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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 2003
Page
5
No injuries reported after Kathleen A. Burt of Hermitage lost control on Route 60 in Union Township Sunday. Her car struck the driver's side rear corner of Officer Clint A. Garver's cruiser as he investigated a separate crash, forcing the patrol vehicle sideways.
City officials, led by Mayor Tim Fulkerson, say yesterday's closure of the Jefferson Street paper recycling site ends a failed effort. The program opened last fall and will be replaced with an alternative plan to be announced soon. The United Way campaign continues with the July 14 United Way Golf Open at New Castle Country Club in memory of John Perelman.
The United Way of Lawrence County netted more than 695000 for 2002 local agencies at a Mardi Gras themed dinner and annual meeting in the Crane Room. Ed Benikowski praised volunteers as grade A workers while Dale Duboskas of FirstMerit Bank was singled out for service and planned to move to Akron.
The New Wilmington Kiwanis Club will host its annual Pancake Day and bake sale from 7 30 a m to 1 30 p m Saturday in Galbreath Dining Hall on the Westminster College campus. Buckwheat and regular pancakes will be available for all you can eat. Proceeds will benefit New Wilmington volunteer emergency services. Tickets are sold by Kiwanis members or at the door.
The Amateur Radio League of Lawrence County offers spring classes with no age limit. All study materials are provided at cost. To sign up, contact Frank Marlowe at 724 658 2776.
Ed Jopek of 786 Vogan Street announces Democratic bid for New Castle City Council in the May 20 primary. The 74 year old former council member served 1996 to 1999 and is retired from Jopek Distributing.
Farmers must enroll spring planted 2003 crops in the Pennsylvania Crop Insurance Assistance Program by March 15. The program covers $100 per crop in admin fees and $30 per crop for Buy-up, with state subsidies up to 10 percent of gross premium. Contact details and agent lists are provided via the PA PowerPort and USDA sites.
Virginia E Burkholder 92 of Silver Oaks Nursing Center died March 5 2003 in the center She was born June 7 1910 in North East PA a daughter of John A and Nellie Ann Knox She taught in South New Castle Borough School a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania member of Alpha Sigma Tau Wimodausis Epworth Methodist Church Survived by three daughters a son and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren Burial at Graceland Cemetery Calling hours and service at R Cunningham Funeral Home Funeral home will conduct service officiated by Rev Kurt Knobel Memorials to City Rescue Mission New Castle PA 16101
Franklin E. Ritchie Sr. of Princeton Station Road died March 5 2003 at Golden Hill Nursing Home. Born July 5 1933 in Columbus Ohio he retired from Shenango Township road department and formerly worked for National Plumbing Co. of Ellwood City. He was a member of Bethel United Brethren Church. Survived by his wife Doris Kennedy five sons including Franklin Jr and Lawrence all of New Castle and Mark of St. Marys ten grandchildren two sisters and five brothers. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 tomorrow at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home with a service at 8 tomorrow evening. Burial at Mountville United Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Seven Denver fifth graders face charges after a plan to poison a classmate with pills glue lead and chalk in drinks. Five were charged with attempted second degree assault and conspiracy. two with misdemeanor reckless endangerment. Three were expelled.
NORRISTOWN AP A Montgomery Township man pleaded guilty to third degree murder in the shaking death of his 7 week old daughter Henry C Hohberger III 42 of North Wales avoided a possible death sentence with the plea yesterday He also pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and making false statements to police He could be sentenced to between 23 and 47 years in prison Marc Steinberg his lawyer said his client had been drinking beer and vodka the night his daughter suffered the injuries that killed her Assistant District Attorney Frank Genovese said prosecutors would seek a prison sentence close to the maximum Officials say that Hohberger enticed his live in girlfriend to go out Nov 2 leaving him alone with the baby.
Ann M. Cassella 78 of Vista South died March 4 2003 at Jameson Hospital after a long illness. Born February 17 1925 she was a daughter of Louis and Mary Dalesandro. She was married to Robert D. Cassella who died in 1978. She belonged to St. Vitus Church and enjoyed cooking. Survivors include two sons Richard and David Cassella of New Castle a brother Joseph Dalesandro and four sisters all of New Castle and three grandchildren. A prayer service will be held at 10 am Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Petrarulo officiating.
Phyllis Betty Scopio, 86, of Philadelphia, died on the evening of March 3, 2003. A complete obituary will be announced later by Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home, 941 S. Mill St.
Fred Nocera aged 73 of 114 Ashberry Lane died March 6 2003 at Jameson. Funeral arrangements by Noga Funeral Home 1142 S Mill St will be announced tomorrow.
Amelia M. Perkins, a former Scott Street resident, aged 92, died on March 4 2003 at Hill View Manor. Her home is listed as 941 S. Mill St. in the official obituary entry.
Julia M. DiThomas 88 former DuShane Street resident died March 5 2003 in Jameson Hospital after a long illness at Haven Convalescent Home. She was survived by relatives and friends in the community. Funeral arrangements were pending.
On Mercer Street at 2 p.m. Tuesday Mary Kelly 83 of 1650 Har lansburg Road collided with Kathryn Barkley 55 of Brest Road with no injuries. On Croton Avenue and Mill Street at 7:30 a.m. Monday Deborah Peluso 43 of 221 E Lincoln Ave failed to see Stephen Gorzkowski 61 of Ellwood City and struck his car. Peluso reported neck and back pain but refused treatment. On Fountain Avenue at 3:30 p.m. Friday Robert Searfoss 18 of 602 Wright Street rear-ended Stacy Wagner 31 of 802 Park Avenue. both were treated at Ellwood City Hospital.
Memorial service held February 21, 2003 in Dallas, Texas for Margaret Harper Watson born December 21, 1919 in New Castle died January 18, 2003 in Austin. WWII WASP pilot with B 17 B 24 and B 26 training and ferry duties. Survived by two daughters, a grandson, and relatives including Rear Admiral Robert Shumaker. PAID OBITUARY.
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