OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Norma Jean Germanski

Norma Jean Germanski

Feb 24, 2022

Norma Jean Germanski, 88, of Rear Montegomery Avenue died Thursday, February 24, 2022 at her residence in New Castle. She was born on Novemeber 17, 1933 in New Castle a daughter of the late Dominico and Philomena (Feola) Lombardo. She married Carl C. Germanski on August 2, 1952, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Germanski was a cashier at...

Melinda Ann D'Augostine

Melinda Ann D'Augostine

Feb 12, 2022

Melinda Ann D’Augostine, 70, of Winter Road, died Saturday, February 12, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on December 31, 1951 in New Castle, a daughter of the late John and Josephine (Sanfelice) Cast. She married Marion ‘Lucky’ D’Augostine on October 18, 1990, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. D’Augostine enjoyed dancing, drawing, and...

Russell J. Mingione

Russell J. Mingione

Feb 10, 2022

Russell Joseph Mingione, Sr. of New Castle, PA passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born June 11, 1945 in New Castle to parents Joseph Mingione and Creda (Crowthers) White, who preceded him in death along with his brother, Patsy Mingione. He is survived by his son Russell Jr. and spouse, Tammy,...

Jennie Marie Crowl

Jennie Marie Crowl

Feb 10, 2022

Jennie Marie Crowl, 61, of North Ray Street, died Wednesday, February 10, 2022 at her residence in New Castle. She was born on October 4, 1960 in New Castle a daughter of Joseph and Luella (Fair) Pasquarello, the both survive in New Castle. She was married to the late Richard J.W. Crowl, who died on January 14, 2016. Mrs....

Jessica Lynn Flak

Jessica Lynn Flak

Feb 10, 2022

Jessica Lynn Flak, 32, of Halco Drive died Thursday, February 10, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle, PA. She was born in New Castle on December 4, 1989 a daughter of Jeffrey Flak and Nicole (Rouser) Holmes, they both survive in New Castle. Jessica was quick to love, quick to help, and slow to judge. She enjoyed...

Geraldine Anne Martin

Geraldine Anne Martin

Feb 8, 2022

Geraldine Anne Martin, 81, formerly of Castle Street died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born in Ellwood City on February 18, 1940 a daughter of the late Joe and Frances (Gagliano) Santillo. She was married to the late John A. Martin, who died on January 9, 2021. She attended Holy Purification...

Catherine Ann Angelo

Catherine Ann Angelo

Feb 7, 2022

Catherine A. Angelo, 71, of Hillsville Road died Monday, February 7, 2022 at her home in Edinburg. She was born in New Castle on April 20, 1950 a daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Carney) Nerti. She was married to the late Michael J. Angelo, Jr., who died on October 11, 2020. Catherine loved a good book, baking...

Philomena Bruna Frediani

Philomena Bruna Frediani

Feb 4, 2022

Philomena Bruna Frediani, 88, of Barker Avenue, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at Rhodes Estates in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on March 21, 1933 a daughter of the late Pete and Concetta (DeRosa) Pauline. Mrs. Frediani was married to the late Donald A. Frediani, who died on December 7, 2002. She enjoyed reading, making crafts,...

Laverne Marie Ratkovich

Laverne Marie Ratkovich

Jan 28, 2022

Laverne Marie Ratkovich, 74, of Graceland Road died Friday, January 28, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. She was born in New Castle on May 19, 1947 a daughter of the late George and Laverne (Hasson) Kuttesch. She married George V. Ratkovich on October 24, 1970, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Ratkovich worked as a front office...

Ronald A. Hudach, Iii

Ronald A. Hudach, Iii

Jan 28, 2022

Ronald Andrew Hudach, III, 35, of McClelland Avenue, died Friday, January 28, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on October 21, 1986 in New Castle the son of the late Ronald A. Hudach, II and Kathy (Via) Wheale, she survives in New Castle. He graduated from the New Castle School of Trades in Welding,...

Charles Edward Welsh

Charles Edward Welsh

Jan 28, 2022

Charles Edward Welsh, 83, of Richlieu Avenue, died Friday, January 28, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on May 26, 1938 in New Castle, the son of the late James and Laura (Marshall) Welsh. He was married to the late Nancy (Pearce) Welsh, she died on December 09, 2014. Mr. Welsh was an Army...

Daniel Nagy, Jr.

Daniel Nagy, Jr.

Jan 26, 2022

Daniel Nagy, Jr., 81, of Savannah Road, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in North Braddock, PA on January 12, 1941 a son of the late Daniel and Mary (Vargesko) Nagy, Sr. He was married to the late Marcia B. (Morrone) Nagy, who died on April 18, 2021. Mr. Nagy...

Marlene Kathryn Alfera

Marlene Kathryn Alfera

Jan 21, 2022

Marlene K. Alfera, 85, of Meadowview Blvd., died Friday, January 21, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Care Center. She was born in New Castle April 1, 1936 a daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte (DeSimone) Palus. She was married to the late Vincent J. Alfera who died February 11, 1983. Mrs. Alfera was a secretary for Knights Life, Consolidated...

Daniel T. Hoover

Daniel T. Hoover

Jan 19, 2022

Daniel Timothy Hoover, 70, of Old Princeton Road, died Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on March 6, 1951 a son of the late Jack Glennwood and Elizabeth Lucinda (Sumner) Hoover. He married Janet L. (Bowersox) Hoover on July 5, 1969, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Hoover...

Alphonso Vincent Giammatteo

Alphonso Vincent Giammatteo

Jan 17, 2022

Alphonso Vincent Giammatteo, 67, of Mill Bridge Road in Ellwood City, PA, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 22, 1954 in New Castle a son of the late Enrico and Ophelia (Antonini) Giammatteo. He married Joyce A. (Hunt) Giammatteo on September 21, 1976, she survives in Ellwood City. Mr. Giammatteo enjoyed fishing...

Charles L. Roberts

Charles L. Roberts

Jan 11, 2022

Charles L. Roberts, Sr., 81, of Hamilton Street, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at The Grove in New Wilmington. He was the son of the late Bruce and Zelma (Roby) Roberts. He was married to Eloise ‘Chicki’ (Raushanbaugh) Roberts, whom he married in 1980. Mr. Roberts worked for Zeibart and New Castle Foundry for a number of years. He...

Florence Christine Boak

Florence Christine Boak

Jan 9, 2022

Florence Christine Boak, 85, of Beckford Street, died Sunday, January 09, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on June 11, 1936 in New Castle a daughter of the late Francis and Amelia (Felix) Barattiero. She was married to the late William J. Boak, who died on August 23, 2015. Mrs. Boak was a member...

Sara A. 'Sally' Dantonio

Sara A. 'Sally' Dantonio

Jan 8, 2022

Sara A. ‘Sally’ Dantonio, 93, of Paul Street died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Haven Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on November 23, 1928 a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Angelelli) Gagliardo. She was married to the late John A. Dantonio, who died on March 12, 1995. Mrs. Dantonio was a...

Marjorie Louise Norris

Marjorie Louise Norris

Jan 7, 2022

Marjorie Louise Norris, 72, of S. First Street died Friday, January 7, 2022 at Avalon Place in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on April 12, 1949 a daughter of the late Walter and Justine (Pollio) Norris, Sr. Ms. Norris was a secretary at Liberty Mutual and for the Common Wealth of Pennsylvania working at the Youth...

Thomas S. Leese

Thomas S. Leese

Jan 7, 2022

Thomas Scott Leese, 63, of Ben Franklin Highway, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on October 31, 1958 a son of the late James E. and Clara E. (Dix) Leese. He married Nanette J. (Lucas) Leese on February 12, 2007, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Leese was an Air...