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Jean L. Rogan, 96, of New Castle passed away early Tuesday morning, September 26, 2023, in UPMC Jameson Care Center. Mrs. Rogan was born September 23, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank Randy and Anna (Haley) Randy Reinhard. Her husband of 67 years, Francis J. Rogan, whom she married October 8, 1947, preceded her in death July 7, 2014.

Mary Jo Rossman, 91, of Union Township died peacefully on September 20, 2023 at Shenango On The Green in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. She was born on April 28, 1932 in New Castle, PA to the late Rocco J. Vitale, Sr., and Nancy Vitale. Mary Jo was married to Bernard Joseph Rossman, the love of her life, for 67 years. Bernard passed away in Mary Jo’s care at home in 2019 at the same age of 91.

Maureen Duncan, 83, of New Castle passed away peacefully, Wednesday evening, September 20, 2023, in her residence. Mrs. Duncan was born April 3, 1940, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Elmo Christopher and Helen Pape Cook. Her husband, Joel Duncan, Sr., whom she married April 7, 1962, passed away March 21, 2015.

Gloria Ann Masone, 87, formerly of New Castle died in her home in Bazetta, Ohio on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 19, 2023 after a series of illnesses. Born November 11, 1935 in Hillsville, she was the daughter of the late James and Jennie Grannie Micco.

Dorothy M. Malizia, 93, of Addis Street died Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born on November 29, 1929, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Floyd and Madeline (Frank) Champ. She was married to the late Lester D. Malizia, who died on February 27, 2007.

Janice M. Roth Deak, 76, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 18, 2023, at her son’s home with her family by her side. Janice was born November 30, 1946, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Edward and Betty Bish Dougherty.

Marlene Fair, 78, of Union Township, passed away the morning of September 15, 2023 at her residence. Born in New Castle on April 7, 1945, Marlene was the daughter of the late Earl and Doris Bowen Clark. On June 8, 1968, Marlene married her beloved husband, Joseph D. Fair. He survives at home.

This is a historic week for the parish of Holy Spirit. Every evening at 6:30PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we will be celebrating Masses of Thanksgiving in the four churches relegated for profane but not sordid use by Bishop Zubik. As we celebrate these Holy Masses, we will be offering tremendous thanks to God for His many blessings over these many years. The spiritual lives, sustained in these places made sacred by the Faith and Divine Presence, live on in the lives of many people for many generations. The Baptisms, First Holy Communions, Confirmations, First Confessions, Weddings, Anointings of the Sick, Funerals, and Ordination Anniversary Celebrations continue to live on for all eternity. The financial sacrifices made by so many over the years continue to be appreciated and celebrated by us this day!

William P. Alexander, 89, of Shenango Twp. passed way the morning of September 14, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. William was born February 19, 1934 in New Castle. He was the son of the late Constant and Josephine (Wojciechowski) Alexander. He was married to the former Betty J. Nycz who survives at home. They were married for 69 wonderful years.

Enormous thanks to everyone who volunteered to assist with the fabulous 3rd Annual Parish Picnic in Cascade Park! I’m extremely grateful, as I am sure you all are, to the picnic committee for their hard work and excellent planning. I am particularly grateful to the parishioners who donated beverages.

I hope to see you all at our Parish Picnic this Sunday! Let us celebrate all the blessings God has bestowed on us and this parish! Speaking of blessings, Dan Roberts is checking in this week.

Mary C. Smith, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 7, 2023, in Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington. Mrs. Smith was born October 7, 1937, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Nicholson) Heaney. Her husband, Wesley F. Smith, whom she married April 9, 1961, preceded her in death September 23, 1995.

Samuel John Marino lost his battle with kidney disease and diabetes on September 4, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Sam was born in New Castle on March 20, 1946, the son of the late Angeline (Marso) Marino and Joseph Marino. He married his wife of 51 years, Christine L (Farone) Marino, on November 20, 1971.

Mary Alice “Tootsie” Nuzzo, 83, formerly of Mahoningtown passed away the morning of September 6, 2023 at Jameson Care Center. Born in New Castle on September 23, 1939, Tootsie was the daughter of the late Joseph Ippolito Frank and Clara Baxter Frank. Tootsie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bartholomew “Bart” Nuzzo on July 9, 2021. They had married October 10, 1960.

Benjamin James Blundo, 44, of Graceland Road, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on June 9, 1979 in New Castle, the son of Benjamin M. and Sheridan ‘Sheri’ L. (DeRosa) Blundo, both of his parents survive in New Castle.

Patricia J. Dardes, 98 of Hillsville, PA passed away the morning of September 6, 2023 at Mastenrick Memorial Health Center. Born in New Castle on April 3, 1925, Patricia was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Frengel Ross. On May 4, 1957 Patricia married her beloved husband, George T. Dardes. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2009.

Margaret “Peg” Russin, 85, of New Castle passed away early Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023, in her home. Peg was born April 12, 1938, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late William and Margaret (Fee) Kennedy.

Robert Patrick McCormick, 94, of E. Fairfield Avenue died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his residence in New Castle. He was born in Oil City, PA on May 6, 1929, the son of the late Bernard and Eleanor (Sumosky) McCormick. Mr. McCormick was married to the late Mary (D’Augustino) McCormink, who died on March 15, 2015.

John Michael Jamrozik, 57, of W. McKinley Way in Poland, OH, died Monday, September 4, 2023 at VA Hospital- Cleveland. He was born in New Castle on March 2, 1966, the son of the late John W. and Tresa (Vericella) Jamrozik.

Dolores Elvira Guiliano, 91, of Paul Street died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Haven Convalescent Home in New Castle. She was born on March 18, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Nick and Tresa (San Matteo) Domenick. She was married to the late William Joseph Guiliano, who died on July 5, 2016.