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Nina M. (Woodard) "Woodard" Callen obituary

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R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

2429 Wilmington Road

New Castle, Pennsylvania

Nina Callen Obituary

Nina M. (Woodard) Callen, age 59, of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of August 8, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born May 28, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Nina attended Wayside Emmanuel Church where she was active with the Women of Wayside Emmanuel church group.

Among her varied interests were playing Bingo and diamond painting.

She is survived by her fiancé Randy Callen of New Castle; father-in-law, Merle Ealy; a brother-in-law, Russell (Delores) Callen of Akron, Ohio; a sister-in-law, April (Dave) Fertig of New Castle; three nephews; three nieces; three great nephews; two great nieces; and a good friend, Robert Chavis of New Castle.

She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Myrtle Callen.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 14, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday, August 15, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the

R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle.

A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation Friday at 1:00 at the funeral home with the Rev. Bryan Warner and Pastor Joe Zingaro officiating.

Burial will be in Parkside Cemetery.

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

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Journal Scene on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Aug

14

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105

Aug

15

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105

Aug

15

Service

1:00 p.m.

R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105

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R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.

2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105

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