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Joseph Quear Sr., 56, of Glenwood Avenue, died Monday, April 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on October 18, 1964 in New Castle, a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Copple) Quear.

Daniel P. Hogue, 59, of New Castle passed away Friday afternoon, February 26, 2021, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Hogue was born April 24, 1961, in New Castle, a son of Arnold P. and Mary K. (Pearce) Hogue. He was a 1979 graduate of Lawrence Co. Vo-Tech, where he specialized in automotive mechanics.

Nicholas C. “Engine” Zappia, 97, of West Pittsburg passed away the evening of April 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born on April 19, 1923 in New Castle he was the son of the late John and Florence Carangie Zappia. Nick was preceded in death by his beloved wife, the former Millie Tonsetic on February 22, 1994.

Dawna J. Nice, 72, of 219 N. Beaver St., New Castle, passed away the evening of April 7, 2021, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Dawna was born May 9, 1948, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Donald A. and Agnes (Walzer) Goodrich.

Marguerite Ann Ridgley, 77, peacefully passed away the morning of Sunday, April 11, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in New Castle on July 7, 1943, daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Biondi) Micaletti. She was married to Charles Ridgley on October 29, 1966, he survives in Freedom, PA.

Shirley L. Kirkwood, 85, of New Castle passed away the morning of April 10, 2021 at UPMC Mercy. Born on July 17, 1935 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Antoinette Gentile Champ. On May 14, 1955, Shirley married her beloved husband, Donald Kirkwood, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2001.

Beginning May 1 at 4:00 pm, there will be a Mass in St. Joseph the Worker Church to celebrate the Feast day of the patron saint of the church, St. Joseph the Worker. All members of the parish are invited to attend. A schedule for the other feast day Masses and additional details will will be coming soon.

Harry J. Ratvasky, 77, of Edinburg passed away the afternoon of April 7, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospice in Beaver. Born on Feb. 18, 1944, in New Castle, he was the son of the late John and Alice (Braho) Ratvasky. On April 19, 1963, he married his wife of 57 years, Ruth (Minteer) Ratvasky. She survives at home.

Thomas E. Kelly, 68, of New Castle passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 7, 2021, in the Haven Nursing Home. Mr. Kelly was born July 31, 1952, in New Castle, a son of the late Edward W. and Cecilia (Callahan) Kelly. His wife of 47 years, the former Lu Ann Fee, whom he married January 19, 1974, survives at home.

Lois Ann McCormick, 78, of Hickory Township passed away on March 26, 2021. Born on April 20, 1942, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Loreno Marrangoni. On June 10, 1961, Lois married her beloved husband, Paul L. McCormick. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2019.

Viola Ann Zingaro, 94, of Marshall Avenue, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. Mrs. Zingaro was born on July 2, 1926 in Brent, PA, a daughter of the late Fortunato and Mary (Bucci) Schepp. She was married to the late Albert J. Zingaro, he died on March 1, 2013.

Dannelle L. Ross Stanich, 59. of Neshannock Township passed away the afternoon of April 3, 2021 at UPMC Montefiore. Born on September 21, 1961 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Patsy and Antoinette Cherozzi Ross. On July 4, 2009, Dannelle married her beloved husband, Paul M. “Bub” Stanich. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2020.

Karen Lee Bartberger, 63, of Pollock Avenue, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Edison Manor in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on April 22, 1957, a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Roberts) Kitzko. She was married to Willie A. Bartberger on December 13, 1975, he survives in New Castle.

Christ is Risen; He has indeed Risen! A glorious and joyous Easter to all of you! My sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted in all of our Lenten, Holy Week and Easter liturgies. We are particularly grateful to those who led the Stations of the Cross, decorated our churches throughout the entire Lenten and Easter season and all those of you in sacred ministry, including those assisting in the parking lot and as Ushers, Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Sacristans, as well as Musicians and Cantors. I am always personally very grateful to our parish staff for all the hard work they do behind the scenes to keep our parish on track and caring for everyone’s needs. Thank you also to all of our Volunteers who worked the Mardi Gras, Raffles, Lenten Fish Dinners, Easter Bread making, and finally Easterfest.

Doris M. Masters, 94, passed away the morning of March 28, 2021 at Assumption Village in North Lima, Ohio. Born on February 9, 1927 in Bessemer, Pa., she was the daughter of the late John and Hazel Benson Carr. On February 5, 1945, she married her beloved husband, Anthony C. “Corky” Masters. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1981.

John Stoner, 83, passed away peacefully the afternoon of March 27, 2021 at Haven Convalescent Home surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 27, 1937 in New Castle he was the son of the late William Stoner, Sr. and Maria (Katie) Santomauro Stoner. He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Phyllis Joan Brown, who he married on April 26, 1958.

Patrick Aaron DeJohn, 29, of Henderson, NV, formerly of New Castle, died Friday, March 26, 2021 in Pulaski, PA. He was born on October 2, 1991 a son of David P. and Donielle (Faella) DeJohn, they survive in Pulaski.

Sophie Francese, 96, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of March 22, 2021, at Quality of Life Services. Sophie was born March 3, 1925, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Adolph and Stephanie Milan Lyskowka. Sophie was married to the late Louis A. "Freckles" Francese. He preceded her in death on Dec. 16, 2000. They were married for 48 years.

Today we begin the one week of the year which we call HOLY. This week was made Holy, not by anything we have done, but by what our Savior did 2,000 years ago. We call it Palm Sunday, or Passion Sunday. We remember the Passion of our Lord, his burning and unwavering determination to fulfill his Father’s will. All the temptations of the devil could not sway him from embracing the brutality and cruelty of the cross out of love for us and his Father’s will.

Robert Caparoula, 83, of New Castle passed away the morning of March 23, 2021 at his residence. Born on August 12, 1937 in New Castle, he was the son of the late William and Louise DePasquale Caparoula. On June 19, 1987 Bob married his beloved wife, the former Barbara Bridge. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2016.