OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Michael R. Pecore, Sr.

Michael R. Pecore, Sr.

May 2, 2006

Michael R. Pecore, 97, of Edison Manor, died Tuesday morning, May 2, 2006 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born September 21, 1908 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania the son of James and Madeline (Celka) Pecore, they precede him in death. He was married to Sandra (Rainey) Pecore, who died September 24, 1999. Mr. Pecore...

Iva M. Brown

Iva M. Brown

May 2, 2006

Iva M. Brown, 56, of Jockey Moore RD, Ellwood City, died Tuesday morning, May 2, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born January 27, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Lawrence and Iva May (Main) Henry. Her father precedes her in death, her mother survives in New Castle. She married James H....

Donna M. Aluisia

Donna M. Aluisia

Apr 24, 2006

We are saddened to announce the passing of Donna M. Aluisia, 73, of 1702 Jackson Ave., New Castle, on Monday afternoon, April 24, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, after a courageous fight with a lengthy illness. Donna gave unconditional love as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. Her passing will leave a tremendous void in the...

James J. Frena

James J. Frena

Apr 21, 2006

James J. Frena, 54, of Stateline RD, Bessemer, PA, died Friday afternoon, April 21, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born August 28, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the son of George and Alice (Moravec) Frena. His mother survives in West Homestead, PA, his father precedes him in death. Mr. Frena was married to Rosemarie...

John Parillo, Sr.

John Parillo, Sr.

Apr 19, 2006

John Parillo, Sr., 82, of 609 Barker Ave., New Castle, died Wednesday night, April 19, 2006 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born April 15, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Joseph and Maria (Carusone) Parillo, Sr., they precede him in death. He married Jean (DiGiacomo) Parillo on December 2, 1950, she...

Mary E. Schnars

Mary E. Schnars

Apr 16, 2006

Mary E. Schnars, 82, of New Castle, a 45 year resident of Cleveland died on Easter Sunday afternoon April 16, 2006, at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born June 29, 1923, in Portage, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Bush Wills. She married Lynn C. Schnars on September 3, 1949. He preceded her in death...

Lee A. Richardson

Lee A. Richardson

Apr 11, 2006

Lee A. Richardson, 91, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, died Tuesday afternoon, April 11, 2006 at the nursing home. He was born May 16, 1914 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania the son of Clarence and Emma (Majors) Richardson, they precede him in death. He married Madeline R. (DeGilio) Richardson on February 12, 1975, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Richardson...

Ezzio P. Pagani

Ezzio P. Pagani

Apr 4, 2006

Ezzio P. Pagani, 82, of Strongsville, OH, formerly of Addis St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, April 4, 2006 at his home in Strongsville, Ohio. He was born January 7, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Lee and Louise (Ciarlo) Pagani, they precede him in death. He was married to Helen (Christine) Pagani, who died November 5,...

Pauline M. Thomas

Pauline M. Thomas

Mar 29, 2006

Pauline M. Ferruchie Thomas, 93, formerly of N. Ray St., New Castle, died Wednesday morning, March 29, 2006 at Kindred Hospital in Beaver, Pennsylvania. She was born January 17, 1913 in Wampum, Pennsylvania the daughter of James and Nellie (Armond) Ferruchie, they precede her in death. She was married to Anthony Thomas, who died December 17, 1973. Mrs. Thomas...

Lena Julian

Lena Julian

Mar 25, 2006

Lena Julian, 96, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Addis St., New Castle, died Saturday morning, March 25, 2006 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. She was born June 18, 1909 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Phillip and Florence (Teresi) Bordonaro, they precede her in death. She was married to Arnold Julian who died June 10, 1955....

Waddy J. Moses, Sr.

Waddy J. Moses, Sr.

Mar 23, 2006

Waddy J. Moses, 87, of 1112 Cunningham Ave., New Castle, died Thursday evening, March 23, 2006 at Haven Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born July 26, 1918 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania the son of John and Martha (Joseph) Moses, they precede him in death. He married Margaret (Matecka) Moses on July 27, 1958, she survives in...

Margaret J. Codner

Margaret J. Codner

Mar 18, 2006

Margaret J. Codner, 65, of Edison Manor, New Castle, died Saturday afternoon, March 18, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born January 28, 1941 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of John and Evelyn (Maxwell) Allwine, they precede her in death. Mrs. Codner was a homemaker. She is survived by 1 son, William E....

Ettore 'Tatters' Sfreddo

Ettore 'Tatters' Sfreddo

Mar 17, 2006

Ettore ‘Tatters’ Sfreddo, 83, of Haven Nursing Home, died Friday evening, March 17, 2006 at Haven Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born May 11, 1922 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Domenick and Jennie (Polcaco) Sfreddo, they precede him in death. Mr. Sfreddo was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked for US...

Marie J. Smiley

Marie J. Smiley

Mar 14, 2006

Marie J. Smiley, 82, of 1800 Morris St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, March 14, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born July 20, 1923 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Lyla (Dobson) Bucey, her mother precedes her in death. Mrs. Smiley was married to William D. Smiley who died March 14, 2004....

Gretchen H. Kennedy

Gretchen H. Kennedy

Mar 13, 2006

Gretchen H. Kennedy, 90, of Haven Nursing Home, died Monday evening, March 13, 2006 at the Haven Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born March 10, 1916 in Kittanning, Pennsylvania the daughter of William and Laura (Schrecongost) Cochran, they precede her in death. She was married to Kenneth Kennedy, Sr. who died December 9, 2004. Mrs. Kennedy...

Margaret M. Nuzzo

Margaret M. Nuzzo

Mar 13, 2006

Margaret M. Nuzzo, 93, of Conneaut Lake, PA, formerly of Friendship St., New Castle, died Monday evening, March 13, 2006 at UPMC Horizon Greenville in Greenville, Pennsylvania. She was born March 26, 1912 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Nick and Carmela (Colella) Brasile, they precede her in death. She was married to Anthony ‘Tony’ Nuzzo, who died...

Helen E. Glitch

Helen E. Glitch

Mar 12, 2006

Helen E. Glitch, 78, of 1507 Wooley Ave., New Castle, died Sunday evening, March 12, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born August 15, 1927 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Alexander and Florence (Spears) Peters, they precede her in death. She was married to Kenneth A. Glitch, Sr., who died on December...

Joseph Emil Lovaglio

Joseph Emil Lovaglio

Mar 11, 2006

Joseph Emil Lovaglio, 50, of 1140 Countyline Rd, New Castle, died Saturday morning, March 11, 2006 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born January 6, 1956 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Nicholas and Nellie (Cercell) Lovaglio, his father precedes him in death, his mother survives in New Castle. He...

Mary K. Guyer

Mary K. Guyer

Mar 7, 2006

Mary K. Guyer, 61, of 111 S. Vine St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, March 7, 2006 at her home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born November 6, 1944 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Edward and Mary (Lesnett) Guyer, they precede her in death. She is survived by 1 brother, James Guyer of New Castle, PA...

Dedra 'Dee Dee' Gettings Rhodes

Dedra 'Dee Dee' Gettings Rhodes

Feb 8, 2006

Dedra ‘Dee Dee’ Gettings Rhodes, 51, of Volant, PA, died Wednesday afternoon, February 8, 2006 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born September 14, 1954 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Robert and Mrytle (Rohrer) Gettings, they precede her in death. Ms. Rhodes worked for the Lawrence Emergency Operations Center as...