OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Alexander J. Nocera

Alexander J. Nocera

Aug 12, 2011

Alexander J. Nocera, 94, formerly of Mable Street, died Friday, August 12, 2011 at Avalon Nursing Center in New Castle. He was born January 30, 1917 in Curwensville, Pennsylvania a son of the late John and Nazzarene Nocera. He was married to Clara (Fazzone) Nocera who died on March 28, 1995. Mr. Nocera worked for Republic Steel in Youngstown,...

Jennie C. Morgan

Jennie C. Morgan

Aug 3, 2011

Jennie C. Morgan, 82, of Adams Street, New Castle, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. She was born September 27, 1928 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Guy and Filonena (Duffuso) Call. She married Domenic L. Morgan, Sr. on October 16, 1948, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Morgan worked at Bell Telephone...

Edward J. Zehel

Edward J. Zehel

Jul 31, 2011

Edward J. Zehel, 88, of Vogan Street, died July 31, 2011 at his home in New Castle. He was born January 8, 1923 in Acosta, PA, a son of the late Steven Zehel and Anna (Kushnir) Komara Zehel. Mr. Zehel was a welder and worked in maintenance for US Steel retiring after 13 years. He also was a member...

Harry W. 'Bud' Beighley

Harry W. 'Bud' Beighley

Jul 31, 2011

Harry W. “Bud” Beighley, 88 of West Mayfield, died Sunday July 31, 2011 in Friendship Ridge, Brighton Twp. Born December 23, 1922 in Beaver Falls, was the son of the late Harry T. & Ethel (Flickinger) Beighley. Served in U.S. Army during the European Campaign. Landed on the beaches of France, served in General George Patton’s 3rd Army, fought...

Elizabeth N. Quear

Elizabeth N. Quear

Jul 30, 2011

Elizabeth N. Quear, 84, of Elmwood Street, Union Twp., died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born March 25, 1927 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Copple. She was married to Thomas W. Quear who died July 23, 1994. Mrs. Quear was a member of the Mary...

Aldo A. Galmarini

Aldo A. Galmarini

Jul 30, 2011

Aldo A. Galmarini, 86, of 7th Street, West Pittsburg, died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at his home in West Pittsburg. He was born May 25, 1925 in New Castle, a son of the late Angelo and Rose (Moneta) Galmarini. He married Ethel M. (Minnocci) Galmarini on May 30, 1949, she survives in West Pittsburg. Mr. Galmarini was a supervisor...

Dorothy M. Hardy

Dorothy M. Hardy

Jul 27, 2011

Dorothy M. Hardy, 81, of Hickory Twp., died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in her home. She was born April 16, 1929 in New Castle a daughter of the late Walter and Bertha (Grimm) Schweikert. She was married to Charles Hardy who died in 1999. Mrs. Hardy was a pharmacy technician at Jameson Memorial Hospital retiring after 20 years. She...

Sean David Deal

Sean David Deal

Jul 24, 2011

Sean David Deal, 19, went to be with our Lord and Savior the morning of July 24th, 2011 from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident that took place on July 18th in Tomach, WI. He was born on September 22, 1991 a son of Allen and Dorain Deal and Theresa (Caliguire) and David Moskow. Sean was an adventurous young...

Bryson G. Magusiak

Bryson G. Magusiak

Jul 22, 2011

Bryson G. Magusiak, 7 months, of Edinburg, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born December 17, 2010 in New Castle, the son of Mark A. Magusiak, Jr. and Breanna L. Sheehy. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Ayden P. Sheehy, his Grandparents, Paul & Lori Sheehy, and...

Norma J. Powell

Norma J. Powell

Jul 10, 2011

Norma J. Powell, 67, of Euclid Avenue, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born March 4, 1944 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Russell and Elnora (Shaffer) Powell. Ms. Powell worked for Advanced Information Systems in Columbus, OH in sales and computer troubleshooting. She was a...

Anthony David Lombardo

Anthony David Lombardo

Jul 9, 2011

Anthony David Panella Lombardo, 36, of W. Terrace Avenue, died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in New Castle on August 12, 1974, a son of Benny Lombardo of New Castle and Geraldine (DeFonso) Thrush of Idaho. Mr. Lombardo was self-employed as a contractor. He was a member of the Army National Guard and...

Josephine L. Fortuna

Josephine L. Fortuna

Jul 4, 2011

Josephine L. Fortuna, 87, of Pulaski Road, died Monday, July 4, 2011 at Kindred Hospital Pittsburgh in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. She was born May 28, 1924 in New Castle, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Mastropietro) Castronovo. She was married to Angelo Fortuna who died on January 19, 1999. Mrs. Fortuna worked as a Handler at Shenango China...

Joseph Daniel Destefano, Sr.

Joseph Daniel Destefano, Sr.

Jun 26, 2011

Joseph Daniel DeStefano, Sr., 79, of Highland Avenue, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born May 22, 1932 in New Castle, a son of the late Sam and Maria (Ambroselli) DeStefano. He was married to Margaret M. (Eutzy) DeStefano who died June 26, 2006. Mr. DeStefano worked in maintenance for the...

Teresa Kaczmarek

Teresa Kaczmarek

Jun 25, 2011

Teresa Kaczmarek, 54, of Meegen Street, Union Township, died June 25, 2011 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born April 14, 1957 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Wimer) Shuler. Mrs. Kaczmarek worked in maintenance at Overlook Medical Center in New Wilmington for 15 years. She enjoyed gardening and designing fish...

James Franklin O'Neil, Sr.

James Franklin O'Neil, Sr.

Jun 22, 2011

James Franklin O'Neil, Sr., 62, of Enon Valley, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Sharon Regional Health System in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He was born August 1, 1948 in Enon Valley, Pennsylvania. Mr. O'Neil was a welder for Kasgro Railcar for a number of years. He also did automotive and construction work on the side....

Gregory David Bromley

Gregory David Bromley

Jun 21, 2011

Gregory David Bromley, 53, of Randolph Street, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at his home in New Castle. He was born May 30, 1958 in West Liberty, Kentucky a son of Charles P. Bromley of New Castle and Elizabeth (Fotia) Bromley of Williamsport, PA. Mr. Bromley worked as a laborer for various local companies. He was an Army veteran...

Harold D. Snowberger

Harold D. Snowberger

Jun 15, 2011

Harold D. Snowberger, 77, of Firehall Rd., died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born February 6, 1934 in Etna, Pennsylvania a son of the late John and Alberta (Scholl) Snowberger. Mr. Snowberger was a driver for Purolator Courier for 18 years. He was a veteran of the Army Reserves. He...

Patsy Micco

Patsy Micco

Jun 12, 2011

Patsy Micco, 95, of W. State Street, Edinburg, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home in Edinburg. He was born October 30, 1915 in Lowellville, Ohio a son of the late Antonio and Maria Rosa (Fazzone) Micco. He married Rose (Arena) Micco on May 19, 1941, she survives in Edinburg. Mr. Micco was a heavy equipment operator for...

William Turner

William Turner

Jun 11, 2011

William Turner, 70, of Edison Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Ellwood City, died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born June 21, 1940 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania the son of the late John and Martha (Mortenson) Turner. Mr. Turner was an electrician at Babcock & Wilcox and at various other companies...

Bonnie Lou Brundege

Bonnie Lou Brundege

Jun 2, 2011

Bonnie Lou Brundege, 67, of Cambridge Street, died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born June 2, 1944 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Harold and Hilda (Figley) Brown. Mrs. Brundege was a homemaker and enjoyed reading her bible, going to church, and spending time with her children and...