OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Patricia Ann Kerr

Patricia Ann Kerr

Jul 31, 2009

Patricia Ann Kerr, 67, of N. Cedar St., New Castle, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Haven Nursing Home. She was born April 8, 1942 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Robert Buchanan and Evelen (Noah) Buchanan Pomper. Mrs. Kerr retired after 25 years as a nurses aide at Haven Nursing Home. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword...

Joseph E. Retort, Sr.

Joseph E. Retort, Sr.

Jul 30, 2009

Joseph E. Retort, Sr., 82, of Carbon-Micco Rd., Edinburg, died Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. He was born December 27, 1926 in Hillsville, a son of the late Frank and Rose Retort. He was married to Charlotte A. (Pagley) Retort who died on November 17, 1965. Mr. Retort was a truck driver for CD Ambrosia Trucking...

Donald J. Micco

Donald J. Micco

Jul 24, 2009

Donald J. Micco, 67, of Upper Idlewild Dr., formerly of Mesa, AZ for many years, died Friday, July 24, 2009 at Butler Veterans Medical Center in Butler. He was born March 1, 1942 in New Castle, a son of the late Domenick Micco and Lucy (Padula) Micco Tranquillo who survives in New Castle. Mr. Micco was an auto mechanic...

Antoinette L. Ferrara

Antoinette L. Ferrara

Jul 18, 2009

Antoinette L. Ferrara, 58, of Highlandview Dr., Union Twp., died Saturday, July 18, 2009 with her family and friends at her side at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born February 21, 1951 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Louis and Virginia (Palmer) Ferrara. Miss Ferrara was the manager of the Triangle Bar for 35 years. She enjoyed...

Walter J. Joseph

Walter J. Joseph

Jul 16, 2009

Walter J. Joseph, 56, of Syling St., died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at his home in New Castle. He was born September 26, 1952 in Sharon, a son of the late Walter and Olive (Pow) Joseph. He married Jean A. (Taylor) Joseph on February 23, 1980, she survives. Mr. Joseph was a carpenter for Local #268 for 22 years....

Dolores C Coblentz

Dolores C Coblentz

Jul 6, 2009

Obituary Notice Dolores C Coblentz Dolores C Coblentz, 75, of Avalon Drive, Union Township, died Monday, July 6, 2009, at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Coblentz retired after 23 years of service as.a Custodian for Union Area School District. She was born March 13, 1934, in Uniontown, the daughter of the late Richard and Ora (Geere) Show. She was...

Alfreda Eichler

Alfreda Eichler

Jun 24, 2009

Alfreda Eichler, 67, of Franklin Ave., died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born August 10, 1941 in Monaca, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Alfred and Violet (Berarducci) Musser. She was married to Thomas Eichler, III, who died in 1986. Mrs. Eichler was a nurses aide at Highland Hall Nursing Home for 13 years,...

Jeffrey George Caffro

Jeffrey George Caffro

Jun 23, 2009

Jeffrey George Caffro, 50, of W. Sheridan Ave., New Castle, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Erie. He was born June 3, 1959 in New Castle, a son of George Caffro of Pompano Beach, FL and the late Rose (Damato) Valenti. Mr. Caffro was a crane operator for Omega...

Anthony J. Delorenzo

Anthony J. Delorenzo

Jun 23, 2009

Anthony J. DeLorenzo, 84, of Edison Manor, formerly of S. Jefferson St., died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Edison Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 28, 1925 in New Castle, a son of the late Nicholas and Carmella (Mancino) DeLorenzo. Mr. DeLorenzo was a heating contractor for Baron Heating for many years. He was an Army Air Corp....

William M. Jones

William M. Jones

Jun 16, 2009

William M. Jones, 79, of Edison Manor, formerly of W. Long Ave., died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Edison Manor Nursing Home. He was born April 24, 1930 in New Castle, a son of the late Preston and Carrie (Bailey) Jones. Mr. Jones was a janitor for the City of New Castle and worked at All American Rentals. He...

Doris I. Dryfuse

Doris I. Dryfuse

Jun 14, 2009

Doris I. Dryfuse, 67, of Dryfuse Ln., Wampum, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born November 7, 1941 in Ellwood City, a daughter of the late Joseph and Belle (Houk) Piper. She married John S. Dryfuse, Jr. on December 24, 1977, he survives in Wampum. Mrs. Dryfuse was a...

John J. Malley

John J. Malley

Jun 14, 2009

John J. Malley, 62, of W. Clen Moore Blvd., formerly of Phoenix, AZ, died Sunday, June 14, 2009 at his home at the Greer House. He was born August 6, 1946 in New Castle, a son of the late Edward and Louise (Audia) Malley. Mr. Malley worked for Rockwell International Spring Division in New Castle for many years. After...

Gabrielle E. 'Gabby' Malizia

Gabrielle E. 'Gabby' Malizia

Jun 12, 2009

Gabrielle E. ‘Gabby’ Malizia, 16, of Carmela Dr., died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, PA. She was born November 4, 1992 in New Castle, the daughter of Floyd and Sherri (Fundoots) Malizia, her parents survive in New Castle. Gabby was a student at Neshannock High School, a member of the National Honor Society...

Alvin L. Baker

Alvin L. Baker

Jun 6, 2009

Alvin L. Baker, 37, of Old Chewton Rd., West Pittsburg, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 at his home in West Pittsburg. He was born April 17, 1972 in New Castle, the son of Alvin and Linda (Davis) Baker, his parents survive in New Castle. He married Beth Ann (Brown) Baker on August 5, 2000, she survives in West Pittsburg....

Sarah Jean Williams

Sarah Jean Williams

Jun 4, 2009

Sarah Jean Williams, 66, of N. Cedar St., died Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Sharon Regional Hospital. She was born May 28, 1943 in New Castle, a daughter of the late James and H. Virginia (McCready) Bright. She married John E. Williams on December 1, 1973, he survives. Mrs. Williams was a receptionist at Edison Manor Nursing Home for...

Helen M. D'Augustine

Helen M. D'Augustine

Jun 1, 2009

Helen M. D'Augustine, 91, Loraine Ave., died Monday, June 1, 2009 at Baylor Grapevine Hospital in Grapevine, Texas. She was born May 29, 1918 in Hillsville, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Monaco) DeChristoforo. She was married to Alfred D’Augustine who died on June 21, 1988. Mrs. D'Augustine retired from the Johnson Bronze after over 40 years...

Charles Shoaff

Charles Shoaff

May 28, 2009

Charles Shoaff, 84, of W. North St., died Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Edison Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 17, 1925 in New Castle, the son of the late Charles and Christina (Stewart) Shoaff. He married Sylvia M. (Moore) Shoaff on August 20, 1947, she survives. Mr. Shoaf was a milk delivery driver for Linger Light Dairy...

Margaret Francis Pallerino

Margaret Francis Pallerino

May 26, 2009

Margaret Francis Pallerino, 85, W. Byers Ave., died Tuesday morning, May 26, 2009 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born February 16, 1924 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Callucci) Perrett. She was married for 54 years to Albert Pallerino, who died October 19, 1996. Mrs. Pallerino was a homemaker and a member of...

Leanna Essinger

Leanna Essinger

May 22, 2009

Leanna Essinger, 35, of Savannah Rd., Shenango Twp., died Friday morning, May 22, 2009 in Shenango Twp. She was born January 4, 1974 in New Castle the daughter of Robert ‘Pete’ Mastropietro and the late Kathleen (Cupido) Mastropietro. She married Robert A. Essinger on December 11, 1993, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Essinger was a teller at Ellwood...

Duane E. Boland

Duane E. Boland

May 16, 2009

Duane E. Boland, 68, of E. Main St., New Castle, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born March 8, 1941 in Oil City, Pennsylvania a son of the late Gertrude (Dolby) Hart. He was married to Rose N. (Maggi) Boland, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Boland was a member of Hoover...