OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Irene Giannone

Irene Giannone

Jun 17, 2006

Irene Giannone, 80, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, New Castle, died Saturday afternoon, June 17, 2006 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born January 1, 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Norman and Verna (Eckelberger) McConnell. Her parents precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by her step-mother, Susan...

William F. 'Billy' Palmiro

William F. 'Billy' Palmiro

Jun 14, 2006

William F. ‘Billy’ Palmiro, 53, of 210 N. Lafayette St., Mahoningtown, died Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born November 27, 1952 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Frank and Martha (Domenick) Palmiro. His parents precede him in death. Mr. Palmiro was a member of the St. Vincent de...

William H. Mccormick

William H. Mccormick

Jun 10, 2006

William H. McCormick, 72, of 212 Sayer RD, Prospect, PA, died Saturday morning, June 10, 2006 at Butler Hospital in Butler, Pennsylvania. He was born April 27, 1934 in Rose Point, Pennsylvania the son of William and Grace (Turner) McCormick. His parents precede him in death. He married Carol A. (Barnes) McCormick on June 9, 1956. She survives in...

Freedom L. Callahan

Freedom L. Callahan

Jun 9, 2006

Freedom L. Callahan, 31, of 1709 Morris St., New Castle, died Friday morning, June 9, 2006 at his home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born February 14, 1975 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Jerry and Peggy (Heath) Callahan. His parents survive in New Castle. He married Marry (Carbone) Callahan on October 1, 2004, she survives in...

Andrea M. Mangino Styers

Andrea M. Mangino Styers

Jun 7, 2006

Andrea M. Mangino Styers, 34, of 2012 Moravia St., New Castle, died Wednesday afternoon, June 7, 2006 at her home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born June 2, 1972 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Andy and Delores (Bulisco) Mangino. Her father precedes her in death, her mother survives in New Castle. Andrea worked as an assistant...

Joseph S. Argiro, Sr.

Joseph S. Argiro, Sr.

Jun 3, 2006

Joseph S. Argiro, Sr., 84, of 1016 S. Cascade St., New Castle, died Saturday afternoon, June 3, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born May 14, 1922 in Hillsville, Pennsylvania the son of Frank and Mary (Famena) Argiro. They precede him in death. He married Mary Ann (Domenick) Argiro on August 27, 1949. She...

Mike F. Scalzo

Mike F. Scalzo

May 30, 2006

Mike F. Scalzo, 74, of 709 Cunningham Ave., died Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2006 at his home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born April 7, 1932 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of Rosario and Grace (Casillo) Scalzo. His parents precede him in death. He married Josephine (Beckman) Scalzo on August 23, 1952. She survives in New Castle....

Helen Stavrinoudis

Helen Stavrinoudis

May 25, 2006

Helen Stavrinoudis, 66, of Avalon Nursing Center, died Thursday evening, May 25, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born June 25, 1939 in Monessen, Pennsylvania the daughter of Steve and Mary (Amygdalos) Stavrinoudis. They precede her in death. Miss Stavrinoudis was a client at Lark Enterprises for 24 years doing various jobs over that...

Margaret M. 'Maggie' Sinibaldi

Margaret M. 'Maggie' Sinibaldi

May 21, 2006

Margaret M. ‘Maggie’ Sinibaldi, 96, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, died Sunday morning, May 21, 2006 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born July 12, 1909 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Antonio and Alice (Simpson) Conti, they precede her in death. She married Querino Sinibaldi, who died October 12, 1957. Mrs. Sinibaldi...

Florence M. Defonso

Florence M. Defonso

May 15, 2006

Florence M. DeFonso, 89, of 735 Ridge St., New Castle, died Monday evening, May 15, 2006 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born November 18, 1916 in Wampum, Pennsylvania the daughter of Michael and Antonette (Ciletti) Attobello, they precede her in death. She was married to Dominick DeFonso, who died on August 30, 1997....

Leta M. Pherson

Leta M. Pherson

May 8, 2006

Leta M. Pherson, 77, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, died Monday afternoon, May 8, 2006 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born November 20, 1928 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Paul and Theresa (Valentino) Fazzone. She was married to Donald M. Pherson, who died on May 24, 1968. Mrs. Pherson worked at...

Mary C. Simpkins

Mary C. Simpkins

May 4, 2006

Mary C. Simpkins, 83, of Jameson Care Center, formerly of Countyline St., New Castle died Thursday morning, May 4, 2006 at Jameson Care Center. She was born March 17, 1923 in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania a daughter of John Richards and Ruperta (Boles) Richards Perrone. Her parents precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by a step-father Frank...

Patricia A. Benincase

Patricia A. Benincase

May 3, 2006

Patricia A. Benincase, 60, of Johnson Cir., Hillsville, PA, died Wednesday afternoon, May 3, 2006 at her home. She was born August 1, 1945 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Joseph and Theresa (DeMatteo) Pugliese, they precede her in death. She married Dave P. Benincase on November 6, 1963, he survives in Hillsville. Mrs. Benincase was a homemaker...

Michael R. Pecore, Sr.

Michael R. Pecore, Sr.

May 2, 2006

Michael R. Pecore, 97, of Edison Manor, died Tuesday morning, May 2, 2006 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born September 21, 1908 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania the son of James and Madeline (Celka) Pecore, they precede him in death. He was married to Sandra (Rainey) Pecore, who died September 24, 1999. Mr. Pecore...

Iva M. Brown

Iva M. Brown

May 2, 2006

Iva M. Brown, 56, of Jockey Moore RD, Ellwood City, died Tuesday morning, May 2, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born January 27, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Lawrence and Iva May (Main) Henry. Her father precedes her in death, her mother survives in New Castle. She married James H....

Donna M. Aluisia

Donna M. Aluisia

Apr 24, 2006

We are saddened to announce the passing of Donna M. Aluisia, 73, of 1702 Jackson Ave., New Castle, on Monday afternoon, April 24, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital, after a courageous fight with a lengthy illness. Donna gave unconditional love as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. Her passing will leave a tremendous void in the...

James J. Frena

James J. Frena

Apr 21, 2006

James J. Frena, 54, of Stateline RD, Bessemer, PA, died Friday afternoon, April 21, 2006 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born August 28, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the son of George and Alice (Moravec) Frena. His mother survives in West Homestead, PA, his father precedes him in death. Mr. Frena was married to Rosemarie...

John Parillo, Sr.

John Parillo, Sr.

Apr 19, 2006

John Parillo, Sr., 82, of 609 Barker Ave., New Castle, died Wednesday night, April 19, 2006 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born April 15, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Joseph and Maria (Carusone) Parillo, Sr., they precede him in death. He married Jean (DiGiacomo) Parillo on December 2, 1950, she...

Mary E. Schnars

Mary E. Schnars

Apr 16, 2006

Mary E. Schnars, 82, of New Castle, a 45 year resident of Cleveland died on Easter Sunday afternoon April 16, 2006, at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born June 29, 1923, in Portage, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary Bush Wills. She married Lynn C. Schnars on September 3, 1949. He preceded her in death...

Lee A. Richardson

Lee A. Richardson

Apr 11, 2006

Lee A. Richardson, 91, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, died Tuesday afternoon, April 11, 2006 at the nursing home. He was born May 16, 1914 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania the son of Clarence and Emma (Majors) Richardson, they precede him in death. He married Madeline R. (DeGilio) Richardson on February 12, 1975, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Richardson...