Pastor Terry Lee Lemley, 63, of Smithdale, died Friday, January 15, 2021.  Born in Jacobs Creek on May 24, 1957, he was the son of the late Ronald Lemley and Marlene (Dobritz) Lemley Currence. Terry worked as a tree trimmer, then as a bridge painter, followed by construction. Terry attended the Signal of Light School and received his Doctorate in Theology.  He was ordained a minister on March 22, 2009 and pastored Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Smithdale until his illness...

Mary Kay Panepinto, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, January 15, 2021.  Born in Charleroi on August 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Sophia A. (Gongosky) Somers. A homemaker, Mary Kay was married to her husband, Donald Panepinto Sr. for 61 years.  She graciously volunteered with numerous activities when her children were growing up. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending their activities.  She was an avid card player and...

Leonard G. Tresatti Sr., 86, of West Newton, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  Born in Mt. Pleasant on March 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Louis and Anna Marie (Vissari) Tresatti. Leonard was a fork lift operator for the former Modulus Corporation in Mt. Pleasant.  He was a member of Holy Family Church in West Newton and the Loyal Order of Moose in West Newton.  He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his children, Marie Mailki of West...

Betty B. Dickie, 93, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, January 11, 2021.  Born in Culbertson, Nebraska on March 24, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha (Warren) Baldwin. Betty was a waitress at Peasant Village Restaurant.  She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia A.Wheatley of Charleroi; grandchildren, Betty (Dean) Eastlake of MD, Shawn (Lori) Wheatley of Dunlevy and Shannon Wheatley...

Charles Wiles Jr., 90, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, January 11, 2021.  Born in Donora on October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Charles Wiles Sr. and Catherine (Doenges) Wiles. Charles drove truck for many years for Zeffiro Transfer & Storage in Donora and also for Check's Furniture in Monessen.  He then became an owner/operator until his retirement.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing at his camp in Tidioute.  He was a member of the Belle Vernon...

Juanita “Nita” Larkin-Haney, age 55, returned home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2020. Juanita, affectionately referred to as Nita or Nee Nee was born on March 11, 1965 to parents James Thurman Larkin Sr. and Lois Jean Larkin. Nita had a gregarious personality with a compassionate heart, which made her a close confidant to many. Those same qualities also led her to a career in the medical field, as helping others was her true calling. As a child, Nita met the boy who would...

Emily J. Backstrom, 92, of West Newton, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020.  Born in West Newton on April 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jemima (Murray) Steadman. Emily was a switchboard operator and worked for Bell Telephone, Westinghouse in Large, Westinghouse at Waltz Mill and also Frick Hospital.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in West Newton.  She always enjoyed going to the family camp near Whipkey Dam. She is survived by her...

Anna Tamasy Donohoe, 98, of West Newton, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, December 30th, 2020, as a result of Covid-19.  She was the daughter of the late Barney J. Tamasy, Sr. and Mary Hlafcsak of West Newton, PA, who both immigrated to the United States from the Austria/Hungary and Czechoslovakia regions. Anna was the last surviving member of their family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan, in 1984 and five brothers and four sisters (Mary (Boyd), Julia (Grinarmal),...

Paul L. Backstrom, 92, of West Newton, died Monday, December 28, 2020.  Born in Collinsburg on September 26, 1928, he was the son of the late Thomas and Magdalena (Hofmann) Backstrom. Paul worked in maintenance for Fort Pitt Steel, Westinghouse Air Brake and the Westmoreland County Courthouse.  He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in West Newton, the VFW and the American Legion.  He was the oldest member of and was instrumental in organizing the Turkeytown Fire...

Arlene M. Eckhardt, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, December 24, 2020.  Born in Markleysburg on April 9, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Margaret (Griffith) Umbel. A member of the Praise Assembly of God in North Versailles for 50 years, Arlene was very active with the Women's Fellowship and served as a Sunday school teacher. Arlene is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jerry L. Eckhardt; daughter, Terry L. Gordon of Columbus, Ohio; granddaughters,...