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The three Masses currently being held in the parking lot of the former Sears building in Union Township have served over 2,000 per weekend. We've been blessed with good weather with the exception of one Saturday afternoon storm which forced the cancellation of the 4 pm Mass. For now, Masses there will continue through July. There is a new signal allowing the sound of the Mass to come through your car radio. Tune in through 90.3 FM.

Louise Nerti, 88, of Center Avenue, West Pittsburg, died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home in West Pittsburg. She was born March 6, 1932 in South New Castle Boro, a daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Mooney) Carney. She was married to the late Joseph A. Nerti who died April 8, 2008.

Gene A. Millione, 60, of Poland, Ohio, passed away the evening of June 28, 2020 at the Hospice House in Poland. Gene was born in New Castle on July 12, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene R. Millione. His mother, Rita N. Zarella Millione survives in Poland, Ohio.

Michael E. Cialella, 30, of New Castle passed away the evening of June 24, 2020 at his residence. Michael was born on January 22, 1990 in New Castle. He is survived by his father, Charles J. Cialella, Jr. of New Castle and his mother, Kathleen Beatrice Cialella of New Wilmington.

Lucille L. Forster, 79, of Neshannock Township passed away peacefully the afternoon of June 24, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. Born on April 19, 1941 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Frank (Yanks) Pagley and Josephine (Pep) Pisula Pagley. Lucille is survived by her beloved husband George Forster, Sr., whom she married on April 20, 1963.

Alfreda Victoria Brown, 90, of McCaslin Road died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Edison Manor Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born July 27, 1929 in Solomons Island, MD, a daughter of the late Alfred and Mazie (Langley) Hill. She was married to the late Kenneth T. Brown, Sr. who died May 15, 2002.

Arturo Mascio, 87, of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of June 23, 2020, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born on July 14, 1932, in Rivisondoli, L'Aquila, Italy, he was a son of the late Nicola and Ercolina Casbarra Mascio. Arturo is survived by his beloved wife, the former Maria Romito. They were married on Sept. 28, 1958.

Deacon Matthew Hawkins will be ordained into the priesthood at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral on Saturday, June 27. The Ordination will be live-streamed directly from www.christianassociatestv.org. It will be on the front page of that website at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning.

This is a glorious weekend for us at Holy Spirit Parish. Deacon Matthew Hawkins was ordained Fr. Matthew Hawkins on Saturday, June 27th, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Pittsburgh by Bishop Zubik. We look forward to his return to celebrate his first Mass with us on Sunday, July 5th, 2:00 p.m. at St. Vitus. Seating will be extremely limited due to coronavirus restrictions. Everyone who attends will have to wear a mask and sign in as part of the Diocese required protocol.

Anne Kwolek, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away the morning of June 22, 2020, at Quality of Life Service-Golden Hills. Anne was born on Dec. 2, 1922, in Hungary. She was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Toth) Kolesar. She was married to the late Walter F. Kwolek. He preceded her in death on March 11, 1984.

Charlotte A. Viggiano, 78, of New Castle, passed away the morning of June 22, 2020 at UPMC Jameson. Born on April 5, 1942 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Frank (Hubby) Scungio and Alise Staton Scungio. On December 1, 1962, Charlotte married her beloved husband, Victor J. Viggiano. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2017.

*Sandra Short Brumbaugh, 73, of Gastonia, NC, loving wife and mother of three, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Atrium Healthcare Main in Charlotte, NC. Sandra was born January 12, 1947 in New Castle, PA, a daughter of the late Dominick and Virginia Ann Rainey Short. *David Allen Brumbaugh, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, entered into eternal life peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 70. Born on March 26, 1950 in Grove City, PA, he was the son of the late James Richard Brumbaugh and Dorothy Jane Doyle Brumbaugh.

Ernestine C. Chieze, 76, of Charlemont Avenue, West Pittsburg, died Saturday, June 20, 2020 at UPMC Passavant McCandless. Mrs. Chieze was born November 21, 1943, a daughter of the late Fred and Tresia (Nerti) Mozzocio. She was married to the late Leroy D. Chieze who died August 8, 2003.

Pauline M. Elko, 92, of New Castle passed away the morning of June 18, 2020 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. Born on July 12, 1927 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Fulena Romanio. Pauline was preceded in death by her first husband, John Staransky. She was later preceded in death by her second husband, Joseph A. Elko.

Richard J. Conti, 47, formerly of Neshannock Township passed away on June 17, 2020 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital in Greenburg, Pa. Richard was born on May 30, 1973 in New Castle. His mother, Veronica Rosati Conti survives in New Castle.

Lawrence J. Cusurtrone, 99, of New Castle passed away the morning of June 16, 2020 at Clen-Moore Place. Born on May 3, 1921 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Carmen and Caroline Zona Cucitrone. On July 28, 1945, Larry married his beloved wife, the former Ann Pratt. She preceded him in death on March 7, 2001.

Dennis M. Bok, 70, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at his residence with his family by his side. Dennis was born on Aug. 28, 1949 in New Castle. He was a son of the late Matthew and Genevieve (Mrozek) Bok. Mr. Bok was married to the former Patricia L. Weaver. They were married for 39 years. She survives at home.

Audrey Costa, 90, formerly of New Castle, passed away the morning of June 13, 2020 at the Haven Convalescent Home. Born on September 10, 1929 in New Castle, and raised in Mahoningtown, she was the daughter of the late Frank DePietro, Sr. and Georgia Swogger DePietro. In 1950 Audrey married her beloved husband, John Costa. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2004.

Sr. Barbara Ann Johnston is retiring at the end of June. Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, we can’t celebrate her years of service as we would like to and as she deserves.

A blessed Father’s Day to all the men of the parish. A great deal of the conflict and unrest in our society, and particularly our country, can be traced back to broken homes and broken hearts. Many of those whom I encountered in my years at YDC as juveniles in trouble had poor father figures or no father figures in their lives. Not to have a relationship with a good father and mother sets a young person up for a very troubled, and often times tragic, life! In all of the solutions proposed by politicians and others regarding the unrest in our country, none of them seem brave enough to mention the obvious—the disintegration of family!