OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Emma Defelice Sandora

Emma Defelice Sandora

Aug 20, 2005

Emma DeFelice Sandora, 83, a long-time Mahoningtown resident, died Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2005 at the residence of her daughter, Fernada Shaw of 117 E. Hazelcroft Ave. in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born November 9, 1921 in Montanaro, Italy, the daughter of Francesco and Carmella (Schioppa) DeFelice, they precede her in death. She married Patsy Sandora on September...

Maria Ferrazzano

Maria Ferrazzano

Aug 15, 2005

Maria Ferrazzano, 89, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of S. Ray St., New Castle, died Monday afternoon, August 15, 2005 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born December 22, 1915 in San Angelo, Italy, the daughter of Joseph and Maria Giardullo, they precede her in death. She was married to Francisco Ferrazzano who died...

Esther V. Tonsetic

Esther V. Tonsetic

Aug 6, 2005

Esther V. Tonsetic, 89, of Silver Oaks Nursing Home, died Saturday afternoon, August 6, 2005 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born April 22, 1916 in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of Sam Butera and Antoinette (Tuminella) Butera LaTona, they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Joseph J....

Billie B. 'Delbert' Kerr, Sr.

Billie B. 'Delbert' Kerr, Sr.

Aug 5, 2005

Billie B. ‘Delbert’ Kerr, Sr., 84, of Haven Convalescent Home, New Castle, died Friday morning, August 5, 2005 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born March 9, 1921 in Sharon, Pennsylvania the son of Clair and Nellie (Perry) Kerr, they precede him in death. Mr. Kerr worked at Morrone's Auto Body for many years as...

Rose Pagley

Rose Pagley

Jul 26, 2005

Rose Pagley, 86, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, died Tuesday morning, July 26, 2005 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born April 20, 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio the daughter of James and Michalena (Nuzzo) DeFrank, they precede her in death. She was married to Domenick Pagley who died September 26, 1956. Mrs. Pagley was a...

Beth Ann Haybarger

Beth Ann Haybarger

Jul 23, 2005

Beth Ann Haybarger, 34, of 701 South Blvd., Mt. Jackson, died Saturday afternoon, July 23, 2005 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born September 1, 1970 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Asaie Welsh and Janice Stevenson Arrow. Her father survives in New Castle. Her Mother and Step-Father, Keith Arrow also survive in New Castle....

Rose Cioffi Vitale

Rose Cioffi Vitale

Jul 21, 2005

Rose Cioffi Vitale, 93, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of New Castle, died Thursday morning, July 21, 2005 in Tucson, AZ. She was born October 24, 1911 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Pasquale and Lucia (Caserta) Cioffi, they precede her in death. She was married to Domenick ‘Monk’ Vitale who died in 2001. Mrs. Vitale worked at the...

Margaret A. 'Mickey' Martino

Margaret A. 'Mickey' Martino

Jul 19, 2005

Margaret A. ‘Mickey’ Martino, 80, of W. Madison Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, July 19, 2005 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born August 6, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Antonio and Nicolina (Marcone) Martino, they precede her in death. Miss Martino worked at the Shenango China in the clerical...

Margaret M. Giancola

Margaret M. Giancola

Jul 15, 2005

Margaret M. Giancola, 82, of Ashberry Lane, New Castle, died Friday morning, July 15, 2005 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born September 10, 1922 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Andrea ‘Mulligan’ and Mary (Russo) DeAngelis, they precede her in death. She was married to Bernard C. Giancola who died April 3, 2005....

Ralph E. Rich, Sr.

Ralph E. Rich, Sr.

Jul 8, 2005

Ralph E. Rich, Sr., 87, of 1725 Eastbrook RD, New Castle, died Friday evening, July 8, 2005 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born July 16, 1917 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Nick and Nicolina (DeSalso) Rich, they precede him in death. He was married for 56 years to the former Virginia...

Joseph A. Veronesi

Joseph A. Veronesi

Jul 8, 2005

Joseph A. Veronesi, 80, of 3981 W. Washington, New Castle, died Friday afternoon, July 8, 2005 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born June 16, 1925 in Seminole, Pennsylvania the son of Cesare and Erming (Sega) Veronesi, they precede him in death. He was married for 57 years to the former Ida...

Sharon Lee English

Sharon Lee English

Jul 5, 2005

Sharon Lee English, 54, of 403 Shadyside St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, July 5, 2005 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born December 12, 1950 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Glenn and Grace McCurdy, they precede her in death. She married Robert W. English in 1982, he survives in New Castle. Mrs....

Charles R. Fair

Charles R. Fair

Jul 4, 2005

Charles R. Fair, 67, of 14 Moyer Place, New Castle, died Monday morning, July 4, 2005 at his home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born February 3, 1938 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of James and Jennie (Scott) Fair, they precede him in death. He was married to Bonnie L. Wellman Fair who died February 9, 2004....

Florence V. Crews

Florence V. Crews

Jun 22, 2005

Florence V. Crews, 64, of 448 Countyline St., New Castle, died Wednesday afternoon, June 22, 2005 at her home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born May 5, 1941 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Andrew and Norma (Poplar) Rouzzo, they precede her in death. Ms. Crews received an Associates Degree in Medical Records from Slippery Rock University...

Anthony 'Tony' Nuzzo

Anthony 'Tony' Nuzzo

Jun 17, 2005

Anthony ‘Tony’ Nuzzo, 87, of 509 E. Friendship St., New Castle, died Friday afternoon, June 17, 2005 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born July 25, 1917 in East Chicago, Indiana the son of Anthony and Mary (DeRosa) Nuzzo, they precede him in death. He married Margaret M. Brasile Nuzzo on May 26, 1938, she...

Samuel J. Rainey, Sr.

Samuel J. Rainey, Sr.

Jun 12, 2005

Samuel J. Rainey, Sr., 90, of 772 Addis Street, New Castle, died Sunday evening, June 12, 2005 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1914 in Hillsville, Pennsylvania the son of Guy Dan and Mary (Thomas) Rainey, they precede him in death. He married Alma Schepp Rainey on October 10, 1940, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Rainey...

Thomas E. Barber

Thomas E. Barber

Jun 7, 2005

Thomas E. Barber, 85, of New Castle, died Tuesday afternoon, June 7, 2005 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born November 2, 1919 in Martins Ferry, Ohio the son of Francis and Bertha (Fleahman) Barber, they precede him in death. He was married to the former Alberta E. Berry Barber who died February 6, 2002....

Daniel Paul Mcbeth, Sr.

Daniel Paul Mcbeth, Sr.

Jun 6, 2005

Daniel Paul McBeth, Sr., 48, of McConnells Mill Rd, Portersville, PA, died Monday afternoon, June 6, 2005 at his home in Portersville, Pennsylvania. He was born November 18, 1956 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania the son of Garner and Maryann (Wolfe) McBeth, his father precedes him in death, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. McBeth married the former Sheila A....

Rose C. Rosse

Rose C. Rosse

May 29, 2005

Rose C. Rosse, 82, of Hillsville, PA, died Sunday evening, May 29, 2005 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born August 26, 1922 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Messina) Rosse, they precede her in death. Miss Rosse was a member of the Christ the King Parish and worked at...

Dale E. O'Brien

Dale E. O'Brien

May 17, 2005

Dale E. O'Brien, 87, of Coates Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, May 17, 2005 at Indian Creek Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born March 31, 1918 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the son of Charles and Frances (Hoover) O'Brien, they precede him in death. He married the former Betty M. Davis who died in 2002. Mr....