OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Justin E. Gingras

Justin E. Gingras

Aug 15, 2008

Justin E. Gingras, 21, of Dushane St., New Castle, died Friday afternoon, August 15, 2008 at his home in New Castle. He was born August 19, 1986 in Springfield, Massachusetts a son of Anthony and Tina (Michaels) Gingras. His parents survive in New Castle. Mr. Gingras was a muscle car enthusiast. In addition to his parents, he is survived...

Ross E. 'Eddie' Paswell

Ross E. 'Eddie' Paswell

Aug 12, 2008

Ross E. ‘Eddie’ Paswell, 88, of E. Moody Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2008 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle. He was born December 14, 1919 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (McKee) Paswell. Mr. Paswell was a self-employed landscaper for over 30 years. He was a World...

Michael F. Annarella

Michael F. Annarella

Aug 10, 2008

Michael F. Annarella, 87, of Cameron Ave., Union Twp., died Sunday afternoon, August 10, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born April 21, 1921 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Felix and Angeline (Russo) Annarella. He was married to Velma (Quinn) Annarella for 59 years, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Annarella...

Carl A. Decarbo

Carl A. Decarbo

Aug 5, 2008

Carl A. DeCarbo, 83, of Duff’s Personal Care Home, New Castle, died Tuesday evening, August 5, 2008 at the Butler Veterans Medical Center in Butler, Pennsylvania. He was born October 23, 1924 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Anthony and Philomena (Venditto) DeCarbo. Mr. DeCarbo was a member of St. Vitus Church and worked at the...

Hillis L. Miles

Hillis L. Miles

Jul 31, 2008

Hillis L. Miles, 80, of Miller Ave., Union Twp., died Thursday evening, July 31, 2008 at his daughter’s home, on Matilda Ave., Union Twp. He was born January 9, 1928 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late William and Nancy (Palmer) Miles. He married Mary M. (Masters) Miles on February 3, 1948, she survives in New Castle....

Jack W. Huff

Jack W. Huff

Jul 28, 2008

Jack W. Huff, 51, of Mapeat Lane, New Castle, died Monday, early morning, July 28, 2008 at his home in New Castle. He was born October 3, 1956 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of Donald and Rachel (Rankin) Huff. His parents survive in New Castle. Mr. Huff married Kathy M. (Taylor) Habib Huff on June 30, 1989, she...

Eugene C. Firmi

Eugene C. Firmi

Jul 26, 2008

Eugene C. Firmi, 79, of Charlotte Lane, New Castle, died Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He was born November 21, 1928 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Nicholas and Philomena (Frank) Firmi. He married Sally L. (Crisci) Firmi on August 6, 1955, she survives in New Castle. Mr....

Elsie Mae Speer

Elsie Mae Speer

Jul 25, 2008

Elsie Mae Speer, 83, of Lower Idlewild Dr., Union Twp., died Friday afternoon, July 25, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was born July 9, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Sadler) Decker. She was married to George T. Speer who died on July 9, 1980. Mrs. Speer...

Joanne I. Cook

Joanne I. Cook

Jul 23, 2008

Joanne I. Cook, 71, of Dewey Ave., New Castle, died Wednesday morning, July 23, 2008 at her residence in New Castle. She was born May 21, 1937 in Everett, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Marshall and Mildred (Weicht) Beegle. She was married to Trevor R. Johns who died on January 14, 1967. She was then married to Norm...

Elvira Jean Toscano

Elvira Jean Toscano

Jul 13, 2008

Elvira Jean Toscano, 90, of Mercer RD, New Castle, died Sunday evening, July 13, 2008 at her home. She was born March 10, 1918 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Antonio and Philomina (Pacella) Phillips. She was married to Harry A. ‘Kaiser’ Toscano who died on February 8, 2005. Mrs. Toscano was Part-Owner and Clerk of...

Allena F. Carney

Allena F. Carney

Jul 4, 2008

Allena F. Carney, 84, of Grandview Ave., New Castle, died Friday morning, July 4, 2008 at Golden Hill Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born October 12, 1923 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Edward and Goldie (Fisher) Hollingsworth. Mrs. Carney was a homemaker and a member of the Church of God on Highland Avenue....

Helen E. Evans

Helen E. Evans

Jul 4, 2008

Helen E. Evans, 86, of Upper Boyd School RD, Shenango Twp., formerly of Pin Oak Dr., New Castle, died Friday morning, July 4, 2008 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1922 in Prospect, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Park and Estella (Adams) Alcorn. She was married to Clarence ‘Dick’ Evans, who died March 1968. Mrs. Evans...

George W. Lawton

George W. Lawton

Jul 3, 2008

George William Lawton, Sr., 67, of Clayton Circle, Slippery Rock Twp., died Thursday afternoon, July 3, 2008 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born July 30, 1940 in Byesville, Ohio the son of the late George and Elsie (Hall) Lawton. He was married to Alice M. (Grannis) Sleigher Lawton, who died on January 11, 2003. Mr. Lawton...

Joseph Depola

Joseph Depola

Jul 3, 2008

Joseph DePola, 87, of E. Sheridan Ave., New Castle, died Thursday morning, July 3, 2008 at Jameson Care Center in New Castle. He was born March 5, 1921 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Frank and Angela (Zipiteo) DePola. He married Helen R. (Porco) DePola on April 19, 1946. She survives in New Castle. Mr. DePola...

Cathy Lynn Klingensmith

Cathy Lynn Klingensmith

Jun 26, 2008

Cathy Lynn Klingensmith, 43, of State Ave., Ellwood City, died Thursday morning, June 26, 2008 at her home in Ellwood City. She was born October 6, 1964 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of Charles and Patty Jo (Bordenaro) Klingensmith. Her parents survive in New Castle. She is also survived by her husband, Denny Alan Aradi. Ms. Klingensmith was...

Philip A. Pizzitola

Philip A. Pizzitola

Jun 26, 2008

Philip A. Pizzitola, 76, of Edgewater Pines Dr., Warren, OH, formerly of New Castle, died Thursday evening, June 26, 2008 at North Side Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born March 11, 1932 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Veto and Josephine (Giordano) Pizzitola. He was married to Thelma (Macarella) Pizzitola who died on June 24,...

John F. Cook

John F. Cook

Jun 15, 2008

John F. Cook, 67, of Dewey Ave., New Castle, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born August 3, 1940 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Dominic and Frances (Malizia) Cook. He married Garnet M. (Gentile) Cook on May 15, 1965, she survives in New Castle. Mr. Cook was...

John F. Petrello

John F. Petrello

Jun 10, 2008

John F. Petrello, Sr., 87, of Sunny Ave., New Castle, died Tuesday afternoon, June 10, 2008 at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. He was born November 21, 1920 in Hillsville, Pennsylvania a son of the late Frank and Angela (Marteralla) Petrella. He was married to Rose A. (Startari) Petrello who died on January 28, 1995. Mr. Petrello was...

Margaret R. Palladino

Margaret R. Palladino

Jun 3, 2008

Margaret R. Palladino, 89, of S. Jefferson St., New Castle, died Tuesday morning, June 3, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. She was born February 16, 1919 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a daughter of the late Carl and Eugenia (Maciarello) Barlett. She married Pat L. Palladino, Sr. on November 22, 1945, he survives in New Castle. Mrs....

Glenn E. Ketzel

Glenn E. Ketzel

Jun 3, 2008

Glenn E. Ketzel, 81, of Village Lane, New Castle, formerly of Eastbrook RD, died Tuesday morning, June 3, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle. He was born September 12, 1926 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Charles and Martha (Stickle) Ketzel. He was married to Jeane (Fogarty) Ketzel who died on June 5, 1985....