Lorraine L. (Kelly) Gurgacz

Lorraine Kelly Gurgacz, 93 formerly of Angela Lane, New Castle passed away the evening of November 9, 2026 in the Haven Convalescent Home.

Lorraine was born July 6, 1933 in Tamaqua, PA, to Benjamin and Mildred (Houser) Kleckner. She attended First Baptist Church in New Castle for many years and was a member of Sparklers. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing with the Castle Paws-n-Taws and Myers Merry Rounds. Lorraine was an avid fan of the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

She is survived by three sons and a step-daughter, Dave R. (Joy) Kelly of Bessemer, PA, Raymond (Beth) Kelly of Chippawa and Dan (Buddy) Kelly, of New Castle; step-daughter, Lynne Gurgacz Smeltzer of New Castle; brother, Burteen (Kathryn) Kleckner of Sebastian, FL; four grandchildren, Steve Smeltzer, Sam Smelter, Robert Kelly, and Emma Kelly; and one great-grandson, Christian Maxwell.

In addition to her parents and husbands, Lorraine was preceded in death by her son, Todd L. Kelly; brother, Homer Kleckner; and three sisters, Lavada Kleckner, Valeria Crosbie, and Redell Gerhard.

Visitation will be held on Friday November 13, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Noga Funeral Home, Inc. 1142 Mill Street New Castle Pa. 16101

A Funeral Service will be held immediately following visitation in the funeral home. Rev. Scott Frederick of First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.

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