Jennie C. Piccari, 93, of North Cascade St passed away the afternoon of January 5, 2014 at her residence. Born on February 28, 1920, she was the daughter of the late William and Carmella DePinto Nicoletti. She married her beloved husband, Frank Piccari, Sr., on January 25, 1940, and the two spent over 50 wonderful years together until he preceded her in death on September 23, 1993.

Jennie retired from her position in the cafeteria of the New Castle School District and, prior to that, worked at New Castle Packing. She was a member of St. Vitus Church. Jennie loved gardening, cooking, and baking, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Barbara Lastoria and Frank Piccari, Jr., both of New Castle; grandchildren, Terri, Ricki, and Ronald; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Jennie is preceded in death by her brother, William Nicoletti; sisters, Violet Germani and Bertha Nicoletti; and son-in-law, Albert Lastoria.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10am at St. Vitus Church, officiated by Father William Siple. A procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30am.

Entombment will take place at Castleview Memorial Gardens.

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Anna Retone Gallo, 89, formerly of Hillsville, passed away the evening of January 5, 2014 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born on May 14, 1924 in Hillsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angeline Micco Retone.

Anna retired from Shenango China in 1986 after working there for 40 years. She was a member of Christ the King Parish in Hillsville, PA.

Anna is survived by her son, Nick Gallo and wife Diane of Wampum, PA; beloved granddaughter, Nicole Ann Gallo; and sisters, Lena Medure of New Castle and Christine Lorello of Hillsville. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Ann Gallo; brothers, Anthony and John Retone; and sisters, Mary Argiro, Margaret Seminara, and Rose Pancallo.

There will be no calling hours, and services are private.

Interment will take place at Castleview Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements entrusted to Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St

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Theresa K. McCreery, 86, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of New Castle passed away the morning of January 7, 2014 at Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wintersville. Born on December 7, 1927 in New Castle, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cooper Vascetti. She married her beloved husband, Robert S. McCreery, and the two spent 48 wonderful years together until he preceded her in death on November 28, 2009.

Theresa retired from her job as a cook for her family’s restaurants, Traveler’s Inn and Egidio’s Restaurant. She was a member of St. Camillus Church. Theresa also belonged to a card club and enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She enjoyed bowling, music, dancing, singing, and travelling with her husband and family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Theresa is survived by her daughters, Mary Jo Miller and husband Alan of New Castle, Lori Galbreath and husband Tom of Wintersville, OH, and Amy Temple and husband Larry of Erie, PA; brother, Egidio (James) Vascetti and wife Gerri of New Castle; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Megan Galbreath, and brother, Joseph Vascetti.

Visitation will be held Thursday 5pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.

A procession will leave the funeral home Friday at 9:30am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Camillus Church, officiated by Father Thomas Lewandowski.

Interment will take place at Parkside Cemetery.

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Deborah A. Warren, 49, of Penny Lane passed away the afternoon of January 6, 2014 at her residence. Born in New Castle on August 15, 1964, she is the daughter of Charles and Doris Boyt Kerr, both of New Castle. On October 22, 1988, she married her beloved husband, Terry M. Warren, who survives at home.

Deborah worked as a registered nurse at Advanced Cardiology, Inc. She graduated from Mohawk High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Penn State University. She was a member of St. Anthony Church of Christ the King Parish. Deborah enjoyed fishing, bowling, and cooking, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, friends, and dogs. She will always be remembered as a loving daughter, wife, and mother; her children and family meant more to her than anything else.

In addition to her parents and husband, survivors include her children, Joshua Warren and girlfriend Macy, Christina Warren and boyfriend Tyler, Brandon Warren, and Jacqueline Warren; brother, Michael Kerr of New Castle; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Nellie Warren of New Castle; and her many friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd.

A blessing service will be conducted Friday at 10am at the funeral home, officiated by Father James Downs of Christ the King Parish.

Entombment will take place at Castleview Memorial Gardens.

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Theresa K. Vascetti McCreery, 86, of Wintersville, OH, formerly of New Castle passed away the morning of January 7, 2014 at Sienna Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wintersville. Born on December 7, 1927 in New Castle, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Cooper Vascetti. She married her beloved husband, Robert S. McCreery, and the two spent 48 wonderful years together until he preceded her in death on November 28, 2009.

Theresa retired from her job as a cook for her family’s restaurants, Traveler’s Inn and Egidio’s Restaurant. She was a member of St. Camillus Church. Theresa also belonged to a card club and enjoyed playing cards with her friends. She enjoyed bowling, music, dancing, singing, and travelling with her husband and family. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Theresa is survived by her daughters, Mary Jo Miller and husband Alan of New Castle, Lori Galbreath and husband Tom of Wintersville, OH, and Amy Temple and husband Larry of Erie, PA; brother, Egidio (James) Vascetti and wife Gerri of New Castle; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Megan Galbreath, and brother, Joseph Vascetti.

Visitation will be held Thursday 5pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.

A procession will leave the funeral home Friday at 9:30am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Camillus Church, officiated by Father Thomas Lewandowski.

Interment will take place at Parkside Cemetery.

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Maria Mastroianni Sparano, 67, of Fairmont Avenue, New Castle, PA passed away the evening of January 9, 2014 in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Boardman, OH. She was born April 3, 1946 in Pietramelara, Caserta, Italy and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Assunta DiFusco Mastroianni.

In 1953, Maria moved to the United States. She graduated from the New Castle School of Cosmetology and was a hairdresser for many years. In 2011 she retired from the Lawrence County Head Start where she worked as a teacher’s assistant from 1986 – 2011. She loved children; touching many children’s hearts and lives through her work. She was a loving, caring and giving person who enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends and loved to make others smile. Maria was a member of St. Vitus Church.

She is survived by four daughters, Suzanne Joseph Ellis of Canfield, OH, Ruthann Joseph Ulhaq and husband Dr. Ata Ulhaq of New Wilmington, Kathleen Joseph Stanley and husband Troy of New Castle and Stacey Joseph DeLillo and husband Joseph of New Castle; one brother, Peter A. Mastroianni of New Castle; three sisters, Rose Viggiano, Nicolina Pezzone and Josie Kirkwood all of New Castle and twelve grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant grandson.

A mass of christian burial will be celebrated by Father Nicholas Vaskov on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Vitus Church, New Castle. Entombment will be in Parkside Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements entrusted to the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 941 S. Mill Street, New Castle.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Lawrence County Head Start, 815 Cunningham Avenue, New Castle, PA 16101.

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Charles W. Terpilowski, Jr., 64, of Poland Avenue, N. Beaver Township passed away the morning of January 11, 2014 in Silver Oaks Nursing Home.

He was born January 26, 1949 in New Castle and was the son of Charles W., Sr. and Helen Barris Terpilowski. His mother survives in New Castle and his father preceded him in death. He is also survived by his wife, the former Judith A. Gebbia whom he married January 7, 1967.

Mr. Terpilowski was a self employed electrician. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was a former member of the N.R.A. and a former member of the South Hills Community Center. He was a member of St. Vitus Church.

In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by six children, Ronald M. Terpilowski of Virginia Beach, VA, Robert N. Terpilowski and wife Darla of New Castle, Deana M. Mort and husband Dare of New Castle, Charles W. Terpilowski III of Erie, Diana Ambrose and husband Randy of Bessemer and Jo Anna Lynn Terpilowski of New Castle; two sisters, Helen Call and Patricia Brown both of New Castle; twenty two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Cunningham.

There will be no calling hours and a memorial mass at St. Vitus Church will be announced at a later date and time. Arrangements entrusted to the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 941 S. Mill Street.

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Glenna Mae McDanel, 83, of St. Petersburg, FL and former resident of New Castle passed away the morning of January 11, 2014 in Jameson Care Center, New Castle.

She was born April 12, 1930 in New Castle and was the daughter of the late Leslie Thayer and Hazel Mae Hunt McCracken. On December 31, 1949 she married her loving husband Earl Clifford McDanel who preceded her in death April 9, 2011. They were married for 62 wonderful years.

Mrs. McDanel worked as a bookkeeper for Farmer Supply in New Castle. She was a former member the Madison Avenue Christian Church, the Liberty Grange #1780 and the New Castle Chapter #105 Order of Eastern Star. She was also past appointed Grand Officer of the Order of Eastern Star.

Glenna Mae is survived by four sons, Larry W. McDanel and wife Eleanor, Clifford E. McDanel and wife Betty Ann, Robin J. McDanel and wife Suzie and Stewart B. McDanel and wife Janette all of New Castle; one sister, Margaret Louise McKinley of New Castle; one brother, Leslie Stewart McCracken of New Castle; five grandchildren, Larry W. McDanel II, Brett A. McDanel, Erin M. McDanel, Jason E. McDanel and Meghan M. McDanel; step grandchild, Donald Hewitt; six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Jessie Joanne Long.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 3000 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A service will be conducted by Reverend Matthew Bupp on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens.

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Richard E. Cavalier, Sr., 79, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of January 11, 2014 at his residence.

He was born May 31, 1934 in New Castle and was the son of the late Nicholas and Lucy Magliery Cavalier. On August 22, 1959 he married his wife, the former Mary Ann Sheridan. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2009.

Mr. Cavalier retired from the US Postal Service; Mahoningtown Station where he worked as a clerk. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of the VFW Post #315. Richard was an avid golfer; playing in many local leagues and had served as president for various leagues over the years. He was Catholic and a member of the St. Marguerites Club. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who’s greatest joy was the time spent with his family; especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by four children, Richard Cavalier, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Spotsylvania, VA, Chris Cavalier and wife Susie of Garner, NC, Jan Cavalier of New Castle and Beth Caravella and husband Jim of New Castle and four grandchildren, Aleigha Cavalier, Amber Wall, Carley Price and Chase Caravella.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Romanio; a brother, John Cavalier and an infant son, Scott Joseph Cavalier.

Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 941 S. Mill Street. A blessing service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Father William Siple of St. Vitus Church will officiate. Interment will be in the veterans section of Parkside Cemetery.

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Thomas DelPrincipe, 96, of Union Township passed away the afternoon of January 11, 2014 in Jameson Care Center.

He was born August 14, 1917 in New Castle and was the son of the late Vincent, Sr. and Julia Mazzocco DelPrincipe. On May 10, 1941 he married his wife, the former Margaret A. Paglia. She preceded him in death March 6, 1988.

Mr. DelPrincipe retired from Shenango China where he worked for forty-two years. He was a United States Army Air Corp veteran and a member of St. Vitus Church. He was very active throughout his life; enjoying playing bocce, bowling and being a member of different organizations in Union Township. He was a former member of the Union Township Park Board, the Union Township Bocce League and a former member of the Wabash Bears Bowling League. He especially was proud of his involvement and retirement as a Union Township Volunteer Fireman.

Thomas is survived by two daughters, Judy Perrino and husband Edward, Sr. of New Castle and Jean Schmidt and husband Led of Pittsburgh; one grandson, Edward Perrino, Jr. and fiance Mariana Tardillo, two great grandchildren and is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Richard, William, Albert, Vincent, Jr., and Joseph DelPrinciple and one sister, Nellie Passerello.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 941 S. Mill Street. A blessing service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Father Frank Almade of St. Vitus Church will officiate. Interment will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens.

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Former resident of Crafton, PA, Debbie Thomaston, 58, of Silver Oaks Nursing Home in New Castle passed away the afternoon of January 11, 2014 at Jameson Hospital in New Castle. Born on April 24, 1955 in Bicester, Oxon, England, she is the daughter of Shirley Dudley Wilhelm of Pittsburgh, PA and the late Robert Donald Thomaston.

Debbie was loved dearly by her family and will be sadly missed.

In addition to her mother, Debbie is survived by her sister, Cindy Thompson of Pittsburgh; nieces, Jessica and Rebecca Dixon of Pittsburgh; great-niece, Alyssa Lauria; and great-nephew, Bryce Lauria.

There will be no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St New Castle PA 16101.

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Dr. Michael Joseph Panella, 50, of Moon Township passed away the evening of January 12, 2014 at Sewickley Hospital. Born August 2, 1963 in New Castle, he was the son of Arnold and Joan Tropea Panella. Michael leaves behind his parents and his close friend, Kim Jackson. He is also survived by his son, Parker Nathaniel Abrams of Blacksburg, VA; brothers, Edward Arnold Panella and wife Johnna of Lock Haven, PA and Philip James Panella of Pittsburgh; niece, Alyssa Carlene; and nephew, Matthew Edward.

Michael was a 1981 graduate of Neshannock High School and a 1985 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan, where he graduated magna cum laude and earned his degree in cellular and molecular biology. He was elected a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the honorary medical society. He graduated summa cum laude from the Medical College of Pennsylvania (now Drexel Medical School of Philadelphia). He attended medical school under an Air Force scholarship. He served in the Air Force upon completion of his residency. A board certified pathologist, Dr. Panella served as a staff pathologist at the U.S. Air Force Medical Center at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. He served in the Air Force from 1995 to 1999 as a major in the 375th Medical Corps stationed at Scott Air Force Base. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. He completed a fellowship in 1985 in derma-pathology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Discharged from the Air Force in the mid 1990′s, he worked in a private laboratory in Salem, VA. His career in medicine and teaching medicine had taken him to various places. He has done private practicing for hospitals in forensics; he has spent his career in Newberry, SC at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. At Missouri, he was an adjunct professor in pathology and served both the medical school and the law school there. He practiced general pathology from 1999 to 2006 in towns in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. He enrolled in the University of Pittsburgh law school as a full time student and received his law degree in 2005, graduating cum laude. He had served as a medical examiner fellowship at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office in Pittsburgh. He also served as an associate medical examiner for Allegheny County. Dr. Panella was admitted to the Pennsylvania and Tennessee Bars. He currently was working at Quest Diagnostic Center in Green Tree. He also was teaching forensic law at the University of Pittsburgh Law School. He just recently co-authored a book titled The Forensic Autopsy for Lawyers.

Visitation will take place Friday from 5pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd.

A procession will leave the funeral home Saturday at 9:30am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Camillus Church, officiated by Father Thomas Lewandowski.

Entombment will take place at Castleview Memorial Gardens.

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Former New Castle resident Michael Anthony Ross, 49, passed away January 6, 2014 at his residence in Brooklyn, NY. Arrangements handled by Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home 941 S Mill St. A full obituary will be available on Thursday.

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Lifelong Union Township resident Edward J. Baranski, 83, passed away the evening of January 14, 2014 at Haven Convalescent Home. Born on June 28, 1930 in New Castle, he is the son of the late Stanley and Bernice Cwynar Baranski. Surviving Edward at home is his beloved wife of over 50 wonderful years, the former Antonette Rocco.

In 1989, Edward retired from his position as a mechanical designer and engineer for Lombard Corporation/Wean United. He was a member of the former Madonna Church, now Mary Mother of Hope Parish. An avid sports fan, Edward loved the Steelers, Pirates, and high school and college sports. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, hunting, and bowling. Edward belonged to the Union Lions Club, Casimir Pulaski Club, and was a lifetime member of Lawrence County Sportsman Association.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his children, John Baranski and wife Elizabeth of Boardman, OH, David Baranski and wife Dee of Mentor, OH, Maryann Scardefield and husband Ted III of New Castle, Lori Bowen and husband Jeff of New Castle, and Diane Benedict and husband Kevin of New Castle; sister, Josephine Baranski of New Castle; and twelve grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by his infant brother, John, and sisters, Frances Kaczmarczyk, Helen Abramski, and Virginia Chrobak.

Visitation will take place on Friday from 4pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10am at St. Mary Church, officiated by Father William Siple. A procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30am.

Interment will take place at Madonna Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s honor to Jameson Hospice 1000 S Mercer St New Castle PA 16101.

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Phillip A. Rouse, 51, of Boardman, OH passed away the evening of January 18, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman, OH. Born on August 29, 1962 in New Castle, he was the son of Lena E. Carter Rouse and the late James C. Rouse, Sr.

Phillip worked as a Personnel Records Specialist for the US Army. He was a member of the New Castle Revival Center. A lover of football, he was an avid Steelers fan and was a former football player at New Castle High School.

In addition to his mother, Phillip is survived by his brother, Brian A. Rouse and wife Sheila of Boardman, OH; sisters, Charmaine K. Rouse-Jones and husband Wallace of Canfield, OH and Elizabeth Lanee Rouse-Fears and husband Tyrone of Austintown, OH; and nieces and nephew, Allena Rouse, Asya Hosey, Schon Howard, and Jayleen Williams. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, James C. Rouse, Jr.

Visitation will take place Saturday from 11am to 12noon at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.

Services will take place Saturday at 12:00noon at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Edie Bradley of World Harvest Ministries.

Interment with military honors by the New Castle Area Honor Guard will take place at Parkside Cemetery.

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Floyd C. Lewis, Jr., 58, of N. Beaver St. passed away the evening of January 19, 2014 at the Kindred Hospital, Heritage Valley.

Born in Kittanning, Pa. on February 12, 1955, he was the son of Floyd C. and Wilda Hartzell Lewis. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives.

Floyd had worked for New Castle Battery Manufacturing Company as a mixer. He enjoyed bike riding, hunting and fishing. Floyd was also a Harley Davidson enthusiast.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Wendy (Steve) Styranec of Poland, Oh; Tawnya (Emmanuel) Padilla of Youngstown, Oh; Casandra Christy of New Castle; Myranda (Craig) Herdine of Haslet, Tx; Danyelle N. Jones of New Castle; Christofer M. Lewis of Denver, Co; Adam L. Brown of New Castle; his brother, Dennis Lewis of New Castle; his sisters, Juanita Lewis, Marilyn Rao, both of New Castle and twelve grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his father, his son, Sonny James Leonardo and two brothers, James D Lewis and Daniel Lewis.

Private services were held at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St.

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JoAnn K. Faraoni, 80, of Vista South, formerly of E. Main Street, passed away the morning of January 21, 2014 at Avalon Nursing Home. Born on September 2, 1933 in New Castle, she is the daughter of the late Nick Sr. and Jessie M. Ross Dando. On September 1, 1956, she married her beloved husband, Carmen J. Faraoni, Jr., and the two spent 50 wonderful years together until he preceded her in death on September 6, 2006.

JoAnn was a member of St. Vitus Church. She loved playing bingo and visiting casinos. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.

JoAnn is survived by her children, Carmen A. Faraoni and wife Lori of Pittsburgh, PA, Scott A. Faraoni and wife Jamie, and Traci Burgin, both of New Castle; sister, Virginia Valle of Atlantic City, NJ; and seven grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Robert (Toby) Dando, Patsy Dando, Louis Dando, and Nick Dando, and sisters, Irene DeCesare and Ann Marie Gebbia.

Visitation will be held Monday January 27 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.

A procession will leave the funeral home Tuesday January 28 at 9:30am to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vitus Church at 10am, officiated by Father Frank Almade.

Entombment will take place at Parkside Mausoleum.

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Barbara E. Regna, 74, of Lathrop St. passed away the evening of January 20, 2014 at Allegheny General Hospital.

Born in New Castle on October 19, 1939, Barbara was the daughter of the late Steve and Elizabeth (Red) Perkovic DeAugustine. Preceding her in death on December 2, 2012 is her husband, Fred Regna, whom she married on October 6, 1956.

In earlier years, Barbara had worked as a LPN for Golden Hill Nursing Home and as a private duty LPN. She enjoyed going to bingo and reading. Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who meant the world to her.

She is survived by her three children, Steven Regna and wife Paula; Cheryl Myers and husband James; Louis Regna; all of New Castle; two brothers, Steven DeAugustine and wife Marion, Richard DeAugustine and wife Caroline, both of New Castle; six grandchildren, Hannah Davis and husband Mike, Brad Palmer, Jr., Louis Regna, Jr., Janelle Jones, Alonzo Regna, Heather Regna and one great-grandchild, Gianna Regna.

In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara is preceded in death by her sister, Philomena Ferchaw and godson, Thomas Ferchaw.

Visitation is Thursday from 3PM to 5PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St followed by a service at 5PM officiated by Rev. Richard Nero.

Interment will take place at Castle View Memorial Gardens.

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Grace M. Sindlinger, 89, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of January 19, 2014 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born in Fayette City, PA on October 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William and Mernatte Furnier Roley. Also preceding her in death is her husband, Charles F. Sindlinger, who passed away March 14, 1982.

Grace worked as a hostess and waitress for different restaurants. In her early years, she worked as a welder on LST for Dravo Corporation on Neville Island. Grace was a graduate of Belle Vernon High School. She loved visiting flea markets, singing, and dancing. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her friends and family.

Grace is survived by her sons, Dan Sindlinger and wife Erma of New Castle and Ted Sindlinger and wife Marguerite of Reno, NV, and her beloved niece, Sally Pisarchik. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her son, Keith Gordon Sindlinger; daughter, Linda E. Jageacks; sisters, Ruth Roley, Marge Moser, and Orpha Arthur; and brothers, William and Mick Roley.

Visitation will take place Thursday from 4pm to 7pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd.

Services will be held Thursday at 7pm at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Matthew Bupp.

Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.

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Charles Richards, 82, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of January 23, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born on October 26, 1931 in New Castle, he was the son of the late James and Daisy Richards. In 1956, he married his beloved wife, the former Betty Metheny. She survives at home.

Charles retired from his position as a lab technician for Medusa Cement and had previously worked as a lab technician for Jameson Hospital. He was also a US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War.

In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his children, Charles Richards, Jr. and wife Stacy of New Castle, Laura Hoover and husband Lee of Winchester, VA, Jeffery Richards of Boulder, CO, and Eric Richards of New Castle; brothers, James Richards Jr. of California and Jon Richards of New Castle; and sister, Dorothy Burns of New Castle; and five grandchildren.

There are no calling hours or services planned.

Arrangements entrusted to Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd.

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