OBITUARIES

Sep 21, 2020

Louis S. Esposito, 82, of 10 th Street, West Pittsburg, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home in West Pittsburg. He was born in Youngstown, OH November 15, 1937, a son of the late Ciro and Victoria (Polce) Esposito. He is survived by his wife, Ilona J. (Bakos) Esposito. Mr. Esposito was owner and operator of Personal Touch...

Sep 20, 2020

Ilene Marie Upperman, 78, of Edgebrook Lane, New Wilmington, died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Hillside Rehabilitation Center in Warren, OH. She was born in New Castle February 7, 1942 a daughter of the late John and Mary (Korab) Iwanejko. She was married to the late Arthur S. Upperman, Sr. who died May 19, 2013. Mrs. Upperman worked on...

Sep 9, 2020

William A.  Wallace, 75, of Hillsville Road, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in New Castle March 3, 1945 a son of the late William J. and Ruth (Kepp) Wallace. He was married to Laraine J. (Krill) Wallace on November 16, 1974, she survives in Edinburg. Mr. Wallace was a stock chaser...

Sep 7, 2020

James A. Nail, 69, of Court Street, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. Mr. Nail was born in New Castle October 4, 1950 a son of the late William and Margaret (Henry) Nail. He was a mill wright at Essroc retiring after 30 years. Mr. Nail loved his dogs, Katie and Isabelle and was...

Aug 26, 2020

Ruth Ann Billyk, 70, of Roosevelt Avenue, West Pittsburg, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on October 20, 1949 in Punxsutawney, PA, a daughter of Wilson and Nellie (Myers) Rankin, he father resides in DuBois, PA. She was married to the late George Billky, Jr. who died on October 1, 2003. Mrs. Billyk was...

Aug 23, 2020

Virginia L. McFarland, 73, Martin Kelly Spears Road, Hillsville, died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at St. John’s Specialty Care Center in Mars, PA. She was born in New Castle September 3, 1946 a daughter of the late Herbert and Helen (Dwyer) Marker. She was married to the late Louis C. McFarland who died May 11, 2002. Mrs. McFarland was...

Aug 16, 2020

Geraldine E. Clarke, 92, of Lincoln Avenue, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle May 24, 1928 a daughter of the late Thomas and Letitia (Fletcher) Perry. She was married to the late David Clarke who died January 2017. Mrs. Clarke was an elementary teacher for Poland...

Aug 16, 2020

Janice V. Criscito, 85, of Pulaski Road, died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Jameson Care Center. She was born in New Castle August 31, 1934 a daughter of the late Enoch and Sarah (Lewis) Cookson. She was married to the late James Criscito who died November 2002. Janice was a cook at San-Ran and Randy’s Restaurant in New Castle...

Aug 12, 2020

Kathy M. Russo, 55, of North Cedar Street, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Edison Manor Nursing Home. She was born in New Castle May 20, 1965 a daughter of the late John and Rosemarie (Ferrieri) Italia. She worked in the deli of Giant Eagle on Butler Ave. and Wilmington Rd. and worked at H&R Block seasonally. Kathy enjoyed...

Aug 6, 2020

Marianna Arena, 91, of West State Street, Edinburg, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born in Reggio Calabria, Italy June 9, 1929 a son of the late Vincente and Theresa (Trichilo) Antico. She was married to the late Rocco Arena who died March 25, 1981. Mrs. Arena worked at Rosie’s Bakery...

Aug 5, 2020

Juanita C. Coleman, 101, formerly of Vaughn, NM, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born in Boone, MO February 18, 1919 a daughter of the late Everet and Ona (Rippeto) Sapp. She was married to the late Robert H. Coleman for over 50 years, he died in 1998. She was the...

Aug 4, 2020

Richard A. Adamo, 85, of Spring Street, Union Township, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born in New Castle November 17, 1934 a son of the late Anthony and Evelyn (McTaggert) Adamo. He was married to the late Virginia L. (Kielar) Adamo who died April 10, 2016. Mr. Adamo worked as a maintenance...

Aug 4, 2020

Curtis G. Hanna, 58, of Lutton Street, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Anaheim, CA December 30, 1961 a son of the late John E. Hanna and Joan (Lawson) Hanna, his mother survives in New Castle. He was married to Renee L. (Ekis) Hanna on August 8, 1998, she survives...

Jul 31, 2020

Charles Edward ‘Briggs-Taylor’ Wojciechowski, 47, of Park Avenue died Friday, July 31, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Wojciechowski was born on January 5, 1973 a son of William Briggs and Sandra (Krosen) Taylor, they survive in New Castle. He was an Independent Contractor for 30 years. Mr. Wojciechowski enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and fixing everything.

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Jul 25, 2020

Robert G. Tanner, 68, of Mercer Road died Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Brookville, PA. He was born on February 23, 1952, a son of the late Joseph and Virginia (McClelland) Tanner. He was married to the late Molly K. (McGuire) Tanner who died on October 23, 2007. Mr. Tanner was a Chrome Plater for Precision Plating retiring after...

Jul 20, 2020

Thomas D. Walsh, 41, of Bayridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, died Monday, July 20, 2020 in New Castle. He was born on June 14, 1979 a son of John and Carol (McFerrin) Walsh, they both reside in Pittsburgh. Mr. Walsh was a food vender for an Apple Cart, he loved to fish, being on the water, and boating.

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Jul 20, 2020

Brinley W. Vaughn Jr., 69, of Dewey Avenue, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at Sharon Regional Hospital. He was born April 28, 1951 in New Castle, a son of the late Brinley W. and Anna (Milchak) Walsh. He was married to Darlene A. (Shuler) Vaughn for over 30 years, she resides in New Castle. Mr. Vaughn worked in maintenance...

Jul 19, 2020

Helen Michaelangelo DeLozier, 91, of Paul Street, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Haven Convalescent Home. She was born in Gallatzin, PA May 7, 1929, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Torok) Mandichak. She was married to the late Regis ‘Dick’ Michaelangelo who died August 21, 1979 and then to the late James E. DeLozier who died...

Jul 14, 2020

Mary Louise (Jannetti) Montonaro, 98, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Rhodes Estate in New Castle. Mrs. Montonaro was born on December 9, 1921 a daughter of the late Dominic and Divina (Clementone) Jannetti. She was married to the late Charles A. Montonaro who died September 23, 1987. Mrs. Montonaro worked at Shenango Pottery and then was a cashier...

Jul 11, 2020

Joseph Anthony Orlando, Sr., 84, of North Cedar Street, died Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Joseph was born on January 20, 1936, a son of the late Greno and Anna (Papilli) Orlando. He was married to Martha Rose (Ronk) Orlando on January 11, 2014, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Orlando was a...