OBITUARIES

Oct 19, 2020

On October 19, 2020, Patricia J. Marzula passed through death surrounded by family. She was 81 years old. Patty was well-loved by all who knew her. She possessed a charitable spirit and gave generously to her church, civic organizations, social causes and political campaigns supporting her conviction to democratic principles.

Patty was an avid reader and kept...

Oct 18, 2020

Mabel Elizabeth Cioffi, 93, formerly of Wilson Avenue, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born January 27, 1927 in Princeton, a daughter of the late Charles and Daisey (Shaffer) Myers. She was married to the late Patsy J. Cioffi who died April 5, 1986. Mrs. Cioffi was a member of St....

Oct 13, 2020

Walter I. ‘Poppy’ Conner, Sr., 87, formerly of Independence Lane, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Clen-Moore Place in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on April 6, 1933 a son of the late Emmanuel J. Conner and the late Lucille A. (Wimer) McIltrot. He was married to the late Patty J. (McKee) Conner who died March...

Oct 12, 2020

Asunta Maria ‘Susie’ Fee, 94, of New Castle, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at Quality Life Services Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born on August 14, 1926 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Fortunato and Rose (DiPasquale) Savelli. She was a cook at St. Francis Hospital retiring after 20 years. Mrs. Fee enjoyed cooking and...

Oct 11, 2020

Michael Joseph Angelo, Jr., 73, of Hillsville Road, Edinburg, died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in Youngstown, OH on November 4, 1946, a son of the late Michael Joseph, Sr. and Carmel (Zokle) Angelo. He was married to Catherine A. (Nerti) Angelo on July 24, 1971, she survives in Edinburg. Mr. Angelo was...

Oct 10, 2020

Darrin Andrew Sankey, 27, of 7 Th Street, West Pittsburg died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born in New Castle on March 29, 1993, a son of Andrew Sankey of Katy, TX and Brandy (Strickler) Jones and her husband Kenneth of West Pittsburg. Darrin worked for Water Solutions Waterproofing, and loved collecting Air Jordan shoes....

Oct 10, 2020

Maria Stone (Ansoinette) Parasida, 76, of North Cedar Street, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Grove in New Wilmington. She was born on October 25, 1943 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Orlando and Mary (Ezzo) Stone. Mrs. Parasida worked at Perkins and Ladbrokes as a waitress and hostess for a number of years. Mrs. Parasida...

Oct 7, 2020

Donald Harold Baker, 66, of Friendship Street died Wednesday October 7, 2020 at Quality Life Services Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born on December 13, 1953 a son of the late Ronald Baker and Annabel (Kirkwood) Davis. He was also preceded in death by his step-father William Davis and his step-mother Grace Baker, his step-mother survives. Mr....

Oct 2, 2020

Terence D. ‘Terry’ Rice, Sr., 77, formerly of West Pittsburg, died Friday, October 2, 2020 at Carriage House Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born in New Castle November 25, 1942 a son of the late Delbert and Frances (Shultz) Rice. He was married to the late Florence M. ‘Cookie’ (Dudich) Rice who died February 9, 2019. Mr....

Oct 1, 2020

Cora R. Davies, 83, of Clover Lane, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in Haysville, PA September 21, 1937, the daughter of the late Elmer R. and Bertha P. (Myers) Todd. Mrs. Davies was a communicator at Infocision for a number of years and prior to that worked as a notary and para...

Sep 29, 2020

Beverly J. Baka, 73, of Bon Aire Avenue, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle February 3, 1947 the daughter of the late Angelo and Stella (Wotowicz) Melillo. She was married to the late Richard S. Baka who died October 25, 2019. Mrs. Baka was a nurse at Villa Maria Retirement...

Sep 29, 2020

George O. Dean, Sr., 86, of Edinburg Road, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on June 13, 1934 a son of the late Louis Pearson and Rachel Elizabeth (Ott) Dean. He was married to Barbara Helen (Cratty) Dean on September 24, 1960, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Dean was...

Sep 29, 2020

Ronald R. Lastoria, 85, of Boyles Avenue, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in New Castle March 20, 1935 a son of the late Jesse and Viola (Reda) Lastoria. Mr. Lastoria was a meat grinder for Castle Brand retiring after 35 years. He was an Army veteran. He enjoyed reading the...

Sep 25, 2020

Gary William Proch, age 61, of Parma, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Aristocrat in Berea, Ohio following a brief illness.

He was born on October 2, 1958 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and was raised there by his parents Bonnie and William Proch. Gary graduated from Shenango High School in 1977, and earned...

Sep 24, 2020

Paula S. Crivaro 75, passed away peacefully the morning of September 24 th at Jameson Care Center in New Castle, PA.  She was born November 27, 1944 in New Castle PA, she was the daughter of the late Marie and Paul Russo.  Her husband Albert Crivaro of Coraopolis, PA also proceeded her in death.  She leaves behind her sister...

Sep 22, 2020

Shelley Ann Salamon, 35, of New Castle died September 22, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born November 15, 1984, a daughter of Jerry Rausch and step-mother Elizabeth and Belinda (Taylor) Blinn and step-father Randy, her parents survive. She married Matthew Salamon on November 6, 2014. Ms. Salamon was self-employed as a Tattoo Artist for 14 years. She...

Sep 21, 2020

Louis S. Esposito, 82, of 10 th Street, West Pittsburg, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home in West Pittsburg. He was born in Youngstown, OH November 15, 1937, a son of the late Ciro and Victoria (Polce) Esposito. He is survived by his wife, Ilona J. (Bakos) Esposito. Mr. Esposito was owner and operator of Personal Touch...

Sep 20, 2020

Ilene Marie Upperman, 78, of Edgebrook Lane, New Wilmington, died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Hillside Rehabilitation Center in Warren, OH. She was born in New Castle February 7, 1942 a daughter of the late John and Mary (Korab) Iwanejko. She was married to the late Arthur S. Upperman, Sr. who died May 19, 2013. Mrs. Upperman worked on...

Sep 9, 2020

William A.  Wallace, 75, of Hillsville Road, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his residence in Edinburg. He was born in New Castle March 3, 1945 a son of the late William J. and Ruth (Kepp) Wallace. He was married to Laraine J. (Krill) Wallace on November 16, 1974, she survives in Edinburg. Mr. Wallace was a stock chaser...

Sep 7, 2020

James A. Nail, 69, of Court Street, died Monday, September 7, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. Mr. Nail was born in New Castle October 4, 1950 a son of the late William and Margaret (Henry) Nail. He was a mill wright at Essroc retiring after 30 years. Mr. Nail loved his dogs, Katie and Isabelle and was...