OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mary Jane Kordish

Mary Jane Kordish

Jan 11, 2009

Mary Jane Kordish, 61, of DuShane St., New Castle, died Sunday evening, January 11, 2009 at her home in New Castle. She was born February 4, 1947 in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Herman and Violet (Allen) Meilke. She has been married to Robert Kordish for 40 years, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Kordish was...

Rose L. Valenti

Rose L. Valenti

Jan 7, 2009

Rose L. Valenti, 82, of Annette Dr., New Castle, formerly of Skyview Tower, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born March 20, 1926 in Sykesville, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Miller) Valenti. Ms. Valenti was a Decorator at Shenango China retiring after 40 years. She was...

Roxine L. Apicelli

Roxine L. Apicelli

Jan 4, 2009

Roxine L. Apicelli, 65, of Huron Ave., New Castle, died Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2009 at Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born December 18, 1943 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Samuel and Susie (Pagley) Rozzi. She has been married to Michael Apicelli, Jr. for 36 years, he survives in New Castle. Mrs....

Mary E. Grimm

Mary E. Grimm

Jan 3, 2009

Mary E. Grimm, 92, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Lawrence Manor, died Saturday morning, January 3, 2009 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born October 2, 1916 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Hogue) Hamilton. She was married for 55 years to Elmer F. Grimm who died...

Lydia N. Pendleton

Lydia N. Pendleton

Jan 1, 2009

Lydia N. Pendleton, 59, of Park Ave., New Castle, formerly of Garden Grove, CA, died Thursday evening, January 1, 2009 at Silver Oaks Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born August 12, 1949 in Garden Grove, California the daughter of the late Namoi (Rodriguez) Espanoza. Ms. Pendleton worked as a manager for Levalor Blinds in California for many...

Barbara Ann Brown

Barbara Ann Brown

Dec 28, 2008

Barbara Ann Brown, 42, of E. Cherry St., New Castle, died Sunday morning, December 28, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born January 14, 1966 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of Perry and Shirley (Ballew) Christy, they survive in New Castle. She married Michael Todd Brown on February 9, 1984, he survives in New...

Decimo D. Pollio

Decimo D. Pollio

Dec 25, 2008

Decimo D. Pollio, 75, of S. First St., Mahoningtown, died Thursday afternoon, December 25, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born May 5, 1933 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Alessandor and Antoinetta (Napolitano) Pollio. Mr. Pollio was a self-employed parking lot attendant at Peoples Bank for many years in downtown New...

Leroy Tipton 'Bud' Alley

Leroy Tipton 'Bud' Alley

Dec 20, 2008

Leroy Tipton 'Bud' Alley of Bessemer left us on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, eight days before his 63rd birthday, in his hometown of New Castle, Pa. In place of a burial service, his ashes will be placed over the gravesite of his beloved older brother, Richard W. Alley, who left us in 2005. Bud was born on Dec. 28,...

Betty Jane Oliphant

Betty Jane Oliphant

Dec 18, 2008

Betty Jane Oliphant, 83, of Overlook Medical Center, formerly of Fairmont Ave., New Castle, died Thursday morning, December 18, 2008 at Overlook Nursing Home in New Wilmington. She was born November 3, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late William and Luella (Fury) Cooper. She was married to Cecil D. Oliphant who died January 24, 1977....

Samuel L. Bessell

Samuel L. Bessell

Dec 14, 2008

Samuel L. Bessell, 74, of 12th St., West Pittsburg, died Sunday evening, December 14, 2008 at his home in West Pittsburg. He was born September 10, 1934 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late William and Ethel (Mallemen) Bessell. He married Shirley Ann (Nerti) Bessell in 1960, she survives in West Pittsburg. Mr. Bessell was a cement...

Jennie Albert

Jennie Albert

Dec 14, 2008

Jennie Albert, 88, of Edison Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Croton Ave., New Castle, died Sunday morning, December 14, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born December 25, 1919 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Tom and Elizabeth (Mike) Albert. Ms. Albert was a nurses aide at the Haven Nursing Home for many...

Margaret C. 'Peggy' Vanassa

Margaret C. 'Peggy' Vanassa

Dec 13, 2008

Margaret C. ‘Peggy’ Vanassa, 93, of Countyline St., New Castle, died Saturday morning, December 13, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born February 23, 1915 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Emil and Mary (Cusano) Cercell. She was married to Samuel Vanassa, who died on October 22, 1992. Mrs. Vanassa was an...

Harry E. Valentino

Harry E. Valentino

Dec 12, 2008

Harry E. Valentino, 93, of Canton, OH, formerly of Lattavo Dr., New Castle, died Friday morning, December 12, 2008 at the Regency Health Care Center in Canton, OH. He was born September 6, 1915 in New Castle, PA a son of the late Joseph and Francis (Crisci) Valentino. Harry met the love of his life, Lousie (Toscano) Valentino, when...

Minnie Jenkins Ratkovich

Minnie Jenkins Ratkovich

Dec 10, 2008

Minnie Jenkins Ratkovich, 89, of Haven Nursing Home, formerly of E. Washington St., New Castle, died Wednesday afternoon, December 10, 2008 at Haven Nursing Home. She was born February 14, 1919 in Forrestville, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Tony and Mary (Cacchione) DeAngelo. Mrs. Ratkovich retired from Reliable Luggage after working on the assembly line for over 20...

Amanda M. Bott

Amanda M. Bott

Dec 6, 2008

Amanda M. Bott, 23, of State Rt. 956, Volant, died Saturday evening, December 6, 2008 at her mother’s residence in New Castle. She was born February 17, 1985 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Douglas E. Bott and Denise (Lenhart) Bott. Miss Bott was a cashier at Ambrosia's Convenience Store and Giant Eagle Wilmington Rd. She loved writing...

Flossie Louise Llewellyn

Flossie Louise Llewellyn

Dec 5, 2008

Flossie Louise Llewellyn, 75, of Jackson Ave., New Castle, died Friday morning, December 5, 2008 at her home in New Castle. She was born February 3, 1933 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late William and Augusta (Prediger) Jones. She married Robert S. Llewellyn on October 20, 1951, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Llewellyn was a...

Stella K. Alfera

Stella K. Alfera

Dec 3, 2008

Stella K. Alfera, 82, of Locust St., New Castle, died Wednesday afternoon, December 3, 2008 at Mill Creek Community Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. She was born July 14, 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Stanley and Catherine Szymanski. She married Orlando, ‘Barney’ Alfera in 1948, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Alfera worked in the...

Stella C. Natale

Stella C. Natale

Dec 1, 2008

Stella C. Natale, 84, of E. Long Ave., New Castle, died Monday morning, December 1, 2008 at her son’s residence in Maryland. She was born June 15, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Straw) D'Errico. She was married to Frank A. Natale who died on February 5, 1983. Mrs. Natale was a...

Robert W. English

Robert W. English

Dec 1, 2008

Robert W. English, 53, of Shadyside St., New Castle, died Monday evening, December 1, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 15, 1955 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Robert and Naomi (Fuleno) English. He was married to Sharon (McCurdy) English who died on July 5, 2005. Mr. English enjoyed bingo, and watching New...

Rose Mary Micco

Rose Mary Micco

Nov 30, 2008

Rose Mary Micco, 85, of Lynn St., New Castle, formerly of Pearson St., died Sunday evening, November 30, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born February 2, 1923 in Forrestville, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Rocco Gervase and Mary (Casey) Accica. She was married to Alex C. Micco who died June 6, 1994. Mrs. Micco was a...