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Joseph David Pastorkovich

Joseph David Pastorkovich

Jul 14, 2020

Joseph David Pastorkovich 86 of Belle Vernon on Tuesday July 14 2020 in Jefferson Medical Center. Born in Monessen on November 22, 1933 he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Matko Pastorkovich. He retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Co. Allenport Plant. Joe served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He...

Brian B Bartosik

Brian B Bartosik

Jul 11, 2020

Brian B Bartosik, 60, of Monessen, died Saturday, July 11, 2020. Born in Charleroi on June 25, 1960, he was one of four siblings of the late Harry and Mary Bartosik. Brian was a graduate of Monessen High School. He worked for various long haul and construction trucking companies. Brian was a devoted husband and enjoyed hunting and fishing especially...

Micheal T Twardy

Micheal T Twardy

Jul 6, 2020

Michael T Twardy passed away on July 6, 2020 at the Hallsworth House in Monessen after a battling dementia and complications brought on by hip surgery. Mike or Mickey known to most of his family was born in North Charleroi on May 28, 1937. He was proceeded in death by his Father - Michael Twardy, Mother - Mary Beresh...

Melody Cay (Pivarnik)  Popovich

Melody Cay (Pivarnik) Popovich

Jun 17, 2020

Melody Cay Popovich 64 of Monessen on Wednesday June 17 in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born in San Angelo TX on February 10 1956 she was the daughter of the late Thomas M and Betty J Swafford Pivarnik. She was Catholic by faith. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by he first husband James J Mc Cormick, and a...

Joanne Cocciolone

Joanne Cocciolone

Jun 16, 2020

Joanne Cocciolone passed from this world on June 16 , 2020, at her home in Monessen, Pa. The beloved daughter of Raymond and Rose (Vitalbo) Cocciolone, Joanne was born in Monessen and was a graduate of Monongahela Valley Catholic High School class of 1977. She graduated from Duquesne University, where she was a member of Gamma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She...

Emil Leonard Sabol

Emil Leonard Sabol

Jun 11, 2020

Emil Leonard Sabol 93 of Brookfield Wisconson on Thursday June 11 in Brighton Hospice Congregational Home. Born in Monessen on October 14 1926  he was the son on the late Matthew and Julia Boldzar Sabol. He retired as a Pharmaceutical Salesman. He was Catholic bt faith. He is survived by a daughter Sharon Sabol of Wauwatosa Wisconson. Graveside services...

Gilfert M Mihalich

Gilfert M Mihalich

Jun 2, 2020

JUDGE GILFERT M. MIHALICH LATROBE FORMERLY OF MONESSEN AND SMITHTON Judge Gilfert M. Mihalich, age: 93 embraced by family and friends, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Gilfert was born on July 12, 1926 in Monessen, PA, son of the late Matthew and Kathryn Yursich Mihalich, both of whom immigrated to the United States...

Irene (Katsuleres)  Papantonakis

Irene (Katsuleres) Papantonakis

May 18, 2020

Irene (Katsuleres) Papantonakis 91, of Monessen, passed away on May 18, 2020 in Hallsworth House. She was born on July 17, 1928 to the late Emanuel and Ann (Huzela) Katsuleres in Monessen. Irene was a lifelong faithful parishioner of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church where she served as a greeter, assisted with the church bulletin and was a past president...

Janet Carol (Dzayk)  Ratica

Janet Carol (Dzayk) Ratica

May 14, 2020

Janet C . (Dzadyk) Ratica 68 of Monessen on Thursday May 14, 2020 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in N. Charleroi on December 18, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Madzy Dzadyk. Janet along with her parents owned and operated Cousin's Floral Shop in Monessen. Besides her parents she was preceded in death...

Patricia (Swade)  Kovach

Patricia (Swade) Kovach

Apr 30, 2020

KOVACH – Patricia S., 90, passed Thursday, April 30, 2020. The daughter of the late George C. and Pauline (Creevey) Swade, she was born in Monessen on May 13, 1929. She is the wife of the late Edward F. Kovach, who preceded her in death in June 1988. She was a member of the Most Holy Name of Jesus Church,...

Violet E (Wagner)  Novak

Violet E (Wagner) Novak

Apr 29, 2020

Violet E Novak 83 of Donora on Wednesday April 29 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Rostraver Twp on March 28 1937 she was the daughter of the late James and Cecelia Hazard Wagner. She was a member of the Epiphany of our Lord R.C. Church and the former Holy Name of Jesus Church....

Shirley L (Centenail)  Alvarez

Shirley L (Centenail) Alvarez

Mar 29, 2020

Died: Shirley L Alvarez 85 of Monessen on Sunday March 29 in Hallsworth House Care Center. Born in Monessen on February 9 1935 she was the daughter of the late Louis and Twila Dixon Centenial. Mrs. Alvarez was Presbyterian by faith. A graduate of Monessen High school class of 1953. Besides he parents she was preceded in death by...

John G Kaminsky

John G Kaminsky

Mar 19, 2020

John G. Kaminsky, 78 of Monessen died on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the Greenery, Canonsburg, PA. Born in New York, New York on August 4, 1941 he was the son of the late John and Barbara Petey Kaminsky. John was a graduate of Monessen High School Class of 1958 where he was a three year letterman in baseball....

Donna L (Johnston)  Johnston

Donna L (Johnston) Johnston

Mar 4, 2020

Donna L Johnston 63 of Charleroi on  Wednesday March 4 in Rehabilation and Nursing Center Greensburg. Born in Charleroi onApril 9 1956 she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Maglet Johnston. She retired  from retail sales from Hills Department Store and Ames. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Michele Prewett and...

Gary James Brown

Gary James Brown

Jan 9, 2020

Gary James Brown 87 of Venetia PA. formerly of Monessen on Thursday January 9 2020 on the Residence at Hilltop Carroll Twp. Born in Monessen on October 4 1932 he was the son of the late Howard P and Mary Tatar Brown. He was a 1950 Graduate of Monessen High School, he served his country during the Korean Conflict...

Delores Jean Heslep

Delores Jean Heslep

Dec 31, 2019

Delores Jean Heslep92 of Monessen on Tuesday December 31 2019 in Mon Valley Hospital Inc. Born in Brownsville on November 21 1927 she was the daughter of the Late Harry Harold and Silvia McDoonough Randolph. She was a waitress for various restaurants (JIB, Wellington Hotel and Regos)Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Raymond...

Elizabeth (O'Hare)  McGowan

Elizabeth (O'Hare) McGowan

Dec 25, 2019

Elizabeth R McGowan 84 of Heath Ohio on December 25 2019 in Chapel Grove Nursing Home . Born in Monessen on August 17 1935 she was the daughter of the late John and Jean Siarnicki O'Hare. She retired from New York Life Insurance Co and Gruman Aircraft. Besides her parents she was proceeded in death   ...

Bernadette  Ann (Fusco)  Simon

Bernadette Ann (Fusco) Simon

Dec 1, 2019

Bernadette Ann Fusco Simon 70 of Monongahela on Sunday December 1 2019 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born in New Eagle on February 22 1949 she was the daughter of the late Armand and Frances Vincent Fusco. Bernie was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. She worked for various Drug Stores and Pharmacies in the valley...

Sandor Alexander Beregi

Sandor Alexander Beregi

Oct 17, 2019

Sandor “Shunny” Alexander Beregi, a life-long resident of Monessen, PA, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the age of 50, after a year and a half long battle with a very rare and aggressive cancer. He was the son of the late Alan and Carol Jo (Guerra) Beregi. Shunny is...

Edward Paul Dacko

Edward Paul Dacko

Oct 11, 2019

Edward Paul Dacko 88 of Monessen on Friday October 11 2019 in Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh. Born in Monessen on June 28 1931 he was the son of the late John and Susan Scrip Dacko Sr. Ed was a Monessen High School Graduate 1949, Graduate Duquesne University class of 1953 with a B.S. degree and ...

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