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Nicholas Hazi, 46, of Neshannock Twp., formerly a longtime resident of Whitehall, PA, passed away Tuesday evening, October 26, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Hazi was born February 23, 1975, in Whitehall, a son of James and Nancy (Picozzi) Hazi. A 1993 graduate of Baldwin High School, he later completed an associate’s degree through the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute. His wife, Carrie (Snyder) Hazi, whom he married May 1, 2004, survives at home.

Assunta (Susan) Santini, 84, of Shenango Township passed away the evening of October 26, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside. Born on June 4, 1937 in Ortona, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Ettore and Carolina Sarchese Baccile. On July 2, 1960, Susan married her beloved husband, Pasquale “Patsy” Santini, Sr. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2011.

Antonette Carmo Retort, 93, formerly of Finch Street, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Haven Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born on September 26, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles and Frances (Pisula) DeCarbo. She was married to the late John P. Retort, Sr., who died on January 30, 1996. Mrs. Retort was a cook at St. Francis Hospital for 10 years. She enjoyed cooking and helping others including neighbors and relatives.

Olga T. Pisciuneri, 98, formerly of Hillsville passed away the morning of September 29, 2021 at the Haven Convalescent Home. Olga was born on July 5, 1923 in Ford City, PA, the daughter of the late Antonio and Josephine Briglia Lorello. She married her husband, Ralph A. Pisciuneri on October 22, 1955 and they shared 50 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2006.

John P. Dzemyan, 98, formerly of South New Castle Borough, passed away the evening of Oct. 21, 2021, at St. Paul's Senior Living Center in Greenville, Pennsylvania. John was born May 21, 1923, in Humenne, Czechoslovakia , the son of the late John and Maria Pavlik Dzemyan. He was married to the former Dorothy M. Duda. She preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 2019. They were married for 69 years.

Deborah Lynn Stone, 66, of Fern Street, died Saturday, October 23, 2021 in New Castle. She was born in New Castle on April 22, 1955, a daughter of the late Aaron and Thelma (Weir) Saesan.

Pasqualina Laurenza, 84, of New Castle, passed away the morning of October 23, 2021 at Jameson Care Center. Born in Baia e Latina, Caserta, Italy on February 3, 1937, Pasqualina was the daughter of the late Domenico and Filomena Amato Fusco. Preceding her in death on February 10, 1991, is her husband Giovanni (John) Laurenza, whom she married on December 27, 1959.

Robert Lee “Bob” Hall 68, of New Castle passed away peacefully in his residence on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Bob was born June 18, 1953, in New Castle, a son of the late Russell B. Hall and Jane A. (Sanders) Hall.

Bruce Coffelt, 70, of New Castle passed away unexpectedly of natural causes early Thursday morning, October 21, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Coffelt was born October 17, 1951, in Painesville, OH, a son of Stanley and Louella (Powell) Coffelt. His wife of 25 years, Carla Coffelt, whom he married August 31, 1996, survives at home.

Daniel W. Torsello, 66, of Avalon Drive in Union Township, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in New Castle. He was born on August 31, 1955 in New Castle, a son of the late Daniel D. and Donna M. (DeNuccio) Torsello. He married Shannon M. (Norris) Torsello on September 22, 2017, she survives in New Castle.

Theresa A. ‘Tree’ Essinger, 60, of Hazel Street died Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Poland, OH. She was born in New Castle September 18, 1961, a daughter of the late Berardino Mascetta and Diana (Ambrosia) Mascetta, her mother survives in New Castle. She was married to Dennis P. Essinger on October 21, 1989, he survives in New Castle.

Casper M. Winkler, 90, of Edinburg passed away Friday morning, October 15, 2021, in UPMC Jameson Hospital. Mr. Winkler was born February 11, 1931, in Akron, OH, a son of the late Henry and Mary (Glontz) Winkler.

Timothy J. Peak, 37, of Dewey Avenue, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on September 16, 1984, the son of Timothy A. and Kandice L. (Aven) Peak, they both survive in New Castle.

Anthony J. Passalinqua, 88, of West Pittsburg passed way the morning of October 12, 2021 at UPMC Jameson. Born in New Castle on November 26, 1932, he was the son of the late Nicholas W. and Helen Ryan Passalinqua. Anthony is survived by his loving wife of sixty-four years, the former Isabelle Pasquarello.

Michael J. Sackin, 76, of W. Moody Avenue, died Monday, October 11, 2021 at UPMC Jameson Hospital. He was born in New Castle on November 23, 1944, a son of the late Marshall and Helen (Startari) Sackin. Michael was married to Diana L. (Kelly) Sackin, who survives in New Castle.

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, Joanne Wojnar passed into the next world to be with her God, husband, Lou Wojnar, and daughter, Laurie Wojnar Mozelewski, who preceded her in death in 2000. Joanne was born to Frank and Katherine (Moskal) Chrobak on Sept. 10, 1935, in New Castle.

I am very proud of you, the people of Holy Spirit Parish. Why would I say that? Because many of you take your discipleship in Jesus Christ seriously. You are people of prayer and you make true sacrifices to serve God and your neighbor. Not all who claim to be Catholic, or even Christian, not all who are registered as our parishioners, put their faith into action or fully participate in the sacraments. But those of you who do are making a huge impact in our parish and on our community. Let me give you a few examples: those of you who make the sacrifice to pray before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel at St. Mary provide our parish and community with spiritual power; those of you who volunteer in the countless opportunities to serve your neighbor, whether it be the occasional blood drive or food preparation or those who assist with food and clothing distribution, those who call parishioners and ask if they need anything and check in on their neighbors; those who take the Blessed Sacrament to the sick, the homebound, nursing homes, hospitals and those who are temporarily homebound because of illness or surgery. The list goes on and on.

Joseph A. Marinelli, Sr., 89, of Neshannock Township passed away on October 9, 2021 at Quality Life Services Grove City. Born on July 7, 1932 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Anthony and Helen DeLanzo Marinelli. On March 12, 1979, Joe married his beloved wife, the former Jacqueline Harter. She survives at home.

Anita T. Ross, 81, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of October 9, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 18, 1939 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late John and Sandrina Nardocci Domenick. On June 22, 1957, Anita married her beloved husband, Frank “Buddy” A. Ross, Jr. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2016.