OBITUARIES

Feb 14, 2021

Michael Samuel Ferrara, Sr., 73 of W. Washington Street in Union Township died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Mr. Ferrara was born on May 8, 1947 a son of the late Frank J. and Rose M. (Mattei) Ferrara, Sr. Mr. Ferrara was married to Beverly Ann (Conti) Ferrara on August 17, 1968. She survives in...

Feb 13, 2021

Kathy Ann Smith, 78, of Meadow Mist Road in Pulaski died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Ms. Smith was born on March 8, 1942 a daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor (Wade) Smith. Ms. Smith was self-employed for 40 plus years. She enjoyed antiques, yard sales, flea markets, and craft business. She...

Feb 8, 2021

Isabella Louise Villani, of New Castle, died Tuesday, February 8, 2021 at Magee Woman’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born February 8 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the daughter of John Anthony Villani, Sr. and Jacki Jo Nelson. She is survived by her sister Nicolette Villani,  her grandparents John & Carla (Barella) Nelson of New Castle, PA, her grandparents...

Feb 7, 2021

Michele Elizabeth Farone, 74, of Oaklyn Drive, Bethel Park, PA, formerly of New Castle, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her residence in Bethel Park. She was born August 13, 1946 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Schellenberger) Farone. Michele was a teacher at Laurel Elementary School retiring after over 30 years. She enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2021

Constance Marie Perrotta, 83 of Hunter Woods Blvd in Neshannock Township died Friday, February 5, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Perrotta was born on February 13, 1937 a daughter of the late Andrew and Jennie (DeAngelis) Auberico, Sr. Mrs. Perrotta was married to Angelo A. Perrotta, Jr. on May 19, 2011. He survives in New...

Feb 1, 2021

James Angelo Marcella, Jr., 75, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, NC. James was born in New Castle, PA on August 24, 1945 to Adrianna Balascio-Marcella and the late James A. Marcella, Sr.

James served in the National Guard and mostly worked as a welder. He ultimately retired from ASC Trim Systems as...

Jan 30, 2021

Marietta A. D’Augostine, 82 of S. Market Street, New Wilmington, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Cura Health in Oakdale, PA. She was born on September 30, 1938 a daughter of the late Marion and Amelia (Filagenzi) D’Augostine. Mrs. D’Augostine was a LPN at Golden Hill Nursing Home retiring after 25 years. She enjoyed painting, bingo, and spending time...

Jan 25, 2021

Joel ‘Jake’ G. Magno, 91, of W. Washington Street died Monday, January 25, 2021 at his residence in New Castle. Mr. Magno was born on January 8, 1930 a son of the late Nick and Antoinette (Costello) Magna. Mr. Magno married Wanda M. (Adams) Magno on March 15, 1950, she survives in New Castle. Jake was a truck driver...

Jan 19, 2021

Nancy Lee Caravella, 77, of Randall Drive, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home in Neshannock Twp. She was born in New Castle December 15, 1943 a daughter of the late Floyd Clark and Ruth (Woods) Johns, her step father Robert Johns also precedes her in death. She was married to the late Joseph A. Caravella, Jr. who...

Jan 15, 2021

Mary Lou Deal, 86 of Shenago Twp, New Castle Pa passed away at her home on Friday, Jan 15, 2021. She was born in Butler Township on March 3, 1934, to Ira and Ethel Dyke. She is survived by her husband Edwin E Deal, sons, Jonathon E. Deal (Lynn), David D. Deal, grandson, Jacob E. Deal and her constant...

Jan 12, 2021

Joseph A. Caravella, Jr., 85, of Randall Drive, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle August 10, 1935 a son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Vitale) Caravella, Sr. He was married to Nancy L. (Clark) on February 6, 1961, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Caravella was the former...

Jan 11, 2021

Patricia Librandi, 78, of Winslow Avenue, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Wheeling, WV. She was born in New Castle July 12, 1942 a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Flack) Boratko. She was married to the late George P. Librandi, Sr. Patricia was a homemaker and was devoted to her grandson, Patrick.

Jan 9, 2021

John A. Martin, 81, of Castle Street, died Saturday, January 09, 2021 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Ellwood City on October 20, 1939 a son of the late Joseph Martin and the late Nettie (Fabian) Marcella. He was also preceded in death by his step father Paul Marcella. He was married to Geraldine ‘Gerri’...

Jan 6, 2021

Ruth Ann Yale, 71, of Boyles Avenue died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Quality Life Services, New Castle.  She was born in Sharon, PA July 15, 1949 a daughter of the late Edward and Jeannette (Brown) Walker.  She was married to Dennis Emil Yale on April 19, 1969, he survives in New Castle.  Mrs. Yale worked for Love’s Janitorial...

Jan 4, 2021

Rosemary Albert, 68, of Clarence Avenue died Monday, January 4, 2021 at her residence in New Castle. She was born in New Castle, PA on February 29, 1952 a daughter of the late Fred and Josephine (Bulisco) Edminston. She was married to John R. Albert on April 29, 1978, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Albert was a homemaker....

Jan 2, 2021

Tamini Marie Abraham, 35, died January 2, 2021 in Gaighersburg, MD. Ms. Abraham was born in New Castle, PA on February 20, 1985 a daughter of the late William Schorder and Keia Abraham. Tamini worked at Giant Eagle in the Bakery department.

She is survived by four children, Jamel Mitchell, Jay’Sean Mitchell, Regin Callhoun, and Tiny Coats,...

Dec 30, 2020

Lisa Ann Beddingfield, 57 of South Mill Street died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at UPMC Passavant McCandless in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on November 22, 1963 in New Castle a daughter of the late Charles Saad and the late Frances Felix Kotyuha. She is married to Anthony Beddingfield, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Beddingfield was a manager...

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...

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...

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...