Amanda Joseph Obituary
Amanda L. Joseph, 38, of New Castle, passed away early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.
She was born June 23, 1987, in New Castle, a daughter of Diana (Penwell) Kobak and Gary L. Joseph, Sr.
In addition to her parents, Amanda is survived by her two children, Brayden Norris, and Braylynn Joseph; three siblings, Cathina Forkey (Chris), of Hubbard, OH, Gary L. Joseph, Jr., and Amy Joseph, both of New Castle; paternal grandmother, Cathy Patrick, of New Castle; and a special cousin, Savannah Penwell, of New Castle.
Amanda was preceded in death by her son, Charles Trott, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Virgil and Clara Penwell; and paternal grandfather, Frank Joseph, Sr.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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