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.

Josephine was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vincent de Paul Site. In the early years Josephine had worked at Johnson Bronze. She then worked at Sears in the Town Mall and Josephine worked in the Woman’s Apparel Department at K-Mart until she retired. She was an avid reader. Her greatest joy was being with her family and friends and she always enjoyed having dinner and staying close with her dear friends.

Josephine is survived by her children, Daniel Goclano of New Castle, Carmie Ann Goclano, with whom she resided, her sister, Sue Verone of New Castle, two grandchildren, Dana Alfasatleh and her husband, Hamza, Marissa Thomas and her husband, James, two great-grandchildren, Zain and Harper.

In addition to her parents and husband, Josephine was preceded in death by her two brothers, Pete and Tony Venditto, and two sisters, Charlotte Rozzi and Mary Colia.

Visitation will be on Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 South Mill St. A Blessing Service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Deacon John Carran of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in St. Lucy Cemetery.