Clyde D. Cooper, 73, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Mon Valley Hospital, Inc..  Born in Monticello, KY on August 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Charlie and Edna (Gibson) Cooper. Clyde was a truck driver and drove for numerous companies, including Sherman & Hall, Great American Lines and Ductmate Industries. He was Methodist by faith and was a member of the VFW. Clyde was very proud of his southern heritage and was a good friend to all. He loved his...

Herbert E. ''Herky'' Bedner Sr., 70, of Monessen died Friday, April 30, 2021 in Mon Valley Hospital, Inc..  Born in North Charleroi on December 17, 1950, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Eva (Painter) Bedner. Herky was a Millwright for the U S Steel Irvin Works for 34 years. He was a member of the Monessen United Methodist Church, the Tri-County Lodge F&AM No 252 and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his daughter; Kimberly Bedner of...

Francis Paul ''Squeak'' Baker, 63, of Ruffs Dale died Thursday, April 29, 2021.  Born in Latrobe on May 31, 1957, he was the son of the late Francis and Dolores (German) Baker. Squeak played in many pool leagues including the Central Hotel in Yukon and the Yukon Moose.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman, but his greatest joy was spending time at his camp in Tionesta.  He also enjoyed cultivating flowers and teaching others about flowers. He is...

William R. Greenwood, 84, of Clarksville died Monday, April 19, 2021. William "Bill" Greenwood was born in Rostraver Township in January 1937, to Charlie and Mary Greenwood.  He grew up with his sister Nancy on a small farm and then joined his father in working construction throughout Southwest Pennsylvania and neighboring states.  As longtime General Manager of a construction firm, Bill`s influence and impact were substantial.  Just the name Bill Greenwood...

Lara Lee Simpson, 53, of West Newton, died Sunday, April 18, 2021.  She was born in Carroll Township on June 12, 1967. Lara Lee graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State and a Master’s Degree from California University of PA in teaching and was presently working at The Village Early Childhood Education Center in California, PA. She is survived by her parents, James and Neville (Van Bremen) Vasko of Belle Vernon; sons, Aubrey John Simpson, Braedon William Simpson...

John M. Bedner, 91, of Donora, died Saturday, April 10, 2021.  Born in Donora on June 19, 1929, he was the son of the late Michael P. and Mary V. (Kopanic) Bednar. John was a graduate of Donora High School and was retired from the Irvin Works of U S Steel. He was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Donora and was active in the Rosary Society and the First Friday Adoration. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, but what was most important to John was his FAMILY. He...

Betty Jean Kochowski, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, April 5, 2021.  Born in Layton on October 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Lewis M. and Sara J. (Layton) Forsythe. Betty Jean was the last surviving member of her family.  She was member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church.  She retired as a clerk for PA Fine Wine and Good Spirits. She is survived by her son, John Lewis (Denise) Allen of Rostraver; grandchildren, Jedadiah (Arley) Allen, Courtney Allen (Jason...

Mark W. Petrone, 69, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Born in North Charleroi on October 7, 1951, he was the son of the late Louis and Rownia (Metzner) Petrone. Mark was a senior designer and worked for Siemens Engineering in Southpointe. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Beth (Balentine) Petrone; daughters, Melinda Sismondo, Aubree (Jesse) Gauden and Samantha Petrone (fiance` Kenneth Conner); granddaughter; Mary Elizabeth Sismondo; brother, Michael Petrone;...

Jerilyn Ann Stangroom, 78, of Brownsville, died Thursday, April 1, 2021.  Born in McKeesport on October 15, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Betty (Warren) Walker. Jerilyn was a member of Dunlap Creek Church and was an active member of the Mon Valley Chapter of the "Antique Automobile Club of America". She loved her children and grandchildren and was all about family; she enjoyed attending the grandchildren's sporting events. She loved playing poker. She...

Audrey M. Rankin, 91, of Rostraver Township, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter, Joyce,  on Monday, March 29, 2021 surrounded  by loved ones. Her beautiful smile and kindness filled every room she entered. She devoted her life to her family. She was extremely proud to be Mom to five daughters and the best grandma ever! Her family will forever cherish the countless memories. Audrey was born November 17, 1929, in Elizabeth Township to the late Otis and Thelma (Askew)...