Obituaries

Nov 6, 2013

Lydia R. Palanzo 88 of Charleroi on Wednesday November 6 2013 in her home. Born in Monessen on April 24 1925 she was the daughter of the late Gianlorenzo and Liberata Duronio Leone. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her Husband William...

Nov 3, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Roman Kuhns, 94, of Kendall Park, N.J., passed away Nov. 3, 2013, at Merwick Care Center in Plainsboro, N.J. Betty was predeceased by her first husband of 31 years, Ben Paradiuk who passed in 1986; and her husband of 25 years, Charles Kuhns who passed in 2009. She was also predeceased by her parents, Michael and...

Oct 29, 2013

Morley B. Glick, 88, of 158 McKenery Drive, Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, following a brief illness.

He was born August 14, 1925, in Arnold City, PA, the son of Nellie (Harris) and Sam Glick. He graduated from Marion High School in May of 1943 and attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.

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Oct 27, 2013

Kenneth R. McGee 68, of Monessen on Sunday October 27 2013 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Monessen on July 5 1945 he was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Ann Strauss McGee. Kenny retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Co. Monessen South West Railroad and the Monessen School District. He was a Life Member of...

Oct 16, 2013

Marie Spadafore 90 of Monessen formerly of Charleroi on Wednesday October 16, 2013 in her home. Born in Europe on February 12 1923 she was the daughter of the late Emil and Marie Zimmerman. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church and a former member of Mary Mother of the Church. Marie...

Oct 16, 2013

Michael Hreno Sr., 87, of Royal Palm Beach FL. , formerly of Monessen died on Wednesday, October 16 2013. Born in Monessen on September 16, 1926, he was the son of the late John and Mary Hudi Hreno. He worked for Corning Glass and later for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel. He was so loved and respected by his siblings....

Oct 3, 2013

Diane B. Tragesser 60, of Monessen on Thursday October 3, 2013 in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh. Born on July 4 1952 she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Platko LaCarte. She a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. She graduated from Monessen High School and received her teaching degree from Californis...

Sep 29, 2013

Lillian Kucia 87 of Derby NH formerly of Monessen on Sunday September 29 2013 in Griffin Hospital derby NH. Born in Monessen onMay 23 1926 she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Anna Bodyk Kohut. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband William Kucia. She is survived by her daughter and son...

Sep 27, 2013

Helen M. Dins 91 of Monessen on Friday September 27 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on July 12 1922 she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marie Gabeloski Zyski. Helen was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. A longtime volunteer with the Mon Valley Hospital Ladies Auxiliary,...

Sep 14, 2013

Died Stanley (Stash) Nickolich, 86 of Brownsville, formerly of Monessen, on Saturday September 14 2013. Born In Monessen on July 9 1927 he was the son of the late Michael and Rose Olsavick Nickolich. He was a member of St. John the Divine Orthodox Church. A US Army veteran of WW II and avid softball player. Stash devoted...

Sep 9, 2013

George Betza 85 of Perryopolis on Monday September 9 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Monessen on October 5 1927 he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary Chesmar Betza. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company and was catholic by faith. George served his country in the United States Navy. Besides his parents...

Sep 4, 2013

Brian Joseph Johnson 41 of Belle Vernon on Wednesday September 4 2013 in his home. Born in Charleroi on January 11 1972 he was the son of the late Daryl Lee and and Barbara F. Murray Johnson. Besides his parents he was proceeded in death by his brother David Lee Johnson. Private funeral services will be held and...

Sep 1, 2013

Anna Marie Mosco 61, of Monessen on Sunday September 1 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital. She was Catholic by faith. She is survived by two sons and daughters in law David J. and Kristie Mosco Jr. of Monessen and Michael A. and Jenifer Mosco of Fayette City. Eight grandchildren Bianca P. Mosco, David Mosco III, Jarrett B. Mosco,...

Aug 27, 2013

Kenneth R. Nartowicz 66 of Monessen unexpectedly on Tues August 27 2013 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in Monessen on Jan 30 1947 he was the son of the late Joseph and Eleanor Maria Gladys Nartowicz. Ken was a retired trouble shooter working in the electronics industry. He was Catholic by faith. He is survived by two brothers...

Aug 23, 2013

Margaret C "Peggy" Singel 89 formerly of Monessen on Friday August 23 in Silver Creek Leisure Living Center Bullhead City Az. Born in Monessen on August 17 1924 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise Rosa Naccarato. She was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church. Besides her parents she was...

Aug 14, 2013

Gloria M Hazy 86 of Monessen formerly of Belle Vernon on Wed. Aug 14 2013 in Victoria House. Born in Donora on Oct. 6 1926 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Vernacolta DeJulius. Gloria was an accomplished Violinist playing with many orchestras. She was employed by Duquesne Light of Pittsburgh. Gloria was very active...

Aug 5, 2013

Randy J. Novakovich 43 of Monessen on Monday August 5 2013. Born in N. Charleroi on April 14 1970 he was the son of Alex and Joan Stanek Novakovich. He was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, the C.F.U. Lodge 194 and the Rostraver Sportsman's Asso. He was a graduate of California University...

Jul 25, 2013

Surrounded by her beloved family, Mary (Varga) Liscik, 93, of Monessen, Passed away peacefully on Thursday July 25, 2013 at Humbert Lane Nursing Center in Washington, PA. Born in North Charleroi on October 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Michael G. and Mary Svagrosky Varga. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George...

Jul 23, 2013

Edith E. McCullough 49 of Charleroi formerly of Monessen on Tuesday July 23 in her residence. Born in Charleroi on Dec. 10 1963 she was the daughter of the late William and Edith Caton McCullough. She was Baptist by faith, Edith was a graduate of Monessen High School and a 2nd Degree Karate Black Belt. Besides her parents...

Jun 12, 2013

Melvin R Povich 66 of Finleyville formerly of Monessen on Wednesday June 12 in Jefferson Medical Center. Born in Monessen on July 30 1946 he was the son of the late George and Anna Sutovich Povich. He was Russian Orthodox by faith. Melvin retired from Corning Glass and World Kitchen working as a forming specialist. He served his...