Grace F. Russo, 96, passed away the afternoon of November 10, 2020 at her residence in New Castle. Born in New Castle on November 15, 1923, Grace was the daughter of the late Joseph and Philomena Conti Ona. Preceding her in death on November 28, 1980 is her devoted husband of over thirty-nine years, Albert Russo, whom she married on November 9, 1942.
Grace was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vincent de Paul worship site. She enjoyed sewing, reading and playing cards. Above all else, Grace cherished the times she spent surrounded by her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Patty Cardella, Mary Margaret Rainey and her husband, John, both of New Castle; her son-in-law, Robert Winkle; her sisters, Dorothy Perrotta and Rosa Perrotta and her husband Robert, both of New Castle; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Grace is preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Russo Winkle, her sisters, Nancy Padula, Marjorie Ruby, Bertha Lombardo, one brother, Domenick Ona and her grandson, Christopher Greco.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church, officiated by Father Brendan Dawson. Burial will take place at St. Lucy Cemetery .