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

John Coulter, age 90, of New Castle, PA, passed away March 10, 2026, with his wife holding his hand.Born Jan. 22, 1936, ...
03/11/2026

John Coulter, age 90, of New Castle, PA, passed away March 10, 2026, with his wife holding his hand.
Born Jan. 22, 1936, in New Castle, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Florence (Kennedy) Coulter.
John finished high school while serving in the United States Marines. He served his count...

Dena Teresa LaMarco Leshinsky, 85, of Canton, OH, formerly of New Castle, passed away March 11 at The Inn at Belden Vill...
03/11/2026

Dena Teresa LaMarco Leshinsky, 85, of Canton, OH, formerly of New Castle, passed away March 11 at The Inn at Belden Village in Canton.

Raised in the Mahoningtown neighborhood of New Castle, Dena was born on May 13, 1940, a daughter of Romeo and Margaret Santangelo LaMarco. They preceded her ...

Deborah (Debbie) Majors, age 65, of New Castle, PA passed away on March 2, 2026. Born on October 19, 1960, in Ellwood Ci...
03/11/2026

Deborah (Debbie) Majors, age 65, of New Castle, PA passed away on March 2, 2026.

Born on October 19, 1960, in Ellwood City, PA, she was the daughter of Elsie (Henry) Rombold and the late Edward John (Buddy) Majors.

Debbie enjoyed cooking and shopping. She was a kind and caring woma...

Today, we honor the professionals who show up with compassion, grace, and steady hands during life’s most difficult mome...
03/11/2026

Today, we honor the professionals who show up with compassion, grace, and steady hands during life’s most difficult moments.
Thank you to Funeral Directors and Morticians for the care, dignity, and support you provide to families when they need it most. ❤️

Join us in recognizing and thanking these dedicated professionals by sharing your appreciation in the comments.

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner 🍀, we are feeling lucky because of our pets 🐾, which is why when the time ...
03/09/2026

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner 🍀, we are feeling lucky because of our pets 🐾, which is why when the time comes, they deserve the very best care.

When a woman is remembered, it’s rarely about what she owned.It’s her laugh. Her recipes. Her stubborn kindness. The way...
03/08/2026

When a woman is remembered, it’s rarely about what she owned.

It’s her laugh. Her recipes. Her stubborn kindness. The way she showed love.

On International Women’s Day, we’re honoring the things women leave behind that never appear in a will, but last for generations.

What’s one thing a woman in your life passed down to you?

Joyce H. Pontzloff, age 85, formerly of the North Hills of Pittsburgh, passed away the afternoon of March 4, 2026, at Cl...
03/06/2026

Joyce H. Pontzloff, age 85, formerly of the North Hills of Pittsburgh, passed away the afternoon of March 4, 2026, at Clen-Moore Place.
Born Aug. 1, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Marsh) Cleminshaw.
Joyce was a graduate of Wauwatosa High School. She w...

Tag a coworker below who you appreciate.On Employee Appreciation Day, we want to thank our dedicated staff for their com...
03/06/2026

Tag a coworker below who you appreciate.

On Employee Appreciation Day, we want to thank our dedicated staff for their compassion, professionalism, and commitment to the families we serve. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for everything you do.

Join us in celebrating the team members who make a difference every day.

Karen Evonne Bessell Cook, 83, of New Castle, passed into glory on March 4, 2026, and is at rest in the arms of Jesus.Ka...
03/05/2026

Karen Evonne Bessell Cook, 83, of New Castle, passed into glory on March 4, 2026, and is at rest in the arms of Jesus.
Karen was born on February 5, 1943, in New Castle. She was the daughter of Matthew and Myrtle Bessell.
Karen married Boyd Cook (Cookie) on September 8, 1967. They were blessed t...

The family of Donald Walter Barnes announces his passing on February 28th, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was 88 ye...
03/05/2026

The family of Donald Walter Barnes announces his passing on February 28th, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was 88 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, the former Patricia G. Kirsch and his four adult children: Susan Gryn (Charles), Thomas Barnes (Leah), Nancy Gorham (Kevin),...

Robert (Bob) “Hack” Lee Wilson, age 93, of New Castle, PA, passed away peacefully the evening of March 2, 2026, at the H...
03/04/2026

Robert (Bob) “Hack” Lee Wilson, age 93, of New Castle, PA, passed away peacefully the evening of March 2, 2026, at the Haven Convalescent Home.
Born Aug. 14, 1932, in New Wilmington, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar and Agnes (Garrett) Wilson.
On Nov. 23, 1963, he married his beloved wife of...

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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.