OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Philomena Maiella

Philomena Maiella

Oct 6, 2012

Philomena Maiella, 90, of N. Cascade St., New Castle, died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born August 5, 1922 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Constance and Jenni DeRosa. She was married to the late Michael Maiella who died December 2000. Mrs. Maiella worked the counter at Cast Bakery for many years,...

Lucille M. Mazzocco

Lucille M. Mazzocco

Oct 3, 2012

Lucille M. Mazzocco, 82, of Cunningham Avenue, New Castle, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born March 3, 1930 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Albert and Julia (Viggiano) Cletta. She was married to the late Daniel A. Mazzocco who died July 27, 1982. Mrs. Mazzocco was a homemaker...

Robert C. Hartman

Robert C. Hartman

Oct 1, 2012

Robert C. Hartman, 79, of Harlansburg Road, died Monday, October 1, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born July 6, 1933 in Volant, Pennsylvania the son of the late Anthony ‘Tony’ Hartman and Harriet (Wilson) Hartman Bronson. He was married to Donna M. (Allen) Hartman on April 25, 1981, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

Jean A. Rainey

Jean A. Rainey

Sep 27, 2012

Jean A. Rainey, 86, of W. Wabash Avenue, died Thursday, September 27, 2012 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born August 8, 1926 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Domenick and Catherine (Adamo) Tommelleo. She was married to Michael A. Rainey for 64 years, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Rainey was a...

Marie J. Tuminello

Marie J. Tuminello

Sep 26, 2012

Marie J. Tuminello, 85, of Jackson Avenue, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born September 3, 1927 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Carmen and Mary (Ross) Sheldone. She married Anthony Tuminello on February 15, 1947, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Tuminello worked at Smith Dry Cleaners and...

Melvin L. Stamp

Melvin L. Stamp

Sep 18, 2012

Melvin L. Stamp, 70, of Pulaski Rd., died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born June 17, 1942 in Youngtown, Ohio a son of Edith (Tritt) Stamp. He married Toni L. (McIltrot) Stamp on November 30, 1990, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Stamp worked for the P&LE Railroad for 18 years,...

Ronald F. Sanders

Ronald F. Sanders

Sep 16, 2012

Ronald F. Sanders, 61, of Sylvane Drive, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born June 21, 1951 in New Castle, a son of the late Harry A. and Jeanne B. (Bloomer) Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a truck driver for John Brown Trucking for 10 years. He enjoyed golf, auto racing and...

James P. Degruttola

James P. Degruttola

Sep 15, 2012

James P. DeGruttola, 81, of Hazelcroft Avenue, died Saturday, September 15, 2012 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born November 14, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania a son of the late John and Josephine (Nessenthaler) DeGruttola. He was married for 54 years to Alice K. ‘Putzi’ DeGruttola, she survives in New Castle. Mr. DeGruttola...

Tony Degilio

Tony Degilio

Aug 20, 2012

Tony DeGilio, 93, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Charles Street, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born February 14, 1919 in New Castle, a son of the late Floyd and Ida (Paolone) DeGilio. He was married to Marjorie Sartorio who died May 31, 1999. Mr. DeGilio retired from...

Frank R. Papa, Jr.

Frank R. Papa, Jr.

Aug 20, 2012

Frank R. Papa, Jr., 67, of Duquesne Street, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Heritage Valley Hospital in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. He was born January 16, 1945 in New Castle, the son of Frank and Lena (Morgan) Papa. His mother precedes him in death. Mr. Papa worked for Blair Strip Steel, Cray Sprinkler Co., the City of New Castle...

Henry V. Rich

Henry V. Rich

Aug 19, 2012

Henry V. Rich, 88, of Eastbrook Road, died Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. He was born September 15, 1923 in New Castle, a son of the late Nick and Nicolina (DeSalso) Rich. He was married to Yolande (Rubeis) Rich for 62 years, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Rich was an Army veteran of World War...

Francis Fazio

Francis Fazio

Aug 15, 2012

Francis Fazio, 75, of Blane Street, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at his son's home with his wife, four children, and grandchildren by his side. He was born June 19, 1937 in New Castle, the son of the late Rocco and Virginia (Frank) Fazio. He was married to Gloria M. (Barletto) Fazio for 50 years, she...

Matthew Stephen Criscito

Matthew Stephen Criscito

Jul 28, 2012

Matthew Stephen Criscito, 22, of E. Fairmont Ave., died Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born October 23, 1989 in Kennesaw, Georgia the son of James and Kimberly (Shipman) Criscito. His parents survive in New Castle. Matt worked for Kopple Steel for 1 year. He loved basketball and sports, and loved playing...

Marie V. Russo

Marie V. Russo

Jul 20, 2012

Marie V. Russo, 93, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Montgomery Avenue and Rear W. Cherry St., died Friday, July 20, 2012 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born October 20, 1918 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Nicholas and Tresa (Matteo) Domenick. She was married to the late Paul R. Russo...

Esther E. Rico

Esther E. Rico

Jul 19, 2012

Esther E. Rico, 80, of Dewey Ave., died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born April 7, 1932 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Charles and Jeannette (Venditto) Stone. She was married to Sam R. Rico, Sr. on June 5, 1951, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Rico worked for...

Phyllis C. Kelley

Phyllis C. Kelley

Jul 18, 2012

Phyllis C. Kelley, 82, of E. State St., Hermitage, formerly of Idlewild Drive, New Castle, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Hospitality Care Center in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. She was born May 14, 1930 in Sharon, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John and Mary (Schwartz) Cook. She was married to Emerson ‘Tim’ Kelley who died in 1998. Mrs. Kelley...

Clara A. Sabino

Clara A. Sabino

Jul 14, 2012

Clara A. Sabino, 92, of Paul St., formerly of Castleton Apartments, died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, Pennsylvania. She was born February 25, 1920 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Anthony and Angela (Audino) George. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, John T. Sabino who died December...

Mary L. Hakala

Mary L. Hakala

Jul 7, 2012

Mary L. Hakala, 84, of Denny Dr., died Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born October 13, 1927 in Pulaski, a daughter of the late Clifford Dixon Gilliland and Mary (Wallace) Gilliland. She was first married to Frank Burkes who precedes her in death. Then she married Victor Hakala who also precedes...

Edna Deleone

Edna Deleone

Jul 2, 2012

Edna DeLeone, 91, of W. Moody Ave., died Monday, July 2, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born April 22, 1921 in Hillsville, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Ross) Marshall. She was married to Domenick DeLeone who died July 30, 1992. Mrs. DeLeone was the Head Cook at the New Castle...

Esther M. Stouffer

Esther M. Stouffer

Jun 29, 2012

Esther M. Stouffer, 84, of N. Wayne St., died Friday, June 29, 2012 at her home in New Castle. She was born August 13, 1927 in Hillsville, a daughter of the late Floyd and Myrtle (Coughlin) Thompson. She was married to William J. Stouffer who died March 16, 2001. Mrs. Stouffer was a bus driver for George Ku and...