New Castle News

Marlene Delores Wheatley, 86, passed away peacefully March 27, 2023. Born in New Castle, PA, she grew up in a close family with five brothers and sisters. In her life she lived in many places, the Bahamas, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. She enjoyed cooking, crafts and decorating. She will be remembered for her strong will and love of family. Preceded in death by husband, Jack H. Wheatley in 2001. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elaine and Delores; and two brothers, Anthony and Daniel. She is survived by daughter, Jacqueline; grandsons, Nicholas and Matthew; and brother, Albert, as well as many friends and relatives. No...

Marlene Delores Wheatley, 86, passed away peacefully March 27, 2023. Born in New Castle, PA, she grew up in a close family with five brothers and sisters. In her life she lived in many places, the Bahamas, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. She enjoyed cooking, crafts and decorating. She will be remembered for her strong will and love of family. Preceded in death by husband, Jack H. Wheatley in 2001. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elaine and Delores; and two brothers, Anthony and Daniel. She is survived by daughter, Jacqueline; grandsons, Nicholas and Matthew; and brother, Albert, as well as many friends and relatives. No...

ELKHART, - Josephine Lubensky, 97, passed away at 9:34 AM on March 23, 2023, at Hubbard Hill Community. She was born November 27, 1925, in Owego, NY to Joseph & Catherine (Yurish) Jastremsky. Josephine later moved to New Castle after she married Stanley Lubensky. They were married 66 yrs before his passing in 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, & all of her 9 siblings. Surviving family members include her 3 children, Mark (Jane) Bens, NC, Philip (Jodi) Lubensky , South Bend, In. & Teresa Lubensky , Wiley, Tx. To read full obituary go to:https://www.elkhartcremation.com/obituary/ Josephine-Lubensky Family & friends are welcome to join us for an intimate...

Ruth Tozer passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice Home in Sarasota, Florida on December 28th, 2022. Full obituary and online condolences can be seen at www.skywaymemorial.com

Mari Mayhan Kane of Carlisle, PA, (formerly Bel Air, MD) passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, at UPMC Carlisle after a brief illness. A reception in celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 14, from 2-4 at 135 Strayer Drive, Carlisle PA, for friends, family, and neighbors. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013. To read full obituary and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.HoffmanFH.com.

Joanne Masters, 70 of Estero, FL passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at AdventHealth in Orlando, FL. Formerly of New Castle, PA she had been a resident of Estero since 2015 moving from Cincinnati, OH. Joanne was born March 14, 1952 in New Castle, PA a daughter of the late Robert L. and Ann M. (Zingaro) Nickum. She graduated from Youngstown State University earning her nursing degree. She began her career as a registered nurse before working in pharmaceutical sales, medical staffing and long term care insurance for 30 years with Genworth and MetLife. She retired as VP of Quality Control from MetLife in 2014. Mrs. Masters served on the board of Long Term Care International and was a...

Michelle Renee Tyma, 56 passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon November 12, 2022. She was born May 26, 1966, in Youngstown, a daughter of Robert and the late Mary Alice Luscre Tyma. Michelle was a 1984 graduate of Neshannock High School. After graduation, Michelle went to work for the Preston Auto Group, working first as the office manager at Preston Hyundai in Boardman, then as a receptionist Preston Motors in New Castle. She was an active member of Church of Gensis in New Castle and loved to sing there. Michelle was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steeler fan. She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents Robert and Geri Tyma of New Castle, brother Anthony Tyma, Sr. of Canfield, nephew...

Donald Russel Nicolson, age 96, died peacefully at Briar Creek Health Center in Charlotte, NC, on October 23, 2022. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Mary Nicolson; sister, Connie McGorry; and wife, Bleta Jean Nicolson. Donald is survived by his four daughters: Candy Nicolson, Kathi Nicolson (Ed Decker), Pattie Nicolson, and Susan Nicolson (Michael Rosenberg); two grandchildren: John Nicolson and Ian Rosenberg; three great grandchildren: Rowan, Everly and Finley Nicolson; four step children: Karen Saginak (Tom), Kyra Hiatt (Charles), Cindy Ensor (Steve) and Bob Dray (Chris); step grandchildren: Rob Stewart (Molly). Brittany Dray, Shane Saginak, Dray Ensor (Claire),...

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. David Michael (Mike) Boyd, age 55, of Jefferson, Georgia who entered Thursday October 20, 2022. Mr. Boyd was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of the late David Morgan Boyd Jr and the late Martha Ann Reaney Boyd. Mr. Boyd worked as a Salesman for Verder Scientific and was a member of Crossroads of Jackson County, Jefferson, Georgia. Survivors include his wife, Karlee Jo Boyd of Jefferson, GA. Daughter, Daisy Rae Myers of Athens, GA. Two sisters, Cindy Ritchey (Tom) of Huntington, PA and, Wendy Rich (Mike) of Camden, Maine. Three nieces, Sarah Ritchey Heaver (Brent), Anna Rich and Kate Rich. Nephew, David Thomas Ritchey (Erin). Seven...

On Tuesday, October 18, 2022, Sharon "Pete" (Lees) Wolfe, age 80, of West Middlesex, PA passed peacefully at UPMC Farrell Hospital. Sharon was born in New Castle, PA on May 29, 1942, to the late Charles F. and Mary (Brown) Lees. With love and devotion Sharon and her husband, Claude Maurice Wolfe, raised their children in West Middlesex, PA. Besides Claude, Sharon is survived by her children, Beth (Fred) Schulte of Hubbard, OH, Shawn (Carol) Wolfe ; her grandchildren whom she doted over, Hannah (Zach) Clark, Lillian Schulte, Cera (Kevin) Kopple, Ian Muller; brother, Rev. Larry C. (Cynthia) Lees ; nieces, Eryn Rhodes, Anna Lees and nephew, Bryan Lees. Sharon graduated from New Castle High...

Gerald "Perk" Brown, 87, passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Calling hours are 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17th at Lane Funeral Homes-Austintown Chapel, followed by the Service at 11:30 a.m.

Barbara Marie (Oskowski) Nicely, 86 passed away peacefully on August 28, 2022, at Austintown Healthcare Center. Barbara was born on February 8, 1936, in Glendale, California to Richard N. Wimberly and Maxine E. Ludwig. Barbara was united in marriage to John F. Nicely on April 10th, 2004, with whom she shared 7 years of marriage. A 1956 graduate of New Castle High School, she was employed by Shenango China for 11 years as a finisher. A devoted wife, mother and Nana, Barbara was a breast cancer survivor and of the Catholic faith. A member of the Eagles Club, she was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan who enjoyed crafting, creating angels and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be...

Rebecca M. Henry Williams of Leesburg, FL, 82, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2022. She was born on July 26, 1939 to the late Clifford L. and Hettie (Crum) Henry of Lawrence County, PA where she lived until retirement when she moved to Central FL. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by Harold F. Williams whom she married on July 28, 1979. In addition she is preceded by her sister Ella Mae Clover and stepson Fred Williams. She is survived by her sister, Kathleen McConnell (Paul) of New Castle, PA, a son, Sam Kildoo (Kristi), three granddaughters and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are two nieces, three nephews, four great nieces, and two great nephews. She is also...

Michael Joseph Zimmer, son of Dr. Wayne and Michelle (n?e Page) Zimmer passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. In addition to his parents, siblings Molly and Matthew; paternal grandparents, Frank and Jean Zimmer; aunts and uncles; as well as first cousins survive him. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Philip and Gail Page. Michael loved God and his family deeply. He was intelligent, gentle, patient, a deep thinker, and always had words of wisdom for others during difficult times. Michael enjoyed reading his Bible daily, spreading the word, bringing his family closer to God, and caring for people. He was a faithful servant. Michael was a 2011 graduate of New Wilmington...

Angelo Frank LaMarca Sr., 68 of Boardman passed away Wednesday May 18, 2022, at Assumption Village. Angelo was born June 8, 1953, in Detroit, MI, the son of Augustus A. and Antoinette M. (Elisco) LaMarca. He was a 1971 graduate of New Castle High School, received his bachelor's degree from Washington & Jefferson College, and his master's degree from Youngstown State University. He was extremely smart and always curious, never afraid to ask a question. He always stressed the importance of education and faced anything he didn't know or understand with curiosity rather than with judgement or indifference. Angelo was a business owner, starting and running his computer consulting business,...

Gary Louis Wagner, 75, of Johnston Township, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Gary was born July 4, 1946, in Butler, Pennsylvania, and was a 1964 graduate of Butler Senior High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Helen (Custer) Wagner, is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Esterina (DeDominicis) Wagner, two sons, Adam Wagner (Karina) of Albuquerque, NM, Eric Wagner (Neva) of Clermont, FL, and his brother David Wagner (Barbara) of Butler, PA. He is also survived by Esterina's brothers, Fred (Darlene) DeDominicis of New Castle, PA. and Orlando (Gina) DeDominicis of Volant, PA His seven grandchildren, who called him "Grampy,"...

COLUMBIA, SC A memorial service for Robert Francis Benson, 81, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2022 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Mr. Benson died Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born in New Castle, PA, he was a son of the late William and Anna Gallagher Benson. He retired as a manager at UPS and was employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of S.C. He was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Kliment Benson; sons, Robert Benson (Cheryl) of New Castle, PA; grandsons, Matthew, Nicholas, Jacob; son, Mark Benson of New Castle; granddaughters, Caitlyn, Abby;...

Robert James Joseph O'Leary (Uncle Bob), 92, passed away at Sandpiper Nursing and Rehabilitation facility in Mt. Pleasant South Carolina on Sunday March 27, 2022. His funeral services will be held Friday April 1, 2022, in the J Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd at 11:00am. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Road. The family will receive friends in the Mt. Pleasant Chapel on Thursday March 31, 2022, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Uncle Bob was born June 15, 1929, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, son of the late Joseph Francis O'Leary and the late Margaret Vatter O'Leary. Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Peg Brown of Grove...

Deanna M. Shannon, 79, of Cranberry Township, passed away at UPMC Passavant McCandless on the evening of March 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born September 10, 1942 in Lone Pine, California, she was the daughter of the late Walter Leonard and Avilia Macias Berringer. She is survived by her beloved husband, Charles J. Shannon. They would have celebrated 30 years of marriage this June and she would have told you those were the happiest 30 years of her life. Mother of Julie A. McCormick of CA., Janeil M. (Shaun) O'Hare of FL., and the late Jamie Theresa McCormick. Unbelievably proud Grandmother of Max A. Brodsky and Aiden R. Brodsky. Sister of the late Michael R. Leonard....

Howard D. Booher, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 14, 2022. Howard was born Friday, May 2, 1941 to the late Clifford and Anna (Gehrling) Booher. He was raised in New Castle, PA and lived in Randolph most of his life. He was a Founder and President/CEO of East Manufacturing Corp. for 54 years, owner of Mehrvale Farms and supported many local causes including the Waterloo School Systems and the Randolph Fairgrounds. He enjoyed the outdoors and nature, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved Tiffany lamps. He was a loving father who raised all of his children in the same family home for over 50 years, and he had a genuine passion for building. Howard is survived...

POLAND - John Richard Chiaro Sr., 78, died peacefully Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at St. Mary's Alzheimers Center surrounded by his family. John was born June 7, 1943, in New Castle, PA, the son of Guy Chiaro and Catherine Colucci Chiaro Cracraft. He was raised in Hillsville, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Mohawk High School. John enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduation, where he proudly served his country for four years. John worked as a foreman at Sheet and Tube and LTV Steel for 38 years until retiring. He was a longtime member of Holy Family Church. John was proud of his Italian heritage and his Catholic faith was always very important to him. John was a...