OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Sharon Leann Patrick

Sharon Leann Patrick

Nov 30, 2011

Sharon Leann Patrick, 5 weeks, of Carol Lane, Edinburg, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born October 26, 2011 in New Castle, the daughter of Tim Patrick and Shelly (Webb) Rush. She is survived by three brothers, Zackary Rush, Damien Patrick, and her twin brother, Aiden Patrick all of Edinburg, PA,...

Linda R. Myers

Linda R. Myers

Nov 26, 2011

Linda R. Tanner Myers, 69, of Independence Lane, died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born August 21, 1942 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Doris (Shoaff) Tanner. She was married to Keith Myers who died September 1986. Mrs. Myers was a secretary for Fisher Brothers at the...

Cecile M. Colucci

Cecile M. Colucci

Nov 24, 2011

Cecile M. Colucci, 71, of E. Hillcrest Avenue, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born March 20, 1940 in Bessemer, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Serjack) Kukich. She is married to Harry J. Colucci who survives in New Castle. Mrs. Colucci was a self-employed beautician for many...

Catherine T. Yakopovich

Catherine T. Yakopovich

Nov 22, 2011

Catherine T. Yakopovich, 61, of Shadyside Street, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born May 28, 1950 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Fred and Tresia (Nerti) Mozzocio. She was married to Michael N. Yakopovich who died in 2001. Mrs. Yakopovich worked at Big J,...

Ida 'Edith' Julia Skolada

Ida 'Edith' Julia Skolada

Nov 14, 2011

Ida 'Edith' Julia Skolada, 93, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. She was born in New Castle on March 16, 1918, a daughter of the late Bartholomew and Marianne (Perrotta) Lombardi. She was married to Valent L. Skolada who died October 23, 1995. Mrs. Skolada was a selector at Shenango...

Salvatore B. 'Sam' Rotunno

Salvatore B. 'Sam' Rotunno

Nov 12, 2011

Salvatore B. ‘Sam’ Rotunno, 85, of E. Reynolds Street, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born March 12, 1926 in New Castle, the son of the late Marion and Anna (Pisano) Rotunno. He married Helene E. (Pallerino) Rotunno on June 23, 1951, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Rotunno was Superintendent...

William B. 'Buddy' Green

William B. 'Buddy' Green

Nov 8, 2011

William B. Green, 82, of Vista South, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at his home in New Castle. He was born December 16, 1928 in New Castle, the son of the late Newton and Elizabeth (Richman) Green. Mr. Green was a steel worker working for Republic Steel Campbell Works retiring after almost 20 years. He was an Army veteran...

Mary Marie Denny

Mary Marie Denny

Nov 3, 2011

Mary Marie Denny, 88, of Martha Street, died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born June 8, 1923 in New Castle, a of the late daughter of Edward Gust and Ellen Olive (Pearson) Darwin. She was married to Lawrence J. Denny who died October 5, 2011. Mrs. Denny was a lifelong member...

Mary Jane Paglia

Mary Jane Paglia

Nov 1, 2011

Mary Jane Paglia, 65, of Wilmington Rd., New Castle, died Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at her home in New Castle. She was born August 16, 1946 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Anthony and Lucy (Lostracco) Bertone, Sr. She was married to Alessandro Paglia who died September 8, 1986. Mrs. Paglia loved cooking, spending time with her...

Dorothy O'Brien Renner

Dorothy O'Brien Renner

Oct 25, 2011

Dorothy O'Brien Renner, 95, of Wilmington Rd., formerly of E. Northview Ave., died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Jameson Care Center. She was born February 28, 1916 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Harold and Ora Belle (Lyons) Dayton. She was first married to John O’Brien, who died November 28, 1979. She was then married to William...

Timothy E. Fraser

Timothy E. Fraser

Oct 13, 2011

Timothy E. Fraser, 43, of Westview Rd., Union Twp. died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngtown, OH. He was born August 22, 1968 in New Castle, a son of John Fraser and the late Mary 'Bonnie' (Shorts) Fraser. He was married to Rosella (Campbell) Fraser, she surivies. Mr. Fraser was a self-employed roofer and handyman....

George A. Green

George A. Green

Oct 12, 2011

George A. Green, 88, of New Smyma Beach, FL, formerly of New Castle, died October 12, 2011 from an extended illness in Florida. He was born in New Castle on March 22, 1923 a son of the late Fred & Alberta Green. George was a retired mechanic from Green's Auto Service. He was a decorated Army veteran and served...

Ernest L. Kuentz

Ernest L. Kuentz

Oct 8, 2011

Ernest L. Kuentz, 60, of New Castle, died Saturday, October 8, 2011 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. He was born January 31, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the son of the late John and Dorothy Kuentz. He was also preceded in death by his adopted parents, Moulton and Dorothy Ferguson. Mr. Kuentz married Linda J. (Ruby) Kuentz on January 19, 1972,...

Lawrence J. Denny

Lawrence J. Denny

Oct 5, 2011

Lawrence J. Denny, 92, of Martha Street, Shenango Twp., died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler, PA. He was born of September 28, 1919 in New Castle, PA a son of the late Lawrence M. and Mary E. (Neiheisel) Denny. He was the first baby born at New Castle Hospital. He married Mary M. (Darwin)...

Vivian E. Byers

Vivian E. Byers

Sep 25, 2011

Vivian E. Byers, 86, of Stickle RD, Shenango Twp., died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born July 31, 1925 in Hamilton, Ohio a daughter of the late David and Helen (Sleigher) Vogan. She was married to Kenneth M. Byers who died January 30, 2008. Mrs. Byers was a cashier at G.C....

Richard 'Dicky' E. Conti, Sr.

Richard 'Dicky' E. Conti, Sr.

Sep 19, 2011

Richard 'Dicky' E. Conti, Sr., 75, of Vine Street, died Monday, September 19, 2011 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born February, 3, 1936, in New Castle, a son of the late Anthony and Alice (Simpson) Conti. He married Jean M. (Cioffi) Conti on November 28, 1964, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Conti was a New...

Zamara A. Stelter Talley

Zamara A. Stelter Talley

Sep 14, 2011

Zamara A. Stelter Talley, 35, of W. Washington Street, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born August 12, 1976 in New Castle, a son of Tom and Victoria (Sawl) Talley. His parents survive in New Castle. Zamara enjoyed fishing and playing video games. He loved to spend time with his...

Patsy J. George

Patsy J. George

Sep 11, 2011

Patsy J. George, 73, of North Meadow Drive, Union Twp., died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born May 28, 1938 in New Castle, a son of the late Victor E. and Mary C. (Cestrone) George. Mr. George started his 44 year career in education as a 6th grade teacher at Croton...

Scott M. Kelley

Scott M. Kelley

Sep 2, 2011

Scott M. Kelley, 19, of Blunston Avenue, died Friday, September 2, 2011 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born June 12, 1992 in New Castle, a son of Frank and Audrenette (Boyer) Kelley. His parents survive in New Castle. Scott enjoyed playing video games, football, doing puzzles, and coloring. He also enjoyed...

Gordon D. Rees, Jr.

Gordon D. Rees, Jr.

Aug 30, 2011

Gordon D. Rees, Jr., 31, of Morton Street, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born January 10, 1980 in New Castle, the son of Gordon D. Rees, Sr. and Laurie (Brunswick) Lyverson. Mr. Rees was a custodian at the Scottish Rite Cathedral for 6 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing...