New Castle News | Obituaries

Jared WhiteJared Paul White

1987 - 2025

Jared P. White, 38, of Butler, Pennsylvania, went home to be with his Lord on Nov. 21, 2025. Jared had a strong faith and is finally at peace from the struggles of his life, at rest with his Savior.
Jared was born Jan. 29, 1987, to Brian P. and Susan (Story) White in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Jared graduated from...

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Joel EnriquezJoel S. Enriquez

1944 - 2025

Joel Enriquez, 81, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away in the loving arms of his wife on Nov. 17, 2025, at their home.
Born Oct. 23, 1944, in Angeles City, Philippines, Joel was the son of the late Roman and Jovita Enriquez.
Joel will be remembered for his 32 years of dedicated service to the community as an...

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James ZambelliJames Barrett Zambelli

1950 - 2025

James Barrett Zambelli, of Hampstead, Maryland, who also cherished his time in Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Florida, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 16, 2025, surrounded in spirit by the family he adored.
Jim lived a life filled with curiosity, humor and an unshakable zest for living. He had a way of making every...

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Anthony Frank IIIAnthony Frank III

1995

On June 8, 1995, Anthony Frank III's eyes opened.
From the moment he arrived, it was evident to all who encountered him that he carried a sense of purity, love and light that far exceeded the worthiness of the world.
He was greeted by the faces of Renee Frank (Mamone) and Anthony Frank Jr., who could hardly believe...

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Lilly WorkLilly E. Work

1939 - 2025

Lilly Ellen Work, 86, of New Castle passed away the morning of Nov. 19, 2025, at her residence.
Lilly was born July 22, 1939, in Lonaconing, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Virgie (Green) Bittinger.
Lilly was married to the late George E. (Turk) Work Jr. He preceded her in death Dec. 31, 2002....

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Rosemarie CioppaRosemarie L. Cioppa

1931 - 2025

Rosemarie Lucy Lenore Colella Cioppa, 93, of New Castle passed away the evening of Nov. 17, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Born Dec. 25, 1931, in New Castle, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Philomena Pagley Colella.
Rosemarie is survived by her beloved husband of 74 years, Patsy A. Cioppa. The...

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Charles BellCharles D. Bell

1940 - 2025

Deacon Charles D. Bell, 85, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at UPMC Mercy Hospital.
He was born Jan. 7, 1940, in Greenville, Georgia, to the late Arthur Bell and the late Viola Coleman Bell.
He married the love of his life, Sadie (Scott) Bell, on Nov. 16, 1961, and from this...

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Bruce BostonBruce Ormond Boston

2025

Bruce Ormond Boston, 85, of Reston, Virginia, died of natural causes Nov. 13, 2025, in Reston, Virginia.
He was born in 1940 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to John and Billie Boston, and lived there through his youth with younger sister, Sally.
Bruce graduated from Muskingum College, and later attended Princeton...

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James DiMuccio Jr.James DiMuccio Jr.

1937 - 2025

James 'Moochie' DiMuccio Jr., 88, of East Leasure Avenue, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at UPMC Passavant-Cranberry Township. He was born Oct. 30, 1937, in New Castle, a son of the late James and Philomena 'Minnie' (Mingione) DiMuccio Sr.
James married Constance L. (Colella) DiMuccio, on Oct. 20, 1962. She survives...

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Anita ContiAnita L. Conti

1944 - 2025

Anita L. Conti Ferrese, 81, of Plantation, Florida, passed away the afternoon of Oct. 28, 2025, at her home in Florida.
She was born Jan. 18, 1944, in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Orlando) Conti.
On Nov. 23, 1963, Anita married her beloved husband, Frank Fererese,...

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Mary Ann CearfossMary Ann Cearfoss

1935 - 2025

Mary Ann Cearfoss passed away peacefully Nov. 16, 2025, in New Castle, following an extended illness.
Born Feb. 10, 1935, in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James D. Rosaci Sr. and Mabel Irene (Jeffers) Rosaci Main.
She was married to Harold Neal Cearfoss, who passed away May 10,...

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Bernice EdmanBernice G. Edman

1928 - 2025

Bernice G. Edman, age 97, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away Nov. 15, 2025. Born Aug. 1, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Olga (Cooper) Gutnick.
She was happily married to Peter Edman for nearly 69 years, until his passing.
Bernice will always be remembered not only...

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Louis RecchioneLouis Recchione

1934 - 2025

Louis Recchione, 91, of E. Moody Avenue, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Quality Life Services in New Castle.
He was born May 14, 1934, in Palena, Italy, a son of the late Arturo and Lucia (DelMonaco) Recchione.
He was married to the late Mary Ann (Buonpane) Recchione, who died Dec. 31, 2014.
Mr. Recchione worked in...

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Robert Armstrong IIIRobert E. Armstrong III

1934 - 2025

Robert E. Armstrong III, loving husband and father, friend, farmer and educator of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away at age 91 on the morning of Nov. 13, 2025, with his wife, Sandy, by his side.
Born May 13, 1934, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Marion Wallace Armstrong Jr....

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Jacqueline SantilloJacqueline K. Santillo

1940 - 2025

Jacqueline K. Santillo, 85, of 1217 Eastbrook Neshannock Falls Road passed away the morning of Nov. 11, 2025, at UPMC Jameson Hospital.
Jacqueline was born Jan.30, 1940, in Princeton. She was the daughter of the late Jacob N. and Mary (Kopsky) Bakuhn.
Jacqueline was married to Thomas Santillo. He survives at home....

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