Mary A. Sparr

Mary A. Sparr, 97, formerly of West Pittsburg died on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Jameson Care Center in New Castle following a short illness.

Born April 3, 1913 in West Pittsburg, she was eldest of eight children born to Bruno and Assunta Zaccarelli Aloe. She was married to Joseph S. Sparr for 45 years when he passed away in 1987.

Mary was a founder and owner of Sparmon Inc., a longtime New Castle Plumbing Supply Co. She was active in the business until the age of 93. Mrs. Sparr graduated from the New Castle School of Business. She was an active member of the West Pittsburg Methodist Church. For many years, she was the pianist and organist, retiring in 2005. She was also a Church Board Member, a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service, and a delegate to the Methodist Annual Conference for many years. She was a founding and active member of the Taylor Twp. Fire Department Auxiliary.

Survivors include a son and daughter in law, Frank E. and Linda Sparr of Allison Park; a daughter in law, Barbara R. Sparr of Wampum; a sister, Ethel Plance of California; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, David J. Sparr Sr. in 2002; three sisters: Judy Gorgas, Alferetta Matus, Ida Cochran; and three brothers: William, Wilfred, and Orlando "Orkey" Aloe.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011 from 3 to 7 at the Marshall Funeral Home 341 Main Street Wampum.

Funeral Services will be held at the Wampum Presbyterian Church on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM with her grandson, Rev. Robert F. Sparr of the Hudson Presbyterian Church in Hudson, Ohio officiating.

Interment will follow in the Castleview Memorial Gardens.

Memorial Contributions may be made to City Rescue Mission, PO Box 965 New Castle, Pa. 16103