Katherine Mastrangelo, 94, of New Castle passed away the morning of December 13, 2020 at Quality Life Care of New Castle. Born on November 19, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Biagio and Geovina DiBenedetto Elisco. On July 26, 1952, Katherine married her beloved husband, Patsy Mastrangelo, in St. Vitus Church. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2016.
In the early years, Katherine had worked in the Hostess Shopp at the former St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Mary, Mother of Hope Site.
Katherine is survived by her son, Frank Mastrangelo of New Castle, two grandchildren, Patrick Mastrangelo and Heather Mastrangelo, and three great-grandchildren, Sydney, Kylee and Sarah.
In addition to her parents and husband, Katherine was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Guy, and Anthony Elisco and one sister, Mary Recupio.
A Private Viewing for the will be held at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 South Mill St. A Mass will follow at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church. Farther Anthony Sciarappa will officiate. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Katherine eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on her forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.