OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Louis H. Zona, Jr.

Louis H. Zona, Jr.

Jun 16, 2017

Louis H. Zona, Jr., 58, of Vista South Apartments, died Friday, June 16, 2017 at his residence in New Castle. He was born January 20, 1959 in New Castle, a son of the late Louis H. Zona, Sr. and Donna J. (Tillia) Zona, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Zona was a street hawker for the New Castle...

Thomas H. Hobrat

Thomas H. Hobrat

Jun 12, 2017

Thomas H. Hobrat, 78, of Brentwood Avenue, Shenango Township, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born November 1, 1938 in New Castle, a son of the late John and Nellie (Henry) Hobrat. He was married to the late Cornelia M. (Buchanan) Hobrat who died October 27, 2016. Mr. Hobrat worked as...

Rose M. Mazur

Rose M. Mazur

Jun 9, 2017

Rose M. Mazur, 86, of Willowhurst Circle, New Castle, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born November 2, 1930 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Luke and Vera (Small) Zuke. She was married to the late Joseph J. Mazur who died June 21, 1985. Mrs. Mazur was a secretary...

Velma M. Albert

Velma M. Albert

May 30, 2017

Velma Mae(Kelly)Albert, 88, of East Lutton Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Newark, DE. She was born in New Kensington, PA on April 12, 1929, a daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Coury) Kelly. Velma Mae (Kelly) Albert was a beloved daughter, wife and mother. She was cherished and adored by her grandchildren. Her family...

Ronald E. Mccandless

Ronald E. Mccandless

May 29, 2017

Ronald C. McCandless, 55, of Franklin Avenue, New Castle, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born June 3, 1961 in Kane, Pennsylvania a son of the late William C. McCandless, Jr. and Dona (Feronti) McCandless. His mother survives in New Castle. Mr. McCandless worked for numerous Paving Companies for a number...

Marie E. Ginocchi

Marie E. Ginocchi

May 23, 2017

Marie Elizabeth Ginocchi, 87, of Rhodes Place, New Castle, formerly of Maryland Avenue, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born January 31, 1930 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Sandy and Teresa (Rotunno) Dellaverson. She was married to the late Joseph A. Ginocchi who died May 10, 1997. Mrs....

Jeffrey S. Kramer, Sr.

Jeffrey S. Kramer, Sr.

May 23, 2017

Jeffrey S. Kramer, Sr., 65, of Mercer Road, New Castle, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born February 4, 1952 in Elkins, West Virginia a son of the late Richard and Virginia (Bennett) Kramer. He was married to Deborah J. (Ryan) Kramer on July 1, 1972, she survives in New Castle....

Carol N. Best

Carol N. Best

May 21, 2017

Carol N. Best, 69, of Eastbrook Neshannock Falls Road, New Castle, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at VNA Hospice in Butler. She was born September 19, 1947 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania a daughter of Ufemio Biagioni of Leechburg, PA and the late Rose (Gorelli) Biagioni. She was married to Dennis J. Best on December 9, 1972, he survives in New...

Howard D. Matthews

Howard D. Matthews

May 20, 2017

Howard D. Matthews, 78, of North Cedar Street, New Castle, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Life Care Hospital in Wilkinsburg, PA. He was born August 1, 1938 in New Castle a son of the late Harold and Daisy Belle (Green) Matthews. Mr. Matthews worked for GM Lordstown in Assembly retiring after over 20 years. He was a Marine...

Terri M. Fulena

Terri M. Fulena

May 4, 2017

Terri M. Fulena, 48, of New Castle, died Thursday, May 4, 2017 in New Castle. She was born June 21, 1968 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Theodore Thorman and Margaret (Garman) Thorman, her mother survives in New Castle. Terri enjoyed playing bingo and cards and loved spending time with her children and grandsons. In addition to...

Josh W. Jones

Josh W. Jones

Apr 29, 2017

Josh W. Jones, 32, of Lake Wood Gardens Road, New Castle, lost his battle to drug addiction, Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his home in New Castle. He was born July 28, 1984 in New Castle, a son of Wayne Jones of Dayton Beach, FL and Carrie Cade and her fiancé Anthony Lombardo of New Castle. Josh worked for...

Valerie Starr Sager

Valerie Starr Sager

Apr 20, 2017

Valerie Starr Sager, 32, of Green Meadows Trailer Court, New Galilee, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her home in New Galilee. She was born January 27, 1985 in New Castle, a daughter of Jerry Sager, Jr. of Cincinnati, OH and Kimberlee (Ridenour) Sager of New Castle. Valerie delivered newspapers for the New Castle News for 15 years. She...

Angeline Hetrick

Angeline Hetrick

Apr 18, 2017

Angeline Hetrick, 76, of W. Moody Avenue, New Castle, passed away with her loving family at her side, Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. She was born May 4, 1940 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Barone) Bondi. She was married to the late William H. Hetrick who died...

Pauline A. Mancini

Pauline A. Mancini

Apr 18, 2017

Pauline A. Mancini, 94, of E. Friendship Street, New Castle, formerly of Dewey Avenue, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born June 13, 1922 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary (Albino) Zona. She was married to the late Joseph J. Mancini, Sr. who died January...

Aaron L. Vogus

Aaron L. Vogus

Apr 11, 2017

Aaron L. Vogus, 42, of National Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born March 5, 1975 in New Castle, a son of the late Gary Vogus and Karen (Culbertson) Vogus, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Vogus enjoyed fishing. In addition to his mother he is survived...

David E. Haybarger

David E. Haybarger

Apr 10, 2017

David E. Haybarger, 67, of Huey Street, New Castle, died Monday, April 10, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born June 16, 1949 in New Castle, a son of the late Ralph and Fannie (Cooper) Haybarger. He was married to Nancy L. (Quear) Haybarger on January 25, 1971, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Haybarger...

Richard Gentile

Richard Gentile

Apr 7, 2017

Richard Gentile, 82, of West Elizabeth Avenue, Neshannock Twp., died Friday, April 7, 2017 at his home in New Castle. He was born May 18, 1934 in New Castle, the son of the late Mary (Gentile) Doss. He was married to Nancy D. (Siergiej) on November 11, 1954, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Gentile proudly served in the...

Leroy W. Lyons, Sr.

Leroy W. Lyons, Sr.

Apr 5, 2017

Leroy W. Lyons, Sr., 67, of Bryson Mill Road, Shenango Township, died Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born March 8, 1950 in Ellwood City, a son of the late Clarence and Sylvia Lyons. Mr. Lyons worked in maintenance at New Castle Foundry retiring after over 30 years. He also worked...

Aspynn Ranae Mitteff

Aspynn Ranae Mitteff

Apr 4, 2017

Baby Aspynn Ranae Mitteff, died Tuesday, April 04, 2017 at UPMC Magee in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Mia L. Mitteff of New Castle. She is also survived by her sister, Ariana M. Mitteff, grandparents, Michele and Phillip Gipson, five uncles and a number of cousins. There are no services scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements are...

Theresa A. Wachala

Theresa A. Wachala

Mar 27, 2017

Theresa A. Wachala, 87, of Paul Street, New Castle, died Monday, March 27, 2017 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born July 26, 1929 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Fracesco and Pierina (Albicsetto) Lovaglio. Mrs. Wachala was a decorator at Shenango China retiring after 17 years. She was a member of Challenges, First...