Berdina A. Covelli

Berdina “Dina” A. Covelli, 99, a longtime resident of Union Twp., passed away under hospice care early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026, in Addison of Clen-Moore Place, New Castle.

Mrs. Covelli was born on August 4, 1926, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Smydt) Mrozek, and graduated from Union High School.

Dina began her secretarial career at Laurel School District prior to taking the high school secretary position at Union High School. For the next 22 years, she faithfully served as the heart of the parish office, offering her time, kindness, and unwavering dedication as St. Mary’s Church secretary. Her quiet devotion touched countless lives.

Dina was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle – St. Mary’s Church, and a longtime member of its Ladies Guild.

A devoted wife and loving mother, she never missed one of her husband’s games while coaching varsity basketball – keeping a detailed statistics of every game, including what she “thought” were bad calls made by the referees. Dina was also an exceptional cook and baker who enjoyed gardening in her younger years.

Her beloved husband of 69 years, Michael J. Covelli, whom she married on July 25, 1948, preceded her in death on June 26, 2017.

Dina is survived by two daughters, Dianne Scilla (Randy) and Joanne Preston (Bob), all of New Castle; a son, Michael Covelli (Liane), of Coconut Creek, FL; five grandchildren, Ryan Scilla (Katie), Angela Feltbauer (Bill), Bobby Preston (Tiffany), Kevin Preston (Gabby), and Kelly Grafton (Ryan); 10 great-grandchildren, and a dear niece she loved as a daughter, Michelee Curtze, of Edinboro, PA.

In addition to her husband and parents, Dina was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Covelli; and nine siblings.

The family would like to thank Dina’s dedicated caregivers, Leslie, Debbie, Cindy, Dina, Beth, Sophia, Judy, and Diane – who were truly a blessing in recent months; as well as the staff at Addison of Clen-Moore Place and Anova Hospice for their exceptional care and kindness.

Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday (5-14-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday (5-15-26) in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary’s Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Ben Barr, pastor, as celebrant.

Entombment: Castleview Memorial Gardens, Neshannock Twp.