OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Walter A. Jenkins

Walter A. Jenkins

Nov 14, 2024

Walter Jenkins, age 91, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories. Born on February 2, 1933, in New Castle. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed sharing stories of his travels during his service and the many adventures he shared with his beloved wife, Colleen, to whom he was married for 71...

Elizabeth 'Betty' I. Miller

Elizabeth 'Betty' I. Miller

Nov 10, 2024

Elizabeth ‘Betty’ I. Miller, 91, of 12th street, in West Pittsburg, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Avalon Nursing Center in West Pittsburg. She was born in New Castle on September 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Cappatt) Nerti. Mrs. Miller was married to the late John J. Miller, who died on February 25, 1979....

Marie L. Sanfelice

Marie L. Sanfelice

Nov 8, 2024

Marie L. Sanfelice, 83, of Dewey Avenue, died Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born on May 14, 1941, in New Castle, the daughter of the late H. R. Creswell and Mary J. (Mescal) Creswell. She was married to the late Alfonso ‘Bucky’ Sanfelice, who died June 22, 2004. Mrs. Sanfelice...

Sandra Lee Taylor

Sandra Lee Taylor

Nov 7, 2024

Sandra Lee Taylor, 82, of Ryan Avenue, died Thursday, November 7, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on October 8, 1942, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Edwin R. and Margaret (Stockman) Kroesen. She was married to the late Chuck C. Taylor, Sr., who died December 3, 2005. Mrs. Taylor enjoyed bingo,...

Donald R. Haught, Jr.

Donald R. Haught, Jr.

Nov 1, 2024

Donald R. Haught, Jr., 54, of Old Plank Road in Neshannock Township, died Friday, November 1, 2024, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on September 21, 1970, in New Castle, the son of the late Donald R. Haught, Sr. and Rocksie M. (Hunter) Haught. Mr. Haught was married to Kimberly S. (Graham) Haught, she survives at...

Joseph V. Camera

Joseph V. Camera

Oct 22, 2024

Joseph V. Camera, 68, of Savannah Gardner Road in Shenango Township, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on July 19, 1956, in New Castle, the son of the late Frederico N. Camera, Sr., and Mary C. (Tuscano) Camera. Mr. Camera married Mary Ellen (Lemanski) Camera on May 14, 1988, she survives...

Frederico N. Camera, Jr.

Frederico N. Camera, Jr.

Oct 22, 2024

Frederico N. Camera, Jr., 67, of W. Clen Moore Blvd, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on September 24, 1957, in New Castle, the son of the late Frederico N. Camera, Sr. and Mary Carmen (Tuscano) Camera. Mr. Camera married Sara J. (Zak) Camera on October 31, 1981, she survives...

Laura L. Colich

Laura L. Colich

Oct 22, 2024

Laura L. Colich, 74, of Moore Avenue, died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Northview Estates in Ellwood City. She was born in Oakmont, PA, on August 7, 1950, the daughter of the late Donald T. and Elizabeth L. (Burke) Johnson. She married George Colich on April 24, 1976, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Colich was the former owner...

Robert G. Baxter

Robert G. Baxter

Oct 21, 2024

Robert G. Baxter, 90, of W. Madison Avenue, died Monday, October 21, 2024, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on February 20, 1934, in Ft. Worth, TX, the son of the late Robert and Virginia (Chestnut) Baxter. Mr. Baxter was married to the late Betty Lee (Beezhold) Baxter, who died September 2, 2024. He worked for...

Michael C. Glorioso, Jr.

Michael C. Glorioso, Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Michael C. Glorioso, Jr., 76, of Old Butler Road in Shenango Township, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on June 7, 1948, the son of the late Michael C. Glorioso, Sr., and Louise (Fonzeno) Glorioso. Mr. Glorioso was a contractor for Glorioso Builder’s retiring after over...

Martha J. Henry

Martha J. Henry

Oct 16, 2024

Martha J. Henry, 87, of Vista South, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in Ellwood City, PA, on June 22, 1937, the daughter of the late Daniel and Aurelia (Ungham) Fenechi. She was married to the late Paul F. Henry, who died on January 9, 2010. Mrs. Henry worked in Housekeeping...

Thomas H. Cross

Thomas H. Cross

Oct 8, 2024

Thomas H. Cross, 71, of Moyer Road in Shenango Township, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on October 21, 1952, in New Castle, the son of the late Harold and Rose (Ierino) Cross. Mr. Cross married Barbara Ann (Sullivan) Cross on December 15, 1973; she survives at home. Mr. Cross worked...

Stephen W. Stuble

Stephen W. Stuble

Oct 4, 2024

Stephen W. Stuble, 66, of Old Route 18, in Wampum, PA, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on October 20, 1957, the son of the late John and Barnadine (Lombardo) Stuble. Stephen was the owner/operator of Stuble’s Auto and Truck Repair for over 33 years. He married...

Kathy Jo Heckathorne

Kathy Jo Heckathorne

Oct 1, 2024

Kathy Jo Heckathorne, 65, of Ellwood Road in Shenango Township, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her residence in New Castle. She was born on April 22, 1959, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Harold and Alma (Edie) Houk. She worked as a manager at Penn Power, retiring after over 40 years. She was a member of...

Glenn J. Benegasi

Glenn J. Benegasi

Sep 28, 2024

Glenn J. Benegasi, 76, of E. Clayton Street, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on January 14, 1948, in New Castle, the son of the late John and Anne (Effinite) Benegasi. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish- St. Vincent de Paul. He enjoyed horse racing, sports, hunting, and...

Thomas J. Cioffi

Thomas J. Cioffi

Sep 24, 2024

Thomas J. Cioffi, 75, of Delaware Avenue, died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on December 5, 1948, in New Castle, the son of the late Patsy and Mabel (Myers) Cioffi. He was married to the late Billie Jean (Moore) Cioffi, who died on October 2, 2019. Mr. Cioffi was an...

Madeline 'Dolly' Passerrello

Madeline 'Dolly' Passerrello

Sep 19, 2024

Madeline ‘Dolly’ Passerrello, 91, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 19, 2024, following a brief illness at UPMC Passavant-McCandless Hospital. She was born in New Castle on April 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (Constanstine) Micco. Dolly married Marshall J. Passerrello, Sr., on June 12, 1952....

Trevor J. Bellian

Trevor J. Bellian

Sep 18, 2024

Trevor J. Bellian, 23, of Pin Oak Drive, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on May 29, 2001, in New Castle, the son of the late James and Jessica (Bellian) Spaulding. Trevor worked at Kelly’s Side Door Tavern as a dishwasher. He enjoyed riding his skateboard, playing Fortnite and basketball, and...

Shawn D. Pounds

Shawn D. Pounds

Sep 15, 2024

Shawn D. Pounds, 34, of Stacie Lane in Edinburg, PA, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH. He was born in New Castle on August 2, 1990, the son of the late Buddy Klaus and Tina Pounds, his parents precede him in death. Shawn was a prep cook working at several local restaurants and...

Giovanni L. Worek

Giovanni L. Worek

Sep 11, 2024

Giovanni L. Worek, of E. Lutton Street, died Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Heritage Valley Medical Center in Beaver, PA. He was born on September 11, 2024, the son of Micah and Brittany (Duffield) Worek.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by one brother, Micah Worek, Jr., three sisters, Sophia Peterson, Amariana Peterson, and...