OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Janet Ruth Mclaren

Janet Ruth Mclaren

Nov 8, 2008

Janet Ruth McLaren, 64, of Erie Avenue, New Castle, died Saturday afternoon, November 8, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born September 12, 1944 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Harold and Antionetta (Favorite) Leasure. She married John William McLaren, Sr. on November 30, 1959, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. McLaren was...

Ann V. Puz

Ann V. Puz

Oct 17, 2008

Ann V. Puz, 87, of W. North St., New Castle, formerly of Bessemer, PA, died Friday morning, October 17, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born March 7, 1921 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Peter and Francis (Bartolone) Tomasello. She was married to Leon L. Puz who died on June...

Mary Joan Cheslock

Mary Joan Cheslock

Oct 16, 2008

Mary Joan Cheslock, 81, of Butler, PA, formerly of Old Princeton RD, New Castle, died Thursday morning, October 16, 2008 at Chicora Medical Center in Chicora, Pennsylvania. She was born March 6, 1927 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Joseph Russo and Delphine (Nocera) Russo Pardick. She was married to William A. Cheslock, Jr. who died...

Effie I. Cortez

Effie I. Cortez

Oct 14, 2008

Effie I. Cortez, 80, of Croton Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday evening, October 14, 2008 at her home in New Castle. She was born February 10, 1928 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Ellis and Viola (Livingston) Eckley. Mrs. Cortez worked various jobs in New Castle and in Hollywood, Florida, where she lived for many years....

Dante N. Dithomas

Dante N. Dithomas

Oct 11, 2008

Dante N. DiThomas, 93, of W. North St., New Castle, died Saturday evening, October 11, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. He was born November 1, 1914 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Cesidio and Liberata (DeFiore) DiThomas. He was married to Elizabeth (Boone) DiThomas who died in October 1975. After graduating from New Castle High School...

Dolores J. Nogee

Dolores J. Nogee

Oct 9, 2008

Dolores J. Nogee, 82, of Vogan St., New Castle, died Thursday evening, October 9, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born August 16, 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Fazzone) Mariani. She was married to George Nogee who died on August 26, 1988. Mrs. Nogee was a member...

Nicholas F. Lovaglio

Nicholas F. Lovaglio

Oct 8, 2008

Nicholas F. Lovaglio, 62, of Harlansburg RD, New Castle, died Wednesday evening, October 8, 2008 after a short illness. He was born July 12, 1946 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of Nicholas and Nellie (Cercell) Lovaglio. His father precedes him in death, his mother survives in New Castle. He married Bernadette M. (Rosati) Lovaglio on October 27, 1973,...

Dale S. Gibson

Dale S. Gibson

Sep 30, 2008

Dale S. Gibson, 72, of Taylor St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, September 30, 2008 at his home in New Castle. He was born September 4, 1936 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Ruth (Shoaf) Gibson. He married Rosemarie (Chill) Gibson on July 23, 1977, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Gibson was a drill presser...

Patrick L. Palladino, Sr.

Patrick L. Palladino, Sr.

Sep 25, 2008

Patrick L. Palladino, Sr., 89, of S. Jefferson St., New Castle, died Thursday morning, September 25, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born July 20, 1919 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Dando) Palladino. He was married to Margaret R. (Barlett) Palladino, who died on June 3, 2008. Mr....

Frederick E. Catron, Sr.

Frederick E. Catron, Sr.

Sep 20, 2008

Frederick E. Catron, Sr., 74, Harlansburg RD, Slippery Rock, died Saturday afternoon, September 20, 2008 at his home in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. He was born May 8, 1934 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late James and Helen (Barton) Catron, Sr. Mr. Catron operated his own trucking company for many years and he was a heavy machine...

Vivian D. Mazzocco

Vivian D. Mazzocco

Sep 19, 2008

Vivian D. Mazzocco, 80, of Vista South Apartments, New Castle, died Friday morning, September 19, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born October 15, 1927 in Sprankle Mills, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Homer and Jessie (Donaldson) Mottern. She was married to Michael V. Mazzocco who died May 1978. Mrs. Mazzocco was a...

Elizabeth M. Donofrio

Elizabeth M. Donofrio

Sep 18, 2008

Elizabeth M. Donofrio, 83, of Church Hill RD, Hillsville, PA, died Thursday afternoon, September 18, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born January 4, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio a daughter of the late Guy and Francis (DiCicco) Altiero. She was married to Salvador ‘Sam’ Donofrio, who died August 26, 1990. Mrs. Donofrio was a...

James D. Smith

James D. Smith

Sep 18, 2008

James D. Smith, 39, of Parkwood Ct., New Castle, died Thursday morning, September 18, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born June 10, 1969 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of Gerald and Jacqueline (Byers) Smith. His father precedes him in death, his mother survives in New Castle. Mr. Smith was a truck driver for...

Albina N. Piccirillo

Albina N. Piccirillo

Sep 9, 2008

Albina N. Piccirillo, 81, of E. Fairmont Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, September 9, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. She was born March 1, 1927 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Pasquale and Angela (DiMasi) DiThomas. She married Peter A. Piccirillo on February 17, 1949, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. Piccirillo retired as a...

Benjamin O. Julian

Benjamin O. Julian

Sep 3, 2008

Benjamin O. Julian, 91, of W. Elizabeth St., New Castle, died Wednesday evening, September 3, 2008 at Life Care in Bellevue, PA. He was born in the Shadyside Area of New Castle on September 18, 1916 the son of the late Thomas and Severina (Giancola) Julian. He was married to Mary Elizabeth (Bertolino) Julian, who died on December 29,...

Thomas H. Kerr

Thomas H. Kerr

Aug 28, 2008

Thomas H. Kerr, 58, of Cecil Ave., Union Twp., died Thursday morning, August 28, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born January 14, 1950 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania the son of Harry and Alma (Plum) Kerr. His father precedes him in death, his mother survives in Hillsville, PA. Mr. Kerr was an Army veteran of...

Mary Mae Kelly

Mary Mae Kelly

Aug 27, 2008

Mary Mae Kelly, 100, a 34 year resident of Sky View Towers, died Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born November 24, 1907 in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Clinton and Elizabeth (Christy) Turner. She was married to Phillip Kelly who died on March 21, 1973. Mrs. Kelly...

Rita L. Cwynar

Rita L. Cwynar

Aug 23, 2008

Rita L. Cwynar, 75, of Edison Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Chartes St., New Castle, died Saturday morning, August 23, 2008 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born December 20, 1932 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late James and Irene (Pompane) Malecki. She was married to Clement V. Cwynar who died...

Antoinette Rao

Antoinette Rao

Aug 22, 2008

Antoinette Rao, 75, of Overlook Nursing Home, New Wilmington, formerly of Electric St., New Castle, died Friday afternoon, August 22, 2008 at Overlook Nursing Home. She was born March 5, 1933 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Anthony and Agatha (Coelleta) DeJoseph. She was married to Antonio Rao who died on January 30, 2002. Mrs. Rao...

Dorothea 'Dot' Didiano

Dorothea 'Dot' Didiano

Aug 20, 2008

Dorothea ‘Dot’ Didiano, 84, of Blunston St., New Castle, died Wednesday afternoon, August 20, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born October 18, 1923 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Louis and Clara (King) Pagley. She was married to Gregory A. Didiano, Sr., who died on April 4, 1998. Mrs. Didiano worked...