Milton Gallagher

Milton Gallagher obituary, New Castle, PA

Milton Gallagher

Milton Gallagher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Mill Street on Feb. 6, 2026.
Milton K. Gallagher, 74, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 30, 2026, at Quality Life Services in New Castle.

Milt was born in Ellwood City, PA on November 11, 1951, to the late Wes and Imogene (Beighley) Gallagher.

He worked at Ellwood City Forge for many years. Milt was a fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins. He recently enjoyed the opportunity to attend a Penguins hockey game with his brother and his wife compliments of Three Rivers Hospice. Milt was also a Dallas Cowboys fan and played softball in Ellwood City and in various other areas. Most of all, he will be remembered as a kind and caring man, who would give anything he could to anyone in need. He touched many of lives in a positive way.

Milt is survived by his three brothers, William "Chirp" Gallagher, Jeffrey Gallagher, and Donald (Tammy) Gallagher; two nieces, and two nephews.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, 941 S. Mill St.

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