Donald James Robertson, 75, of Dawson/Perry Township, died Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  Born in Elizabeth on April 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Virgil and Ethel (Coughenour) Robertson. Donald was retired from Dick Corporation in Large, PA where he worked as a small engine mechanic.  He was a member of the IUOE Local No. 66 and the Elizabeth Sportsmen’s Association.  He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Audrey...

Ethel L. Krasonic, 83, of West Newton died Monday, January 14, 2019.  Born in Greensburg on June 24, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Hails) Sethman. Ethel truly was a loving wife and mother.  She was a West Newton Bible Student.  She worked many years at D&A Auto Auction in Perryopolis and also lovingly cared for the residents at TLC Nursing Home in West Newton for many years. She is survived by her husband, Charles F. Krasonic; daughters, Susan...

Gino D. Ferrara, 88, of Fayette City, died Friday, January 4, 2019.  Born in Monessen on September 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Enrico and Algisa Ferrara. Gino was a steelworker and worked at the U S Steel Irvin Works for 40 years.  He was a member of the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Company, the CAS Ambulance Service, the American Legion and was a Board member of Center on the Hill.  He served his country in the Army National Guard from 1948 to 1951; then he enlisted...

Harold L. Legler, 98, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, January 4, 2019.  Born in New Eagle on July 3, 1920, he was the son of the late John L. and Edith Rose (Garbart) Legler. Harold was a glazier and owned Charleroi Paint and Glass until his retirement.  He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Monessen and served in the U S Army Air Corps during World War II.  He loved sitting on his porch in the summertime, and he especially loved his pets, Lucy and...

Maureen L. Dale, 92, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, December 30, 2018.  Born in Ferndale, Wales, United Kingdom on November 18, 1926, she was the daughter of the late James Gerald and Catherine (Murray) Laffey. Maureen was a telephone operator and worked for Bell of PA.  She was member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver and had been active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers of the church. She was also a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. She is survived by...

Evelyn M. Kaifes, 93, of Bethel Park, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 29, 2018.  Born in Uniontown on August 18, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Cossel) Mutnansky. Evelyn worked as a secretary in her earlier years.  She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers of the church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and James Miller of Pittsburgh; and three...

William D. Anderson, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 28, 2018.  Born in Pricedale on January 15, 1932, he was the son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Hissom) Anderson. Bill was a steelworker, having worked at the Irvin Works and retiring from the Fairless Hills Steel Mill.  He was a longtime member of the Rostraver Sportsmen's and Conservation Association and he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife of 66 years,...

Nicole Leigh Gagnon, 27, of Youngwood, died Monday, December 24, 2018.  Born in Orange County, California on May 3, 1991, she was the daughter of Doreen Priscilla Gagnon, who survives and resides in Youngwood. Nicole worked as a Care giver and had formerly lived in West Newton.  She was a graduate of the PA Cyber School. In addition to her mother, Doreen P. Gagnon, she is survived by her step-father, John Novak and three sisters, Jessica of Phoenix, Arizona, Arielle and...

Marian E. Beckiary, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, December 20, 2018.  Born in Steubenville, Ohio on May 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Blanche (Braden) Pratley. Marian was an avid knitter, spinner and gardener and enjoyed meeting with her friends at the Rostraver Library Knitting Group. She is survived by her sisters, Elsie Winkler and Monna (Paul) Arch; sister-in-law, Jean Pratley; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she...

Bonnie W. Porter, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Mon Valley Hospital.  Born in Monongahela on November 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Henry P. and Lora (Artis) Flannigan, Sr. A homemaker, Bonnie was a member of the Elizabeth Wesleyan Church, which she loved. She is survived by her sons, Charles D. (Rowena) Porter of Highland, NY, John P. Porter of Rostraver, Mark A. Porter of Rostraver and Robert L. (Linda) Porter of Glassport; brothers,...