OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Lucy A. Decaprio

Lucy A. Decaprio

Jan 1, 2014

Lucy A. DeCaprio, 95, formerly of East Washington Street, New Castle, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born August 14, 1918 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Vito Pizzitola and Josephine (Giordano) Fornataro Pizzitola. She was married to the late Domenick J. ‘Gabby’ DeCaprio, Sr., who died December...

Danny B. Taylor

Danny B. Taylor

Dec 29, 2013

Danny B. Taylor, 59, of East Elizabeth Street, New Castle, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at his home in New Castle. He was born September 26, 1954 in New Castle, a son of the late Charles and Jennie (Alley) Taylor. He was married to Deborah C. (Perrotta) Taylor in 1975, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Taylor was a...

Randy Louis Regna

Randy Louis Regna

Dec 29, 2013

Randy Louis Regna, 45, of West Neshannock Avenue, New Wilmington, died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born February 3, 1968 in Ellwood City, a son of the late Frederick Regna and Charlotte (Schuster) Regna. His mother survives in Ellwood City. He was married to Cindy Lou (Pandolfi) Regna on may 18,...

Ruth A. Perrino Sheldone

Ruth A. Perrino Sheldone

Dec 27, 2013

Ruth A. Perrino Sheldone, 72, of Grove Avenue, New Castle, died Friday, December 27, 2013 at St. Francis/St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She was born November 14, 1941 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late Earl and Naomi (Cupps) Badger. Ruth was a counselor at YDC retiring after 23 years. She then worked for Cray Youth...

John G. Freed

John G. Freed

Dec 26, 2013

John G. Freed, 79, of US 422, New Castle, died Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born November 5, 1934 in New Castle, a son of the late John and Katherine (Ferketich) Freed. He was married to Nancy (Johns) Freed on May 3, 1958 and was very proud of their 55 years together....

Samuel N. 'Sam' Rico, Jr.

Samuel N. 'Sam' Rico, Jr.

Dec 17, 2013

Samuel N. ‘Sam’ Rico, Jr., 62, of Dewey Avenue, New Castle, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born May 9, 1951 in New Castle, a son of Sam Rico, Sr. and the late Esther (Stone) Rico. Mr. Rico worked for Rockwell International for 5 years. He also was an ambulance...

Cynthia A. Tomasovich

Cynthia A. Tomasovich

Dec 12, 2013

Cynthia A. Tomasovich, 61, of Ellwood Road, New Castle, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born March 30, 1952 in New Castle, a daughter of John and Dorothy (Duda) Dzemyan, her parents survive in New Castle. She married Thomas Tomasovich on April 1, 1978, he survives in New Castle. Mrs....

Alvah Ray Strickenburg, Iii

Alvah Ray Strickenburg, Iii

Dec 5, 2013

Alvah Ray Strickenburg, III, 43, of Garfield Avenue, New Castle, died Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Butler County, PA. He was born May 11, 1970 in New Castle, the son of Alvah R. and Sharon L. (Gwin) Strickenburg, Jr. His parents survive in New Castle. Mr. Strickenburg worked various jobs in the area and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing...

Anthony E. Conti

Anthony E. Conti

Dec 4, 2013

Anthony E. Conti, 83, of Overlook Medical Center, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Overlook Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1930 in New Castle, the son of the late Jerry and Viola (Rainey) Conti. Mr. Conti was a sales agent with Met Life Insurance Co. and enjoyed investing in the stock market. He is survived by two...

Virginia C. Moyer

Virginia C. Moyer

Dec 3, 2013

Virginia C. Moyer, 73, of Johns Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Sharon Regional Health System in Sharon, Pennsylvania. She was born June 21, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Hughes) Meyers. She married Richard M. Moyer on January 28, 1956, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Moyer was a...

Vickie 'Marmie' Felton

Vickie 'Marmie' Felton

Nov 23, 2013

Vickie ‘Marmie’ Felton, 64, of Mahoningtown, passed away peacefully at her home the afternoon of November 23, 2013, with her beloved family at her side. She courageously fought cancer, never losing her spirit or faith and with no complaints the entire time. Vickie was born on July 16, 1949 in Connellsville, PA to Edith and the late Bill Wolfe....

Herman L. Wilson

Herman L. Wilson

Nov 21, 2013

Herman L. Wilson, 82, of South Crawford Avenue, New Castle, died Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born November 2, 1931 in New Castle, a son of the late John and Elsie (Robison) Wilson. He married Doris V. (Ingram) Wilson on November 3, 1950, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Wilson...

Rose Marie Dellaverson

Rose Marie Dellaverson

Nov 6, 2013

Rose Marie Boazzo Dellaverson, 94, of Camden, Arkansas, formerly of New Castle, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Ouachita Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Camden, Arkansas. She was born November 23, 1918 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Leonard and Mary (Impagliazzo) Boazzo. She married the late Arpen James Dellaverson on May 21, 1944, in New...

Kathy Paula Debourelando

Kathy Paula Debourelando

Nov 5, 2013

Kathy Paula Debourelando, 56, of East High Street, New Castle, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless, Pennsylvania. She was born February 4, 1957 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Bernard and Josephine (Izzo) Dickey. She was married to Franklin ‘Beanie’ Debourelando for 36 years, he survives in New Castle. Kathy worked in...

Teena Lynn Eichler

Teena Lynn Eichler

Oct 31, 2013

Teena Lynn Eichler, 51, of Franklin Avenue, New Castle, died Thursday, October 31, 2013 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born September 26, 1962 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Thomas and Alfreda (Musser) Eichler. Miss Eichler was a cashier at Burger King for 5 years. She enjoyed playing...

Norina Disante

Norina Disante

Oct 30, 2013

Norina DiSante, 84, of Vanadium Road, Bridgeville, PA, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Manor Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born August 26, 1929 in Martirano, Italy, a daughter of the late Anthony and Rosina (Cuda) Servedio. She was married to the late Thomas DiSante who died January 15,...

Helen B. Colella

Helen B. Colella

Oct 30, 2013

Helen B. Colella, 88, of North Lafayette Street, New Castle, died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. She was born January 12, 1925 in Stigler, Oklahoma a daughter of the late Clyde and Zella (Stewart) Clement. She was married to the late Albert L. Colella who died February 20, 1980. Mrs. Colella worked for the British...

Jennie M. Gangliero

Jennie M. Gangliero

Oct 25, 2013

Jennie M. Gangliero, 100, of West Madison Avenue, New Castle, entered into eternal peace, Friday, October 25, 2013 at Edison Manor Nursing Home, embraced by her loving family. Jennie was born July 29, 1913 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Philomena Forgione. Throughout her life, Jennie worked at the Shenango China Company, New Castle Dry...

James A. Kray, Sr.

James A. Kray, Sr.

Oct 23, 2013

James A. Kray, Sr., 68, of Ellwood Road, New Castle, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hosptial in Pittsburgh. He was born October 23, 1945 in New Castle, the son of the late Thelma Givley. He married Joyce I. (Cross) Kray on September 6, 2006, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Kray was...

Deanna J. Micaletti Vano

Deanna J. Micaletti Vano

Oct 14, 2013

Deanna J. Micaletti Vano, 65, of East Hillcrest Avenue, died Monday, October 14, 2013 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born April 3, 1948 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Biondi) Micaletti. Ms. Vano was the manager of Catholic Cemeteries of Lawrence County retiring after 30 years. She graduated with a...