

Donald D. 'Duck' Degaton

Feb 2, 2024

Donald W. ‘Duck’ DeGaton, 87, formerly of State Road in New Castle, died Friday, February 2, 2024, at UPMC Avalon Place. He was born in New Castle on April 13, 1936, the son of the late James and Margaret (Reed) DeGaton. Mr. DeGaton was married to the late Angeline S. (Deli) DeGaton, who died on May 15, 2023. He was...

Justin Michael Pegnato

Justin Michael Pegnato

Jan 24, 2024

Justin Michael Pegnato, 36, of Wooley Avenue, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on October 11, 1987, in New Castle the son of Frank Pegnato of New Castle and Jodi (Ferry) Steiger of Zelienople. He was also survived by his step-mother, Jackie Pegnato, and his step-father, Michael Steiger. Justin worked for...

Joy Lynn Rodgers

Joy Lynn Rodgers

Jan 20, 2024

Joy Lynn Rodgers, 61, of State Route 208, Pulaski, PA died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle April 27, 1963 a daughter of the late Eugene and Linda (Lawson) Rodgers. Joy was a cashier at Giant Eagle on Wilmington Road and at the Dollar General Downtown New Castle. She enjoyed traveling,...

Ronald J. Davis, Sr.

Ronald J. Davis, Sr.

Jan 19, 2024

Ronald (Gino) Davis, Sr., 88, of E. Hazelcroft Ave., died Friday, January 19, 2024 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle, December 4, 1935 a son of the late John and Rose (Albert) Davis. He is survived by his wife Eunice A. (Alex) Davis, August 29, 1992, who remains a resident of New Castle. Mr. Davis...

Vernon L. Beighley

Vernon L. Beighley

Jan 10, 2024

Vernon L. Beighley, 74, of Acorn Street New Castle, formerly of Beaver Falls (West Mayfield) died on January 10, 2024. He was a son of the late Harry W. and Dolores P. (Carver) Beighley. He was born on June 8, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Somma) Beighley who died on May...

Phyllis R. Runyon

Phyllis R. Runyon

Jan 5, 2024

Phyllis R. Runyon, 87, formerly of S. Cedar Street in Mahoningtown, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at her residence in New Castle. She was born on June 29, 1936, in New Castle, the daughter of the late James and Rose (Russo) Mash. She was married to the late Donald E. Runyon, Sr., who died on July 23, 2000. Mrs....

Gerald L. 'Jerry' Jenkins

Gerald L. 'Jerry' Jenkins

Jan 4, 2024

Gerald L. ‘Jerry’ Jenkins, 54, of Cadet Street, died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in New Castle on April 30, 1969, the son of William and Patricia (Trott) Jenkins, both of his parents survive in New Castle. Mr. Jenkins loved reading a book with a Pepsi in hand, and spending...

Donna L. Vitale

Donna L. Vitale

Jan 2, 2024

Donna L. Vitale, 96, formerly of E. Elizabeth St., died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Vitale was born in Whiting, IN on October 31, 1927, the daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Thompson) Heasley. She was married to the late Joseph D. Vitale, who died on March 29, 2013. She was...

Phyllis M. Fiacco

Phyllis M. Fiacco

Dec 26, 2023

Phyllis M. Fiacco, 88, of W. Clayton Street, Mahoningtown, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Care Center in New Castle. She was born in Rochester, PA on April 6, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert and Jennie (Tooch) Fiacco. Ms. Fiacco was a member of Holy Spirit Parish-St. Vincent de Paul and was very active in...

Gary E. Blakely, Sr.

Gary E. Blakely, Sr.

Dec 24, 2023

Gary E. Blakely, Sr., 79, of Reed Avenue in Conneaut Lake, PA, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in New Castle, on February 21, 1944, the son of the late Charles and Flossie (Rhodes) Blakely. Mr. Blakely was the owner and operator of G & J’s Radiator and Tire in...

Timothy F. Edmiston

Timothy F. Edmiston

Dec 23, 2023

Timothy F. Edmiston, 67, of Martha Street, passed away with his loving family around him on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on August 21, 1956, the son of the late Fred and Josephine (Bulisco) Edmiston. Tim was married to Leslie J. (Shoaff) Edmiston, she survives in New Castle. Tim worked...

Anthony F. Izzo

Anthony F. Izzo

Dec 21, 2023

Anthony F. Izzo, 95, formerly of N. Lafayette Street in Mahoningtown, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, OH. He was born in New Castle on November 29, 1928, a son of the late Sylvester and Bridget (Rasille) Izzo. Mr. Izzo was married to the late Clara D. (DeSimone) Izzo, who died on April 2, 2023....

Anthony J. 'Tony' Villani

Anthony J. 'Tony' Villani

Dec 15, 2023

Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Villani, 67, of W. Madison Avenue, Mahoningtown, died Friday, December 15, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle August 7, 1956 a son of the late Nicholas Villani and Mary Ann ‘Dolly’ (DoVidio) Villani, his mother survives in New Castle. He was married to Stella Ann (Masters) Villani on February 5, 1977,...

Steven K. Trott

Steven K. Trott

Dec 12, 2023

Steven K. Trott, 63, of E. Meyer Avenue, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Sunny View Nursing Home in Butler, PA. He was born in Grove City on December 10, 1960, the son of the late Robert E. Trott and Helen M. (Heller) Trott, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Trott worked for Alex Roofing as a roofer...

Mary A. Richman

Mary A. Richman

Dec 9, 2023

Mary A. Richman, 95, of Clay Street, Edinburg, died Saturday, December 9, 2023 at her residence. She was born in New Castle, November 19, 1928, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jo (Russo) Perrino. She was married to the late William F. Richman, who died on August 29, 2015. Mrs. Richman was a self-employed Beautician in New...

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