Obituaries

May 20, 2026

Ethel Burger, 89, of Monessen, died on May 20, 2026, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on February 3, 1937, to the late Steven and Helen (Ilko) Kovach. She was a member of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church, worked at Monessen Foodland in the meat department and enjoyed dancing to polkas and Croatian music with her...

May 5, 2026

Robert “Bob” Betza, 92, of Monessen, Pa., Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at St. Barnabas Health System. Born in Monessen on May 18, 1933, Bob was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Chismar Betza and was a graduate of Monessen High School's Class of 1951.

A member of the former Holy Name Parish and Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Bob...

Apr 10, 2026

Rosemarie Paterra, devout Catholic, passed away on the morning of April 10th, 2026. This date marked the end of her long battle with frontal temporal dementia and her journey home to Heaven. She was born on July 14th, 1944 in Monessen, PA and lived a beautiful life. Rosemarie married her husband, David Paterra in 1965 and together they raised four...

Apr 8, 2026

Joan Mardell Tunney died peacefully in Mebane, NC on April 8, 2026. Born in Ellsworth, PA. She was the daughter of the Late Ruth and Bill Burger. Joan was married to the love of her life Thomas J Tunney for 56 years. Surviving are her children Susan (Dave) Weaver, Diane (Joe) Bracco, TJ (Debbie) Tunney, Rob Tunney and fiancé Joanne,...

Apr 8, 2026

Joan Mardell Tunney died peacefully in Mebane, NC on April 8, 2026. Born in Ellsworth, PA. She was the daughter of the Late Ruth and Bill Burger. Joan was married to the love of her life Thomas J Tunney for 56 years. Surviving are her children Susan (Dave) Weaver, Diane (Joe) Bracco, TJ (Debbie) Tunney, Rob Tunney and fiancé Joanne,...

Apr 7, 2026

Andrew J. Kubasiak, 76, of Monessen (formerly of Donora), died on April 7, 2026, at Grandview Estates, Elizabeth PA. He was born on August 31, 1949, to the late Andrew S. and Mary (Horvat) Kubasiak. He was a furniture repair and craftsman for Ethan Allen and after retirement he worked at Napa Auto parts in Rostraver Twp.. Andy was an...

Mar 30, 2026

-----------------Kimberly Dawn Kennedy, 50, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania died on March 30, 2026, at Uniontown Hospital. She was born on May 22, 1975,in Bryan Ohio to the late Jerry Westrick and Sharon Smith. Kimberly worked as a Traffic Control worker. Kimberly is survived by her daughter, Machele Hamman of Uniontown and a son, Arion Hamman of TN. and fiancée Vernon Campbell...

Mar 13, 2026

Peter Thomas Agrafiotis, 85, of Carroll Township, passed away at home on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a long illness surrounded by his family.

Pete was a graduate of Donora High School and West Penn Technical Institute.

A skilled draftsman, Pete was employed at US Steel Corporation in McKeesport, and later at Lee Norse Corporation in Charleroi.

Pete served his Country as an...

Mar 13, 2026

Ernest Anthony Vingas 90 of Monessen on Friday March 13th at home with his family by his side. Born in N. Charleroi on April 9 1935 he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine Chunkala Vingas. He was a US Army Veteran and a Member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Ernie retired from Lee...

Mar 2, 2026

Feb 18, 2026

Dolores R. (Walker) Harhai of Monesen, died on February 18, 2026. She was 102 years old, born Decernber 29, 1923 to Alice (Lessman) Walker and Joseph Walker. Her husband, John B. Harhai, predeceased her in 1999 and they had five children: John Harhai, Robert Ted Harhai, Kathleen Harhai of Monessen, Dr. Thomas Harhai of York PA, and Kenneth Harhai of...

Feb 4, 2026

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of an angel here on earth: Megan Marie Vaccaro, 40, passed away far too soon after a courageous three-year battle with cancer on February 4, 2026. Megan fought the disease with strength and determination, handling it with dignity and grace until the very end. Megan was blessed to have a...

Jan 20, 2026

Jaison Biagini, 57, of Charleroi, Pa, passed away on January 20,2026 in Jefferson Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Armida Biagini. Jaison is survived by his two loving sisters, Leanna (Chuck) Book and Jane (Ron) Fordyce. He was a devoted uncle to his nieces, Jessica Fordyce and Leah Grillo, (RJ Brownlee)and his nephews, David Grillo...

Jan 17, 2026

Michael A. Gnora, 66, of Monessen died peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Jefferson Hospital.

Born in New Eagle on May 1, 1959, he was the son of the late Mike and Sue Caprio Gnora. Mike was a member of St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church and retired from World Kitchen. He was an avid bowler and golfer, but he most...

Jan 2, 2026

Ron passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1942 in the Charleroi-Monessen Hospital. He was reared by his parents, Stephen "Jesse" Chromulak and Margaret Rusnak Chromulak at 919 Summit Ave., Monessen, PA, in a house owned by his maternal grandparents. He went to Washington Elementary school which was just across the street from his...

Dec 26, 2025

Stamatia “Tommie” Kosko, 78, of Monessen, Passed peacefully on Friday, December 26, at home with her family by her side. Born in N. Charleroi on April 7, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Isadore and Virginia (Gianiodis) Moundros, and step daughter of the late Emilio (Milly) Mauro. She was a life long member of Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox...

Nov 27, 2025

SHIRLEY J. HALKIAS OBITUARY

Shirley J. Halkias, 91, of Monessen, Pa. was called home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2025. A deeply spiritual woman, she loved the Lord, her husband, her family, her friends, and her community with a generous and joyful heart. Wherever she went, she carried light, kindness, and an unmistakable warmth.

Affectionately known as “Mumsy,” Shirley...

Nov 17, 2025

Olga S. Rendos 98, of Monessen, died on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on March 6, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Roman and Eva Stefansky. In her younger years she was a ticket taker at the Manos theater in Monessen and worked a brief time at Corning Glass in...

Oct 28, 2025

William Robert Fleming 69 of Monongahela passed peacefully on Tuesday October 28 in St. Clair Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Born in New Eagle on December 3 1955. He was the son of the late Elmer and Evelyn Snyder Fleming. He was a 1973 graduate of Ringgold High School and lived his entire life in Carroll Twp. He...

Sep 27, 2025

Robert Anthony Kucmeroski 59 of Monessen passed away on Saturday September 27 2025 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born in N. Charleroi on July 10 1966 He was the son of the Late Walter and Catherine Gerber Kucmeroski. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Church and the Monessen Elks 773. Bob was a thrill...