OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Norma M. Perretta

Norma M. Perretta

Dec 10, 2015

Norma M. Perretta, 92, of South Market Street, New Wilmington, formerly of Blanchard Street, Mahoningtown, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Shenango Presbyterian Sr. Care in New Wilmington. She was born May 28, 1923 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Americo ‘Mike’ and Silvia (DeMatteo) Lombardi. She was married to the late Louis A. Perretta who died...

Kevin T. Sims

Kevin T. Sims

Dec 8, 2015

Kevin T. Sims, 58, of North Beaver Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Silver Oaks Nursing Center in New Castle. He was born July 19, 1957 in Gary, Indiana the son of the late William Sims and the late Edna (Robinson) Smith. He married Pearlie M. (Harris) Sims on May 26, 2007, she survives in New...

Florence Vernino

Florence Vernino

Dec 3, 2015

Florence Vernino, 99, of Katherine Street, New Castle, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born May 4, 1916 in Donora, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Albert Carusone and the late Rose (Fresa) Zona. She was married to the late Carl P. Vernino who died July 9, 2013. Mrs. Vernino...

Dolores A. 'Dee' Cook

Dolores A. 'Dee' Cook

Dec 1, 2015

Dolores A. ‘Dee’ Cook, 85, formerly of Fern Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born August 29, 1930 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Dando) Palladino. She was married to the late Joseph J. Cook who died March 28, 2007. Dee was...

Nicholas 'Nancy' Leone

Nicholas 'Nancy' Leone

Nov 28, 2015

Nicholas ‘Nancy’ Leone, 96, of West Pittsburg Road, New Castle, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born October 19, 1919 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Antonio and Catherine (Carusone) Quahliero. She was married to the late Augustine Leone, Sr. for 51 years, he passed away May 27,...

John E. Norris

John E. Norris

Nov 21, 2015

John E. Norris, 65, of South First Street, New Castle, passed away surrounded by his loving family and many friends, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born September 12, 1950 in New Castle, a son of the late Walter and Justine (Pollio) Norris, Sr. Mr. Norris retired in 2011 from the New...

Lisa M. Wetzel

Lisa M. Wetzel

Nov 19, 2015

Lisa M. Wetzel, 30, of West Laurel Boulevard, New Castle, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born August 6, 1985 in Houston, Texas a daughter of Richard Wetzel, II of New Wilmington and Denise (Fazzone) Wetzel of New Castle. Miss Wetzel worked at Mr. B's in Shenango and Neshannock and also...

Marie M. Merlino

Marie M. Merlino

Nov 18, 2015

Marie M. Merlino, 94, of Garfield Road, Columbiana, OH, formerly of New Castle, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Mary's Alzheimer Center in Columbiana, Ohio. She was born July 3, 1921 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Elvira (Ciazzia) Merlino. Ms. Merlino was a seamstress at the Pants Factory and Airway Luggage for many...

Amy J. Mcmullen

Amy J. Mcmullen

Nov 17, 2015

Amy J. (Nocera) McMullen, 67, of Fairview Avenue, New Castle, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015, surrounded by her family, at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born July 30, 1948 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Julius and Clotilda (Ryan) Nocera. Amy was an LPN and cared for the residents of Edison Manor for...

James M. Coates

James M. Coates

Nov 13, 2015

James M. Coates, 71, of Ben Franklin Highway, Edinburg, died Friday, November 13, 2015 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born May 27, 1944 in New Castle, a son of the late Robert and Mildred (Balkment) Coates. He was married to Patti A. (Cwiakala) Coates on October 5, 2011, she survives in Edinburg. Mr. Coates was...

Raymond J. Burgo

Raymond J. Burgo

Nov 6, 2015

Raymond J. Burgo, 64, of Brookshire Drive, New Castle, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on November 8, 1950 the son of the late Raymond and Francis (Gasser) Burgo. He was married to Sandra L. (Cioffi) Burgo on October 9, 1971, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

Mildred G. Campbell

Mildred G. Campbell

Nov 5, 2015

Mildred G. Campbell, 92, of Allen, TX, formerly of New Castle, died Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Allen, TX. She was born in New Castle on June 6, 1923 a daughter of the late Luigi and Catherine (Fenati) Gurini. She was married to the late Charles R. Campbell who died June 12, 1952. Mrs. Campbell worked at a secretary...

William J. Weber

William J. Weber

Nov 4, 2015

William J. Weber, IV, 45, of Cunningham Avenue, New Castle, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born March 3, 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the son of Evelyn (Howe) Biddle and her husband John L. Biddle, they survive in New Castle. Mr. Weber was a welder and foreman at Kasgro Rail Corp....

Raymond S. Saesan

Raymond S. Saesan

Oct 29, 2015

Raymond S. Saesan, 62, of La Casa Personal Care Home, New Castle, died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his home in New Castle. He was born December 13, 1952 in New Castle, a son of the late Arnold and Josephine (Sebreno) Saesan. Mr. Saesan worked at Shenango China and was a self-employed painter for many years. He enjoyed motorcycles,...

Jeffrey S. Crisci

Jeffrey S. Crisci

Oct 24, 2015

Jeffrey S. Crisci, 53, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. Jeff was born February 23, 1962 to Marlene Crisci Phillips and the late Clem Crisci in New Castle. For the past four years, Jeff lived in Zionsville, Indiana, working as Plant Maintenance Manager for Bway Corporation in Indianapolis. Jeff married his beloved wife Martha in 1999. She and their...

Debra A. Moore

Debra A. Moore

Oct 22, 2015

Debra A. Moore, 55, of North Scotland Lane, New Castle, died Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born March 24, 1960 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Charles Haught and Mary (Simpson) Haught. Her mother survives in New Castle. She was married to Peter J. Moore on July 4, 1986,...

Brandee L. Mangino

Brandee L. Mangino

Oct 22, 2015

Brandee L. Zacharewski Mangino, 38, of North Cascade Street, New Castle, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 22, 2015 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born April 10, 1977 in New Castle, a daughter of Richard ‘Cheetah’ and Noreen (Aluisia) Zacharewski, her parents survive in New Castle. She was married to Richard A. Mangino,...

Joseph E. Chill

Joseph E. Chill

Oct 21, 2015

Joseph E. Chill, 88, of Paul Street, New Castle, formerly of Marshall Avenue, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. He was born October 21, 1926 in New Castle, a son of the late Joseph and Assunta (Fontinello) Chill. He was married to the late Mary Ann (Perrotta) Chill who died March 10, 2014....

Alayna Dietrich

Alayna Dietrich

Oct 20, 2015

Infant Alayna Dietrich, daughter of Michael Dietrich and Jamie L. Pounds, passed away October 20, 2015 at UPMC Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is survived by one sister, Nicole Dietrich, and her grandparents, Edward ‘Meatball' Dietrich and Bonnie (Stiffler) Dietrich and Richard Glidden and Elaine (Fray) Glidden. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 4:00...

Anthony P. 'Dooders' Nero

Anthony P. 'Dooders' Nero

Oct 13, 2015

Anthony P. ‘Dooders’ Nero, 78, of West Cherry Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born April 12, 1937 in New Castle, a son of the late Patsy and Julia (Santillo) Nero. Mr. Nero retired after 24 years from National Steel as an Annealing Helper. He was an...