From New Castle News
Charlene Farris, 78, of 924 Maryland Ave., New Castle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at her residence after a short battle with cancer.
Born June 2, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Charlene was a daughter of Robert and Adaline Porter Prentice. She was married to Joseph Farris for 57 years, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 12, 2011.
Still working, Charlene was a legal secretary for 60 years for Atty. Robert D. George and the law firm of Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly and George, as well as being a favorite waitress at the Ladies of the Dukes Restaurant for 30 years. Charlene was an active member of St. Elias Orthodox Church and a member of its Theotokos Society. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1952 and was a proud, lifelong New Castle Red Hurricane basketball and football fan. Charlene had a passion for helping people and was well known for many, many cards she sent to family, friends and strangers for both happy and sad occasions. Charlene always looked forward to her Saturday morning “breakfast girls,” dining at local restaurants. She also enjoyed her “club ladies,” who met monthly for the past 60 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Debbi Cameron; a son, Bobby Farris and his companion Mary Ann Tofel; a daughter, Cyndi (Johnny) Salzano; seven grandsons, Justin Farris and his fiancée, Rebecca, Jared Farris, Judd (Jessica) Farris, Kurt Cameron, Bryan Cameron, Chad Cameron and Jesse Salzano; a granddaughter, Jonalyn Salzano; five great-grandchildren, Arianna, Kendra, Shaun, Kayla and Joseph; and her dog Diesel.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Charlene was the 359th classmate to walk down the aisle at graduation. After her name in the Yearbook, it reads: Y-teens 10-11-12.
Charlene Prentice Farris
1935-2014
From the News
From Yearbook
At the 60th Reunion: From left, Connie Frigone Mangino, Charlene, Rosina Prioletti James, Yolanda Mangino Malizia, Marcia Rowe Walker and Joan Fusco Quahliero, all of New Castle.
