NEW CASTLE, Pa. (MyValleyTributes) – Kathleen H. Anzalone, 87, a lifelong resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 5, 2026, in Grove Manor Nursing Home, Grove City, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Anzalone was born December 28, 1938, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Edward and Anna (O’Shea) Harrah, and graduated from New Castle High School in 1956.
For many years, Kathie worked as an administrative assistant to the superintendent of New Castle School District, retiring after over 20 years of service.
Kathie was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle – St. Camillus Church.
An avid reader, she especially enjoyed reading while sitting on the boat with her husband, Anthie, as he fished. Her all-time favorite book character was Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. Kathie and her husband also loved trips to the Outer Banks with family, playing Pinochle, and bowling with friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially attending their school, sports, and dance events.
Following her husband’s passing, Kathie was invited to join a group of friends from the Ne-Ca-Hi class of 1956. They enjoyed playing cards, Friday night dinners, going to breakfast, and catching a movie.
Her beloved husband of 55 years, Anthony P. “Anthie” Anzalone, whom she married March 2, 1957, preceded her in death on October 2, 2012.
Kathie is survived by two sons, Anthony M. Anzalone, of Sarasota, Florida, and Edward S. Anzalone, of New Castle; a daughter, Patrica A. Myers (Dan), of Mercer, Pennsylvania; a daughter-in-law, Lisa M. Anzalone, of New Castle, Pennsylvania; a son-in-law, Russell Smith, of Mercer, Pennsylvania; a sister, Dorothy “Dotti” Walker, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren, Tessa Anzalone (Kris), Alyssa Johnson (Chris, Jr.), Isabella Anzalone, Carissa Pokrant (Taylor), Elizabeth Armstrong (Seth), David Carfang, Casey Carfang, Rebecca Torrey (Kenneth), Samantha Anzalone, Quinton Anzalone, Audrey Payne (Alex), Anthony Anzalone, Adrienne Anzalone, and Alivia Anzalone; nine great-grandchildren, Lucas, Layla, Liliana, Winston, Hawke, Meredith, Benjamin, Wyatt, and Jackson.
In addition to her husband and parents, Kathie was preceded in death by her daughter, Veronica Smith; her son, Vincent Anzalone; three brothers, Arthur “Bud” Veard, Jim Cordell, Edward Harrah; and two sisters, Mary “Joan” Wimer and Eileen Guerin.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to the Dementia Society of America, online at: https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate.
Calling hours will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.
A procession will leave the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. for St. Camillus Church, 314 W. Englewood Ave., New Castle, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Ben Barr, presiding.
Interment will follow in Oak Park Cemetery, Neshannock Twp.
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