Charlene Toni Lofaro

Charlene Toni (Fraley) Lofaro, of Neshannock Twp., passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at her home.

Charlene was born January 9, 1954, in New Castle, PA. She was a daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Rzymski) Fraley. She attended St. Mary’s Parochial School, and ultimately was a 1971 graduate of Union High School, where she was homecoming queen. After high school, she graduated from Sharon General Hospital School of Nursing in 1975, becoming a registered nurse.

She worked for over 30 years for her former husband’s construction company, Joe Lofaro Concrete, meticulously doing accounting and payroll. She was also the secretary for St. Vincent De Paul Society in Vienna, OH, for 18 years, and was an avid volunteer for their soup kitchen in Warren, OH, during that time.

Charlene was a member of Holy Spirit Parish - St. Mary’s Church, New Castle.

Charlene enjoyed feeding the birds in her backyard, tending to her flowers and home, and spending time with family. She loved the beauty of fall and the cool weather. One of her favorite places to visit was Gettysburg, where her love of history came to life. She leaves many memories of cabin stays at Pymatuning State Park, going shopping in Volant, PA, and attending many craft shows with her sisters. She had a sweet tooth until her final days.

Known to her family as “Dee Dee”, her biggest love was family, and she dedicated her life to her daughter, Susie Lofaro, of Pittsburgh, and was overjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Lucy. She was the beloved sister-in-law to Anthony Croak, and treasured Aunt to Joe Sudrovic, Alexis Stoner, and Lori Sye, who was also her goddaughter, as well as great nieces and nephews. She was warm and loving to everyone in her life.

In addition to her parents, Charlene was preceded in death by her beloved sisters, Gayle Cione, and Susan Croak, nephews, Michael and William Scott Stoner, her best friend, John Clark, and many cats over the years.

Throughout the course of life, Charlene, Gayle, and Susan were like three peas in a pod together, now united again.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local St. Vincent De Paul Society in her honor.

A funeral service for family and friends will be held Wednesday, (9/23/26) at 1 p.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery Chapel, New Castle.

Interment: St. Mary’s Cemetery, Union Twp.