Mary Jane Havranek, 92, of New Castle passed away the evening of December 10, 2019 at her residence on Clen-Moore Blvd. Born in Rochester, PA on September 7, 1927, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late Louis and Louise Princhinello Spagnola. Preceding her in death on July 24, 2005 is her husband, John F. (Whitey) Havranek, whom she married on May 14, 1949.
Mary Jane was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish, St. Joseph the Worker Church. She enjoyed dancing, music, visiting casinos and playing black jack. She also enjoyed reading and cooking for her family.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by her three sons, Terrance Havranek and his wife, Maria of the Philippines, Thomas Havranek and his wife, Mimi, Timothy Havranek and his wife, Margie, all of New Castle, brothers, Anthony B. Spagnola of New Castle, Bart Spagnola of Harmony, PA, sister, Gloria Krepps of Freedom, PA, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Jane is preceded in death by her sister, Flora Krepps.
Visitation is Friday from 4pm to 7pm at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory 941 S. Mill St. New Castle, PA 16101. A procession will leave the funeral home on Saturday morning at 9:30 am for Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 am by Father Brendan Dawson.