OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Frederick John DeJohn, Jr.
May 21, 2025
Frederick J. DeJohn Jr.
October 15, 1944 - May 21, 2025
Frederick J. DeJohn Jr., 80, of New Castle, passed on May 21, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital after a short illness.
Fred was born October 15, 1944, to the late Frederick J. DeJohn Sr. and Myrtle (Dout) DeJohn in New Castle, PA, the oldest of 10 children. Fred graduated from Mohawk High...
John S. LaRocca
May 18, 2025
John S. LaRocca, 71, of Delaware Avenue, died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his residence in New Castle. He was born on March 18, 1954, in New Castle, the son of the late Leonard and Antoinette (Chiero) LaRocca. John married Gretchen C. (Reid) LaRocca on December 31, 1991; she survives at home. Mr. LaRocca was a cook who worked for...
William H. Stoner, Sr.
May 17, 2025
William “Bill” Hall Stoner, Sr., 78, of Frew Mill Road, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. He was born on July 2, 1946, the son of the late LeRoy and Myra Stoner. Bill Stoner married Susan M. (Schrantz) Stoner on February 8, 1969; she survives at home. Bill was a United States Marine Veteran,...
Casey Lynn Ambuster
May 12, 2025
Casey Lynn Ambuster, 51, of McKim Road, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle on January 13, 1974, the daughter of the late George Bell and Julie (Magno) Gales; her mother survives at home. Casey worked as a dog groomer working at Pet Smart. She loved all animals and was involved in...
Dawn K. Hamrock
May 10, 2025
Dawn Kathleen Shotzbarger Werhnyak Hamrock, 68, formerly from New Castle, PA, died suddenly on May 10, 2025. She was born in New Castle on April 15, 1957, the daughter of the late Alan Dale Shotzbarger, Sr. She was married to Randall L. Werhnyak from July 4, 1975 until September 26, 2001. She then married David J. Hamrock on November 11,...
Anita L. Scarnati
May 8, 2025
Anita L. Scarnati, 82, of Gale Street, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on May 10, 1942, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Domenick and Lucy (Pizzitola) DeCaprio. She married Anthony J. Scarnati on January 9, 1965, he survives at home. Anita worked for VanPort Sand & Gravel as a...
Anne Marie Bobby
May 2, 2025
Anne Marie Lovaglio Bobby, 90, of Border Avenue, Ellwood City, died Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Avalon Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born in New Castle, July 31, 1934, a daughter of the late Francesco and Pierina (Albicsetto) Lovaglio. She was formerly married to George Bobby who died December 18, 2009. Mrs. Bobby was a packer at...
Andreà 'Andy; DiCarlo
May 1, 2025
Andreà ‘Andy’ DiCarlo, 81, of West North Street, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He was born in Santa Ninfa, Sicily, on November, 30, 1943, the son of the late Antonino and Michelina (Tramonte) DiCarlo. Andy was married to the late Rosa (Frasto) DiCarlo, who died June 25, 1997. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish- St....
Trenda L. Malizia
Apr 29, 2025
After a courageous battle of cancer, Trenda L. Malizia, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in New Castle on August 21, 1956, the daughter of the late Aaron and Thelma (Weir) Saesan. She was married to the late George Malizia who precedes her in death. Trenda worked for several years at...
Dr. Frank Treccase, Professor Emeritus
Apr 25, 2025
Dr. Frank Treccase, Professor Emeritus,
Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania
February 20,1928 - April 25,2025
With immense heartbreak and sadness, we announce the passing of Frank Treccase, 97, formerly of Neshannock Township, on the morning of April 25, 2025. Frank was born in Casignana, Reggio Calabria, Italy.
At heart, Frank loved people, all people. His joyful, magnetic smile drew you to him. When speaking to...
James B. DoVidio
Apr 21, 2025
James B. DoVidio, 88, of Forest City, North Carolina, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in North Carolina. Mr. DoVidio was born in New Castle on September 5, 1936, the son of the late Francesco and Bettina (Mancini) DoVidio. James met Patricia (Watts) DoVidio in 1972, got married soon after, and have been together for 53 years. She...
Melanie Ann Crews
Apr 21, 2025
Melanie Ann Crews, 65, of State Rt 956 in Volant, PA, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born in New Castle, PA, on November 30, 1959, the daughter of the late Clyde W. Fisher and Ria R. (Hookway) Fisher, her mother survives in New Castle. Mrs. Crews married Ronald R. Crews on September 2, 2006,...
James J. Napier, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
James J. Napier, Sr., 76, of West Washington Street, was called home to glory on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born in New Castle, PA on January 22, 1949, he is the son of the late James A. and Caroline (Johnson) Napier. He is also preceded in death by one son, DeVaughn...
Anthony J. Nerti, III
Apr 19, 2025
Anthony J. Nerti, III, 30, of Overlook Drive in Hillsville, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Bessemer, PA. He was born in New Castle on March 28, 1995, the son of the late Anthony J. Nerti, Jr., and Jackie Marshall, his mother survives in Hillsville. Anthony worked for Z’s Paving as a paver operator for 15 years. He was a...
Dominick Aluisia
Apr 11, 2025
Dominick Aluisia, Sr., 102, of Crowe Street, Shenango Township, died Friday, April 11, 2025 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle December 25, 1922 a son of the late Dominick A. and Antoinette (Cenzori) Aluisia. He was married to the late Irene Louise (Rotunno) Aluisia who died March 23, 2022. Mr. Aluisia was a core maker in...
Claudia J. Ritter
Apr 8, 2025
Claudia J. Ritter, 71, of Old Plank Road in Neshannock Township, died Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on February 14, 1954, in New Castle, PA, the daughter of the late James and Pauline Shook. Claudia enjoyed reading, crocheting, and watching horror movies. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.
She...
Earl J. Gravatt, Sr.
Apr 7, 2025
Earl J. Gravatt, Sr., 54, of Highland Avenue, died Monday, April 7, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. He was born in New Castle on September 15, 1970, the son of the late Charles V. Gravatt and June A. (Swogger) Gravatt, his mother lives in New Castle. He was married to late Donna Ann (Shook) Gravatt, who died...
Florence M. Vanasco
Apr 6, 2025
Florence Mary Vanasco, 89, of Crestwood Drive, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at her residence in New Castle. She was born in New Castle, March 6, 1936, the daughter of the late Howard and Lena Oliphant. She was married to the late Bartholomew P. Vanasco who died on September 23, 2016. Mrs. Vanasco was a homemaker and enjoyed dancing, cooking,...
Joseph J. Cook, Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
Joseph James Cook, Jr., 75, of East Sheridan Avenue, died Saturday, April 5, 2025 at his
residence in New Castle. He was born October 26, 1949 in New Castle, a son of the late
Joseph J. Cook, Sr. and Dolores (Palladino) Cook. He married Angela M. (Medure) Cook on
August 25 ,1973, she survives in New Castle. Joe recently retired from 50 years...
Vera Mae Huffman
Apr 4, 2025
Vera Mae Huffman, 95, of Canary Lane, died Friday, April 4, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born in Corry, PA, on May 6, 1929, the daughter of the late Robert and Opal (Pier) Purdy. She was married to the late Cecil F. Huffman, who died December of 1994. Mrs. Huffman was a master pie baker...
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