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Timothy J. Peak, 37, of Dewey Avenue, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on September 16, 1984, the son of Timothy A. and Kandice L. (Aven) Peak, they both survive in New Castle.

Anthony J. Passalinqua, 88, of West Pittsburg passed way the morning of October 12, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Castle on November 26, 1932, he was the son of the late Nicholas W. and Helen Ryan Passalinqua. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of sixty-four years, the former Isabelle Pasquarello.

Michael J. Sackin, 76, of W. Moody Avenue, died Monday, October 11, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on November 23, 1944, a son of the late Marshall and Helen (Startari) Sackin. Michael was married to Diana L. (Kelly) Sackin, who survives in New Castle.

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, Joanne Wojnar passed into the next world to be with her God, husband, Lou Wojnar, and daughter, Laurie Wojnar Mozelewski, who preceded her in death in 2000. Joanne was born to Frank and Katherine (Moskal) Chrobak on Sept. 10, 1935, in New Castle.

I am very proud of you, the people of Holy Spirit Parish. Why would I say that? Because many of you take your discipleship in Jesus Christ seriously. You are people of prayer and you make true sacrifices to serve God and your neighbor. Not all who claim to be Catholic, or even Christian, not all who are registered as our parishioners, put their faith into action or fully participate in the sacraments. But those of you who do are making a huge impact in our parish and on our community. Let me give you a few examples: those of you who make the sacrifice to pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel at St. Mary provide our parish and community with spiritual power; those of you who volunteer in the countless opportunities to serve your neighbor, whether it be the occasional blood drive or food preparation or those who assist with food and clothing distribution, those who call parishioners and ask if they need anything and check in on their neighbors; those who take the Blessed Sacrament to the sick, the homebound, nursing homes, hospitals and those who are temporarily homebound because of illness or surgery. The list goes on and on.

Joseph A. Marinelli, Sr., 89, of Neshannock Township passed away on October 9, 2021 at Quality Life Services Grove City. Born on July 7, 1932 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Anthony and Helen DeLanzo Marinelli. On March 12, 1979, Joe married his beloved wife, the former Jacqueline Harter. She survives at home.

Anita T. Ross, 81, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of October 9, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 18, 1939 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John and Sandrina Nardocci Domenick. On June 22, 1957, Anita married her beloved husband, Frank “Buddy” A. Ross, Jr. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2016.

Angelina Molinaro, 86, of Neshannock Township, passed away the evening of October 8, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 21, 1934 in Baia e Latina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Benardino and Vitalina Temperato Pecoraro. On August 12, 1954 Angelina married her beloved husband, Michele (Michael) Molinaro. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2005.

Peter Paul Patrick Panella, Sr., 96, of New Castle passed away the morning of October 6, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born on June 19, 1925 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Anthony “Buck” Panella, Sr. and Lena Bongivengo Panella.

On the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4th, we were treated to a joyful surprise. Fr. Nick Spirko drove all the way, himself, from the Vincentian Home to visit us. As you can tell from his photograph, he is looking fabulous! He said he is feeling better than he has in many years. The rehab has done him a world of good. He is very grateful for everyone’s prayers and support over these months of recuperation. Father is doing so well that he hopes to move from the Vincentian Home to the St. John Vianney Manor in Crafton, the retirement home for priests of the diocese.

Eric J. Maitland, 51, of Hickory Township passed away the evening of October 1, 2021 at UPMC Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh. Eric was born on August 18, 1970 in Trenton, New Jersey. He is survived by his parents, William L.E. and Dorothea Tkacs Maitland of North Carolina.

Anthony J. Bulisco, 99, of New Castle passed away the evening of September 29, 2021 at Haven Convalescent Home. Born on February 9, 1922 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Cosimo and Bertha Esposito Bulisco, Sr. On August 16, 1945, Anthony married his beloved wife, the former Mary Ann Russo. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2016.

Thomas G. Zets, 77 of New Bedford, Pennsylvania, passed away the evening of Sept. 21, 2021, at home, with his family by his side. Tom was born on March 25, 1944. He is the son of the late Alex G. Zets and Catherine Biros Zets. Tom was married to Margaret McDonald for 58 years, who survives him at home.

Lester D. Malizia, Jr., 69, of Addis Street, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Washington Health Center in Washington, PA. He was born in New Castle, March 16, 1952, a son of the late Lester D. Malizia, Sr. and Dorothy (Champ) Malizia, his mother survives in New Castle.

Alice Dudash, 88, of Edinburg, passed away peacefully the afternoon of Sept. 22, 2021, following a short stay at the Haven Convalescent Home. Alice was born on July 17, 1933, in Braddock, Pennsylvania She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Vargesko) Nagy. Alice was married to the late Elmer F. Dudash. He preceded her in death on Aug. 29, 2011. They were married for 58 years.

Teresa Grieve, a lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, September 22, 2021, in the Haven Convalescent Home. She was 100 years old. Mrs. Grieve was born August 23, 1921, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Anthony and Philomena (Coloa) Mangieri. She was a 1939 graduate of New Castle High School. Her husband of 55 years, Albert Grieve, whom she married in 1953, preceded her in death September 27, 2008.

Joseph Budzinski, 81, of Pulaski died on September 20, 2021 at Green Briar Center. A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at Holy Spirit Parish-St. Mary Church. The celebrant will be Fr. Brendan Dawson. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery.

As you know, this past week we celebrated the last of our Patron Saint Feast Days for this year—for St. Vincent de Paul. The following is a brief summary of the life of St. Vincent de Paul taken from the publication, Give Us This Day, a Catholic Daily Mass booklet.

Theada Loraine D’Ambrosi, 87, of Cleveland Avenue, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her daughter’s house in Boardman, OH. She was born in Ellwood City on March 11, 1934 a daughter of the late Jacob L. and Dorothy F. (Nye) Daufen. Mrs. D’Ambrosi was married to the late Pete A. D’Ambrosi, who died on August 12, 2006.

Nadine A. Ferry, 76, of Neshannock Township passed away the evening of September 22, 2021, at UPMC Passavant-McCandless. Born on April 30, 1945, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Tony and Adeline Tempesta Tommelleo. On June 28, 1968, Nadine married her beloved husband, David A. Ferry. He survives at home.