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Ruth E. Smelser
Dec 30, 2020
Ruth E. Smelser, 93 of Fairmont Road, Newbury, OH died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Ohman Family Living at Holly in Newbury OH. She was born in New Castle, PA on January 6, 1927 a daughter of the late Anton and Emma Schultz. Mrs. Smelser owned and operated an employment agency in Maple Heights, OH. She was also employed...
Ralph L. Dicaprio, Sr.
Dec 27, 2020
Ralph Louis DiCaprio, Sr., 85 of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 27, 2020 of natural causes. Ralph was born in Alife, Italy to the late Ludovigo and Elisa (Angelillo) DiCaprio on May 10, 1935. Ralph came to New Castle at eleven months old and lived here his entire life.
He married the love of his...
Bertha F. Brown
Dec 19, 2020
Bertha Francis Brown, age 96, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 19, 2020. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a lifetime resident of New Castle. A longtime resident of Pearl Street, she most recently resided at Jameson Place and Jameson Care Center, where she was lovingly cared for in her...
Anita L. Nixon Chaney
Dec 17, 2020
Anita L. Nixon Chaney, 66, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in New Castle on May 2, 1954 a daughter of the late John H. and Alberta (Weeks) Johnston Sr. Anita was a nursing assistant at St. Francis Hospital for 10 years, Cedar Manor Nursing Home, Hillview Manor Nursing Home,...
Frank A. 'Babe' Larocco, Jr.
Dec 17, 2020
Frank Anthony “Babe” LaRocco of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of December 17 after battling an extended illness that ultimately ended after he contracted the COVID virus.
A lifelong New Castle resident, Frank was born on December 19 th , 1931 to the late Frank and Constance (Castranuova) LaRocco. A graduate of New Castle High School,...
Robert C. 'Yawgy' Cook, Jr.
Dec 13, 2020
Robert C. ‘Yawgy’ Cook, Jr., 51 of Beatty Avenue died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home in New Castle. He was born in June 13, 1969 in New Castle a son of Robert ‘Pinky’ and Rebecca ‘Becky’ (Palko) Cook Sr. He worked as a UPS Driver retiring after 21 years. ‘Yawgy’ was a member of the Duca Degli...
Tresa Jamrozik
Dec 13, 2020
Tresa Jamrozik, 85, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver, PA. She was born in New Castle on June 15, 1935 a daughter of the late Biagio and Anna (Dalto) Vericella. She was married to the late John W. Jamrozik who died on October 16, 1998. She was a waitress at Bill’s Sandwich Shop...
Saundra Lee Boyle
Dec 11, 2020
Saundra Lee Boyle, 84 of Shadylane Drive, New Castle died December 11, 2020 at Avalon Springs Place in Mercer, PA. She was born in New Castle February 28, 1936 a daughter of the late Frederick Lee and Jesse Mae (Weaver) Wettich. Mrs. Boyle worked in Respiratory Care at St. Francis Hospital and Jameson Hospital retiring after 35 years. She...
James Ross, Jr.
Dec 9, 2020
James Ross Jr. November 16, 1962—December 9, 2020. Jimmy Ross of New Castle succumbed at Saint Elizabeth Hospital after suffering a massive stroke at home. He was the son of the late James and Leslie Marie Ross of New Castle. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Prioletti and Deborah Flannery, and a brother, Alan Ross,...
Francis Victor Bidinotto
Nov 30, 2020
Francis “Frank” Bidinotto of New Castle, PA, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. He was born in Edinburg, PA on June 16, 1928. He was a loyal husband to late Frances Bidinotto; loving father to Karen Bivens, Laurie Perretta, and Brad Bidinotto; grandfather to Corrie Formaini, Holly Alexander, Lacey Perretta, and Erik Korab; great-grandfather to Parker, Michael, Brandon,...
Christina L. Lewis
Nov 29, 2020
Christina L. Lewis, 51, of Sterling Avenue of Sharon, died November 29, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was born July 30, 1969 in New Castle, a daughter of Alvin and Linda (Davis) Baker of New Castle. Christina was a cashier at Walmart for a number of years and enjoyed diamond painting, latch hooking, and reading.
In...
Emmett J. Rough
Nov 27, 2020
Emmett Jeffrey Rough, 64, of Crescent Avenue died Friday, November 27, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. He was born on January 4, 1956 in Ellwood City, PA a son of the late Harold ‘Sonny’ and Sally (Romack) Rough. Mr. Rough enjoyed his friends, playing cards, watching football, and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and Steelers...
David S. Henzel
Nov 26, 2020
David Stanley Henzel, 74, of Pioneer Avenue died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at UPMC Passavant McCandless. Mr. Henzel was born on July 16, 1946 in New Castle, a son of the late Stanley and Phyllis (Cavaricci) Henzel. He is survived by a longtime loving companion Carol Grubb of over 20 years. Mr. Henzel was a chemical engineer for over...
Robert L. Black
Nov 24, 2020
Robert Leroy Black, 81, of Friendship Street died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mr. Black was born on July 20, 1939 in New Castle a son of the late Warren and Martha (Evans) Black. Mr. Black worked in the shipping department at Lark Enterprises for a number of years.
He is...
Alec Works
Nov 20, 2020
Alec Works peacefully passed on to eternal life on November 20, 2020. He was under hospice care at home, suffering from complications of prostate cancer.
Alec was born on October 15, 1919. His parents, Andrew and Catherine Worek, emigrated from the Ukrainian area of what was then Austria-Hungary around 1914-15. They eventually settled in New Castle, PA....
Rosemarie Gibson
Nov 12, 2020
Rosemarie Gibson, 76, of West Edison Avenue, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born March 3, 1944 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Angelo and Theresa Chill. She was married to the late Dale S. Gibson who died September 30, 2008. Mrs. Gibson enjoyed playing bingo and cards.
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Mary E. Casciato
Nov 8, 2020
Mary E. Casciato, 98, of Huron Avenue died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Quality Life Services, New Castle. She was born May 3, 1922 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Pasquale and Jennie (Lombardo) Ferrare. She was married to the late Alfred ‘Cash’ Casciato, who died March 21, 1999. She was an elevator operator at Jameson Memorial...
Frank Marcotullio
Nov 8, 2020
Frank Marcotullio, 89 of Sunset Drive died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. He was born May 21, 1931 in New Castle a son of the late Samuel and Antoinette ‘Nettie’ (Pauline) Marcotullio. He was married to Marie (Stoner) Marcotullio on November 30, 1950, she survived in New Castle. Mr. Marcotullio was owner and operator...
Susan C. Lynn-Evans
Nov 7, 2020
Susan C. Lynn-Evans, 62, of Conkle Avenue, died Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born November 12, 1957 in New Castle a daughter of the late Robert Lynn and Assunta (Savelli) Fee. Susan was a manager at Treloar & Heisel for 14 years and was a teller at First National Bank for...
Harry Vernon Brown, Jr.
Nov 4, 2020
Harry Vernon Brown (Brownie), age 96, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, and longtime resident of New Castle, PA, passed away on November 4, 2020 following a brief illness. He had been a resident of the UPMC Jameson Care Center.
The son of Harry Vernon Brown Sr. and Grace Mantel Brown, Mr. Brown was born on October...
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