OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Homer S. Stiles

Homer S. Stiles

Jun 30, 2017

Homer M. Stiles, 86, of Lower Idlewild Drive, New Castle, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 29, 1931 in Strongstown, Pennsylvania the son of the late Cleophes and Lucinda (Hoffman) Stiles. He was married to the late Thelma (Shaffer) Stiles for over 55 years until her death on July...

Louis J. Nocera

Louis J. Nocera

Jun 25, 2017

Louis J. Nocera, 67, of South Jefferson Street, New Castle, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born November 22, 1949 in New Castle, a son of the late Julius and Clotilda (Ryan) Nocera. Mr. Nocera was a maintenance man for Crestview Gardens retiring after 15 years. He was a general handyman, he...

Anna Jean Nerti

Anna Jean Nerti

Jun 25, 2017

Anna Jean Nerti, 87, of formerly of 13th Street, West Pittsburg, died Sunday, June 25, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born June 25, 1930 in Chewton, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Patsy and Rose (Venezie) Butchelle. She was married to the late Patsy A. Nerti who died November 5, 2010. Mrs. Nerti was...

Nick P. Perrotta

Nick P. Perrotta

Jun 24, 2017

Nick P. Perrotta, 82, of West Clayton Street, New Castle, died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born May 12, 1935 in New Castle, a son of the late Nick and Cecelia (DeMark) Perrotta. He was married to Mary M. (Perretta) Perrotta on September 8, 1956, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

Dorothy P. 'Dolly' Burns

Dorothy P. 'Dolly' Burns

Jun 23, 2017

Dorothy P. ‘Dolly’ Burns, 82, of Moyer Road, formerly of Ellwood Road, New Castle, died Friday, June 23, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born October 31, 1934 in New Castle, the daughter of the late James and Daisy (Cascino) Richards. She was married to the late Emmett L. ‘Mike’ Burns who died October 10,...

Barbara A. Popovich

Barbara A. Popovich

Jun 22, 2017

Barbara A. Popovich, 69, of Jackson Avenue, New Castle, died Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her home in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on May 30, 1948 a daughter of the late John and Florence (Masone) Popovich. Barbara was co-owner and operator of Shenango Beverage for 26 years. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards and loved going...

Louis M. Toscano

Louis M. Toscano

Jun 20, 2017

Louis M. Toscano, 87, of Berger Place, New Castle, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born May 5, 1930 in New Castle, a son of the late Anthony and Marie (DiThomas) Toscano. He was married to Bonita L. (Santia) Toscano on April 24, 1965, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

Louis H. Zona, Jr.

Louis H. Zona, Jr.

Jun 16, 2017

Louis H. Zona, Jr., 58, of Vista South Apartments, died Friday, June 16, 2017 at his residence in New Castle. He was born January 20, 1959 in New Castle, a son of the late Louis H. Zona, Sr. and Donna J. (Tillia) Zona, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Zona was a street hawker for the New Castle...

Thomas H. Hobrat

Thomas H. Hobrat

Jun 12, 2017

Thomas H. Hobrat, 78, of Brentwood Avenue, Shenango Township, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born November 1, 1938 in New Castle, a son of the late John and Nellie (Henry) Hobrat. He was married to the late Cornelia M. (Buchanan) Hobrat who died October 27, 2016. Mr. Hobrat worked as...

Rose M. Mazur

Rose M. Mazur

Jun 9, 2017

Rose M. Mazur, 86, of Willowhurst Circle, New Castle, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born November 2, 1930 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Luke and Vera (Small) Zuke. She was married to the late Joseph J. Mazur who died June 21, 1985. Mrs. Mazur was a secretary...

Velma M. Albert

Velma M. Albert

May 30, 2017

Velma Mae(Kelly)Albert, 88, of East Lutton Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Newark, DE. She was born in New Kensington, PA on April 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Coury) Kelly. Velma Mae (Kelly) Albert was a beloved daughter, wife and mother. She was cherished and adored by her grandchildren. Her family...

Ronald E. Mccandless

Ronald E. Mccandless

May 29, 2017

Ronald C. McCandless, 55, of Franklin Avenue, New Castle, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born June 3, 1961 in Kane, Pennsylvania a son of the late William C. McCandless, Jr. and Dona (Feronti) McCandless. His mother survives in New Castle. Mr. McCandless worked for numerous Paving Companies for a number...

Marie E. Ginocchi

Marie E. Ginocchi

May 23, 2017

Marie Elizabeth Ginocchi, 87, of Rhodes Place, New Castle, formerly of Maryland Avenue, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born January 31, 1930 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Sandy and Teresa (Rotunno) Dellaverson. She was married to the late Joseph A. Ginocchi who died May 10, 1997. Mrs....

Jeffrey S. Kramer, Sr.

Jeffrey S. Kramer, Sr.

May 23, 2017

Jeffrey S. Kramer, Sr., 65, of Mercer Road, New Castle, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born February 4, 1952 in Elkins, West Virginia a son of the late Richard and Virginia (Bennett) Kramer. He was married to Deborah J. (Ryan) Kramer on July 1, 1972, she survives in New Castle....

Carol N. Best

Carol N. Best

May 21, 2017

Carol N. Best, 69, of Eastbrook Neshannock Falls Road, New Castle, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at VNA Hospice in Butler. She was born September 19, 1947 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania a daughter of Ufemio Biagioni of Leechburg, PA and the late Rose (Gorelli) Biagioni. She was married to Dennis J. Best on December 9, 1972, he survives in New...

Howard D. Matthews

Howard D. Matthews

May 20, 2017

Howard D. Matthews, 78, of North Cedar Street, New Castle, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Life Care Hospital in Wilkinsburg, PA. He was born August 1, 1938 in New Castle a son of the late Harold and Daisy Belle (Green) Matthews. Mr. Matthews worked for GM Lordstown in Assembly retiring after over 20 years. He was a Marine...

Terri M. Fulena

Terri M. Fulena

May 4, 2017

Terri M. Fulena, 48, of New Castle, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 in New Castle. She was born June 21, 1968 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Theodore Thorman and Margaret (Garman) Thorman, her mother survives in New Castle. Terri enjoyed playing bingo and cards and loved spending time with her children and grandsons. In addition to...

Josh W. Jones

Josh W. Jones

Apr 29, 2017

Josh W. Jones, 32, of Lake Wood Gardens Road, New Castle, lost his battle to drug addiction, Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his home in New Castle. He was born July 28, 1984 in New Castle, a son of Wayne Jones of Dayton Beach, FL and Carrie Cade and her fiancé Anthony Lombardo of New Castle. Josh worked for...

Valerie Starr Sager

Valerie Starr Sager

Apr 20, 2017

Valerie Starr Sager, 32, of Green Meadows Trailer Court, New Galilee, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her home in New Galilee. She was born January 27, 1985 in New Castle, a daughter of Jerry Sager, Jr. of Cincinnati, OH and Kimberlee (Ridenour) Sager of New Castle. Valerie delivered newspapers for the New Castle News for 15 years. She...

Angeline Hetrick

Angeline Hetrick

Apr 18, 2017

Angeline Hetrick, 76, of W. Moody Avenue, New Castle, passed away with her loving family at her side, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born May 4, 1940 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Barone) Bondi. She was married to the late William H. Hetrick who died...