Neshannock man Ralph Russo honored in France Legion Medal
Ralph Nino Russo, a Normandy veteran from Neshannock Township, received the French Legion Medal of Honor at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Pittsburgh. The mortarmen of the 115th Division E Company arrived in Normandy on D Day, with Russo surviving a sniper shot that halted his march after reaching a hilltop. Russo, who nearly lost his left foot to gangrene, also holds a Purple Heart and Bronze Star and remains active at 96.
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Ralph Russo
Neshannock Township
Judy Coutt
Russo
France
Adolf Hitler
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall
Pittsburgh
Nino
Washington, D.C
Francois Hollande
Ralph ‘Nino’ Russo
Last grand commemoration marks D-Day veterans
Surviving World War II veterans and dignitaries gathered at Normandy for a final large D-Day commemoration. Leaders including Barack Obama joined 19 monarchs and world figures to honor sacrifices, as many veterans face frailty and distance.
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Normandy
France
Shenango grad earns 13 years of perfect school attendance
Jenna DiGiammarino graduated from Shenango High School with a flawless attendance record dating back to kindergarten. Guided by counselor Julia Garcia she balanced academics and activities in National Honor Society rock band marching band SAAD and SAVE Club. She stayed loyal to school even when ill often remaining until eligible to leave to avoid an absence.
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Jenna DiGiammarino
Jenna
Shenango High School
Shenango
Julia Garcia
Garcia
SAAD
Save Club
Obituaries for Biordi Bunemann Cooper Wetzel in New Castle
Obituary notices for Alice M. Biordi 92 of New Castle Rose C. Bunemann 91 Maryann Haught Cooper 51 and Harold O Bud Wetzel 90 appear in the North Mercer Street area obituary listing. The notices provide ages and names with local residence details.
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Alice M. Biordi
New Castle
Rose C. Bunemann
Maryann Haught Cooper
North
Mercer Street
Harold O
Bud” Wetzel
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Nino’ Russo
115Th
Colleville-Sur-Mer
Europe
Barack Obama
Shenango Grad
Mzm Insurance Group
Wilmington Avenue
Mm-Insurance.com
Mm-Insurance
Erie
Insurance
Ouro
Ncnewsonline.com
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