All Obituaries

Paul E. McDowell age 72 of New Castle died on March 15, 2023, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.  Paul was born on June 2, 1950, in New Castle, son of the late Alfred and Vyda (Shiderly) McDowell. Paul worked as a Safety Director for Martin Trucking. He was a lifetime member of the Johnson Club, Croatian Club, S.N.P.J. , Meridian Masonic  Lodge #411, and VFW #8106. Paul served in the US Army. Paul is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Huston) McDowell, whom he married on September 28, 2013,...

Randall Flick age 69 from New Castle, PA died on February 16, 2023, at the Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. Randy was born on October 31, 1953, to the late Robert and Eleanor (Kendall) Flick. Randy was a utility worker for PA American Water. He enjoyed going to flea markets, and yard sales and enjoyed the outdoors, especially going to the mountains and biking or hiking in the woods. He loved taking long day trips to ‘anywhere’ with Jeri. Randy also enjoyed going to Benezette to...

Linda Ann Haylett, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, surrounded by her family at Avalon Place in New Castle. Linda was born on September 25, 1940, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late  Kenneth W. and Helen B.  (Noel) Fitzgerald. Linda was a 1958 graduate of Grove City High School. She was a member of Bethel Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Linda was a stay-at-home Mom. She loved being at home with her family. She enjoyed gardening both vegetables and...

With a grieving heart, we must say (a temporary) goodbye to a woman in whom the Lord was well pleased. Margie Schaelchlin lived 84 years of which she walked this earth, most of which were with the Lord and her husband, Pete. They enjoyed 66 years of faithful and loyal matrimony together. She was a woman who desired and achieved intimacy with her loving Father (God) and Savior, Jesus Christ. She fulfilled her vows and honored her husband to the fullest. Margie leaves behind her husband, Pete,...

Bessemer, David C. Lysiak, 36, passed away on November 11, 2022, at UPMC Jameson. David was born on January 14, 1986, in Beaver, Pa. David was a graduate of the New Castle School of Trades becoming a welder and ironworker and he later worked with the carpenter union. David enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing video games. He enjoyed drawing and music. He most enjoyed spending time with his children. David is survived by his parents, Jacquelyn (Mount) Gilmore and her husband, Alan,...

Rose Marie (Vlah) Potochnik, 92, of Bessemer, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Nov. 6th, 2022, at Masternick Memorial. Rose, or Rosie as many called her, was born on Sept. 24, 1930, in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Louis and Amelia (Grbac) Vlah. Rosie remembered her childhood fondly and often talked of rushing to get all of her chores done at home so she could go work on her grandmother's farm, drive the tractor, and drink beer after a hard day's work. She...

Poland, Mike D'Amico, 78, passed away on November 5, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida. Mike was born on May 23, 1944, in New Castle, PA., the son of the late Leonard and Anna ( Granny) D'Amico. He was a 1962 graduate of Mohawk High School and had a Technical degree from New Castle School of Trades. Mike was a retired Master Mechanic and Maintenance Manager. He was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown, Poland, Mike D'Amico, 78, passed away on November 5, 2022, in...

New Middletown, Shirley A. Beight, 85, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Shirley was born on December 29, 1936, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Paul H. and Alma (Jones) Aeppli. Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and crafting. Shirley is survived by her children, Lewis A. Beight of Boardman, Ohio, Arlene (Dale) Lanterman of Youngstown, Ohio, Edward W. Beight of Glendale, Arizona, Bernice A. (Drew) Tkach of Washingtonville, Ohio, and Judith L....

Mary Jo Maize, 93, passed away on October 21, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mary Jo was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 4, 1929, the daughter of the late Onofrio and Laura (Congolese) Bartolone. She was a graduate of Bessemer High School and a member of Holy Spirit Parish. Mary Jo worked for the Jack Gerson Jewelry store and later at the Kings store. She went to work for the Dade County Credit Union as a Loan Officer, she retired from there. She enjoyed shopping, crocheting, and...

Sally Ann (Goist) Cunningham 85, a lifelong resident of Bessemer Pa. died on October 2, 2022, at her home with her family near. She was born on March 22, 1937, in Trumbull County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leonard and Mildred (Wellendorf) Goist. Sally was a 1955 graduate of Springfield local High School and had been a cheerleader. She worked her entire life for the Mahoning National Bank, working as a bookkeeper then a teller, and finally as Bank Manager. She married Harold...