Jeffrey G. Seiler

Jeffrey G. “Smoke” Seiler, 71, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday evening, February 10, 2026, in UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Seiler was born May 15, 1954, in New Castle, a son of Leland Stoops and Ruth (Burkett) Seiler, and later adopted by his step-father, William Seiler, by whom he was raised. He was a 1972 graduate of Neshannock High School.

Prior to its closing, Smoke worked at Shenango China for several years. He later worked as a cook, bartender, and also moonlighted as a photographer.

Smoke was a talented cook and enjoyed sharing his dishes and recipes with family and friends. He was also musically talented and played both the saxophone and clarinet.

He was a former member of the New Castle Eintracht, and for a short time, sang in their Mannerchor Men’s Choir.

Smoke is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Lynn Seiler-Schaffer (fiance, Doug), of New Castle; a three sisters, Linda Meli (Dennis), of Clermont, FL, Jane Morrow, of New Castle, Tammy Dohallow (Doug), of Plain Grove, PA; a brother, Tom Stoops (Deborah), of Beaver Falls, PA; four grandchildren, Krystal Vogel (Peyton), Cheyanne Vogel (Damion), Brandon Vogel (Angelina), SummerRose Strohecker; a great-granddaughter, Ava Maria; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Smoke was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Seiler-Divani.

In accordance with Smoke’s wishes, there will be no visitation, and a private service will be held amongst family.