Loretta Louise Seward

Loretta Louise Seward, age 89, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of February 10, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Born October 29, 1936, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Camillo Jiancristoforo and Catherine (Errichetto) Jiancristoforo and the stepdaughter of William Evangelista.

Loretta was preceded in death on November 27, 2019, by her husband of 64 years, Donald Lane Seward, whom she married May 21, 1955.

A 1955 graduate of New Castle High School, she was employed as a secretary with the former Reliable Luggage.

Among her many interests were sewing, crafts, reading, crossword puzzles and playing marble games. She also enjoyed bowling and fishing and an avid Steeler's fan. Loretta was a member of Faith Country Chapel.

She is survived by her three daughters, Debra (Daniel) Chrobak of New Castle, Jodi (Thomas) Bartlett of Slippery Rock and Denise Dean of Myrtle Beach, SC; eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, parents and stepfather, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Lane Seward and two brothers, Joseph and Vito Jiancristoforo.

There will be a one-hour visitation on Monday, February 16th, at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. with an 11:00 o'clock service immediately following. Pastor Jason Doolittle of Faith Country Chapel will officiate.

Burial will be in Unity Baptist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Country Chapel or the donor's favorite charity.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com