OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Hugh W. Heaberlin

Hugh W. Heaberlin

Feb 23, 2007

Hugh W. Heaberlin, Sr., 62, of 449 Fording Rd., New Castle, died Friday morning, February 23, 2007 at his home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born June 29, 1944 in Leon, Kentucky a son of Samuel and Emma (Slick) Heaberlin, Sr., his parents precede him in death. Mr. Heaberlin married Sandra S. (Bost) Heaberlin on August 26, 1989,...

Florence Cwiakala

Florence Cwiakala

Feb 16, 2007

Florence Cwiakala, 80, of Overlook Nursing Home, formerly of 2009 Wilson Ave. Ext., New Castle, died Friday, February 16, 2007 at Overlook Nursing Home in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. She was born May 11, 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of Frank and Katherine (Wolan) Jarosz. Her parents precede her in death. She married Theodore J. Cwiakala who died...

Fannie R. Degennaro

Fannie R. Degennaro

Feb 10, 2007

Fannie R. DeGennaro, 94, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Edison Ave., New Castle, died Saturday afternoon, February 10, 2007 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born August 30, 1912 in Kent, Ohio the daughter of Edward and Anna (Ciprione) Ramicone, her parents precede her in death. She was married to James A....

Joshua 'Josh' Massaro

Joshua 'Josh' Massaro

Feb 9, 2007

Joshua ‘Josh’ Massaro, 76, of Oakwood, GA, formerly of New Castle, died Friday, February 9, 2007 in Hoshton, GA. He was born April 18, 1930 in New Castle, PA a son of Joseph and Lucia (Daralano) Massaro, Sr., his parents precede him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years of marriage, Caroline (Orrico) Massaro....

Elena Marie Hudak

Elena Marie Hudak

Feb 2, 2007

Infant Elena Marie Hudak, died Friday afternoon, February 2, 2007 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Mark V. and Katherine E. (Both) Hudak, they survive in Bessemer. A Private Funeral Service will be held at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Rev. James Zang of Christ Lutheran Church will be officiating. Burial...

Katherine Freed

Katherine Freed

Jan 31, 2007

Katherine Freed, 96, of Haven Nursing Home, died Wednesday evening, January 31, 2007 at Haven Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born October 22, 1910 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania a daughter of Matthew and Katherine Ferketich, her parents precede her in death. She married John Freed who died on January 9, 2000. Mrs. Freed was a homemaker...

Violet E. Brown

Violet E. Brown

Jan 28, 2007

Violet E. Brown, 79, of Higley, AZ, formerly of W. North St., New Castle, died Sunday morning, January 28, 2007 at Springdale Village Nursing Home in Mesa, Arizona. She was born January 9, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of Tavy and Verna Bell (Scott) Briggs. Her parents precede her in death. She was married to Earl Brown, Sr....

Phyllis J. Sarbo

Phyllis J. Sarbo

Jan 27, 2007

Phyllis J. Sarbo, 58, of 510 W. Cherry St., New Castle, died Saturday evening, January 27, 2007 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born July 11, 1948 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Augustine and Nicholas ‘Nancy’ (Gangliero) Leone. Her father precedes her in death, her mother survives in New Castle. She married William...

Stella M. Devivo

Stella M. Devivo

Jan 27, 2007

Stella M. DeVivo, 84, of 1017 N. Ashland Ave., New Castle, died Saturday morning, January 27, 2007 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born December 5, 1922 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of John and Anna (Keilar) Suchy, her parents precede her in death. She married Alphonso T. DeVivo on December 15, 1942,...

John R. Nerti

John R. Nerti

Jan 17, 2007

John R. Nerti, 85, of 209 E. Madison Ave., New Castle, died Wednesday morning, January 17, 2007 at his home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born July 27, 1921 in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania a son of Anthony and Katherine (Capatt) Nerti. His parents precede him in death. He married Phyllis A. (Dantonio) Nerti on October 10, 1943, she...

Lucy Ann Houston

Lucy Ann Houston

Jan 16, 2007

Lucy Ann Houston, 71, of 415 W. Cherry St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, January 16, 2007 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born February 26, 1935 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of Pasquale and Angeline (DeMasi) DiThomas. Her parents precede her in death. Mrs. Houston was a secretary at Lark Enterprises in New...

Jean D. Malizia

Jean D. Malizia

Jan 15, 2007

Jean D. Malizia, 82, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Croton Ave., New Castle, died Monday morning, January 15, 2007 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born June 1, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of Celestino and Carmella (DiSandro) Malizia. Her parents precede her in death. Miss Malizia worked as a liner...

Nickie Orras

Nickie Orras

Jan 11, 2007

Nickie Orras, 78, of 1580 Frew Mill Rd., New Castle, died Thursday morning, January 11, 2007 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born December 14, 1928 in Mansfield, Ohio a son of the late Louis and Katherine (Shack) Orras. He married Lottie B. (Baxter) Orras in June of 1983, she survives...

Ralph Hall

Ralph Hall

Dec 23, 2006

Ralph Hall, 76, of Duff Personal Care Home, died Saturday morning, December 23, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born on June 19, 1930, a son of Ralph and Hannah (McChesney)Hall. His parents precede him in death. He is survived by one sister, Donna Angiolelli of New Castle. A funeral service will be held Wednesday,...

Frances C. Doerr

Frances C. Doerr

Dec 23, 2006

Frances C. Stefano Doerr, 82, of 211 S. Walnut St., New Castle, died Saturday evening, December 23, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born October 18, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of Joseph and Bettina (Gaspare) Stefano, her parents precede her in death. She married Robert E. Doerr on February 2, 1957,...

Daniel O. Ritchie

Daniel O. Ritchie

Dec 22, 2006

Daniel O. Ritchie, 51, of 503 E. Sheridan Ave., New Castle, died Friday, December 22, 2006 at his home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born September 19, 1955 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Tony and Angeline (LaRocca) Ritchie. His parents precede him in death. Mr. Ritchie married Rhonda (Smiley) Ritchie in 1981, she survives in New...

Jackie W. Strayer

Jackie W. Strayer

Dec 15, 2006

Jackie W. Strayer, 41, of 121 E. Moody Ave., New Castle, died Friday morning, December 15, 2006 at Silver Oaks Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born April 26, 1965 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of Jack and Ella Jane (Mitchell) Strayer. His parents precede him in death. Mr. Strayer enjoyed watching wrestling on TV and...

Lucille D. Turco

Lucille D. Turco

Dec 1, 2006

Lucille D. Turco, 87, of New Castle, died Friday evening, December 1, 2006 at Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. She was born October 25, 1919 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania a daughter of Joseph and Mary Susan (Innocenti) Frisk. Her parents precede her in death. She was married to Leonard Turco who died on April 5, 1997. Mrs. Turco...

Catherine L. Blundo

Catherine L. Blundo

Nov 24, 2006

Catherine L. Blundo, 82, of Rhodes Estates, died Friday morning, November 24, 2006 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born February 8, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of John and Christina (Ciaffa) DiGiacomo. Her parents precede her in death. She was married to Benjamin A. Blundo who died on...

Daniel J. Szewczyk

Daniel J. Szewczyk

Nov 23, 2006

Daniel J. Szewczyk, 94, of Woodland Place in Mercer, PA, formerly of New Castle, died Thursday morning, November 23, 2006 at Woodland Place in Mercer, Pennsylvania. He was born April 18, 1912 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of Frank and Rose Szewczyk. His parents precede him in death. Mr. Szewczyk was married to Anna (Frank) Szewczyk who died...