Obituaries

Sep 14, 2015

Adam William Cavrak , 68, of Woodridge IL, and earlier in life of Massena NY and Monessen PA, passed away on Monday September 14 2015. Bill fought a long seven year battle with cancer. Bill was grateful for the assistance he received from the American Cancer Society and encourages your gifts to ACS to help others.

Sep 9, 2015

Delores L. Pascoe 85 of Charleroi on Wednesday September 9 2015 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc .Born in Holland Ohio on October 22 1929 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence Wackley Stamm. Delores retired from the Proof Department working for many banks over the years. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and...

Sep 7, 2015

Wanda Stella Kohan was 91 years of age when she passed away peacefully on Labor Day, September 7, 2015 in her residence in Monongahela. Born in Charleroi on the Fourth of July in 1924, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine Domack Sokol. Wanda retired from Corning Glass Charleroi Plant after 35 years. She was a...

Sep 1, 2015

Steve Saflin 86 of North Charleroi on Tuesday September 1 2015 in the Residence at Hilltop. Born in N. Charleroi on December 26 1928 he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Martinich Saflin. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. Steve was a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, A Member of St. Anne's Roman Catholic...

Aug 28, 2015

Craig Alan Carlson Jr. 33 of Monessen on Friday August 28 2015 in Carroll Twp. Born in Mt. Pleasant on January 6 1982 he was the son of Pamela Atkinson Carlson (Stephen Martello)of Monessen and Craig A Carlson Sr. (Bonnie Greenwalt) of Mt. Pleasant. Craig was a welder by trade. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and...

Aug 24, 2015

Charles Allen McGovern, born on July 30, 1989, left his physical body on Monday. He was a beautiful young man, with an infectious smile and a huge heart, who had years of promise and happiness ahead of him.

As a child, Charlie was wide-eyed and wild, in the way that all little boys ought to...

Jul 30, 2015

Santo Minniti 88 of Monessen on Thursday July 30 2015 in the Baptist Home Pittsburgh. Born in Reggio Calabria Italy on November 2 1926 he was the son of the late Sam and Fortunta Minniti. Santo retired from the Blooming Mill dept of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Co. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church,...

Jul 19, 2015

Mary Anne Alberts 72 of Monessen on Sunday July 19 2015 in Frick Hospital, Mt Pleasant. Born in Jacobs Creek on July 20 1942 she was the daughter of the late Albert L. and Helen Polack Sethman. Mary worked for the PA. Department of Health Greensburg office and the PA Department of Employment Charleroi office, she was catholic by faith....

Jul 15, 2015

John R. Dzimiera, 64, formerly of Cecil Township, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on March 11, 1951, he was the son of the late John T. and Sabina Marchewka Dzimiera. He was a retired mine worker and was formerly employed by Mon View Mining and Mathies Mine. Zimmy, as he...

Jul 15, 2015

Anna Zelenak 99 of Monessen on Wednesday July 16 2015 in McMurray Hills Manor . Born in Monessen on May 25 1916 she was the daughter of the late John and Sophie Evancho Sr. She retired as a manager with J.C. Murphy Co. She was a Member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church it's Ladies Guild and Rosary Society...

Jul 14, 2015

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Nicholas M. Mahalko 79 of Charleroi formerly of Monessen  on Tuesday July 14 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh Born in Monessen on November 25 1935 he was the son of the late Nicholas and Anna Shuma Mahalko. Nick spent most of his life residing in Monessen until marrying his beloved wife...

Jul 8, 2015

Glenn Edward Weaver 53 of Pricedale on Wednesday July8 2015 in his home. He was born in Mt. Pleasant on June 6 1962 he was the son of Glenn E Weaver Sr. of Rostraver Twp and the late Eileen Weaver. Glenn worked in construction for many years and was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Beside his...

Jul 4, 2015

Jean Plavetich Drop, 73 of Monessen on Saturday July 4 2015. She was the daughter of the Late Nicholas and Frances Kovatich Plavetich. Mrs. Drop was a retired Charleroi High School Spanish Teacher having taught for over 35 years. She was a life member of the National Educational Association. she was a Monessen High School graduate. she obtained her...

Jul 3, 2015

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Delford W. Mencarelli, 84, died peacefully on July 3, 2015 after a tragic battle with Alzheimer's in Las Vegas, NV.  Born May 10, 1931 he was the youngest child of Victor and Brunetta (Lazzari) Mencarelli of Pistoia, Italy who migrated to Belle Vernon, PA in the early 1900's.  He graduated from (Belle) Vernon High School in...

Jun 24, 2015

Cecelia M. Franks 86 of N. Charleroi on Wednesday June 24 2015 in Dunlevy Gardens Personal Care Home. Born in Brownsville on July 6 1928 she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Cecelia Weber Cratty. She was a Member of the First United Methodist Church of Charleroi and the American Citizens Club of N. Charleroi. She was...

Jun 18, 2015

Teresa M Hefner 80 of Webster  on Thursday June 18 in the home of her daughter. Born in Monessen on December 18 1934 she was the daughter of the late Pio and Mary "Celeste" Lu Brani De Angelis.  She was a member of the former St. Cajetan's  Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was...

Jun 17, 2015

Joanne E Matush 84 of Monessen on Wednesday June 17 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on March 12 1931 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Lescanac Matush. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Joanne was a registered dietician and served as Director of Dietetics for...

Jun 14, 2015

God received another angel today. On Sunday June 14 2015 , Matina Mermigas Manos 89 of Monessen, beloved wife of the late Gus Manos, passed away peacefully. She was the loving mother of Eugenia "Jeannie" (Carl) Menego and Maria (Richard) Planey; grandmother of Alexandra (John) Jacobs, Tina (Craig) Lee, Richard (Regina) Planey, Beth (David) Smock; great grandmother of Megan...

Jun 13, 2015

Mary Delare, 94, of Monessen, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Mary was born in Monessen on October 24, 1920 and was the daughter of the late Mike and Mary (Fordanich) Fizer. Mary enjoyed cooking, baking, playing bingo and going to the casino. She also enjoyed making craft items for her family. She was...

Jun 11, 2015

Julia June Punzell 89 of Monessen on Thursday June 11 2015 in Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh. Born in Donora on June 26 1925 she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Kalenic Yuschak. Julia retired as a licensed beautician - cosmetologist. She was a member of St. John the Divine Russian Orthodox Church its Choir and Alter Guild...