OBITUARIES

Apr 11, 2025

Dominick Aluisia, Sr., 102, of Crowe Street, Shenango Township, died Friday, April 11, 2025 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle December 25, 1922 a son of the late Dominick A. and Antoinette (Cenzori) Aluisia. He was married to the late Irene Louise (Rotunno) Aluisia who died March 23, 2022. Mr. Aluisia was a core maker in...

Apr 8, 2025

Claudia J. Ritter, 71, of Old Plank Road in Neshannock Township, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on February 14, 1954, in New Castle, PA, the daughter of the late James and Pauline Shook. Claudia enjoyed reading, crocheting, and watching horror movies. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

She...

Apr 7, 2025

Earl J. Gravatt, Sr., 54, of Highland Avenue, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. He was born in New Castle on September 15, 1970, the son of the late Charles V. Gravatt and June A. (Swogger) Gravatt, his mother lives in New Castle. He was married to late Donna Ann (Shook) Gravatt, who died...

Apr 6, 2025

Florence Mary Vanasco, 89, of Crestwood Drive, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her residence in New Castle. She was born in New Castle, March 6, 1936, the daughter of the late Howard and Lena Oliphant. She was married to the late Bartholomew P. Vanasco who died on September 23, 2016. Mrs. Vanasco was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing, cooking,...

Apr 5, 2025

Joseph James Cook, Jr., 75, of East Sheridan Avenue, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his

residence in New Castle. He was born October 26, 1949 in New Castle, a son of the late

Joseph J. Cook, Sr. and Dolores (Palladino) Cook. He married Angela M. (Medure) Cook on

August 25 ,1973, she survives in New Castle. Joe recently retired from 50 years...

Apr 4, 2025

Vera Mae Huffman, 95, of Canary Lane, died Friday, April 4, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born in Corry, PA, on May 6, 1929, the daughter of the late Robert and Opal (Pier) Purdy. She was married to the late Cecil F. Huffman, who died December of 1994. Mrs. Huffman was a master pie baker...

Mar 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norman R. Rigotti, friend to hundreds, mentor of many, admired and respected by everyone who came in contact with him.

Born on November 3, 1934, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Norman Rigotti lived a life dedicated to giving, putting others first and giving much time and resources to making the world...

Mar 25, 2025

Anthony A. Rozzi, 77, formerly of Northview Avenue, died Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at The Grand Residence at Upper St. Claire in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born in New Castle on September 4, 1947, the son of the late Andrew ‘Chuck’ Rozzi and Mary (DeRosa) Rozzi. He married Merry Kay (Olescyski) Rozzi on October 06, 1973, she survives at home....

Mar 19, 2025

Anthony Verone, 76, of Winter Road, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born August 26, 1948, in New Castle, the son of the late Anthony P. Verone and Susan (Venditto) Verone, his mother survives in New Castle. He married Regina M. (Donofrio) Verone on December 06, 1975, she survives in New Castle....

Mar 19, 2025

Rosalie Ann (Maiorano) Hannon, 82, of New Castle, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital following a brief illness. Born Oct. 13, 1942, the beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend was born and raised by a large and loving community of family, extended family and friends in the heart of Mahoningtown. She graduated in 1960 from...

Mar 11, 2025

James A. Ladesic, 82, of Fairmont Avenue, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 7, 1943, the son of the late Joseph and Henretta (Newman) Ladesic. Mr. Ladesic was married to the late Lynn K. (Armbruster) Ladesic, who died on August 9, 2014. Mr. Ladesic worked for...

Mar 5, 2025

Marlene E. Smith, 78, of Grandview Avenue in Union Township, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. She was born in Kittanning, PA, on June 12, 1946, the daughter of the late Woodrow Synder and Sara (Clever) Gerhard. She married the late Edward E. Smith, he died on April 23, 2021. Mrs. Smith worked for...

Mar 4, 2025

Ruth A. Singer, 96, formerly of Cadet Street, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born in Evan City, PA, on November 26, 1928, the daughter of the late Emmitt D. and Mary M. (Herr) Ziegler. She was married to the late John M. Singer, who died May 9, 2005. Mrs. Singer was...

Mar 1, 2025

Margaret M. Bessell, 88, of E. Friendship Street, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on June 10, 1936, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Mary Hudak. She was married to the late Ronald A. Bessell, who died October of 1990. Mrs. Bessell worked as a decorator for Shenango China,...

Mar 1, 2025

Dennis E. Yale, 76, of Boyles Avenue, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in Sharon, PA, on December 12, 1948, the son of the late Emil and Allene (Devereaux) Yale. He was married to the late Ruth Ann (Walker) Yale, who died January 6, 2021. Mr. Yale was a United States...

Mar 1, 2025

Sandra J. Hudack, 71, of Hazel Street, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on September 7, 1953, in New Castle, the daughter of the late John and Margaret Book. She married Allan A. Hudack on April 28, 1994, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Hudack was a teller at People’s Bank...

Feb 26, 2025

Sherri B. Rossi, 70, of East Northview Avenue, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She was born in Newark, NJ, on July 20, 1954, the only daughter of the late Absalom ‘Jack’ Brent and Ellamead (Walden) Brent. Sherri married John Baptist Rossi, on March 22, 1997, he survives in New Castle. Sherri was a member...

Feb 19, 2025

David 'Jay' Wagner, Jr., 47, of New Castle, peacefully passed away the morning of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from a lifelong battle with Diabetes. Jay was born on December 23, 1977, in New Castle, the son of the late David J. Wagner, Sr., and Thelma L. (Carlson) Wagner, his mother survives in Struthers, OH. Jay worked as a self-employed contractor...

Feb 18, 2025

Barbara Helen (Cratty) Dean, 84, passed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

She left this world the way she lived in it—on her own terms, with humor, grit, and an unwavering spirit. She passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s, having been cared for at home (per her very clear instructions) until the last three months of her life....

Feb 15, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Jo Wilson, 73, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at 9:20 PM on February 15, 2025. Born in New Castle on October 12, 1951, to Josephine E. and Philip F. DeRobbio, Sr., Cindy had an unbreakable spirit and amazing sense of humor up until the very end. Despite her small size, she was mighty and was...