OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Denise Ann O'Neal

Denise Ann O'Neal

May 13, 2008

Denise Ann O'Neal, 39, of Lutton St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, May 13, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born July 31, 1968 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Gary and Pauline (Gilbert) Reese. Her parents survive in New Castle. Ms. O'Neal worked at Dollar Stuff in Lawrence Village Plaza. She was...

Jay Adam Matteo

Jay Adam Matteo

May 13, 2008

Jay Adam Matteo, 53, of Jackson Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday afternoon, May 13, 2008 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born June 2, 1954 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late John and Pauline (Antoszyk) Matteo. Mr. Matteo was owner and operator of General Awning Co. in New Castle for 23 years. He enjoyed hunting and...

Dorothy C. Kennedy

Dorothy C. Kennedy

May 7, 2008

Dorothy C. Kennedy, 78, of Haven Convalescent Home, formerly of McClelland Ave., Union Twp., died Wednesday morning, May 7, 2008 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born October 17, 1929 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late John and Thelma (Brewer) Cornelius. She married James C. Kennedy on August 12, 1978, he survives in...

Angeline 'Julia' Laita

Angeline 'Julia' Laita

May 7, 2008

Angeline ‘Julia’ Laita, 105, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Lawrence Manor, died Wednesday morning, May 7, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born August 28, 1902 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Arsenio and Philomenia (Cupiana) Ippolito. She was married to Angelo Laita who diedon June 21, 1968. Mrs....

Jennie P. Lavecchia

Jennie P. Lavecchia

May 5, 2008

Jennie P. LaVecchia, 83, of W. Madison Ave., New Castle, died Monday morning, May 5, 2008 at her home in New Castle. She was born October 30, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Alexander and Argenti (Nocera) DeAngelis. She married Nick J. LaVecchia on November 20, 1944, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. LaVecchia worked...

Marjorie E. Paswell

Marjorie E. Paswell

May 1, 2008

Marjorie E. Paswell, 80, of Wayne Ave., Ellwood City, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at her daughter’s home in Lowellville, Ohio. She was born March 20, 1928 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Merideth and Dorthea (McCewen) Dougal. Mrs. Paswell was a Licensed Practical Nurse retiring after 22 years at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New...

Jean T. Colbert

Jean T. Colbert

Apr 29, 2008

Jean T. Colbert, 83, of New Butler RD, New Castle, went to be with the Lord at 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born July 8, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Howard and Nettie (Brandt) Turner. She was a graduate of the...

Dennis R. Rees

Dennis R. Rees

Apr 29, 2008

Dennis R. Rees, 56, of Edison Manor, formerly of Eastbrook RD, died Tuesday morning, April 29, 2008 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born December 2, 1951 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Charles Rees, Sr. and Barbara (Hilyard) Rees, she survives in New Wilmington. Mr. Rees worked for Tanner Plating,...

Albert J. 'Cookie' Mangino

Albert J. 'Cookie' Mangino

Apr 23, 2008

Albert J. ‘Cookie’ Mangino, 64, of E. Lutton St., New Castle, died Wednesday evening, April 23, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born November 11, 1943 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Albert A. and Jenny (Paglia) Mangino. He married Patricia M. (Ragnelli) Mangino on February 26, 1966, she survives in...

James Edward Delozier

James Edward Delozier

Apr 22, 2008

James Edward DeLozier, 86, of Vogan St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born November 16, 1921 in Coupon, Pennsylvania a son of the late Warren and Matilda (Holmberg) DeLozier. He was married to Helen (Mandichak) Michaelangelo DeLozier on May 7, 1983, she survives in New...

Alda M. Degidio

Alda M. Degidio

Apr 18, 2008

Alda M. DeGidio, 79, of E. Edison Ave., New Castle, died Saturday morning, April 19, 2008 at her home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born May 25, 1928 in Erie, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Sbarro) Ticcone. She married Norman A. DeGidio, Sr. on December 1, 1951, he survives in New Castle. Mrs. DeGidio...

Genevieve D'Egilio Gallagher

Genevieve D'Egilio Gallagher

Apr 17, 2008

Genevieve D’Egilio Gallagher, 91, entered into eternal life and peace on April 17, 2008. She was a daughter of the late Fiorinto and Edith ‘Ida’ (Paolone) D’Egilio, and sister to Carmella Chiafullo, Angeline DeLorenzo, Lucretia Vaughn, Madeline Richardson, Eleanor DeGilio, Tristan John DeGilio and Arthur DeGilio, all deceased. One brother Tony DeGilio survives. Affectionately known as Genny, Gen and...

Edward H. Chiarini

Edward H. Chiarini

Apr 17, 2008

Edward H. Chiarini, 79, of E. Clen-Moore Blvd., New Castle, PA, died Thursday morning, April 17, 2008 at his home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born June 20, 1928 in Moo Ween, Pennsylvania a son of the late Thomas and Lucy (Conto) Chiarini. He married Shirley (Davis) Chiarini on May 19, 1953. She survives in New Castle. Mr....

Raymond Birckbichler

Raymond Birckbichler

Apr 14, 2008

Raymond Birckbichler, 32, of Morris St., South New Castle Boro, died Monday afternoon, April 14, 2008 at his home in South New Castle Boro. He was born May 10, 1975 in Butler, Pennsylvania a son of Richard Birckbichler of Karns City, PA and the late Elaine (Gillisippie) Birckbichler. He married Melody (Rae) Birckbichler on July 25, 1998, she survives...

Emma Calabrese Muller

Emma Calabrese Muller

Apr 14, 2008

Emma Calabrese Muller, 92, of Haven Convalescent Home, formerly of Lawrence Manor, died Monday evening, April 14, 2008 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born February 12, 1916 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Ben and Anna (Mascia) Colecchi. She was married to Frank M. Calabrese who died on September 19, 1992....

Natosha Lynn Taylor

Natosha Lynn Taylor

Apr 11, 2008

Natosha Lynn Taylor, 28, of North Beaver St., New Castle, died Friday morning, April 11, 2008 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was born January 27, 1980 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of Addison Gardner, Jr. of New Castle and Linda (Taylor) Borders of New Brighton. Miss Taylor was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her...

Josephine Cubellis

Josephine Cubellis

Apr 10, 2008

Josephine Cubellis, 89, of Golden Hill Nursing Home, formerly of Sumner Ave., New Castle, died Thursday evening, April 10, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born November 11, 1918 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Retort) Audino. She was married to Victor P. Cubellis, Sr., who died...

Sam Aiello

Sam Aiello

Apr 10, 2008

Sam Aiello, 84, of Lutton St., New Castle, died Thursday morning, April 10, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born January 24, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Louis and Caroline (Marino) Aiello. He married Mary (Caravaggio) Aiello on October 12, 1949, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Aiello retired...

Anna Startari

Anna Startari

Apr 9, 2008

Anna Startari, 92, of Overlook Dr., Hillsville, PA, died Wednesday evening, April 9, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born June 19, 1915 in Hillsville, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Varcalli) Startari. Miss Startari was a member of the Christ the King Parish and the St. Lucy Club in Hillsville....

Joseph A. Nerti

Joseph A. Nerti

Apr 8, 2008

Joseph A. Nerti, Sr., 81, of Center Ave., West Pittsburg, died Tuesday evening, April 8, 2008 at his home in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He was born May 19, 1926 in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania a son of the late Antonio and Catherine (Cappatt) Nerti. He married Louise (Carney) Nerti on November 26, 1949, she survives in West Pittsburg. Mr. Nerti...