OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Vivian D. Mazzocco

Vivian D. Mazzocco

Sep 19, 2008

Vivian D. Mazzocco, 80, of Vista South Apartments, New Castle, died Friday morning, September 19, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born October 15, 1927 in Sprankle Mills, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Homer and Jessie (Donaldson) Mottern. She was married to Michael V. Mazzocco who died May 1978. Mrs. Mazzocco was a...

Elizabeth M. Donofrio

Elizabeth M. Donofrio

Sep 18, 2008

Elizabeth M. Donofrio, 83, of Church Hill RD, Hillsville, PA, died Thursday afternoon, September 18, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born January 4, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late Guy and Francis (DiCicco) Altiero. She was married to Salvador ‘Sam’ Donofrio, who died August 26, 1990. Mrs. Donofrio was a...

James D. Smith

James D. Smith

Sep 18, 2008

James D. Smith, 39, of Parkwood Ct., New Castle, died Thursday morning, September 18, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born June 10, 1969 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of Gerald and Jacqueline (Byers) Smith. His father precedes him in death, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Smith was a truck driver for...

Albina N. Piccirillo

Albina N. Piccirillo

Sep 9, 2008

Albina N. Piccirillo, 81, of E. Fairmont Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, September 9, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born March 1, 1927 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Pasquale and Angela (DiMasi) DiThomas. She married Peter A. Piccirillo on February 17, 1949, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Piccirillo retired as a...

Benjamin O. Julian

Benjamin O. Julian

Sep 3, 2008

Benjamin O. Julian, 91, of W. Elizabeth St., New Castle, died Wednesday evening, September 3, 2008 at Life Care in Bellevue, PA. He was born in the Shadyside Area of New Castle on September 18, 1916 the son of the late Thomas and Severina (Giancola) Julian. He was married to Mary Elizabeth (Bertolino) Julian, who died on December 29,...

Thomas H. Kerr

Thomas H. Kerr

Aug 28, 2008

Thomas H. Kerr, 58, of Cecil Ave., Union Twp., died Thursday morning, August 28, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born January 14, 1950 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania the son of Harry and Alma (Plum) Kerr. His father precedes him in death, his mother survives in Hillsville, PA. Mr. Kerr was an Army veteran of...

Mary Mae Kelly

Mary Mae Kelly

Aug 27, 2008

Mary Mae Kelly, 100, a 34 year resident of Sky View Towers, died Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born November 24, 1907 in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Clinton and Elizabeth (Christy) Turner. She was married to Phillip Kelly who died on March 21, 1973. Mrs. Kelly...

Rita L. Cwynar

Rita L. Cwynar

Aug 23, 2008

Rita L. Cwynar, 75, of Edison Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Chartes St., New Castle, died Saturday morning, August 23, 2008 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born December 20, 1932 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late James and Irene (Pompane) Malecki. She was married to Clement V. Cwynar who died...

Antoinette Rao

Antoinette Rao

Aug 22, 2008

Antoinette Rao, 75, of Overlook Nursing Home, New Wilmington, formerly of Electric St., New Castle, died Friday afternoon, August 22, 2008 at Overlook Nursing Home. She was born March 5, 1933 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Anthony and Agatha (Coelleta) DeJoseph. She was married to Antonio Rao who died on January 30, 2002. Mrs. Rao...

Dorothea 'Dot' Didiano

Dorothea 'Dot' Didiano

Aug 20, 2008

Dorothea ‘Dot’ Didiano, 84, of Blunston St., New Castle, died Wednesday afternoon, August 20, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born October 18, 1923 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Louis and Clara (King) Pagley. She was married to Gregory A. Didiano, Sr., who died on April 4, 1998. Mrs. Didiano worked...

Justin E. Gingras

Justin E. Gingras

Aug 15, 2008

Justin E. Gingras, 21, of Dushane St., New Castle, died Friday afternoon, August 15, 2008 at his home in New Castle. He was born August 19, 1986 in Springfield, Massachusetts a son of Anthony and Tina (Michaels) Gingras. His parents survive in New Castle. Mr. Gingras was a muscle car enthusiast. In addition to his parents, he is survived...

Ross E. 'Eddie' Paswell

Ross E. 'Eddie' Paswell

Aug 12, 2008

Ross E. ‘Eddie’ Paswell, 88, of E. Moody Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2008 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born December 14, 1919 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (McKee) Paswell. Mr. Paswell was a self-employed landscaper for over 30 years. He was a World...

Michael F. Annarella

Michael F. Annarella

Aug 10, 2008

Michael F. Annarella, 87, of Cameron Ave., Union Twp., died Sunday afternoon, August 10, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born April 21, 1921 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Felix and Angeline (Russo) Annarella. He was married to Velma (Quinn) Annarella for 59 years, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Annarella...

Carl A. Decarbo

Carl A. Decarbo

Aug 5, 2008

Carl A. DeCarbo, 83, of Duff’s Personal Care Home, New Castle, died Tuesday evening, August 5, 2008 at the Butler Veterans Medical Center in Butler, Pennsylvania. He was born October 23, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Anthony and Philomena (Venditto) DeCarbo. Mr. DeCarbo was a member of St. Vitus Church and worked at the...

Hillis L. Miles

Hillis L. Miles

Jul 31, 2008

Hillis L. Miles, 80, of Miller Ave., Union Twp., died Thursday evening, July 31, 2008 at his daughter’s home, on Matilda Ave., Union Twp. He was born January 9, 1928 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late William and Nancy (Palmer) Miles. He married Mary M. (Masters) Miles on February 3, 1948, she survives in New Castle....

Jack W. Huff

Jack W. Huff

Jul 28, 2008

Jack W. Huff, 51, of Mapeat Lane, New Castle, died Monday, early morning, July 28, 2008 at his home in New Castle. He was born October 3, 1956 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of Donald and Rachel (Rankin) Huff. His parents survive in New Castle. Mr. Huff married Kathy M. (Taylor) Habib Huff on June 30, 1989, she...

Eugene C. Firmi

Eugene C. Firmi

Jul 26, 2008

Eugene C. Firmi, 79, of Charlotte Lane, New Castle, died Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born November 21, 1928 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Nicholas and Philomena (Frank) Firmi. He married Sally L. (Crisci) Firmi on August 6, 1955, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

Elsie Mae Speer

Elsie Mae Speer

Jul 25, 2008

Elsie Mae Speer, 83, of Lower Idlewild Dr., Union Twp., died Friday afternoon, July 25, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born July 9, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Sadler) Decker. She was married to George T. Speer who died on July 9, 1980. Mrs. Speer...

Joanne I. Cook

Joanne I. Cook

Jul 23, 2008

Joanne I. Cook, 71, of Dewey Ave., New Castle, died Wednesday morning, July 23, 2008 at her residence in New Castle. She was born May 21, 1937 in Everett, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Marshall and Mildred (Weicht) Beegle. She was married to Trevor R. Johns who died on January 14, 1967. She was then married to Norm...

Elvira Jean Toscano

Elvira Jean Toscano

Jul 13, 2008

Elvira Jean Toscano, 90, of Mercer RD, New Castle, died Sunday evening, July 13, 2008 at her home. She was born March 10, 1918 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Antonio and Philomina (Pacella) Phillips. She was married to Harry A. ‘Kaiser’ Toscano who died on February 8, 2005. Mrs. Toscano was Part-Owner and Clerk of...

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