Margaret M. Watt

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Margaret M. Watt, 82, passed away the morning of September 1 at the Edison Manor in New Castle.

Born November 1, 1927 in Patton, PA. to the late Andrew G. and Mary ‘Krisik’ Morgan, she was married 57 years to the late Henry L. Watt who preceded her in death on Novemeber 1, 2008.

Margaret is survived by four brothers; Daniel Morgan of Pittsburgh, Albert Morgan of Girard, OH, Kenneth Morgan of Hubbard, OH, and Thomas Morgan of Columbiana, OH., and two sisters; Alberta Lester of Florida and Lorraine Campbell of Hubbard, OH.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son; Larry C. Watt, five brothers; William Morgan, Thomas Morgan, Jack Morgan, Andrew Morgan, and Wilbur Morgan, and one sister; Wilda Morgan.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA.

Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday, September 4, at the Turner-Myers Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis L. Bupp officiating.

Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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Evelyn D. Marburger

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Evelyn D. Marburger, 69, of Laurel Blvd. passed away at her residence the morning of Tuesday, August 17th.

Mrs. Marburger was born in New Castle, May 4, 1941 to the late William C. and Matilda ‘Zimmerman’ Druschel. In 1964, she married Ronald D. Marburger, who survives her at home.

Mrs. Marburger was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church and volunteered with the Friends of the Hoyt Institute of Fine Art and the Friends of the New Castle Library. She had also been a bookkeeper at the former Greater New Castle Association.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons; Christian L. Marburger of Austintown, OH., Eric R. Marburger of Holland, NY., Ryan D. Marburger of New Castle; 7 Grandchildren; and two sisters; Patricia George of New Castle, and Joselyn Druschel of Renton, WA.

Besides her parents, Mrs. Marburger was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Anastasia.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 29th at the Epworth United Methodist Church. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Kurt Knobel of the Connoquenessing United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Jameson Hospice or to the Friends of the New Castle Library.

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Byrl B. Delp

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Byrl B. Delp, 81, of Spring Street in Shenango Twp passed away at 11:45 AM on Friday, July 23, 2010 at Edison Manor.

Mr. Delp was born October 30, 1928 in McKees Rocks, PA. to the late Oliver and Anna Mae ‘Shaffer’ Delp. He married the former Wilma Acklin who survives him at home.

Mr. Delp retired after 38 years as a System Technician with Bell Telephone Comapany. He also served with the US Army’s 47th Divisional Tank Battalion in Korea.

He was a member of the Telephone Union and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #455.

In addition to his Wife, he is survived by his Son; David D. Delp of New Castle, his Daughter; Brenda Francis of Canal Winchester, OH, 4 Grandchildren, and a Sister; Violet Hirth of New Mexico.

In addition to his Parents, he was preceded in death by a Son, James C. Delp.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 31 at the Third Presbyterian Church and will be conducted by Rev. Douglas E. Hughes of the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s local Veterans Administration office.

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Larry W. Hall

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Larry W. Hall, 66 of Hillsville Road, Edinburg, PA passed away peacefully at his residence at 10:25 am on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010).

He was born March 24, 1944 in New Castle, PA to the late John R. and Ruth E. “Patton” Hall. He married to the former Geraldine “Dean” A. Cottrell who survives at home. They were married 37 years.

Mr Hall was a retired autoworker having worked at the GM Lordstown Plant and then for State Line Roll-Off Company. He was a US Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War.

Mr Hall is survived by his children; Michael L. Hall of Edinburg, PA., James Graham of California, John Graham of Erie, PA., and Theresa Jordan of Florida as well as 8 grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers; Charles Hall of Austintown, OH., Jack Hall of New Castle, PA., and sisters; Joann Borroni of New Castle, PA, and Beverly Fisher of Bessemer, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Darlene Callahan.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 pm on Friday (July 2nd) at the Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA where funeral services will also be held at 11:00 am on Saturday (July 3rd). Officiating will be Pastor Michael Byus of the Hubbard Church of the Nazarene.
Interment will follow at Castle View Memorial Gardens in New Castle, PA.

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Albert W. Bartley

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Albert W. Bartley, 85 of Shaffer Road, Slippery Rock Twp. passed-away at Jameson Hospital at 10:25 pm on June 20, 2010.

Mr. Bartley was born on September 9, 1924 in Worth Twp, Butler Co. to the late Albert J. and Wilda G. (McCracken) Bartley.
He was a WWII Army Veteran having served in the Euopean Theatre.
He retired from the former Wolfe Iron & Metal Co. in New Castle after 37 years working as a crane operator. He was of the Protestant faith.

Mr. Bartley is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Flora Belle Graham.
Also surviving are two sons; Howard & wife Patricia Bartley and Dennis W. Bartley, both of New Castle, two daughters; Karen L. & husband George Ferguson of Ellwood City and Sherry & husband Bill Hohmann of New Castle, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and two brothers; James W. Bartley and Dale “Butch” Bartley both also of New Castle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two bothers; Irl and Marvin Bartley, and a sister; Phyllis Gruca.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm at Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 North Jefferson Street, New Castle, PA.

Funeral services will be on Thurdsay at 11:00 am at the funeral home and will be conducted by Rev. Andrew R. Jillson of Northminster Presbyterian Church.

Interment will follow at Zion Baptist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Logan J. Kunz

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Former New Castle resident, Logan J. Kunz, 31 of Santa Clara, CA died at his residence the morning of May 15, 2010.

Logan was born in New Castle on March 8, 1979 to Dennis C. and Kathleen A. (Dolling) Kunz. He worked as a quality assurance technician for Palm USA, Inc.

Logan is survived by his mother, paternal grandmother; Mary Kunz, maternal grandparents; Margaret and William Dolling, all of New Castle, and his sister; Abigail and her husband Christopher Vaughn of Pittsburgh. He was preceded in death by his father Dennis C. Kunz on October 13th, 2004.

Visitation will be held 2 to 4 pm Sunday at the Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 North Jefferson St., New Castle. A private service will follow at 4 pm and will be conducted by Rev. Martha Munson of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, Pittsburgh.

Anyone wishing to make donations in Logan’s name may make them to the charity of the donor’s choice or to Kiva.org. Instructions for donating to Kiva.org may be found at: www.andrewkunz.com/logan

Logan was also looking forward to becoming an uncle for the first time later this year. All donations to the family will be used to set-up an education fund for his future niece or nephew.

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Shirley E. Kegarise

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Shirley E. Kegarise, 82 of the Riverside Apartments on West North Street passed away at 3:05 am, May 9th at the Golden Hill Nursing Home.

Mrs. Kegarise was born April 7, 1928 in New Castle to the late Jesse and Ruth (Nelson) Wehman. She was married on September 5, 1947 to the late Ellis H. Kegarise who preceded her in death on May 30, 1991.

She was a member of the Clen Moore Presbyterian Church and also a member of the Joy Bell Choir and Golden Girls at Golden Hill Nursing Home.

Survivors include a son; Daniel J. Kegarise of New Castle, two daughters; Mary R. Kegarise of Houston, TX. and Mrs. Donald (Amy) Cubellis of New Castle, nine Grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter; Anita Rio, and a sister; Joyce Shellhammer.

Visitation will be Tuesday (May 11th) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 North Jefferson Street.

Funeral services will be Wednesday (May 12th) at 11:00 am at the funeral home and will be conducted by Rev. Richard C. Nero, Chaplain at Southern Care Hospice.
Interment will be in Oak Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clen Moore Presbyterian Church.

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Lois J. Maturo

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Lois J. Maturo, 82, of Hickory Drive Apartments, Hickory Twp. passed away at 4:53 PM April 24, 2010 in Jameson Hospital.

Mrs. Maturo was born in New Castle on April 30, 1927 to the late Harry and Stella (Gilbert) Pettitt. She married Ralph A. Maturo who preceded her in death in 1993.
She retired as a Supervisor from Shenango China after 40 years of service. She was a 50+ year member of the Shenango Christian Church where she had taught Sunday School and belonged to the Ladies Fellowship. She enjoyed vacationing with her family at the beach.

Mrs. Maturo is survived by one Son; Michael A. Maturo of New Castle, a Granddaughter; Jessica L. Maturo of New Castle, and her Brother; Donald Pettitt of New Castle, and several Nieces and Nephews.

In addition to her Parents and Husband, she was preceded in death by a Grandson; Ryan J. Maturo, a Brother; David Pettitt, and a Sister; Barbara McConahy.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM at the Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 North Jefferson Street.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Turner-Myers Funeral Home and will be conducted by Rev. James Equels pastor of the Shenango Christian Church.

Interment will be in Mount Hermon Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shenango Christian Church.

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Dominic A. Nuzzo

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Dominic A. Nuzzo, 83, of South Ray Street passed away at 3:20 AM April 19, 2010 in Jameson Hospital.

Born in New Castle on February 3, 1927 to the late Antonio and Mary (DeRosa) Nuzzo, he married the former Betty J. Jones 61 years ago on May 15, 1948. Mr. Nuzzo had worked 37 years at Rockwell Intl. Axle Division as Lathe and Drill Press Operator and Production Layout prior to his retirement. He attended the 1st United Brethren Church and enjoyed going to flea markets, helping with auto repairs, family dinners, and his grandchildren.

Survivors include his Wife Betty at home, a Daughter and son-in-law; Judy A. and Patrick Daugherty of New Castle, and a Son and daughter-in-law; Donald A. and Barbara Nuzzo also of New Castle. Grandchildren include Michelle and husband Dave Bradley, Tammy and husband Ted Saad, Jaime Nuzzo-Bradley, Melissa Pierre, Michael and Jason Nuzzo, and Kevin Hall. He is also survived by 7 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Nuzzo was preceded in death by 5 brothers; Augustine, Tony, Frank, and Ralph Nuzzo along with an infant brother, and 3 sisters; Julia Miller, Ruth Alessio, and Antionetta Nuzzo, as well as 1 great grandaughter.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Wednesday (April 21) at the Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 North Jefferson Street.  Funeral services will be Thursday (April 22) at 11 AM at the funeral home and will be officiated by Rev. David Bell of the First United Brethren Church and Rev. Patrick Daugherty of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren Church in Franklin, PA.  Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donation be sent to the Jameson Hospice.

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Clair T. Leonhardt

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Clair T. Leonhardt, 88, of Heinzcamp Rd., Slippery Rock Twp. passed away at his residence at 2:30 am April 7, 2010.

Mr. Leonhardt was born in Slippery Rock Twp. on Sept. 26, 1921 to the late Theodore A. and Minnie “Brown” Leonhardt. He married the former Laura M. Glasser Sept. 26, 1947, who survives at home. They were married for 62 years. He had been a self-employed lime hauler for many years in the area. He enjoyed going to Florida each winter and attending auctions.

In addition to his wife Laura, he is survived by 3 children; Robert C. Leonhardt of Wampum, PA., Mrs. Janet L. Morris of Tahlequah, OK., and Jon T. Reno of Ellwood City; 4 Grandchildren, and 6 Great Grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Mary Jo Brinker of Slippery Rock Twp.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, William J. Leonhardt in 1987, and 2 sisters; Helen Crans and Eleanor Show.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm on Friday (April 9th) at the Turner-Myers Funeral Home, 208 North Jefferson St., New Castle, PA.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday (April 10th) at 10 am and will be conducted by Rev. Dr. James Bibza, Interim Pastor of Center Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jameson Hospice or the Center Presbyterian Church.

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