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Dennis M. Rohr-Garansi
Jan 31, 2020
Dennis M. Rohr-Garansi born in Canton, Ohio on 5 October 1949 to the late Thomas James and Mary Patricia Rohr, née Smith, died Friday 31 January 2020, at home after a long illness. Raised in Canal Fulton, Ohio, he attended Central Catholic High School in Canton, Ohio graduating in 1967. His father was both a Contractor, and a Farmer....
Sabrina L. Salamon
Jan 30, 2020
Sabrina Lee Salamon, 39, of West Madison Avenue, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on September 22, 1980 a daughter of the late Steve Salamon and the late Cynthia (Bratschie) Antoniotti. She is survived by her fiancé Robert Skultety of Ellwood City. Sabrina loved gardening, animals and pet grooming, helping people...
Alfred O. Caruso
Jan 26, 2020
Alfred O. Caruso, Jr., 77, of Cunningham Avenue, died Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Quality Life Services, (Augostine) Caruso. He was married Charlotte A. (Wilson) Caruso on April 24, 1965, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Caruso was an Inspector at Rockwell Spring retiring after 25 years. He enjoyed being on the CB radio, fishing, and collecting coins.
...Jean C. Funari
Jan 25, 2020
Jean C. Funari, 77, of West Madison Avenue, Mahoningtown, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in New Castle on March 5, 1942, a daughter of the late Anthony A. and Millie (Rainey) Funari. Jean was a Registered Nurse and a private duty nurse for many years. She worked for UCLA in the emergency room,...
Daniel L. Black, Sr.
Jan 24, 2020
Daniel Lee Black, Sr., 75, of N. Ray Street, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home in New Castle. He was born in New Castle December 6, 1944 a son of the late Elmer and Clara (Kerrigan) Black. He married to Linda Black, February 14, 1983, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Black was a retired self-employed roofer....
Mary Jo Deaugustine
Jan 17, 2020
Mary Jo DeAugustine, 92, of Ryan Avenue, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver. She was born in Sharon on July 25, 1927 a daughter of the late Lawrence and Concetta (Isolda) Rispoli. She was married to the late Anthony DeAugustine who died February 13, 1997. Mrs. DeAugustine was a salesperson at Fashion Bug and...
Leroy J. Dierfield
Jan 15, 2020
LeRoy John Dierfield, 53, of 460 Hazelcroft Avenue, died of complications from an infection, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless. He was born May 6, 1966 in New Castle, the son of LeRoy and Marlene (Orr) Dierfield. LeRoy was a cook and delivery man for Mr. Pizza and Domino's Pizza for over 20 years. He...
Kenneth D. Defiore, Jr.
Jan 14, 2020
Kenneth David DeFiore, Jr., 60, of New Castle, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at The Grove in New Castle. He was born March 8, 1959 in New Castle, a son of the late Kenneth and Antoinette (Sibeto) DeFiore, Sr. Mr. DeFiore was a truck driver for 20 years for Zambelli's Fireworks and Pyrotechnico, and he also shot fireworks for...
Bruce W. Atwell
Jan 10, 2020
Bruce Wayne Atwell, 68, of Riverside Apartments, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on June 19, 1951 a son of the late Robert Atwell and the late Mary (Snyder) McConnell. Mr. Atwell delivered propane gas for Farrell Gas for 35 years. He was an Air Force Veteran, enjoyed...
Brent R. Gordon
Jan 4, 2020
Brent R. Gordon, 43, of Woodland Hills, California, died suddenly of an unexpected death, Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida. He was born in New Castle on August 1, 1976, the son of the late William R. Gordon and JoAnn (Slamon) Gangone of Wampum. Brent was a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine...
Leonard G. Betts
Dec 30, 2019
Leonard Gene Betts, Sr., 56, of Summit Street, New Castle, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Quality Life Services New Castle. He was born May 29, 1963 in New Castle, a son of the late Leo G. Betts, Sr. and Valjean (Kaufman) Betts, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Betts was a self-employed handyman and he enjoyed fishing...
Maria A. Lombardo
Dec 27, 2019
Maria Ann Lombardo, 53, of North Cedar Street, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born in New Castle on August 18, 1966 the daughter of Anthony Nerti, Sr. and the late Anita (Copple) Nerti, her father survives in New Castle. Maria was a home health care aid for Right at Home for 10 years....
Catherine M. Graham
Dec 25, 2019
Catherine May Graham, 63, of North Mulberry Street, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her home in New Castle. She was born April 20, 1956 in Reisterstown, Maryland a daughter of the late James and Agnes (Gottschalk) Graham. Miss Graham worked as a Crisis Coordinator at the Lawrence County Women’s Shelter for 29 years and was a bartender at...
Donald R. Piccirillo
Dec 21, 2019
Donald R. Piccirillo, 88, of West Clayton Street, Mahoningtown, died Saturday December 21, 2019 at Quality Life Services, New Castle. He was born in New Castle on April 5, 1931, the son of the late Pasquale and Raffaella (DiBenedetto) Piccirillo. He married Donna (Cardella) Piccirillo in 1952, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Piccirillo was Chief Clerk for CSX...
Richard W. Janacone
Dec 20, 2019
Richard W. Janacone, 91, of South Scott Street, died Friday December 20, 2019, at his residence in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on February 2, 1928 a son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Ferazzano) Janacone. He was married to the late Esther D. (Giancola) Janacone who died November 20, 2013. Mr. Janacone was a Woodshop...
Lena Ann Fiacco
Dec 19, 2019
Lena Ann Fiacco, 91, of West Clayton Street, Mahoningtown, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Quality Life Services, New Castle. She was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on July 7, 1928 a daughter of the late Albert and Jennie (Tooch) Fiacco. In her 60 year working life she was a bookkeeper for Fish Dry Cleaners, Richmond Brothers, and Castle Beer....
Ronald J. Duda, Sr.
Dec 18, 2019
Ronald J. Duda, Sr., 84, of Willowhurst Circle, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Carriage Manor Nursing Home. He was born in New Castle on April 22, 1935 a son of the late Stephen M. and Mollie E. (Piatek) Duda. He was married to Carol L. (Shenker) Duda on October 13, 1956, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Duda...
Barbara J. Mccormick
Dec 8, 2019
Barbara Jean McCormick, 54, of Aiken Road, died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Quality Life Services New Castle. She was born December 28, 1964 in New Castle, the daughter of Charles and Sadie (Pack) McCormick, her parents survive in New Castle. Barbara was a painter and office manager for Diligent Painters for a number of years. She enjoyed taking...
Michael J. Hodge
Dec 5, 2019
Michael J. Hodge, 38, of Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh died Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Shenango Township. He was born in Sharon on September 3, 1981 the son of John W. Hodge and his wife Sharon Johnson Hodge of New Castle and Bonita Waskan Isabella of Poland, OH. Michael attended Neshannock High School and graduated from Lawrence County Vocational and...
Wanda R. Dematteo
Dec 4, 2019
Wanda Rae DeMatteo, 88, of Big Run Creek Road, Shenango Township, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Carriage Manor in New Castle. She was born in Bridgeville, PA on August 16, 1931 a daughter of the late Charles and Vera (Deetz) Dougherty. She was married to the late Russell A. DeMatteo, Sr. who died June 17, 1995. Mrs. DeMatteo...
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