Gerald G. ''Butts'' Gerda, 65, of Donora, died Sunday, November 11, 2018.  Born in Mt. Pleasant on June 26, 1953, he was the son of Geraldine (Fabean) Gerda, who survives and resides in Rostraver Twp. and the late George G. Gerda. Gerald was retired from the Maintenance Department of Ringgold School District. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Sherry A. (Zack) Fleming of Monongahela; son, Gerald J. Gerda; granddaughter, Leah M. Fleming; brother,...

Norma Jean (Butler) Taylor, 85, of Smithfield went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Uniontown Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Webster, PA on November 22, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Rev. William J. and Mary Eva (Staff) Butler. Norma Jean graduated from Zion Bible Institute, class of 1953.  In l957, she married William W. Taylor, who preceded her in death, after 51 years of marriage.  Norma was well known for her baking and...

R. Paul Evans, 92, of Rostraver Township went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  Born in Webster on September 19, 1926, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Elma (Wilson) Evans. Mr. Evans was retired from US Steel where he worked as a crane and machine operator.  He was an active member of Perryopolis Baptist Church and formerly served as a Deacon.  He served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Ruth A. (Staley)...

Donna H. Moskal, 79, of Belle Vernon/Rostraver died Monday, October 22, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born in Grantsville, MD on April 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Edna Jane (Durst) Hare. Donna was a bookkeeper for Westinghouse Betis and owned Jay Dee Ceramics for many years.  She was a member of Harmony United Presbyterian Church in Belle Vernon. She is survived by her husband, Mike Moskal Jr.; and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Moskal of Belle...

Margaret Ann Province, 86, of Johnstown died Saturday, October 20, 2018.  Born in Lewisville, TN on August 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Beecher B. and Janet (Aitken) Gibbs. Margaret was a 1950 graduate of Rostraver High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar R. "Tim" Province; and son, Thomas R. Province. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 9 a.m. in the Belle Vernon Cemetery Chapel with Pastor Ken...

Dora E. Steiner, 91, of Rostraver Township died Saturday, October 20, 2018.  Born in North Charleroi on August 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lewis John and Anna Bell (Flanigan) Prince. A homemaker, Dora loved to care for her family. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harold E. M. Steiner, Sr.; children, Darlene R. (Thomas Jr.) Brown of Elizabeth, Harold E. M. Steiner, Jr. of Elizabeth, Richard H. Steiner of Dunbar and Judy L. Steiner of Monroeville; and...

Joyce E. Maglet, 75, of Donora died Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  Born in Renovo, PA on April 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Joseph William and Madelyn (Wagner) Harvey. A homemaker, Joyce was an honorary life member of Rostraver No. 1 VFD Auxiliary. She is survived by her children, Amanda L. (Sean) Begandy of Donora, Russell S. (Martina) Maglet Jr. of Monessen, William H. (Renee Halt) Maglet of Rostraver, Richard W. (Tracy) Maglet Sr. of Webster and David E. (Ashley)...

Jeffrey W. Deabner, Sr., 60, of Fayette City/Jefferson Township, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018.  Born in Homestead on November 23, 1957, he was the son of Lucille (Coleman) Deabner, who survives and resides in Fayette City, and the late Henry Deabner. Jeffrey was an inspector for Monaloh Basin Engineers.  He was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Kimberly A. (Gilmore) Deabner; sons,...

Jerry A. Yaroscak, 65, of Donora, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 in Mon Valley Hospital.  Born in Monongahela on October 2, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph and Laverne Nadia (Kuch) Yaroscak Sr. Jerry was a carpenter.  He will be mourned and missed by his large family and many friends. He is survived by his sons, Stephen (Alexis) Yaroscak and Jerry Yaroscak; grandchildren, Stephen Yaroscak Jr., Anastasia Yaroscak and Gage Yaroscak; brother, Joseph Yaroscak of Rostraver...

Anthony T. Nicolette, 97, of Belle Vernon, died Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in The Residence at Hilltop.  Born in Belle Vernon on June 23, 1921, he was the son of the late John B. and Julia (Bonasso) Nicolette. Anthony was best known in many communities in the state of Pennsylvania for being a singer and an auctioneer for 32 years.  He was also a crane operator for 41 years at the Allenport plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and was the owner and operator of Sinclair Gasoline &...