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)...

Cynthia Edna Mathews, 71, of Acme died Sunday, March 28, 2021.  Born in Jacksonville, FL on February 21, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lilly (Clark) Richardson. She is survived by her sons, Bruce Mathews, Dwayne Mathews, Scott Mathews and Austin Mathews; daughters, Darlene Weston and Jessica Mathews; grandchildren, Justin Weston, Codey Weston, Noelle Mathews, Emily Mathews, Tyler Mathews, Joel Mathews, Megan Sanders and Jacob Weston; and siblings, Diane Davis and...

William Lloyd Byers, 83, of Rostraver Township died Tuesday, March 23, 2021.  Born in Rostraver Township on October 18, 1937, he was the son of the late John A. and Dorothy F. (Curnow) Byers. Lloyd was a heavy equipment operator for Local No. 66 Operating Engineers.  He attended Journey By Grace Church in Rostraver and the former Webster Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Son's of the American Revolution.  Lloyd loved traveling with his family, his Farmall...

Catherine M. Diederich, 97, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Glassport, died Monday, March 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Brownsville on February 29, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James F. Breen Sr. and Catherine M. (Gallagher) Breen. Catherine was the oldest sibling of her parent’s 10 children.  Before marrying the love of her life and starting a family, Catherine worked as a Bell Telephone operator in Brownsville & Washington,...

Henry Steven Boldyzar, Sr., 65, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, March 22, 2021. Born in Mt. Pleasant on March 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Henry G. and Bruna Carolina (Baroni) Boldyzar. Henry was a journeyman lineman and worked for the IBEW Local #126 and had just retired from his job in September 2020. In his younger years, he was the lead guitar player and singer for the band group, Rutledge. He was a member of the Mt. Nebo Independent Community Church in Scottdale, and he and...

Jessie May Budd, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, March 22, 2021.  Born in Pittsburgh on September 6, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Jessie (George) Hornick. Jessie loved cooking and baking, and she especially enjoyed going on vacations with her family. She loved watching the Hallmark channel, all the Christmas movies, the “Good Witch” movie series and "When Calls the Heart". She is survived by her sons, Donald Budd and Daniel (Joann)...