Irlene Marie Marshall Zarlingo, 100 years old, of 956 Scotland Lane, New Castle, passed away the afternoon of Dec. 24, 2022, with her family by her side. Irlene was born March 29, 1922, in Hillsville, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Andy and Marie (Cavander) Marshall. She was married to the late William J. Zarlingo. He preceded her in death in 1992.
Irlene was of the Roman Catholic faith and attended Holy Spirit Parish. Mrs. Zarlingo had worked at the former Shenango China Company, at Youngstown Sheet and Tube as a crane operator, and at Union Area School District as a bus driver from which she retired. Irlene enjoyed going to bingo, taking care of flowers at her home and playing with her dog, "CiCi." Her greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.
Irlene is survived by her four children, Gary W. (Elaine) Zarlingo of Campbell, Ohio; William J. (Betty) Zarlingo of New Castle, Pennsylvania; Geraldine S. (Larry) Bluedorn of Pulaski, Pennsylvania; and Gerald A. (Erica) Zarlingo of New Castle; 10 grandchildren, Lisa Mrakovich, Gary Zarlingo Jr., William Zarlingo III, Brent Zarlingo, Jaime McCarthy, Larry Bluedorn Jr., Jared Zarlingo, Justin Zarlingo, Jaxon Zarlingo and Stormy Riethoure; and 17 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, William, Irlene was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Robert Marshall; two sisters, Evelyn Capice and Dorothy Schmitt; and her granddaughter, Holly Zarlingo.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at the Noga Funeral Home Inc., 1142 S. Mill St., New Castle. A blessing service will be celebrated immediately following visitation in the funeral home. Deacon John Carran of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Lowellville Cemetery.
Eternal rest grant unto Irlene, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.