William F & Roger M DeCarbo Funeral Home Inc.

02/08/2026

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02/02/2026

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01/19/2026

Sara L. (Paswell) Fernandez

Sara L. (Paswell) Fernandez, 65, of Wampum Road, died Monday, January 19, 2026, at her residence in Wampum, PA. She was born in New Castle, PA, on October 7, 1960, the daughter of the late Ross and Majorie (Dougal) Paswell. Sara worked as a cook for Golden Hill Nursing Home and Starwood Restaurant. She loved the outdoors, especially hiking and taking nature walks with her dog, Sam.

She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth R. Bixler, and twin sisters, Misty B. Hoover and Dawn L. Vitale and her husband Chris all of New Castle, six grandchildren, one great grandson, two brothers, Art and Jamie Paswell, and five sisters, Emily DeNome, Lisa Kulinski, Lynn Jones, Viola Seaburn, and Minnie Courtney.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 26, 2026, from 12 PM to 1 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A funeral service will be celebrated Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Rev. Matthew Bupp will officiate.

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01/15/2026

Richard L. Hill

Richard L. Hill, 73, of Hill Avenue, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle. He was born on November 25, 1952, in Ellwood City, the son of the late LeRoy and Gladys J. (Parks) Hill, Sr. Mr. Hill worked for Prudential Life Insurance Company as a claims adjuster. He was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crosswords puzzles, especially NY Times and Saturday puzzles.

He is survived by one nephew, one niece, and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, LeRoy G. Hill, Jr.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue.

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01/08/2026

Helene D. Clark

Helene D. Clark, 62, of Border Avenue, in Ellwood City, died Friday, January 2, 2026, at UPMC Jameson Hospital. She was born in New Castle, on July 20, 1963, the daughter of the late Fred and Jimmie Mae (Varner) Clark. Ms. Clark worked as a medical technician at Northview Estates retiring after 25 years. She loved taking care of people, and she enjoyed crocheting and reading.

She is survived by one daughter, Arianna M. Miller of Wheeling, WV, two grandchildren, Zaydan and Prince, one brother, James Clark of New Castle, and one sister, Phyllis Spencer of Pittsburgh, PA.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles, John, and Major Clark.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue.

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01/07/2026

Eleanor Z. Pauline

Eleanor Z. Pauline, 87, of Falcon Street, in Union Township, died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Quality Life Services in New Castle. She was born on March 24, 1938, in New Castle, the daughter of the late William and Olive (Boak) Cumberledge. She married John Pauline on July 27, 1957, he survives at home. Mrs. Pauline was a hairdresser, retiring after 45 years, and she also worked at Challenges as a receptionist for 13 years. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan, and she loved to bake. Above all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she loved her family.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by one son, John W. Pauline and his wife Connie of Warren, OH, one daughter-in-law, Tammy (Cook) Pauline of New Castle, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Steven J. Pauline, and one brother, James Cumberledge.

Per Mrs. Pauline wishes private services will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.

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01/06/2026

Jennifer Ann DiThomas

Jennifer Ann DiThomas, 55, of Moyer Road, died Monday, January 5, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless. She was born in New Castle September 24, 1970 the daughter of Joseph A. and Marlene A. (Cardella) DiThomas, her parents survive in New Castle. Jennifer was a member of Holy Spirit Parish – St. Vitus Church, and she enjoyed cooking.

In addition to her parents she is survived by one daughter, Nina Marie Vernino of New Castle, and two brothers, Joseph A. DiThomas, Jr. and Anthony DiThomas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM at St. Vitus Church, Father Aaron Kriss will celebrate. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue.

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01/04/2026

Deborah L. Johns Gennaro

Deborah L. Johns Gennaro, 74, of Summerlin Drive, New Castle, died Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Autumn Grove Nursing Home in Harrisville, PA. She was born in New Castle on September 11, 1951 the daughter of the late Elmer and Ella Mae (Amalong) Sankey. She married Raymond D. Gennaro March of 1983, he survives in New Castle. Deborah was an assistant manager at Friendly’s Ice Cream and a secretary for Joe Cioffi Trucking for a number of years. She was a homemaker who loved flower gardening, traveling, loved animals and attending her children’s activities.

In addition to her husband she is survived by six children, Gary Johns and wife Tammy of Key West, FL, Robert Johns of Key West, FL, Anthony Gennaro and wife Shiloh of Afton, Iowa, Michael Gennaro and wife Karly of New Castle, Jaimie Barako and husband Steve of Sebastian, FL, and Travis Gennaro of New Castle, and nine grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and David Sankey.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the William F. and Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Rev. Matthew Bupp will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.

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12/31/2025

Darlene Zingaro

Darlene Zingaro, 77, of Nesbitt Road, Neshannock Township, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at UPMC Avalon Nursing Home. She was born on April 27, 1948, in Yuba City, CA, the daughter of the late Albert ‘Babo’ and Helen (Mudrick) Orlando. Darlene married Marion A. Zingaro on June 29, 1968, he survives at home. Mrs. Zingaro worked as a secretary in the superintendent’s office for New Castle School District, retiring after 20 years. Mrs. Zingaro was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish- St. Vitus Church. She enjoyed cooking, dancing, music, traveling, and watching Lifetime movies. She also enjoyed going to her grandsons’ ball games and her granddaughters’ dance competitions. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two children, Marc A. Zingaro and his wife Dana of New Castle, and Matthew A. Zingaro and his wife Melissa of Ashburn, VA, five grandchildren, Gina, Kaela, Michael, Juliana, and Natalia, one brother, John Orlando of New Castle, one sister, Diane Maiorano and her husband Nick of New Castle, and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Robert Orlando.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 12 PM to 2 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A blessing service will be celebrated Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Father Ben Barr will officiate. Burial will be in Parkside Cemetery.

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12/25/2025

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12/24/2025

David R. Donahue

David Robert Donahue, age 73, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on December 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. David was retired and living in Chevy Chase, MD with his life-long partner, Sylvia (Perretta) Lesic.

David was born and raised in Boardman, Ohio. He attended Youngstown State College and completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. David had a distinguished career in leadership roles in the public sector for the YMCA, American Diabetes Association, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). His dedication to excellence earned him wide respect among his professional peers.

David was an avid runner, golfer, and overall sports enthusiast. He also enjoyed watching all sports and binge watching his favorite TV series alongside his beloved Capital Cats.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie R. and Barbara (Mounds) Donahue.

He is survived by his sister Cheryl Lundin. He will be sadly missed by his extended Gallagher, Angell and Donahue families of Pittsburgh, PA area, along with his friends from the Washington, DC and Myrtle Beach, SC area.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM at William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A blessing service will be celebrated Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in St. Lucy Cemetery.

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12/22/2025

Elaine R. Sokevitz

Elaine R. Sokevitz, 81, of Old Route 422, died Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Select Speciality Hospice in Natrona Heights. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 27, 1944, a daughter of the late George and Rita (Kiesel) Hochendoner. She was married to the late Ronald T. Sokevitz, who died September 24, 2009. Mrs. Sokevitz worked in security at Troutman’s and then was a cashier for Food Arena and Sparkle Market for a number of years. She was an Army Brat, traveling to 32 different countries, and graduating from Paris American High School in Paris France. In addition to her love for traveling, Elaine also loved her dog, Toby, and above all, her family. She also enjoyed going to the casino.

She is survived by four children, Laurie L. Hauck and her husband Greg of Portersville, PA, Ronald W. Sokevitz of Willard, OH, Karen L. Sokevitz of Portersville, PA, and Michael B. Sokevitz and his wife Marcy of New Middletown, OH, six grandchildren, Shane, Brandon, Brock, Logan, Rylee, and Cadi, five great-grandchildren, Adriana, Siena, Justin, Liam, and Nolan, and one great great-granddaughter, Fiona.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Richard Hochendoner, and two grandchildren, Courtney and Justin Stone.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM, at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. A funeral service will be celebrated Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Saints Philip and James Cemetery.

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