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Virginia M. Bordonaro, 89, of New Castle passed away on November 23, 2019 at Quality of Life Services of New Castle. Born on July 23, 1930 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Perretta DeMarco. On April 7, 1956, she married her beloved husband, Philip “Sheiky” J. Bordonaro, Jr. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2011.

Anna V. Casacchia, 94, of New Castle passed away the evening of November 23, 2019 at Avalon Springs Place, Mercer, PA. Born on January 11, 1925 in Steubenville, OH, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Gullan Brewster. On August 24, 1943 she married her beloved husband, Arthur B. Casacchia. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1999.

Una Madre Indimenticable, which means Unforgettable Mother in Italian, can only begin to describe our Mom. Annie left a lasting impression wherever she went whether through her compassionate nursing, constant song in her heart, her wicked sense of humor, her unique, witty, expressive language and of course her Love of all of us….Unique Annie. Annette “Annie” Print, 85, of Neshannock Township passed away on November 21, 2019 at her residence. Born on April 6, 1934 in New Brighton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Viola DeMarco Demauro. On June 14, 1958 she married her beloved husband, Donald E. Print, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 1, 2012.

On this first Sunday of Advent, we begin the new liturgical year. May it be a time when we all renew our faith in Christ and recognize His divine presence in these beautiful sacraments we are privileged to celebrate and in our brothers and sisters in Christ. The miracle of Christmas is not just Jesus the Son of God taking on human flesh, but Jesus also being willing to dwell inside each of us. This indwelling of Christ is made manifest when you and I live in harmony with Him and do his work. My sincere thanks to all of you for living out your faith in Christ by your service to one another in this community.

John R. Holoman, 96, a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 20, 2019, in St. John XXIII Home, Hermitage. Mr. Holoman was born December 10, 1922, in Mammoth, PA, a son of the late John M. and Mary C. (Tresa) Holoman. He was a 1941 graduate of Hurst High School, Mt. Pleasant, PA.

Betty Wangler, 87, of New Castle passed away the morning of November 20, 2019 at UPMC Jameson. Born on February 8, 1932 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Dorothy Domenica Melchiorre. On October 25, 1958 Betty married her beloved husband, Robert Wangler who preceded her in death on January 9, 1994.

Philip F. DeCarbo, Jr, 68, of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of November 16, 2019 at his residence.Born on April 17, 1951, he was the son of the late Philip DeCarbo, Sr. and Jane Russell DeCarbo. On October 2, 1970, he married his beloved wife, the former Colleen Gallagher who survives.

Henry E. Otlowski, 81, of 1302 Randolph Street passed away the afternoon of Nov. 13, 2019, at his residence. Henry was born on Jan. 16, 1938, in New Castle. He was a son of the late Walter and Pauline Otlowski. Henry married the former Roseann Sbarro. They were married of 59 years. She survives at home.

Rita R. Winter, 89, of Neshannock Twp., passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, November 9, 2019, in her residence. Mrs. Winter was born October 26, 1930, in New Castle, a daughter of the late John C. and Caroline (Schmader) Rogan.

This week, our nation celebrates the great holiday of Thanksgiving. For us, as Catholics, we celebrate Eucharist or Thanksgiving every day, and especially every weekend. We give thanks to almighty God for the gift of life, of family, of friendship, and especially the gift of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who suffered, died and rose again that we might have the forgiveness of sins and eternal life! It is a lonely holiday for an agnostic or atheist! To whom do they give thanks?

Wayne E. “Skip” Hanna, 72, of Union Twp. passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2019, in UPMC Jameson Care Center. Mr. Hanna was born June 13, 1947, in New Castle, and raised by his grandmother, Isabelle Hanna, and Uncle, James Hanna.

Perhaps one of the theme songs for Holy Spirit Parish should be this delightful ditty from the past. Bing Crosby and the Lennon Sisters sang a wonderful song entitled, Accentuate the Positive. I encourage you to read the lyrics or even go on the internet and listen to the song. If it doesn’t put you in a happy mood, then perhaps a little time spent in prayer may do the trick.

Audrey Irene (Dodds) Hromyak, 86, of 528 Rothrock Road; Copley, Ohio, formerly of New Castle, passed away the afternoon of November 9, 2019, at the Justin T. Rodgers Hospice Center, Akron, Ohio. Audrey was born December 12, 1932, in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Warren E. and Edna McElroy Dodds. She was married to the late Myron M. Hromyak. He preceded her in death on August 23, 2016. They were married 61 years. She was Roman Catholic.

Samuel G. Zingaro, 86, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of Nov. 7, 2019, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was a son of the late Gabriel and Josephine Carvella Zingaro. He was born on Jan. 3, 1933, in Baia e Latina, Italy, and came to America at age 3.

Dorothy Duda Dzemyan, 90, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019, at St. John's the 23rd Home in Hermitage. Dorothy was a daughter of Joseph M. and Suzanna Klamar Duda. She was born on Feb. 13, 1929, in New Castle. Dorothy was married for 69 years to John P. Dzemyan. He survives in Greenville at St. Paul's.

MaryAnn Seinkner, 81, of 1024 N. Ashland Ave. passed away the morning of Nov. 6, 2019, at Shenango on the Green. MaryAnn was born on May 1, 1938, in New Castle. She was a daughter of the late Stephen and Helen Sniezek Baka. She was married to the late Michael Seinkner. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2007. They were married for 49 years.

Dorothy D. Bongivengo, 81, of New Castle passed away the evening of October 23, 2019 at UPMC Jameson. Born on July 8, 1938 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Janet Simpson Dalton. On August 2, 1958 Dorothy married her beloved husband, Peter R. Bongivengo. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2017.

Ronald C. Vrabel, 71, 0f North Beaver Twp, New Castle, Pa, passed away unexpectedly at his home the evening of November 5, 2019. Ron was born in New Castle on October 5, 1948, son of the late Cyril A. and Suzanne V. Salamon Vrabel.

Linda L. Shaftic, 71, of New Castle passed away the evening of November 4, 2019 at UPMC Jameson. Born on November 7, 1947 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Chester L. Smiley Sr. and Geraldine Ritchie Smiley.

Michelle A. Pilota (nëe Argiro), 56, of Chicago Heights, IL passed away the afternoon of November 4, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family at her sister’s residence in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on June 6, 1963 in New Castle, she was the daughter of Rocco Argiro and Marilyn White (Snezic). Her parents reside in New Castle.