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James E. Black "Jim" age 85 of New Castle, passed away peacefully in a home with family, on February 16, 2020. Jim was born on February 7, 1935, in New Castle, to the late Elmer and Clara (Kerrigan) Black.

Teddy C. Telesz, 97, of 1705 Brown St., New Castle, passed away the morning of Feb. 13, 2020, at Jameson Rehabilitation Center. Teddy was born on Oct. 1, 1922, in New Castle. He was a son of the late Frank and Anna Smialowski Telesz. Teddy was married to the late Elizabeth Bucci Telesz. She preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 2003. They were married for 53 years.

A huge thank you to everyone who worked so diligently to make our first Holy Spirit Mardi Gras Celebration a great success! As you know Mardi Gras was a celebration started by St. James the Apostle Parish and was very successful for that community. Now that all seven parishes have been joined as one, St. James graciously shared their fundraising celebration of Mardi Gras with all of us, as one parish. Other parishes have done similar things with their own unique traditions and fundraisers. Being one parish now, the Mardi Gras Celebration hosted at the Parish Center at St. Mary’s quadrupled the size of the event. My sincere gratitude to everyone from all the former parishes who participated now in this one parish event of Holy Spirit! It just goes to show that we are much stronger as one than we were as seven different parishes. Some photographs will be in next week’s bulletin.

Helen L. (Reinhard) French, 92, formerly of Northview Ave., New Castle, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 12, 2020, at her home in Pulaski. Mrs. French was born April 21, 1927, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Carl and Elsie (Gillespie) Reinhard. Her husband of nearly 60 years, Robert C. French, whom she married September 18, 1948, preceded her in death September 7, 2008.

Thressa Augustine McCree, 90, formerly of Hillsville, Pa. passed away on February 11, 2020 at The Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. Born on September 28, 1929 in Hillsville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose Pasqualino Augustine. On June 25, 1993, she married her beloved husband, Marcel (Marshall) McCree, Sr. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2003.

Helen R. McHattie, 91, of New Castle passed away the morning of February 11, 2020 at Quality Life Services of New Castle. Born on April 20, 1928 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Swarney. On July 3, 1948, Helen married her beloved husband, Norman C. McHattie. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2008.

Ash Wednesday will be upon us before we realize it—next Wednesday, February 26! Masses with the distribution of ashes and Liturgy of the Word with the distribution of ashes are in the column below.

Dr. Lawrence Fazioli, a board certified physician in Family Medicine, who practiced in Lawrence Country for 30 years with his friend and partner, Dr. David Shober, died suddenly at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Dr. Fazioli was widely recognized for his skill and compassion as a physician, and the great number of his former and current patients will consider his passing a great loss.

Beth A. Lowrie, 60, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 6, 2020, in UPMC Jameson Hospital, following a brief illness. Mrs. Lowrie was born December 28, 1959, in New Castle, a daughter of Francis J. and Jean L. (Randy) Rogan. A lifelong area resident, she attended St. Joseph’s Parochial Grade School and later graduated from New Castle High School in 1977. Beth later earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Dept. of Special Education at Slippery Rock University in 2003.

Michael H. Data, 68, of New Castle passed away at his residence on Feb. 6, 2020, with his loving family at his side. Michael was born on April 21, 1951, in New Castle. He was a son of the late Matthew and Lottie (Potoczny) Data. Michael was married to the former Darlene M. Hardisky. They were married on Sept. 10, 1977, and she survives at home.

Nancy M. Clause, 89, of Union Township passed away the evening of February 5, 2020 at Quality Life Services of New Castle. Born on August 5, 1930 in New Castle she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Concetta Conti Micco. On August 2, 1950 Nancy married her beloved husband, Louis Clause, Sr. He survives at home.

Heaven opened its gates and welcomed Richard C. Ludwiczak, 82, of Medina, Ohio, into paradise on Jan. 31, 2020. Dick, formerly of New Castle, was born on Nov. 23, 1937. He married the love of his life Trudy (Zidow) on May 18, 1963, and for 56 years they shared a beautiful happy life together.

On Saturday, February 1st, Dr. Stephen Conti, an orthopedic surgeon, along with his wife, Carol, brought “Our Hearts to your Soles” to Lawrence County. This program is a not-for-profit organization that fits those in need with boots which are provided through the generosity of Red Wing boots. 280 people came to be fitted for boots and were also given two pairs of socks. With the boot give-away, health screenings were also performed, and a hot meal was served.

WALK FOR THE POOR RAFFLE: The 2019 Walk raised $4,156. The $250 raffle winner was Mary Christy. THANKSGIVING DINNERS: St. Vincent de Paul Society members worked with members of St. Elias Church to help our neighbors at Thanksgiving. Volunteers prepared and delivered hot Thanksgiving Dinners to 80 parishioners, seniors living in senior residences, individuals with disabilities, and families who are in current need in our community. A total of 177 residents of Lawrence County received hot meals on Thanksgiving Day! Each person was given a prayer to say before their meal and an invitation to attend Mass. 

The Holy Spirit Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is the official name of the newly merged St. Vincent de Paul Societies. The individual conferences are now one conference.

Daniel Lee Buly of New Castle passed away January 30, 2020 at Clen Moore Place from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born on March 12, 1950, to Michael and Fedora (Gigli) Buly in New Castle, PA.