Robert Samuel Wanzilak, 76, of Saxonburg, died Monday, March 23, 2020.  Born in Monessen on January 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary (Tyger) Wanzilak. After graduating from Monessen High School, Robert received his Bachelor of Science Degree from California University of Pennsylvania in Social Studies and a Master of Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh.  He also received a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Technology from The...

Donald Panepinto, Sr., 82, of Rostraver Township passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  Born in Monessen on September 3, 1937, he was the son of the late Pete and Genevieve (Guzensky) Panepinto. Don was 1956 graduate of Monessen High School and served as a Sergeant in the 79th Army Reserves Infantry Division.  He married Mary Catherine Somers on 1958 and resided in Rostraver Township for the past 61 years. Don has been a business owner in the...

Sharon L. Fedorka, 75, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 15, 2020.  Born in Liberty Boro on January 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Dorothy D. (Noble) Sillaman Jr. Sharon was a key punch operator for the Christy Park Division of U. S. Steel Corporation.  She was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church and the Braddock Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  She loved gardening, cooking, giving of herself and helping...

Gary S. Gray, 65, of Rostraver Township, was relieved of his long-fought battle with cancer on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  Born in McKeesport on January 28, 1955, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Steel) Gray. Gary was a Manufacturing Supervisor for Sun Star Inc. in Latrobe.  He was a light-hearted and fun loving soul.  He loved to create memories with his family through camping trips, Pittsburgh sports, and later goofing around with his granddaughters! He is...

Vicki L. Tyron, 64, of Elizabeth died Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Mon Valley Hospital.  Born in McKeesport on April 29, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Frank E. and Janet L. (Wiles) Sorton. Vicki was retired from Mon Valley Hospital where she worked in Information Technology. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Thomas) Dague of New Cumberland, PA; grandchildren, Morgan Tyron and Ella Dague; siblings, Frank (Alice) Sorton of Collinsburg, Penny (Rocky) Richardson of New Eagle,...

Gail Ann Thomas, 64, of Rostraver Township died Thursday, March 5, 2020.  Born in New Eagle on October 6, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Elton and Virginia Jean (Rue) Jones. Gail worked as a Health Consultant and was Catholic by faith. She is survived by her siblings, Darla J. Craig of Belle Vernon, Les (Colleeen) Jones of West Mifflin, Jeffrey K. (Cynthia) Jones of Donora, Denise L. (Blaine) Brown of Rostraver and Eric P. (Monica) Jones of Indiana, PA; 8 nephews; 6...

Dulcie M. Smith, 81, of Greensburg died Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  Born in Elco on March 4, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Kathryn (Markovitch) Atkinson. A homemaker, Dulcie was a member of Lynnwood Lutheran Church.  She was also an avid bingo player. She is survived by her children, Kimberly A. (Craig) Margonari of Greensburg and Donald (Rita) Smith of Finleyville; grandchildren, Daniel (Heather) Margonari of Pittsburgh, Amanda (Jason) Hempel of Greensburg and...

Georgetta "Dolly" Mary Wiles, 86, of Rostraver Township died Saturday, February 29, 2020. Born in Rostraver Township on January 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Zigmund and Mary (Frich) Nega. Georgetta taught school at Belle Vernon Area and later at Charleroi School District for 35 years, retiring in 1990. She was Past President of Catholic Women's College Club, Past President of the American Association of University Women where she was named Outstanding Woman of...

Lois E. Hughes, 88, of Rostraver Township died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  Born in Belle Vernon on December 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Goldwyn and Mary (Summers) Weekley. Lois's children and grandchildren were her life.  She enjoyed nature, gardening, watching birds, poetry, games, sewing and making quilts.  She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Hughes of Rostraver; children, Faith...

William W. Hrach, 86, of Smithton died Saturday, February 22, 2020.  Bill was born and raised on a farm in Barren Run to the late William and Pauline (Barcovitch) Hrach on November 3, 1933. Bill attended South Huntingdon High School Class of 1952.  He joined the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1962.  He married Joanna Barnhart Hrach in 1960 at the First Baptist Church in Scottdale, where he was a former member.  He became the father of a son, William...