OBITUARIES

Nov 20, 2019

Donald Ray D’Ambrosi, 58, of Cleveland Avenue died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in New Castle on April 21, 1961 a son of the late Pete D’Ambrosi and Theada (Daufen) D’Ambrosi, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. D’Ambrosi worked at a body man in several local body shops and was...

Nov 15, 2019

Cory A. Fennell, I, 30, of Neshannock Avenue, died Friday November 15, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on November 25, 1988, a son of the late David Fennell and Marcia (Flynn) Fennell of New Castle. Cory was a self-employed mason, and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children.

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Nov 5, 2019

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, John Robert Wratny, surrounded by his close family and friends, ended his long battle with cancer.

John was born on July 10, 1956 in New Castle, PA; graduating from Union High School where he was voted ‘Best All Around’ and ‘Best Looking.’ John played Varsity Football and with the help of his...

Oct 25, 2019

Richard Stephen Baka, 74, of Bon-Aire Avenue, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born August 12, 1945 in New Castle, the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Sniezek) Baka. He was married to Beverly (Melillo) Baka on April 29, 1966, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Baka was a customer service...

Oct 23, 2019

Karen Marie Ludwig, 72, of Pawpaw, MI, formerly of New Castle, died October 23, 2019 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born in New Castle March 8, 1948 the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (VanEman) Stockman. Mrs. Ludwig was a custodian for Mellon Bank in New Castle for a number of years. She enjoyed making crafts and traveling...

Oct 20, 2019

August Mastren, 86, of Friendship Street, died Sunday, October 20 th , 2019 at his residence. He was born in New Castle on October 20 th , 1933 a son of the late Robert and Helen (Venditto) Mastren. He was married to the late Theresa (Rozzi) Mastren who died March 10 th , 2017. Mr. Mastren worked in the...

Oct 19, 2019

Thomas Allan Felasco, 77, of Confederate Lane, died Saturday, October 19 th , 2019 at his residence. He was born in New Castle on December 7 th , 1941, a son of the late Thomas A. and Eleanor (Ambrose) Felasco. He was married to Edith M. ‘Edie’ (DeLorenzo) Felasco on June 27 th , 1964, she survives in New...

Oct 18, 2019

Linda Lee McFarland, 75, formally of Cedar Crest Apartments, died Friday October 18 th , 2019 at UMPC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle on October 31 st , 1943 a daughter of the late William and Gertrude Lawson. She was married to the late Harold I. McFarland who died January 13 th , 2006. Linda enjoyed...

Oct 18, 2019

Constance Sue Feeley, 51, of Shady Side Street, died Friday October 18, 2019 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in New Castle on July 31, 1968 a daughter of the late Howard Leonard ‘Skip’ Feeley and Carol Francis (Rogers) Lample. Her mother survives in New Castle and she is also survived by her step-father, Earl Lample,...

Oct 13, 2019

Joyce Eileen Rigotti, 78, of Center Church Road, died Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Quality Life Services New Castle. She was born August 3, 1941 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late Alfred McWithey, Jr. and the late Martha (Spithaler) Koziar. She is also preceded in death by her step-father, Francis Koziar. Mrs. Rigotti was plant manager at...

Oct 9, 2019

Velma Annarella, 92, of Cameron Avenue, died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at UPMC Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born June 21, 1927 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Moffo) Quinn. She was married to the late Michael F. Annarella who died August 10, 2008. Mrs. Annarella worked at Nickle's Bakery and...

Oct 8, 2019

Vincent Anthony Matteo, 27, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at his home in Greensburg. He was born December 5, 1991 in New Castle, a son of the late Jay Adam Matteo and Valerie (Lelii) Matteo, his mother survives in Pittsburgh. Vincent was a cook at Steak & Shake in Greensburg and was a graduate of Pitt Greensburg...

Oct 8, 2019

Donna L. Rapko, 62, of East Reynolds Avenue, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home in New Castle. She was born April 25, 1957 in Swindon, England a daughter of the late John and Betty (McGuiness) Abraham. Donna was an administrative assistant retiring after 25 years at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She loved spending time with her friends and...

Oct 2, 2019

Jean Ann Paglia, 73, of Bristol Lane, Neshannock Township, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born November 20, 1945 in New Castle, the daughter of the late James and Audrey (McAllen) Pauline. She was married to Lucian A. Paglia on June 1, 1968, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Paglia was...

Sep 30, 2019

Shirley Anne (Cratsley) Surgenavic passed peacefully and full of grace from this life into the glorious Kingdom of Heaven on September 30 th , 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born to Bill and Helen Crastley of Brookfield, Ohio on March 22, 1948. She was an inspiration to all who knew her for her calm...

Sep 27, 2019

Larry Frank Hepler, 81, of Rhodes Place died Friday, September 27 th , 2019 at his residence. He was born in Butler on October 29 th , 1937 a son of the late Martha Hepler. He was married to Vera J. (Teece) Hepler on April 20 th , 1996. She survives in New Castle. Mr. Hepler retired as a...

Sep 21, 2019

Ralph Samuel Pisano, 87, of Old Princeton Road, passed peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 21 st , 2019. He was born Feburary 3 rd , 1932 in Mongiana, Italy, a son of the late Francis and Rosina (Simonetta) Pisano. He was married to Ann (Sabino) Pisano on October 6 th , 1956, she survives in New Castle....

Sep 16, 2019

Elizabeth Sylvester, 97, of Penn Boulevard, Union Township, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at Sharon Regional Hospital. She was born January 30, 1922 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Alexander and Domenica (Palumbo) DeGidio. She was married to the late Augustine V. Sylvester who died October 15, 1995. Mrs. Sylvester enjoyed reading, writing letters to famous people...

Sep 9, 2019

Alan Louie DeCristoforo, 55, of Loraine Avenue, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home in New Castle. He was born July 4, 1964 in New Castle, the son of the late Louie and Mildred (Kopriva) DeCristoforo. He was married to Marlene S. (Walters) DeCristoforo on June 13, 1987, she survives in New Castle. Alan was the Spiritual Care...

Sep 2, 2019

Delores Michaels, 89, of Sycamore Street, Shenango Twp., died Monday, September 2, 2019 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born May 3, 1930 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Amanda K. Michaels. Delores worked at Shenango Pottery and then on the assembly line at Airway Luggage for 55 years. She enjoyed doing yardwork and...