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Barbara Z. DePietro, 68, of Shenango Township passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her residence following a year-long courageous battle with cancer. Born August 17, 1954 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Shirley Fortney Zak. She was married to Mark F. DePietro Sr. when he passed on October 23, 2020.

Stanley Clark, 70, born March 30, 1952, passed away July 11, 2022 in La Habra CA. A visitation hour will be 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 2, in McGonigle Funeral Home, 111 W. Falls St.

Rose Marie Lamberti, 90, of Pollock Avenue died Friday, August 26, 2022 at UPMC Jameson in New Castle. She was born on September 30, 1931 in Calabria, Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Lugozza) Pugliese. She was married to the late Domenick L. Lamberti who died on November 2, 2014.

Betty J. Buckley, 83, of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of August 24, 2022 at Jameson Care Center. Born on October 10, 1938 in New Castle, Betty was the daughter of the late Pete and Anna Venditto Squillo. Betty married her beloved husband Joseph H. Buckley on December 18, 1981. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2009.

Frank Napolitano, 92, formerly of Mission Meade EXT., died Monday, August 22, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on December 1, 1929 in New Castle, a son of the late Aniello and Regina (Perretta) Napolitano.

For those who have not yet met him, Dan Roberts is a seminarian for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. You might have seen him recently at Mass, serving at the altar, singing or as lector. You may have run into him at Vacation Bible School, Best of the Fest, or at Grill the Priest, where this photo was taken. Dan moved to New Castle in June to begin his pastoral year here at Holy Spirit Parish.

Sylvia C. Peabody, 102, of Neshannock Township passed away the morning of August 15, 2022 at her residence. Born on December 8, 1919 in New Castle, Sylvia was the daughter of the late Bill and Louise DePasquale Caparoula. On July 19, 1945, Sylvia married her beloved husband, John H. Peabody. He preceded her in death on October 27, 1995.

On Sunday, September 11th, our wonderful parish picnic will be at Cascade Park again. September 11th is the day many of us will remember and we will never forget the horrors of the terrorist attack on our nation and our freedom. That fateful day did indeed change our lifestyle and our world in many ways, particularly regarding security. Having been involved personally with the families of the victims and the FBI during the aftermath of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, I encourage you to visit the memorial with your family, particularly the young people who were not alive or did not experience September 11, 2001.

Frank F. Cavelli, Sr., of New Castle passed away the morning of August 18, 2022 at his residence. Born on December 29, 1929 in Canton, Ohio, Frank was the son of the late Ralph Covelli, Sr. and Sandra Farone Covelli. Frank married his beloved wife, the former Peggy J. Snyder, on May 22, 1951. She survives at home.

John Comianos, 88, formerly of Hazelcroft Avenue passed away the evening of August 17, 2022. Born on February 5, 1934 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Marko and Jennie Unis Comianos. On June 30, 1956, John married his beloved wife, the former Phyllis A. Fuleno. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2019.

Once again, my sincere gratitude to everyone who volunteered to make the Best of the Fest truly the Best! I am also very grateful to all of our participants from the community who came and enjoyed not only delicious food, but also friendship and camaraderie. Speaking of friendship, I would like to acknowledge this coming Wednesday as a special holy day. August 17th is Deacon John Carran’s birthday! So congratulations to Deacon John and to his lovely wife, Robin and their sons, Jonathon and Matthew.

Most people think the Best of the Fest refers to the delicious food our master chefs provide. That is true! But it means far more to me. The Best of the Fest also means our amazing parishioners themselves! What a fabulous group, people of all ages, willing to volunteer their time, talent and treasure to Holy Spirit Parish and our ultimate mission of living our Catholic faith and sharing our faith with others. The Best of the Fest on Friday and Saturday of this past week is a beautiful example, not only of our culinary skills, but more importantly, of our desire as a parish community to make an impact and a difference in Lawrence County.

The Best of the Fest is this Friday and Saturday on the grounds of St. Vitus. A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers! You truly are what makes Holy Spirit Parish the place to be. Lively music always makes a fest more enjoyable. To add to that enjoyment, two local groups will serenade listeners on Friday, August 5th. The Lawrence County Brass will play from 4:00 pm to 5:50 pm and Grandview Soul’s vocals will sound from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The two groups performing on Saturday, August 6th are the Red Coat Band playing from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm followed by the Dorals from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

This weekend, we celebrate another of our seven churches’ Feast Days, that of St. James the Apostle in the New Bedford/Pulaski area. Our next feast day will be that of St. Mary. It will be celebrated on Monday, August 15th, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at 6:00 pm in St. Mary Church.

Next Saturday, July 23rd, we will be celebrating the Feast of St. James the Apostle at 4:00 pm at St. James the Apostle Church, 4019 US 422. A light reception hosted by the Women of Faith will follow the Mass.

Helen M. Kearns, 95, of New Castle passed away peacefully with her children at her side Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2022. Mrs. Kearns was born September 7, 1926, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Otto and Lillian (McGregor) Falls. Her husband of 41 years, Raymond E. Kearns, whom she married May 1, 1954, preceded her in death January 13, 1995.

Anita R. Cartwright, 75, of Union Township, passed away the morning of August 13, 2022 at Butler Memorial Hospital. Born on November 17, 1946 in New Castle, Anita was the daughter of the late Anthony H. and Pearl R. DelBene Carbone. Surviving at home is her loving husband of fifty years, John Cartwright, whom she married on August 26, 1972.

Jo Ann Van Eman, 89, of New Castle passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, in UPMC Jameson Care Center. Mrs. Van Eman was born December 4, 1932, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Floyd and Margarite (Flanagan) Cameron. Her husband of 49 years, Kenneth D. Van Eman, whom she married November 21, 1953, preceded her in death July 30, 2003.

Lucy M. Musolino, 86, of New Castle passed away the evening of August 10, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born on December 13, 1935 in New Castle, Lucy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Straw D’Errico. Lucy is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Musolino, who she married on April 7, 1956.

Lawrence R. “Larry” Howell, 77, of New Castle passed away early Wednesday morning, August 10, 2022, in his residence. Mr. Howell was born July 25, 1945, in New Castle, a son of Lawrence R. and Leona (Spath) Howell.