OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Henry A. Paris

Henry A. Paris

Feb 18, 2012

Henry A. Paris, 87, of Raymond St., died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born October 11, 1924 in New Castle, a son of the late Louis and Mary (Latess) Paris. He was married to the late Philomena (Sibeto) Paris who died March 25, 1999. Mr. Paris was a coiler operator at...

Rodney S. Shropshire

Rodney S. Shropshire

Feb 14, 2012

Rodney S. Shropshire, 40, of 8th St., West Pittsburg, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in Pulaski Township. He was born March 1, 1971 in New Castle, a son of the late John Jack and Shirley Ann (Hall) Shropshire. He was married to Stacey Lynn (Bessell) Shropshire on September 29, 2001, she survives in West Pittsburg. Mr. Shropshire was a...

Victor 'Tag' Nativio

Victor 'Tag' Nativio

Feb 4, 2012

Victor ‘Tag’ Nativio, 67, of Pin Oak Dr., New Castle, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born January 31, 1945 in New Castle, a son of the late Victor and Aileen (DelRosso) Nativio. Mr. Nativio was the head of maintenance at Crestview Gardens for the last 12 years. He was former...

Joseph Thomas Dean

Joseph Thomas Dean

Feb 2, 2012

Joseph Thomas Dean, 27, of N. Cedar St., New Castle, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at his home in New Castle. He was born October 1, 1984 in New Castle, a son of Thomas J. Dean and Janice (Conte) Jackman. His parents survive in New Castle. Joseph was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church and enjoyed sports...

Orlando 'Barney' Alfera

Orlando 'Barney' Alfera

Jan 23, 2012

Orlando ‘Barney’ Alfera, 87, of Erie, PA, formerly of New Castle, died Monday, January 23, 2012 Erie, Pennsylvania. He was born August 7, 1924 in New Castle, a son of the late Vincenzo and Mary (Castranova) Alfera. He was married to Stella L. (Szymanski) Alfera who died December 3, 2008. Mr. Alfera was an investigator for the US Postal...

Delphia M. Isabella

Delphia M. Isabella

Jan 22, 2012

Delphia M. Isabella, 88, of Wilson Ave., New Castle, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at VNA Hospice House in Butler, Pennsylvania. She was born September 17, 1923 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Tomaso and Maria (Zeppitella) Tommelleo. She was married to the late Humbert H. Isabella who died February 2, 1968. Mrs. Isabella was a clerk...

William K. Adams, Sr.

William K. Adams, Sr.

Jan 18, 2012

William K. Adams, Sr., 56, of Adams Ln., Wilmington Twp., died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1955 in New Castle, the son of the late Karl W. Adams and Emma (Fletcher) Adams, his mother survives in New Castle. He was married to Sandra M. (Harding) Adams who died August 12, 1995....

Leroy G. Hill, Sr.

Leroy G. Hill, Sr.

Jan 17, 2012

LeRoy G. Hill, Sr., 92, of Hill Ave., Shenango Twp., died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his home in New Castle. He was born December 25, 1919 in New Castle, a son of the late Ira and Cora (Glasser) Hill. He was married to the late Gladys J. (Park) Hill who died April 19, 2005. Mr. Hill was a...

Robert L. Hammers

Robert L. Hammers

Jan 16, 2012

Robert L. Hammers, 71, of W. Cherry St., Mahoningtown, died Monday, January 16, 2012 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. He was born October 9, 1940 in Edinburg, a son of the late Robert and Ida (Myers) Hammers. He was married to Ann M. (Fontana) Hammers on June 23, 1962, she survives in Mahoningtown. Mr. Hammers was a pressman for...

Ida Veronesi

Ida Veronesi

Jan 14, 2012

Ida Veronesi, 83, of Harlansburg Road, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born in Edinburg on July 17, 1928, a daughter of the late Frank and Philomena (Storti) Vignoli. She was married to Joseph A. Veronesi, who died July 2005. Mrs. Veronesi was a cook and waitress at the Bessemer Croation Club retiring after...

Peggy J. Jackson Defonso

Peggy J. Jackson Defonso

Jan 4, 2012

Peggy J. Jackson DeFonso, 67, of W. Sheridan Avenue, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her home in New Castle. She was born November 26, 1944 in Corry, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Kenneth and Emiline (Drake) Kirch. Peggy was a secretary for District Justice Zedeker and District Justice Reed retiring after 26 years. She enjoyed gardening, her...

Leon A. Slodowy, Jr.

Leon A. Slodowy, Jr.

Jan 4, 2012

Leon A. Slodowy, Jr., 52, of Moravia St. Ext., died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his home in New Castle. He was born January 16, 1959 in New Castle, the son of Leon and Virginia (Dombeck) Slodowy, his parents survive in New Castle. Mr. Slodowy was a metal printer for US Can retiring after 25 years. He applied to...

Elvera D. Neve

Elvera D. Neve

Jan 3, 2012

Elvera D. Neve, 90, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of E. Long Avenue, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born January 28, 1921 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Santarella (DiGiacomo) Pauline. She was married to Frank J. Neve who died September 27, 1984. Mrs....

George W. Malizia

George W. Malizia

Jan 1, 2012

George W. Malizia, 81, of Lakewood Rd., died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born February 22, 1930 in New Castle, a son of the late Carmine and Caroline (Malizia) Malizia. He was married to Trenda (Saesan) Malizia in 1999, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Malizia was involved with the family...

Geraldine E. Majocka

Geraldine E. Majocka

Dec 29, 2011

Geraldine E. Majocka, 88, of West Pittsburg Rd., died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born March 26, 1923 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Swogger) Stephenson. She was married to the late Stanley J. Mojocka. Mrs. Majocka was a homemaker and a member of St. Vitus Church. She was...

Michael Apicelli

Michael Apicelli

Dec 29, 2011

Michael Apicelli, 63, of W. North St., died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at his home in New Castle. He was born December 11, 1948 in New Castle, the son of the late Michael and Isabella (Pisano) Apicelli. He was married to the late Roxann (Rossi) Apicelli. Mr. Apicelli was an Army veteran. He is survived by one sister, Judy...

Sam Servedio, Sr.

Sam Servedio, Sr.

Dec 24, 2011

Sam Servedio, Sr., 90, of Servedio Road, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at his home in New Castle. He was born in Martirano, Italy on August 6, 1921, a son of the late Anthony and Rosina (Cuda) Servedio. He is married to Mary (DiLorenzo) Servedio, who survives in New Castle. Sam and his family set sail to America at...

Doris M. Gambone

Doris M. Gambone

Dec 23, 2011

Doris M. Gambone, 83, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born April 17, 1928 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Oliver and Lena (Schultz) Stotler. She was married to the late Anthony Gambone who died in 1981. Mrs. Gambone was a nurses’ aide at...

William Paul Coulter

William Paul Coulter

Dec 23, 2011

William Paul Coulter, 64, of John Street, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at his home in New Castle. Private funeral services will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home.

Rose Marie Genova

Rose Marie Genova

Dec 22, 2011

Rose Marie Genova, 88, of Shannon Ave., North Beaver Twp., died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at her home in New Castle. She was born June 21, 1923 in Hillsville, a daughter of the late John and Carmel (Violante) Chiaro. She was married to the late Raymond N. Genova who died July 30, 2001. Mrs. Genova was a member of...