All Obituaries

New Castle, Kenneth Wayne Shiderly SR Kenneth Wayne Shiderly, SR, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Kenneth was born on July 9, 1939, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the son of the late William and Irma (Harman) Shiderly. He was a 1958 graduate of Mt. Jackson High School. Kenneth joined the US Army in the Fall of 1958. He served from ’58 to ’60 in Germany. Upon returning from Germany as a Private First Class, he worked for Seltzer Brothers Masonry...

Bessemer, Richard D. Strealy, 88 formerly of Bessemer, died on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Avalon Place in New Castle. Richard was born on March 27, 1935, in Ellwood City, PA, the son of the late Ralph and Frances (Braatz) Strealy. He was a 1953 graduate of Ellwood City High School. Richard worked at the B&W Company, Highland Hall Care Center, and later worked at Lowe's from 2002-2020.  Richard was a member of the Koppel Big Beaver Sportsman’s Association. He also...

Struthers, Judith Pack, 86 Judith Pack, 86, formerly of New Middletown, passed away on August 15, 2023 at Woodlands in Poland. She was born on April 3, 1937 in New Castle, daughter of the late Edward and Muriel Roberts. She was a graduate of Union High School. and she was a homemaker.  She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Ohlin and Barbara Pack, and a grandson, Douglas J. Ohlin, Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Pack whom she...

New Middletown Richard “Rusty” Alan George, 77, passed away on July 30, 2023. Rusty was born on June 16, 1946, to parents William and Peg (Eckert) George in Youngstown, Ohio. After High School, Rusty enlisted in the United States Air Force and after an Honorable discharge attended Youngstown State University. Rusty worked at Northside Hospital until he retired.  In 1968, Rusty married the love of his life, Amy (Metz) George on August 24th, and together they raised two...

Jack Anton Martz, 76, of Hillsville, PA passed away on July 28, 2023, with his loving family at his side.  Jack was born to Frank and Alice Martz on October 17, 1946, in New Castle, Pa. After graduating from Mohawk High School he served in the US Air Force in Vietnam, Japan, and the Philippines and came home to work at General Motors, retiring in 2000.  Jack is survived by his Jr. high school sweetheart and loving wife of 57 years, Lynda, and two children, Lori (Geno Merolla) of...

John Clarence Woods was born in New Castle on 12/5/1956, a son of the late Arthur Woods, Sr., and Mary (Melnick) Woods. passed away on 7/22/2023 at home from natural causes. He was married on February 5, 1977, to the late Verna Gilbert Woods.  John leaves behind his Daughters Mary And Stephanie Woods from Bessemer, a Daughter Amanda Kelley of Wampum, a grandson Robert Kelley of Laurel, a Granddaughter Kaylee Kelley of New Wilmington, and Payton Kelley of Wampum. Sister Renee Stewart of...

Bessemer, Brian Lambright, 53 of Bessemer,  died on July 14, 2023, at his home. Brian was born on August 15, 1969,  in New Castle. Brian was a graduate of Mohawk High School. Brian was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed spending time at his home with his three dogs. Brian is survived by his mother, Nancy Myers, his son, Matthew Lambright, his brother, David Lambright, his sister, Tracy (James)  Bryson, and his long-time companion, Lisa Woods. He was preceded in death by a...

Michael L. Peloza Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired Enon Valley, PA. Lieutenant Colonel Michael L. Peloza, age 69, passed away at his home on July 7, 2023. He was a native of Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.  A graduate of Youngstown State University, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry in December 1976.  He held a Master’s Degree in Management from Frostburg State University and was a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff...

Bessemer, Robin Grebenz, 69 passed away on June 21, 2023, at Hospice House in Poland, after a long battle with cancer. Robin was born on June 21, 1954, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Hubert and Faye (Davidson) Kaylor. She graduated from Mohawk High School in 1972 and later worked for Mohawk High School in the cafeteria for 43 years. Robin enjoyed socializing with family and friends, word search puzzles, and spending time with her only grandchild, Clarissa. Robin was a longtime...