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Local Obituaries for Monessen, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County, & Surrounding Areas

Amelia Ann "Amy" Dudeck

Amelia Ann "Amy" Dudeck

Oct 17, 2024

Amelia Ann "Amy" Dudeck, 69, of Rostraver Twp. (Formerly of Monessen), passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on November 17, 1954 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Peter and Emily (Lucas) Duralia. She was a catholic by faith. Amy was a graduate of Monessen...

Barbara Ann Layman

Barbara Ann Layman

Oct 13, 2024

Barbara Ann Layman 70 of Charleroi passed away on Sunday October 13 2024 in Washington County Health Center. Born in Charleroi on January 30 1954 she was the daughter of the late George and Monica Prevoloski Manko. Barbara worked as a secretary for two dental offices before getting her dream job as the Executive Secretary for the Washington County Humane...

Helen I. Ursinyi

Helen I. Ursinyi

Oct 3, 2024

Helen I. Ursinyi, 93, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Hallsworth House, Monessen with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 8, 1930 in Monessen,the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Koral) Yartin. She was a member of St. John the Divine Russian Orthodox Church in Monessen. Helen loved spending time...

Anna Mae Bukowski

Anna Mae Bukowski

Sep 14, 2024

Anna Mae Bukowski, age 93, passed away on September14, 2024 in Greensburg, PA. Anna Mae was born to John and Mary (Roskovensky) Bukowski, was the youngest of 11 children, and grew up in Brier Hill, Pennsylvania in an area that was a mining settlement. Her father and several brothers worked in the coal mines. 

 

For 43 years, Anna Mae worked as...

Jimmy L True Jr.

Jimmy L True Jr.

Aug 26, 2024

Jimmy L. True Jr. 60 of Belle Vernon on Monday August 26 2024 in Bella Healthcare Center Uniontown. Born in St. Petersburg FL on August 19 1964 he was the son of the late Jimmy and Melba Keatley True. Jimmy worked as a metal framer in the construction industry. He enjoyed Fishing, model airplanes, playing the drums, music and the...

Cindy Lee Danilchak

Cindy Lee Danilchak

Aug 26, 2024

Cindy Lee Danilchak, 64, of Monessen died on Monday August 26 at home. Born in Salisbury MD, on May 8 1960, she was the daughter of the late W. B. Laird and Margaret Pigeon of Monessen. She was a 1979 Graduate of Monessen High School and she worked in the food service industry for 35 years as a Cook and...

Brandon Lee Waggoner

Brandon Lee Waggoner

Jul 24, 2024

Brandon Lee Waggoner 49 of Monessen on Wednesday July 24 in his home. Born in North Charleroi on June 20 1975 he was the son of Lester Waggoner and the late Bernadette Simon Waggoner. Besides his mother he was proceeded in death by his Grandmother Mary Ann Simon and a uncle Randy Smith. He is survived by his brother and...

Scott Charles Oliver

Scott Charles Oliver

Jul 21, 2024

Scott Charles Oliver 62 of Monessen on Sunday July 21 2024 in his home. Born in N. Charleroi on October 25 1961 he was the son of the late Lawrence and Beverly Ann Chester Oliver. Scott retired as the store Manager for Goodyear Tires of Pittsburgh. Scott enjoyed watching sports and fishing. He was a class of 1979 graduate of...

Robert Walter Gladys

Robert Walter Gladys

Jul 2, 2024

Robert Walter Gladys 68 of Monessen on Tuesday July 2 2024 in his residence. Born in N. Charleroi on May 7 1956 he was the son of the late Walter and Irene Vataha Gladys. Bob was a graduate of Waynesburg College with his degree in business management. He enjoyed professional sports, fishing, friends and family. He is survived by his...

Brian George Kinsey

Brian George Kinsey

Jun 9, 2024

Brian George Kinsey 67 of Irwin, passed peacefully on Sunday June 9th in his home. Born in Philadelphia on July 3 1956 he was the son of the late Herbert and Berenice Opperman Kinsey.   Brian worked in the Food Service industry for most of his adult life. Besides his parents he was proceeded in death by four brothers Joseph...

Anne Marie Wojtowich

Anne Marie Wojtowich

May 25, 2024

Anne Marie Wojtowich, 92, of Monessen, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was born on October 18, 1931 in Dunmore PA, the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Evan) Oros. She was a member of the former Holy Name Catholic Church and Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church. She is survived...

Suzanne Veronica Sanner

Suzanne Veronica Sanner

Apr 30, 2024

Suzanne V. (Nowicki) Sanner passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Surrounded by family. She was born July 25, 1935, daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Mihalko) Nowicki. She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Sandford D Sanner; her daughters, Cynthia Barber, Lynn and her husband Brian Scott King; son Christopher and Heather Sanner; her loving sister Judith Laughton and family...

Helen Wujcik

Helen Wujcik

Apr 30, 2024

Helen Wijcik 95 of Monessen on Tuesday April 30 2024 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.Born in Monessen on March 7 1929 she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Stella Polomackanich Mazur.  Besides he parents she was proceeded in death by a son Joseph.  She is survived by her husband Joseph of Monessen a son Michael of Rostraver...

Dr. Martin M. Dudas

Dr. Martin M. Dudas

Apr 24, 2024

Dr. Martin Dudas Died April 24,2024. He was the last of the 6 sons of Dr. Joseph & Mary Mayernik Dudas, he was born June 23, 1940 at the Charleroi Monessen Hospital. Marty was a graduate of Monessen High School, Class of 1958. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine (68), he loved practicing Orthodontics in...

Patricia Louise Mikula

Patricia Louise Mikula

Apr 22, 2024

Patricia Mikula, 86, of Monessen PA passed away on 4/22/24 after an extended illness.

She was born on 3/28/1938 to George & Eleanor Johnson of Black Diamond, PA.  She leaves behind an incredible garden of friends and family that felt the love and joy that she brought to the world.  She was an incredible baker, an amazing artist, loved to dance,...

Marjorie Adele Obade

Marjorie Adele Obade

Mar 20, 2024

Marjorie Adele Obade, 90, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with her loving family by her side.

 

She was born on February 11, 1934 in Elco, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Irene (Huber) Roberts.

 

One of her favorite shows was The Andy Griffith Show, often recounting her favorite episodes with infectious enthusiasm.

 

Despite facing the challenge...

Irene M Resetar

Irene M Resetar

Mar 16, 2024

Irene Resetar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Monessen on July 28, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan Crynick Sowko. Irene married the love of her life, Chuck, whom she met during a church choir trip to Kennywood. They settled in...

Robert James Kopko

Robert James Kopko

Mar 4, 2024

Robert (Bob) James Kopko, aged 88, of Monessen, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. Bob, known to many as “Kop”, was born on September 8, 1935, in Monessen, Pennsylvania. After earning his diploma at Monessen High School, Bob pursued a bachelor’s degree at Elon College, where he excelled both academically and athletically. It was during his time at...

Bertha Krajac

Bertha Krajac

Mar 1, 2024

Private Services were held for Bertha Sucevich Krajac, 102 formally of Clairton, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1 2024, at The Residence at Hilltop.  Born in Monessen, PA. on November 17 1921, to the late Stanko and Anna (Nicksich) Sucevich, Bertha was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  A 1940 Graduate of Monessen High School, Bertha...

Alice Mae Kotch

Alice Mae Kotch

Feb 29, 2024

Alice Mae Kotch, 90, of Monessen, leaped out of this world on February 29, 2024.

She was born in Grandville, PA in 1933 to Frank and Helen Bruni, as a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Alice will be remembered for her heart of gold and her love of family.

She was married to her devoted husband, John E Kotch, until his...

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