Richard W. Janacone

February 02, 1928 to December 20, 2019

Richard W. Janacone, 91, of South Scott Street, died Friday, December 20, 2019, at his residence in New Castle. He was born in New Castle on February 2, 1928,  a son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Ferazzano) Janacone. He was married to the late Esther D. (Giancola) Janacone who died November 20, 2013.

Mr. Janacone was a Woodshop Teacher at the Youth Development Center retiring after 30 years. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh receiving a Master’s Degree in Education and was an Army Veteran of the Korean Era serving in Europe. Richard loved spending time at his camp in Kennerdale. Nothing made him happier than when his family and friends came to visit him there. Richard was the last surviving legend of Kennerdale. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he hunted until he was 90 years old. Richard also played Minor League Baseball for two organizations. He was a pitcher for the Washington Senators who played in New Castle, and he also pitched for the Chicago Cubs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

He is survived by three children, David R. Janacone and his wife Carol, Dyanne M. Janacone, and Debra Lynn Miles and her husband Eddie all of New Castle, one brother John Janacone from Girard, Ohio, four grandchildren Michael Janacone, Janine Hoffman, Jordan Miles, and Zayna Miles, and two great-grandchildren Conor and Declan.

He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Samuel, Angelo, James, and Benjamin Janacone, and one sister, Maggie Janacone

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church, on December 23, 2019 by Fr. Joseph McCaffrey . Funeral arrangements are by the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. Entombment is in Park Side Cemetery.