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William H. Lippmann, 87, of Edinburg passed away the evening of Jan. 28, 2020, at home with his family at his side. He was born on April 15, 1932, in New Castle. He was a son of the late William P. and Elizabeth Denny Lippmann. William was married to the former Anna M. Kraner who preceded him in death on Oct. 18, 2008. They were married of 52 years.

Chester L. Smiley Jr., 79, of Shenango Township passed away the evening of Jan. 16, 2020, at his residence. Born on Oct. 10, 1940 in New Castle, he was a son of the late Chester L. Smiley Sr. and Geraldine C. Ritchie Smiley. On March 17, 1966, he married his beloved wife, the former Mary Ann Bethle who survives at home.

News Flash: There is exciting news for our parish and St. Vitus School. Bishop Zubik has approved our request to change the name of the school to Holy Spirit Academy. This approval will become effective on July 1, 2020. It is a definite sign to the Lawrence County community of our commitment and that of the Diocese to support Catholic education in Lawrence County.

Dolores R. Logue, 90, of Union Township passed away the morning of January 26, 2020 at Jameson Care Center. Born on April 1, 1929 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Generosa Mongiello Prioletti. On May 12, 1949, she married her beloved husband, John Logue. He preceded her in death on August 2, 1998.

Alfred O. Caruso, Jr., 77, of Cunningham Avenue, died Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Quality Life Services, (Augostine) Caruso. He was married Charlotte A. (Wilson) Caruso on April 24, 1965, she survives in New Castle.

Jean C. Funari, 77, of West Madison Avenue, Mahoningtown, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in New Castle on March 5, 1942, a daughter of the late Anthony A. and Millie (Rainey) Funari.

HAMPTON, Va. — Helen T. Steele, 95, passed away at home Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born Feb. 8, 1924 in Lowellville, the daughter of Martin and Maria Scerbak Salaka.

Annette Krueger, 89, of Neshannock Township, died the evening of Friday, January 17, 2020, in Jameson Hospital. She was born July 1930 in Bessemer, the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia Manifrang Lombardi. She married Dr. James R. Krueger in June 19, 1954.

Robert A. Conn, 77, of Shenango Township passed away the afternoon of January 20, 2020 at UPMC Jameson. Born on October 23, 1942 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Anthony R. and Eleanor D. Dunn Conn. On January 29, 1977, he married his beloved wife the former Patricia A. Gallo. She survives at home.

Patsy L. Petrucci, 85, of New Castle passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 19, 2020, in Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Mr. Petrucci was born April 1, 1934, in New Castle, a son of the late Gabriel and Florence (Miggolizzi) Petrucci. His wife of 59 years, the former Joan N. Thomas, whom he married September 17, 1960, survives at home.

The following data reflects the assistance St. Vincent de Paul provided to needy individuals and families from October 2019 through December 2019.

This Wednesday evening, January 29th, we will honor and celebrate all of our parish volunteers, with an appreciation reception at the Parish Center at St. Mary’s from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. If you are involved in any of the sacred ministries, or volunteer in any way in the parish, you are most welcome to attend. All of our parish staff are also honored at this celebration for all that they do. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to join me in thanking you for all of the assistance you provide to the staff as we work together to make Holy Spirit Parish truly alive in the Spirit of Christ! Speaking of celebrations, this week is also Catholic Schools Week. We are extremely blessed to have our own Catholic school in this area of the diocese. St. Vitus School has hung in there for many years and I am very excited to announce that we have turned the corner and are very encouraged about the future of our school! Many good things are happening.

Marie Dorothy Chlebowski, 99, passed away the morning of Jan. 19, 2020, at Rhodes Estates. Marie was born on Sept. 4, 1920, in Everson, Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of the late Peter A. and Stella Wottczak Stachowiak. She was married to Joseph A. Chlebowski. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 2010. They were married for 65 years.

Nancy L. Marino, 75, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday afternoon, January 18, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mrs. Marino was born June 6, 1944, in New Castle, a daughter of Clarence and Minnie (D’Angelo) Jenkins. Her husband, William “Bill” Marino, whom she married December 26, 1960, survives at home.

Kenneth David DeFiore, Jr., 60, of New Castle, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at The Grove in New Castle. He was born March 8, 1959 in New Castle, a son of the late Kenneth and Antoinette (Sibeto) DeFiore, Sr.

Congratulations to our newly welcomed RCIA Candidates and Catechumens. Thirteen men and women received the Rite of Acceptance at the 11:30 am Mass at St. Mary’s this past week end. Please keep these men and women in your prayers as they continue to discern God’s call in their lives.

Rose Marie Marcantino, 98, formerly of West Pittsburg passed away the evening of January 13, 2020 at UPMC Jameson. Rose was born on January 7, 1922 in New Castle. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Caroline Sacco. On April 30, 1946, Rose married her beloved husband, James “Chaz” Marcantino. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2010.

Allan L. Kneram, 74, of Bessemer, Pa. passed away the afternoon of January 11, 2020 at UPMC Jameson. He was born on February 20, 1945 in New Castle. On March 24, 1969 Allan married his beloved wife, the former Noreen Russo. She preceded him in death on December 20, 2010.

Ann Elizabeth Tonsetic, age 90, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away the morning of January 8, 2020 at Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Caroline Carapellotti and was raised in West Pittsburg, PA by the late Thomas and Mary (Cappatt) Carapellotti.

Charles E. “Chuck” Kumrow, Sr., 81, of New Castle passed away Monday afternoon, January 6, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Kumrow was born December 13, 1938, in Wampum, a son of the late Herman R. and Mildred (Baxter) Kumrow. His wife of 48 years, the former Frances “Jean” Eagan, whom he married November 18, 1961, preceded him death February 11, 2010.