Obituaries

Nov 11, 2014

Gay C. Wissen 91 of Bradenton FL on Tuesday November 11 2014 in Country Care Manor. Born in Chicago on April 30 1923 he was the son of the late Gerhardt and Rosa Ann Mohr Wissen. He retired as a lineman for Wisconsin Power Co. He survived his country in the US Army Air Corp during WW II. He...

Nov 7, 2014

Albert “Bo Peep” Kovatich 90, of Monessen, on Friday November 7 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on February 12 1924 he was the son of the late John and Mary Kovatich. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, The Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 194, V.F.W. Post 1190 , the American Legion...

Nov 6, 2014

Leonard J. Tyburski 71 of Monessen  on Thursday November 6 2014 in UPMC Shadyside. Born in New Eagle on February 20 1943 he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Pacak Tyburski. He retired from Detroit Public School System as Dean of Students, He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman...

Oct 28, 2014

Panayiota (Penny) Kordistos of Monessen, was born Panayiota Klosteridis  on December 29 1936  in the village of Lithi, on the Island of Chios, Greece, was one of three children.

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Oct 16, 2014

John E. Coleman Sr. 84 of Monessen on Thursday October 16 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen  on November 20 1929 he was the son of the late George W and Marie R Gardell Coleman. John retired from the US Postal Service. He served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the US...

Oct 10, 2014

Olga (Strinich) Kaylo, 87, of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 10, 2014 while in the loving arms of her daughter Deborah Iwanowycz.  She was born October 7, 1927, in Clairton, PA, to the late Luka and Manda (Borich) Strinich.  She was retired after 35 years of dedicated service...

Oct 8, 2014

Andrew Rusnak 86 of Monessen on Wednesday October 8 2014 at home following a brief illness. Born in Monessen on January 17 1928 he was the youngest child of the late George and Mari Rovnak Rusnak who had emigrated from Czechoslovakia. Besides his parents he was parents he was preceded  in death by his wife Ann in 2011, brothers...

Oct 1, 2014

William J. Miller Sr. 92 of Belle Vernon on Wednesday October 1 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc.  Born in Pittsburgh on December 1 1921 he was the son of the late Charles and Esther Johnston Miller. He was a member of St. Sebastian’s Roman Catholic Church and a former member of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic...

Oct 1, 2014

Thomas “George” Luketich, 89 of Monessen died on October, 1 st in his home with his loving family by his side. Born on May 3 rd , 1925 in Ellsworth, He was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Luketich. George served his country in the United States Navy in World War II and after more than 30...

Sep 10, 2014

Helen Hubans 87 of Monessen on Wednesday September 10 2014 in Davenport Hall Assisted Living Charleroi. Born in Monessen on July 17 1927 she was the daughter of the late Steve and Mary Radosh. She was a member of St. John the Divine Russian Orthodox Church. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband Milton (Archie)...

Aug 23, 2014

Catherine L. Sawi 47 of Monessen on Saturday August 23 2014 in HCR Manor Care. Born in New Eagle on February 22 1967 She was the daughter of the late Edward M Mikula and Patricia Johnson Mikula of Monessen. She was a 1985 graduate of Monessen High School and the Douglas School of Education. Cathy enjoyed reading, puzzles and...

Aug 8, 2014

Helen M. (Zuza) Kamenicky 95, of Monessen, died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. A daughter of the late John Sr. and Susan Zuza, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen A Kamenicky; infant son, Bernard; a sister, Anne; and a brother, John Jr. She was the beloved mother of Lawrence (Carole) Kamenicky Sr. of Gibsonia, Pa., Beatrice...

Aug 6, 2014

Timothy Mager 65 formerly of Monessen on Wednesday August 6 2014 in Westmoreland Manor Greensburg. Born in Charleroi on July 22 1949 he was the son of the late Frank and Elia M. ‘‘Tess” Tesi Mager. Tim was a graduate of Monessen High School and Penn State University. He was a highly talented musician. He was a former member...

Jul 26, 2014

Beverly Ann Del Rosso of Belle Vernon formally of Monessen went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26. Born on April 27, 1931 in Charleroi, she was the daughter of the late George Rusnak, and Ann (Dzurinko) Rusnak. Beverly was a hard worker who was employed from the age of 15 till she retired at 70...

Jul 12, 2014

Nathan R. Tirpak 42 of Monessen on Saturday July 12 2014 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Charleroi on September 24 1971 he was the son and stepson of Pam and David Mahalko and Robert and Nancy Tirpak all of Monessen. He was a graduate of Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. Nate was Byzantine Catholic by faith...

Jun 20, 2014

Richard Michael Dudas II 54 of Monessen on Friday June 20. Born in Charleroi on Oct 25 1959 he was the son of Richard M. and Donna Stofka Dudas of Monessen. Rick was a member of the former Most Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church. He was a 1978 Graduate of Mon Valley Catholic High School, California...

Jun 17, 2014

Leslee Brown 40 of Monessen , daughter of Julia Brown and the late Donald Brown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, June 17, 2014. A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to Make-A-Wish foundation 707 Grant St. 37th floor Pittsburgh Pa 15219. s....

Jun 3, 2014

Geraldine H. Pollack 68 of Monessen on Tuesday June 3 2014 in her residence. Born in Monessen on May 26 1946 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret J. Sandor Pollack. She retired from Triple A Travel and served many yeard as Judge of Elections in Monessen. She was a Member of St. Spyridon Greek...

May 29, 2014

Eleanore M. Vlanich 84 of Monessen passed away on Thursday May 29 in U.P.M.C. Passavant Cranberry Twp. Born in Monessen, on October 22 1929 she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Agatha Tyminski Gladys. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by...

May 28, 2014

John A. Yurkovich 88 of Monessen passed away on Wednesday May 28 2014 in Mon Valley Care Center. Born in Bentleyville on December 1 1925 he was the son of the late August and Pauline Gnezda Yurkovich. He retired from U.S. Steel Co. Fairless Hills Plant, He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic...