Dorothy J. Venasco, 89, formerly of Justice Lane, New Castle, passed away the morning of January 16, 2018 at Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care. Born November 23, 1928, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late William Jackamo and Mary Tesone Jackamo. She was married to the late Joseph J. Venasco on May 10, 1958 and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2016. Dorothy was a New Castle High School graduate and later was a receptionist for Phil Fitts Ford. She was a member of St. Vitus Church. She loved to bake, cook and shop. The thing that she loved most in her life, was her family. Her family meant everything to her. Dorothy had battled Alzheimer's for 14 years but never lost her good nature and her heart warming smile. Dorothy is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lynn (Norman) Young of New Wilmington, Pa and one son, Kevin J. Venasco of Fairfax Virginia. Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Grist. Visitation will be held at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa. 16105, on Thursday January 18, 2018, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 19th, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Vitus Church, 910 S. Mercer Street, New Castle, Pa. 16101, with Rev. Father William Siple officiating. Burial will be St. Vitus Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to Joseph Venasco Scholarship Fund c/o St. Vitus School, 915 S. Jefferson St. New Castle, Pa. 16101 or Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare Benevolent Fund, 238 S. Market St. New Wilmington, Pa. 16142. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh. com