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Deborah J. Tomon, 66, of New Castle died surrounded by her family Monday, September 26, 2022, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. She was born in New Castle on November 19, 1955, a daughter of the late Joseph Retort, Sr. and Charlotte (Pagley) Retort. She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Ron Tomon.

Douglas L. Shearer, 62, of 218 Holiday Acres Drive, Orlando, Florida, passed away the afternoon of Aug. 21, 2022, at Orlando Hospital Medical Center. Douglas was born April 28, 1960, in New Castle, the son of James and Georgeanna "Dolly" (Kopsky) Shearer.

Paula Doreen Slater-Marcella passed away in Davie, Florida on Friday, August 19, 2022, with her husband, Howard Slater, by her side. Paula Slater was born on May 7, 1949, to Mildred Marcella-Percic and Paul Marcella. She is survived by her husband, Howard Slater of Davie, Florida

Regina M. Allshouse, 86, of New Castle passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, September 18, 2022, in Quality of Life Services. Ms. Allshouse was born December 18, 1935, in New Castle, a daughter of the late David M. and Regina (Scott) Allshouse.

August E. "Gus" Anderson Jr., 91, of Bessemer died on Sept. 17, 2022, in Hospice House in North Lima. Know as "Gus," August was born in Bessemer on Nov. 8, 1930, son of the late August and Anna (Nord) Anderson. August was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann (McIntyre) Anderson.

Michael Orlando, 71, of 1429 Johnson St., New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Sept. 17, 2022, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Michael was born on Oct. 22, 1951, in New Castle. He was the son of the late Steve and Josephine (Konstal) Orlando. Michael married the former Helen Stackiewicz on October 18, 1973 and they were married for 49 years.

Joseph Francis Cardella, 84, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Pittsburgh on September 14. Born on December 12, 1937, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary Ann Cardella.

Theresa Frances (Trecasse) Mercurio, 81, of Neshannock Township, New Castle passed away at 5:08 a.m., Friday, September 16 at her home, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born on May 23, 1941, in New Castle to the late Patrick and Jessamine (Bobbino) Trecasse.

Today is Catechetical Sunday. We welcome all to continue their faith journey on this special Sunday. Please see Pages 8 & 9 of the bulletin for more Faith Formation Information.

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard and volunteered for our 2nd Annual Parish Picnic at Cascade Park. Thank you also to everyone who donated beverages and also sold or purchased raffle tickets. Your efforts help us to defray the cost of this free picnic.   

Justin Sheldone, 41, of Neshannock Township passed away the evening of September 15, 2022 at UPMC Jameson. Justin was born on August 1, 1981 in New Castle.

Wanda S. Gurgacz, 93, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away the afternoon of Sept. 15, 2022, at Quality Life Services. She was born on May 2, 1929, in New Castle to the late Stanley and Julia Sharek. Mrs. Gurgacz was married to the late John Gurgacz, who preceded her in death in 2008. They were married for 58 years.

Helen “Ann” (Stack) Plonka, 90, of Hunters Woods, New Castle, passed away peacefully with her daughter, son, and loved ones at her side, Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her new home that she shared with her daughter in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ann was born December 23, 1931, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Philip and Grace (Price) Stack. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis John Plonka, on August 21, 2014

Salvatore (Sam) Canzano, 89, of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of September 13, 2022 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Born on November 26, 1932 in Statigliano, Caserta, Italy, Sam was the son of the late Giuseppe and Maria Castellano Canzano. Sam is survived by his beloved wife the former Giovannina (Jennie) Conte who he married on November 24, 1957 at St. Vitus Church in Baia e’ Latina, Italy.

Marion C. DiCola, 94 of New Castle died on Sept. 12, 2022, at his home. Marion was born on Aug. 19, 1928, the son of the late Orient and Carmella (Marrese) DiCola. Marion is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pauline (Berger) DiCola, whom he married on July 20, 1957.

Barbara Marie Nicely, 86, passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2022, at Austintown Healthcare Center. Barbara was born on Feb. 8, 1936, in Glendale, California, to Richard N. Wimberly and Maxine E. Ludwig. Barbara was united in marriage to John F. Nicely on April 10, 2004, with whom she shared seven years of marriage.

Madeline Fiorante, 91, formerly of Cherry St., passed away the morning of September 6, 2022. Born in New Castle on March 20, 1931, Madeline was the daughter of the late Andrew and Frances Mingione Russo. Preceding her in death on March 6, 2014 was her husband of over sixty-four years, Saverio (Sam) Fiorante, whom she married on June 25, 1949.

Patsy Parenti, 92, of Wilmington Road, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on October 15, 1929 in New Castle, a son of the late Ignazio and Anna (Orlando) Parente. He married Paula M. (DiBacco) Parenti on May 25, 1957, she survives in New Castle.

Peggy J. Cavelli, 89, of New Castle passed away the morning of September 5, 2022 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Castle on October 27, 1932, Peggy was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Bowden Snyder. Peggy married her beloved husband, Frank F. Cavelli on May 22, 1951. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2022.

Gaspar A. Santos, 92, of Neshannock, PA, formerly of Punxsutawney, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 3 in New Castle, PA at Jameson Hospital. He was born November 16, 1929 in Manila, Philippines, the son of the late Casto and Romana Alcaraz Santos.