OBITUARIES

Feb 5, 2021

Constance Marie Perrotta, 83 of Hunter Woods Blvd in Neshannock Township died Friday, February 5, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Mrs. Perrotta was born on February 13, 1937 a daughter of the late Andrew and Jennie (DeAngelis) Auberico, Sr. Mrs. Perrotta was married to Angelo A. Perrotta, Jr. on May 19, 2011. He survives in New...

Feb 1, 2021

James Angelo Marcella, Jr., 75, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, NC. James was born in New Castle, PA on August 24, 1945 to Adrianna Balascio-Marcella and the late James A. Marcella, Sr.

James served in the National Guard and mostly worked as a welder. He ultimately retired from ASC Trim Systems as...

Jan 30, 2021

Marietta A. D’Augostine, 82 of S. Market Street, New Wilmington, died Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Cura Health in Oakdale, PA. She was born on September 30, 1938 a daughter of the late Marion and Amelia (Filagenzi) D’Augostine. Mrs. D’Augostine was a LPN at Golden Hill Nursing Home retiring after 25 years. She enjoyed painting, bingo, and spending time...

Jan 25, 2021

Joel ‘Jake’ G. Magno, 91, of W. Washington Street died Monday, January 25, 2021 at his residence in New Castle. Mr. Magno was born on January 8, 1930 a son of the late Nick and Antoinette (Costello) Magna. Mr. Magno married Wanda M. (Adams) Magno on March 15, 1950, she survives in New Castle. Jake was a truck driver...

Jan 19, 2021

Nancy Lee Caravella, 77, of Randall Drive, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home in Neshannock Twp. She was born in New Castle December 15, 1943 a daughter of the late Floyd Clark and Ruth (Woods) Johns, her step father Robert Johns also precedes her in death. She was married to the late Joseph A. Caravella, Jr. who...

Jan 15, 2021

Mary Lou Deal, 86 of Shenago Twp, New Castle Pa passed away at her home on Friday, Jan 15, 2021. She was born in Butler Township on March 3, 1934, to Ira and Ethel Dyke. She is survived by her husband Edwin E Deal, sons, Jonathon E. Deal (Lynn), David D. Deal, grandson, Jacob E. Deal and her constant...

Jan 12, 2021

Joseph A. Caravella, Jr., 85, of Randall Drive, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle August 10, 1935 a son of the late Joseph A. and Elizabeth (Vitale) Caravella, Sr. He was married to Nancy L. (Clark) on February 6, 1961, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Caravella was the former...

Jan 11, 2021

Patricia Librandi, 78, of Winslow Avenue, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Wheeling, WV. She was born in New Castle July 12, 1942 a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Flack) Boratko. She was married to the late George P. Librandi, Sr. Patricia was a homemaker and was devoted to her grandson, Patrick.

Jan 9, 2021

John A. Martin, 81, of Castle Street, died Saturday, January 09, 2021 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Ellwood City on October 20, 1939 a son of the late Joseph Martin and the late Nettie (Fabian) Marcella. He was also preceded in death by his step father Paul Marcella. He was married to Geraldine ‘Gerri’...

Jan 6, 2021

Ruth Ann Yale, 71, of Boyles Avenue died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Quality Life Services, New Castle.  She was born in Sharon, PA July 15, 1949 a daughter of the late Edward and Jeannette (Brown) Walker.  She was married to Dennis Emil Yale on April 19, 1969, he survives in New Castle.  Mrs. Yale worked for Love’s Janitorial...

Jan 4, 2021

Rosemary Albert, 68, of Clarence Avenue died Monday, January 4, 2021 at her residence in New Castle. She was born in New Castle, PA on February 29, 1952 a daughter of the late Fred and Josephine (Bulisco) Edminston. She was married to John R. Albert on April 29, 1978, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Albert was a homemaker....

Jan 2, 2021

Tamini Marie Abraham, 35, died January 2, 2021 in Gaighersburg, MD. Ms. Abraham was born in New Castle, PA on February 20, 1985 a daughter of the late William Schorder and Keia Abraham. Tamini worked at Giant Eagle in the Bakery department.

She is survived by four children, Jamel Mitchell, Jay’Sean Mitchell, Regin Callhoun, and Tiny Coats,...

Dec 30, 2020

Lisa Ann Beddingfield, 57 of South Mill Street died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at UPMC Passavant McCandless in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on November 22, 1963 in New Castle a daughter of the late Charles Saad and the late Frances Felix Kotyuha. She is married to Anthony Beddingfield, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Beddingfield was a manager...

Dec 30, 2020

Ruth E. Smelser, 93 of Fairmont Road, Newbury, OH died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Ohman Family Living at Holly in Newbury OH. She was born in New Castle, PA on January 6, 1927 a daughter of the late Anton and Emma Schultz. Mrs. Smelser owned and operated an employment agency in Maple Heights, OH. She was also employed...

Dec 27, 2020

Ralph Louis DiCaprio, Sr., 85 of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 27, 2020 of natural causes. Ralph was born in Alife, Italy to the late Ludovigo and Elisa (Angelillo) DiCaprio on May 10, 1935. Ralph came to New Castle at eleven months old and lived here his entire life.

He married the love of his...

Dec 19, 2020

Bertha Francis Brown, age 96, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 19, 2020.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a lifetime resident of New Castle.  A longtime resident of Pearl Street, she most recently resided at Jameson Place and Jameson Care Center, where she was lovingly cared for in her...

Dec 17, 2020

Frank Anthony “Babe” LaRocco of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of December 17 after battling an extended illness that ultimately ended after he contracted the COVID virus.

A lifelong New Castle resident, Frank was born on December 19 th , 1931 to the late Frank and Constance (Castranuova) LaRocco.  A graduate of New Castle High School,...

Dec 17, 2020

Anita L. Nixon Chaney, 66, died Thursday, December 17, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in New Castle on May 2, 1954 a daughter of the late John H. and Alberta (Weeks) Johnston Sr. Anita was a nursing assistant at St. Francis Hospital for 10 years, Cedar Manor Nursing Home, Hillview Manor Nursing Home,...

Dec 13, 2020

Robert C. ‘Yawgy’ Cook, Jr., 51  of Beatty Avenue died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home in New Castle. He was born in June 13, 1969 in New Castle a son of Robert ‘Pinky’ and Rebecca ‘Becky’ (Palko) Cook Sr. He worked as a UPS Driver retiring after 21 years. ‘Yawgy’ was a member of the Duca Degli...

Dec 13, 2020

Tresa Jamrozik, 85, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver, PA. She was born in New Castle on June 15, 1935 a daughter of the late Biagio and Anna (Dalto) Vericella. She was married to the late John W. Jamrozik who died on October 16, 1998. She was a waitress at Bill’s Sandwich Shop...