R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. For over 175 years, the Cunningham family has been dedicated to our community

Gloria D. Patterson, 78, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 23, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.Born April...
01/23/2026

Gloria D. Patterson, 78, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 23, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born April 15, 1947, in Kittanning, PA, she was the daughter of Gertrude Helm. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Patterson, whom she married July 15, 1995.
A 1965...

Margaret ‘Peggy’ Wimer, age 101, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of Jan. 21, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospita...
01/22/2026

Margaret ‘Peggy’ Wimer, age 101, of New Castle, PA, passed away the morning of Jan. 21, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born July 28, 1924, in Butler, County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Velma (McClure) McDeavitt.
On March 20, 1945, she married to her beloved husband, Gayl...

Anthony C. Angelo, 85, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the morning of January 20, 2026, surrounded by his family at his hom...
01/21/2026

Anthony C. Angelo, 85, of Edinburg, PA, passed away the morning of January 20, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home.
Born February 17, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of Michael and Carmel (Zokie) Angelo.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Merceda “Dolly” Grace (Diana) Angel...

"We think it's the big moments that define our lives—the wedding, the baby, the new house, the dream job. But really the...
01/21/2026

"We think it's the big moments that define our lives—the wedding, the baby, the new house, the dream job. But really these big moments are just punctuation marks. The narrative is written every day in the small and the simple."

— Sarah Ban Breathnach

Richard Thomas Ayres, Jr., age 75, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Jan. 19, 2026, at his residence.Born No...
01/20/2026

Richard Thomas Ayres, Jr., age 75, of New Castle, PA, passed away the evening of Jan. 19, 2026, at his residence.
Born Nov. 1, 1950, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Richard Thomas and Mary L. (Wescott) Ayres, Sr.
On Sept. 17, 1971, he married his beloved wife of 39 years, the forme...

Robert H. Weir, age 81, of Port Lavaca, TX, passed away the early morning of Jan. 18, 2026, at Hopsice of South Texas Do...
01/20/2026

Robert H. Weir, age 81, of Port Lavaca, TX, passed away the early morning of Jan. 18, 2026, at Hopsice of South Texas Dornburg Center of Compassion.
Born June 14, 1944, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur C. and Esther (Hilton) Weir.
He was a graduate of Shenango High School, cl...

Lylia M. Riggans, age 75, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Jan. 11, 2026, at her residence.Born May 19, 1950, i...
01/20/2026

Lylia M. Riggans, age 75, of New Castle, passed away the evening of Jan. 11, 2026, at her residence.
Born May 19, 1950, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Jones) Riggans.
Lylia was a 1977 graduate of YSU where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education. For o...

Clark Douglas McCurdy, age 81, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away the morning of January 17, 2026, at his residence...
01/19/2026

Clark Douglas McCurdy, age 81, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away the morning of January 17, 2026, at his residence in Wi******er, VA.
Born December 12, 1944, he was the son of Clark Vincent McCurdy and Margaret Rebecca (Shoop) Perry.
A 1963 graduate of New Castle High School, he attended t...

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the legacy of justice and compassion he left behind.How will you carry his...
01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the legacy of justice and compassion he left behind.

How will you carry his message forward today?

Winnie the Pooh reminds us that “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” 💕 With ...
01/17/2026

Winnie the Pooh reminds us that “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”

💕 With Winnie the Pooh Day coming up, let's spread some kindness and love. Tag a friend to let them know how much they mean to you.

Our family is here to support yours with affordable, flexible memorial options. We create personalized services to honor...
01/14/2026

Our family is here to support yours with affordable, flexible memorial options. We create personalized services to honor every individual, whether you prefer a life celebration or a traditional funeral.

Donald N. Russo, 81 of New Castle, PA, died 2 January, 2026, at Jameson Memorial Hospital.He was born on 25 January, 194...
01/12/2026

Donald N. Russo, 81 of New Castle, PA, died 2 January, 2026, at Jameson Memorial Hospital.

He was born on 25 January, 1944, to Erma Russo Guigliotto and Gerardo Guigliotto in New Castle, PA.

Donald graduated from New Castle High School and New Castle School of Trades.

He had ...

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2429 Wilmington Road
New Castle, PA
16105

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. has been serving New Castle area families since 1848. As one of the county’s oldest businesses, we are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come. For six generations, our family has been committed to serving you and yours with dignity, respect, and compassion. We are here to help you honor and celebrate your loved one’s life, creating a healing and meaningful experience that reflects your beliefs, values, and budget.

You can find us at: 2429 Wilmington Rd, New Castle, PA. We also offer pet cremation services.