Candace Christoff, 26, of 3114 Merritt Road, New Castle, PA, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2013. Candace was born on January 28, 1987 in Tampa, FL. She was the loving daughter of Robert and Karen Dellarosa Christoff.

Candace was a special needs child, and although she lived a short life, she brought joy to everyone that she touched. She was a testament to all of God’s graces and love. Candace was Catholic and a member of St. Camillus Church.

She is survived by her parents; sister, Jessica; grandparents, Richard and Josephine Dellarosa; and a number of other family members. Candace also had a number of caregivers who were very close to her and her family who offered her love and support. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Catherine Christoff.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5PM to 8PM at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd, New Castle PA, 16105. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11AM at St. Michaels Catholic Church 101 McLay Dr, Elizabeth PA 15037, officiated by Father Thomas Wagner.

Interment will take place at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth Township, PA.