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Patricia J. Blazic, 70 of Pulaski Road, New Castle, passed away the morning of Jan. 20, 2022 at her residence. Patricia was born in New Castle on Feb. 26, 1951, to the late Charles Edward and Elizabeth "Betty" (Stofsik) Forney.

Marlene K. Alfera, 85, of Meadowview Blvd., died Friday, January 21, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Care Center. She was born in New Castle on April 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte (DeSimone) Palus. She was married to the late Vincent J. Alfera who died February 11, 1983.

Matthew E. Russick, 37, of Shenango Township passed away on January 19, 2022 at his residence. He was born on July 16, 1984 in New Castle. Matthew is survived by his father, Raymond Russick and his mother, Tammi Trott Rishel (Dave).

Nicholas A. Neve, 67, of Neshannock Township, passed away the evening of January 22, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born in New Castle on May 25, 1954, Nick was the son of the late Frank and Elvera Pauline Neve. He is survived by his loving wife of over thirty-four years, the former Tammy DeMase, whom he married on May 30, 1987.

Daniel Ritchie, 87, of Zelienople, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away Thursday evening, January 20, 2022, in UPMC Passavant Hospital, following complications from the Covid – 19 virus. Mr. Ritchie was born November 13, 1934, in New Castle, a son of Orest and Berdina (Leone) Ritchie.

James F. Hardisky, 94, of Edinburg, Pa., passed away the afternoon of January 20, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Youngstown, Ohio. Born on April 4, 1927 in Volant, PA, Jim was the son of the late Michael and Mary Hlopko Hardisky. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, the former Delores Hayduchak whom he married on November 26, 1949.

Veronica M. Costello, 74, of Neshannock Township passed away the evening of January 20, 2022 in Stuart, Florida. Veronica Costello, known to family and friends as "Ronnie", was born on October 3, 1947 a daughter of Vito and Helen Pionati Giorgio. On April 11, 1981, she married her beloved husband, Richard, who preceded her in death on July 26, 2020. Veronica is now happily back in his arms.

Margaret B. Copple, 92, of Shenango Township passed away the evening of January 19, 2022 at Heritage Valley Good Samaritan Hospice. Born on March 27, 1929 in Yatesboro, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Romana Bondi Troggio. On May 20, 1950, Margaret married her beloved husband, Donald A. Copple. He preceded her in death on October 8, 2004.

Stella Ann Hemming, age 91, of New Castle, passed away the morning of January 16, 2022, at Avalon Place, following complications of Covid-19. Born October 29, 1930, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Stanley and Alice (Turek) Herbut. She was preceded in death on May 14, 1998, by her beloved husband of 46 years, John Toivo Hemming, whom she married September 15, 1951.

Cecelia Marie Macri, of Hermitage, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 15, 2022, at her residence. She was 100 years old. Born April 28, 1921, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Antonia (Buonpane) Pasquariello.

Respecting human life from conception to natural death is ultimately respecting God. We respect the will of God when we respect creation as he intended it to be. This reality goes far beyond just when life begins and when life ends. It is also the reality of how life is to be lived. There is a tendency in our culture today to fall victim to what is called “false compassion.” This is when the laws of God are set aside for human convenience. Truth is not something that is established on a subjective foundation but on an objective one. Those who say you have your truth and I have mine live in a world of utter confusion. There is an objective truth outside of ourselves. This is the truth of natural law and God’s will.

Patrick J. Copple, Sr., 72, of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of January 10, 2022 at the Haven Convalescent Home. Born on March 17, 1949 in New Castle, Pat was the son of the late Frank R. Copple, Sr. and Ann E. Perrotta Copple. He is survived by his wife, the former Bonnie L. Freed, who he married on October 17, 1970.

Clara L. Melchiorre, 98, of New Castle passed away peacefully the afternoon of January 11, 2022 at Quality Life Services of New Castle. Born on September 20, 1923 in Ellwood City, Clara was the daughter of the late Sam and Mary Rozzi Pezzi. On November 29, 1947, Clara married her beloved husband, Eugene Melchiorre. He preceded her in death on October 19, 2005.

Peter J. Basile, Jr., 74, of Neshannock Township passed away on January 9, 2022 at UPMC Passavant Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Peter was born on February 16, 1947 in Springfield, Massachusetts, a son of the late Peter J. and Mary St. Peter Basile. On June 10, 1994, Peter married his beloved wife, the former Christine M. Flamino. She survives at home.

Florence Christine Boak, 85, of Beckford Street, died Sunday, January 09, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. She was born on June 11, 1936 in New Castle, a daughter of the late Francis and Amelia (Felix) Barattiero. She was married to the late William J. Boak, who died on August 23, 2015.

Sara A. ‘Sally’ Dantonio, 93, of Paul Street died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Haven Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on November 23, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Angelelli) Gagliardo. She was married to the late John A. Dantonio, who died on March 12, 1995.

Adrianna Marie Marcella, 98, formerly of Rear Division Street, passed away the morning of Jan, 9, 2022, at the Avalon Care Center. Born on Feb. 10, 1923, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose Farone Balascio. On Sept. 18, 1941, Adrianna married her beloved husband, James A. Marcella Sr. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2009.

Marjorie Louise Norris, 72, of S. First Street died Friday, January 7, 2022 at Avalon Place in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on April 12, 1949, a daughter of the late Walter and Justine (Pollio) Norris, Sr.

Marsha Mae Emswiller, age 75, of Neshannock Twp., passed away, with her family by her side, the morning of Jan. 6, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital, in New Castle. Born Nov. 15, 1946, in Kittanning, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Louise (Fenice) McEntire. On June 3, 1972, she married her beloved husband of 49 years, Bernard Emswiller, III. He survives at home.

Deborah A. Miksza, 69, of New Castle (Scott Twp.) passed away Thursday afternoon, January 6, 2022, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Miksza was born May 12, 1952, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Albert and Ella Mae (Taylor) Baeckel. Her husband of 42 years, Daniel V. Miksza, whom she married September 15, 1979, survives at home.