OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Donald J. Smith

Donald J. Smith

Jan 19, 2017

Donald J. Smith, 74, of Ryan Avenue, New Castle, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born December 18, 1942 in New Castle, a son of the late Stanley and Elizabeth (Goydk) Smith. He was married to Patricia M. (White) Smith on July 21, 1962, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

Harry J. Colucci

Harry J. Colucci

Jan 13, 2017

Harry J. Colucci, 76, of Hillcrest Avenue, New Castle, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at The Grove at New Wilmington. He was born September 2, 1940 in New Castle, a son of the late Albert and Julia (Cioffi) Colucci. He was married to the late Cecile M. (Kukich) Colucci who died November 24, 2011. Mr. Colucci was owner and...

Romeo L. Sperdute

Romeo L. Sperdute

Jan 11, 2017

Romeo L. Sperdute, 86, of Kildoo Road, New Castle, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born December 1, 1930 in New Castle, a son of the late Felix and Julia (Innocenti) Sperdute. He was married to Bertha J. (Germanski) Sperdute on October 23, 1954, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Sperdute...

Kevin D. Nagy, Jr.

Kevin D. Nagy, Jr.

Jan 11, 2017

Kevin Daniel Nagy, Jr., 22, of Rose Stop Road, New Castle, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in New Castle. He was born January 7, 1995 in New Castle, a son of Kevin D. and Cristy L. (Johns) Nagy, Sr., his parents survive in New Castle. Kevin was an electrician at Ellwood City Forge and a member of the United...

Haylee May Sorbo

Haylee May Sorbo

Jan 11, 2017

Haylee May Sorbo, 2, of Perry Highway, New Castle, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born December 8, 2014 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of Vincent Sorbo of Volant and Melissa Wimer of New Castle. In addition to her parents she is survived by her sister, Destiny Maitland, her grandparents, Daniel Wimer and Linda...

Patricia Mae Zorens

Patricia Mae Zorens

Jan 7, 2017

Patricia Mae Zorens, 72, of West Edison Avenue, New Castle, died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born March 9, 1944 in New Castle, the daughter of the late William C. and Valma Mae (Houston) Boren. She was married to Paul V. Zorens for 56 years, he survives in New Castle....

Terry J. Black

Terry J. Black

Dec 30, 2016

Terry J. Black, 22, of Pin Oak Drive, New Castle, died Friday, December 30, 2016 at his home in New Castle. He was born December 16, 1994 in New Castle, a son of Joseph Black of New Castle and Donna Bookamer of New Castle. Terry loved children and being around them, he also enjoyed playing video games, driving cars...

Faith A. Georges

Faith A. Georges

Dec 21, 2016

Faith A. Georges, 46, of Hazelcroft Avenue, New Castle, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in New Castle on July 12, 1970 the daughter of the late Frank Georges and Lonette (Fagnilli) Georges, her mother survives in New Castle. Faith enjoyed listening to music, dancing and adult coloring. She also loved...

Paul W. Stubbel

Paul W. Stubbel

Dec 20, 2016

Paul W. Stubbel, 78, of Fredericks MHP, New Galilee, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born January 21, 1938 in Ellwood City, the son of the late Crawford and Anna (Hoffman) Stubbel. He was married to Jane A. (Wood) Stubbel on May 14, 1983, she survives in New Galilee. Mr....

John A. Parente, Sr.

John A. Parente, Sr.

Dec 20, 2016

John A. Parente, Sr., 89, of West Elizabeth Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born December 29, 1926 in New Castle, a son of the late Ignazio and Anna (Orlando) Parente. He was married to Theresa M. (Diana) Parente who survives in New Castle. Mr. Parente was...

John H. Evans

John H. Evans

Dec 18, 2016

John H. Evans, 75, of Perry, GA, formerly of New Castle, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Perry Hospital in Perry, Georgia. He was born October 6, 1941 in New Castle, a son of the late Leslie and Martha (Sams) Evans. He was married to Norma J. (Dolph) Evans on June 24, 1967, she survives in Perry, GA. Mr....

Cheryl Ann Passerrello

Cheryl Ann Passerrello

Dec 13, 2016

Cheryl Ann Passerrello, 61, of Hanna Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born April 12, 1955 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Henry 'Dugout' and Philomena (Sibeto) Paris. She was married to Paul D. Passerrello on February 28, 1976, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Passerrello was...

Daniel Aluisia

Daniel Aluisia

Nov 30, 2016

Daniel Aluisia, 86, formerly of Jackson Avenue, New Castle, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. He was born August 7, 1930 in New Castle, the son of the late Alexander Aluisia and Amina (Franchi) Giancola. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Domenick Giancola. He was married to the late Donna...

Rose M. Esposito

Rose M. Esposito

Nov 29, 2016

Rose M. Esposito, 93, formerly of Williams Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born April 14, 1923 in Ellwood City, the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Macchia) Greco. She was married to the late Dominick N. Esposito. Mrs. Esposito was a volunteer at St. Francis...

Kenneth D. Defiore, Sr.

Kenneth D. Defiore, Sr.

Nov 29, 2016

Kenneth D. DeFiore, Sr., 85, of Riverside Apartments, New Castle, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born May 24, 1931 in New Castle, the son of the late David and Elsie (Massaro) DeFiore. He was married to the late Antoinette (Sibeto) DeFiore who died October 24, 2002. Mr. DeFiore was a...

Jacqueline S. Peters

Jacqueline S. Peters

Nov 28, 2016

Jacqueline S. Peters, 55, of E. Long Avenue, New Castle, died Monday, November 28, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born October 27, 1961 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late George J. and Mary Ruth (Hawkins) Makepeace. She was married to Eric L. Peters on August 28, 1992, he survives in New Castle. Mrs....

Sally L. Zurasky

Sally L. Zurasky

Nov 20, 2016

Sally L. Zurasky, 78, of Boston Avenue, New Castle, died Sunday, November 20, 2016 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born March 15, 1938 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Wallace) Gillilland. Mrs. Zurasky was a grinder at Lockley Manufacturing for 15 years. She enjoyed watching cooking shows and shopping and...

Clara A. Degidio

Clara A. Degidio

Nov 16, 2016

Clara A. DeGidio, 92, formerly of Ryan Avenue, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in New Castle. She was born June 5, 1924 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Gennaro and Principia (DeGregory) Cioffi. She was married for 56 years to the late Arthur DeGidio who died March 17, 1997. Mrs. DeGidio was a homemaker and a...

Velma P. Williams

Velma P. Williams

Nov 13, 2016

Velma P. Williams, 88, of Overlook Nursing Home, formerly of Lamont Street, Pittsburgh, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born December 7, 1927 in Montgomery, Alabama. Mrs. Williams enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by four children, Henry Williams of...

Peggy M. Mccormick

Peggy M. Mccormick

Nov 9, 2016

Peggy M. McCormick, 81, of Center Church Road, New Castle, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in New Castle April 20, 1935 a daughter of the late Scott and Sylvia (Bookemer) McLaren. She was married to the late Clyde J. McCormick who died September 15, 1993. Mrs. McCormick was a nurses’...