OBITUARIES

Mar 2, 2020

Peter John Mangino, 62, of Martha St. died Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on March 1, 1958 a son of the late Andy and Delores (Bulisco) Mangino. Pete was a truck driver for over 30 years working for numerous companies including CJ Long and McClymonds Trucking. He also...

Feb 29, 2020

Karen Sue McConnaughy, 66, of East Home Street, died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her home in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on August 5, 1953 a daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (Graham) Craven. She was married to the late David E. McConnaughy who died October 29, 2010. Karen worked in the kitchen at...

Feb 28, 2020

Elizabeth R. Black (Betty), age 93 of New Castle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on February 28, 2020. Betty was born in New Castle on February 18, 1927 to Ralph and Sandra (Farone) Covelli. Growing up, she most enjoyed swimming downtown and yodeling on a local radio show. As an adult, Elizabeth took pride in her...

Feb 23, 2020

Hazel Mae Brown, 74, of Boyles Avenue, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home in New Castle. She was born July 5, 1945 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Harold and Hazel (Johnson) Burnside. Mrs. Brown was a nurses’ aid at Macaluso Nursing Home for a number of years. She enjoyed crocheting, going to church, listening...

Feb 20, 2020

Elizabeth Dorothy Gravatt, 58, of North Scott Street, died Thursday, February 20, 2020 at her home in New Castle. She was born July 23, 1961 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Esther (Bunnell) Gilbert. She was married to Paul J. Gravatt, Sr. on July 29, 1978, he survive in New Castle. Mrs. Gravatt worked for AVI Food...

Feb 17, 2020

Melissa Ann Black, 47, of North Ray Street, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at UPMC Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born September 2, 1972 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Russell Black and Mary Lou (Graham) Black, her mother survives in New Castle. Melissa worked in customer service for Walmart. She enjoyed reading, doing sudoku puzzles,...

Feb 16, 2020

James E. Black "Jim" age 85 of New Castle, passed away peacefully in a home with family, on February 16, 2020. Jim was born on February 7, 1935, in New Castle, to the late Elmer and Clara (Kerrigan) Black. James was a member of St. Vitus Parish, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, and was previously employed by Youngstown...

Feb 11, 2020

Denise Lynn DelPrincipe, 68, of North Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Vibra Health System in Boardman, Ohio. She was born January 28, 1952 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Vincent and Mae (Triozzi) DelPrincipe. Denise was manager of the Butler location of Long John Silvers for over 20 years.  She enjoyed photography...

Feb 9, 2020

Catherine E. Isaac, 53, of Arlington Avenue, died Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born April 21, 1966 in Freemont, Nebraska the daughter of Eloise Marie (Rauchenbaugh) Roberts, her mother survives in New Castle. Ms. Isaac enjoyed writing short stories, listening to and singing music and drawing and painting.

She is survived...

Feb 8, 2020

Karen Ann McFall, 66, of Marshall Avenue, died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born October 21, 1953 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Bernard and Phyllis (Anderson) Jackson. She was married to Donald McFall on May 20, 2005, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. McFall was a nurses’ aid at Golden Hill...

Feb 5, 2020

George E. Woryk, 93, of New Castle, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Wilcox, PA April 20, 1926 a son of the late Peter and Marion (Benedict) Woryk. He was married to Katherine J. (Lovaglio) Woryk on August 4, 1948, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Woryk was a foreman at...

Feb 3, 2020

Ronald E. Tarnaski, Jr., 48, of Albert Street, died after fighting a courageous battle with colon cancer, Monday, February 3, 2020 in New Caney, TX where he was being treated at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. He was born in New Castle on February 26, 1971 the son of the late Ronald E. Tarnaski, Sr. and Carol Lee (Clements)...

Jan 31, 2020

Dennis M. Rohr-Garansi born in Canton, Ohio on 5 October 1949 to the late Thomas James and Mary Patricia Rohr, née Smith, died Friday 31 January 2020, at home after a long illness. Raised in Canal Fulton, Ohio, he attended Central Catholic High School in Canton, Ohio graduating in 1967. His father was both a Contractor, and a Farmer....

Jan 30, 2020

Sabrina Lee Salamon, 39, of West Madison Avenue, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on September 22, 1980 a daughter of the late Steve Salamon and the late Cynthia (Bratschie) Antoniotti. She is survived by her fiancé Robert Skultety of Ellwood City. Sabrina loved gardening, animals and pet grooming, helping people...

Jan 26, 2020

Alfred O. Caruso, Jr., 77, of Cunningham Avenue, died Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Quality Life Services, (Augostine) Caruso. He was married Charlotte A. (Wilson) Caruso on April 24, 1965, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Caruso was an Inspector at Rockwell Spring retiring after 25 years. He enjoyed being on the CB radio, fishing, and collecting coins.

Jan 25, 2020

Jean C. Funari, 77, of West Madison Avenue, Mahoningtown, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in New Castle on March 5, 1942, a daughter of the late Anthony A. and Millie (Rainey) Funari. Jean was a Registered Nurse and a private duty nurse for many years. She worked for UCLA in the emergency room,...

Jan 24, 2020

Daniel Lee Black, Sr., 75, of N. Ray Street, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home in New Castle. He was born in New Castle December 6, 1944 a son of the late Elmer and Clara (Kerrigan) Black. He married to Linda Black, February 14, 1983, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Black was a retired self-employed roofer....

Jan 17, 2020

Mary Jo DeAugustine, 92, of Ryan Avenue, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver. She was born in Sharon on July 25, 1927 a daughter of the late Lawrence and Concetta (Isolda) Rispoli. She was married to the late Anthony DeAugustine who died February 13, 1997. Mrs. DeAugustine was a salesperson at Fashion Bug and...

Jan 15, 2020

LeRoy John Dierfield, 53, of 460 Hazelcroft Avenue, died of complications from an infection, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless. He was born May 6, 1966 in New Castle, the son of LeRoy and Marlene (Orr) Dierfield. LeRoy was a cook and delivery man for Mr. Pizza and Domino's Pizza for over 20 years. He...

Jan 14, 2020

Kenneth David DeFiore, Jr., 60, of New Castle, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at The Grove in New Castle. He was born March 8, 1959 in New Castle, a son of the late Kenneth and Antoinette (Sibeto) DeFiore, Sr. Mr. DeFiore was a truck driver for 20 years for Zambelli's Fireworks and Pyrotechnico, and he also shot fireworks for...