Wayne E. “Skip” Hanna, 72, of Union Twp. passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2019, in UPMC Jameson Care Center. Mr. Hanna was born June 13, 1947, in New Castle, and raised by his grandmother, Isabelle Hanna, and Uncle, James Hanna.

Perhaps one of the theme songs for Holy Spirit Parish should be this delightful ditty from the past. Bing Crosby and the Lennon Sisters sang a wonderful song entitled, Accentuate the Positive. I encourage you to read the lyrics or even go on the internet and listen to the song. If it doesn’t put you in a happy mood, then perhaps a little time spent in prayer may do the trick.

Audrey Irene (Dodds) Hromyak, 86, of 528 Rothrock Road; Copley, Ohio, formerly of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of November 9, 2019, at the Justin T. Rodgers Hospice Center, Akron, Ohio. Audrey was born December 12, 1932, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Warren E. and Edna McElroy Dodds. She was married to the late Myron M. Hromyak. He preceded her in death on August 23, 2016. They were married 61 years. She was Roman Catholic.

Samuel G. Zingaro, 86, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of Nov. 7, 2019, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was a son of the late Gabriel and Josephine Carvella Zingaro. He was born on Jan. 3, 1933, in Baia e Latina, Italy, and came to America at age 3.

Dorothy Duda Dzemyan, 90, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019, at St. John's the 23rd Home in Hermitage. Dorothy was a daughter of Joseph M. and Suzanna Klamar Duda. She was born on Feb. 13, 1929, in New Castle. Dorothy was married for 69 years to John P. Dzemyan. He survives in Greenville at St. Paul's.

MaryAnn Seinkner, 81, of 1024 N. Ashland Ave. passed away the morning of Nov. 6, 2019, at Shenango on the Green. MaryAnn was born on May 1, 1938, in New Castle. She was a daughter of the late Stephen and Helen Sniezek Baka. She was married to the late Michael Seinkner. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2007. They were married for 49 years.

Dorothy D. Bongivengo, 81, of New Castle passed away the evening of October 23, 2019 at UPMC Jameson. Born on July 8, 1938 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Janet Simpson Dalton. On August 2, 1958 Dorothy married her beloved husband, Peter R. Bongivengo. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2017.

Ronald C. Vrabel, 71, 0f North Beaver Twp, New Castle, Pa, passed away unexpectedly at his home the evening of November 5, 2019. Ron was born in New Castle on October 5, 1948, son of the late Cyril A. and Suzanne V. Salamon Vrabel.

Linda L. Shaftic, 71, of New Castle passed away the evening of November 4, 2019 at UPMC Jameson. Born on November 7, 1947 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Chester L. Smiley Sr. and Geraldine Ritchie Smiley.

Michelle A. Pilota (nëe Argiro), 56, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away the afternoon of November 4, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family at her sister’s residence in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on June 6, 1963 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Rocco Argiro and Marilyn White (Snezic). Her parents reside in New Castle.

The Memorial Mass for Sr. Annie’s dad, Robert Bremmer, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 11:00 am. The site for this celebration will be St. Mary’s Church, New Castle, and there will be a reception in The Parish Center across the street immediately following the Mass. All are welcome to attend.

Margaret “Maggie” Argiro, 96, of Hillsville, passed away the morning of October 31, 2019 at Windsor Estates in New Middleton, OH. Born in Hillsville, PA on May 12, 1923, Maggie was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa Mercurio Tutino. Preceding her in death on September 3, 1991, is her husband, James Argiro, whom she married on February 26, 1944.

As of this date, there are now 67 families receiving the Journeying Through Grief books as they progress through their first year following the loss of a loved one.

Phyllis A. Comianos, 83, Formerly of Hazelcroft Ave. passed away the morning of October 26, 2019 at Quality of Life Service of New Castle. Born on March 26, 1936 in New Castle she was the daughter of the late James F. and Verna DeAugostine Fuleno. On June 30, 1956 she married her beloved husband, John Comianos and he survives.

In this month of November, when we honor the saints and remember our deceased loved ones, let us give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life and pray that we might live our lives in such a way as to be truly identified as belonging to Christ. St. Teresa of Kolkata wrote and displayed this exhortation to her sisters in Kolkata.

Clare Elizabeth Wadlinger-Richardson, 92, of New Castle passed away peacefully Monday morning, October 28, 2019, in The Grove at New Castle. Mrs. Richardson was born October 10, 1927, in Sharon, PA, a daughter of Louis F. and Clara Ann (Preisal) Wadlinger.

Josephine Goclano, 91, of Union Township passed away the afternoon of October 26, 2019 at Avalon Place. Born on March 19, 1928 in New Castle she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Adelina Coletti Venditto. Josephine was married to her beloved husband, Anthony “Joker”Goclano, for sixty years when he preceded her in death on February 16, 2014.

Richard Stephen Baka, 74, of Bon-Aire Avenue, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born August 12, 1945 in New Castle, the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Sniezek) Baka. He was married to Beverly (Melillo) Baka on April 29, 1966, she survives in New Castle.

Marie D. Rozzi, 87, of New Castle passed away the morning of October 25, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born in New Castle on December 21, 1931, Marie was the daughter of the late Angelo and Lena Maiella Stella. Preceding her in death on February 25, 1989 is her husband, Dr. James Rozzi, Jr. whom she married on November 24, 1949.

Women from Holy Spirit Parish have contributed to the mission of Stitching Angels through the work of their hands by knitting, or crocheting, or cutting and tying or other means to make items for those who are in need across the parish. This week Sara Kalata made deliveries to organizations who can use handmade items.