Arthur B. ''Handlebars'' Smith, Jr., 84, of West Columbia, South Carolina, formerly of Daisytown, PA, died Thursday, July 15, 2021. Born in McKeesport on March 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Arthur B. and Edith M. (Long) Smith, Sr. Art was a retired truck driver for Super Value. He enjoyed farming, hunting, camping, and especially spending time with family. One of his favorite past times was singing and playing music at Blue Grass festivals, senior centers, and with...

Michael R. Morgan, Sr., 87, of Washington, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born in Webster on July 23, 1933, he was the son of the late Michael and Virginia (Taylor) Morgan. Mickey was retired from the Teamsters Union, working with them for 49 years. He was loved by all and will certainly be missed by all. He is survived by his sons, Michael R. (Karen) Morgan Jr. of Rostraver and Mark F. Morgan of Newport Richie, FL; grandchildren, Brandi Lynn Morgan, Mark J. W. (Lindsey) Morgan, Crystal L....

Rudolph John Godzak Sr., 58, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, July 8, 2021.  Born in Pittsburgh on February 19, 1963, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Dolores (Kaylo) Godzak. Rudy attended Penn State University and received an Associates Degree in Engineering, graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Business and received his Master's Degree in Geography and Regional Planning from California University of PA. He worked in property management and...

Ethel Joanne Pierce, 83, of Collinsburg, died Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born in West Newton on June 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William E. Sr. and Aola (Bryner) Backstrom. Ethel was a secretary for Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood and the Rostraver Public Library. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Newton and the YMCA Quilting Club in Carroll Twp. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Cindy) Pierce of Charleroi and Jack (Carolyn) Pierce of...

Bruce A. Durka, 64, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, June 28, 2021 in Mt. Macrina Manor.  Born in North Charleroi on February 19, 1957, he was the son of the late Thaddeus Andrew and Betty J.(Miller) Durka. He is survived by his brothers, Thaddeus (Helen) Durka Jr. of Uniontown and Roger (Lynn) Durka of Forest City, NC; sisters, Georgetta (John) Gross of Markleton and Lana (Mike) Lemley of Rostraver. Private visitation and Funeral Services were held in the James C. Stump Funeral...

Arthur William Marsh, 78, of Belle Vernon, died Monday, June 21, 2021.  Born in Latrobe on February 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Arthur M. and Mildred (Ragan) Marsh. Art was a 1961 graduate of Donora High School and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Donora. He was an automobile mechanic for 38 years at numerous garages in the Mon Valley. After completing his Certified Nursing Assistant schooling in 2006, he worked with mentally and physically challenged adults for 15...

Daniel H. Kochman, 76, of Monessen, died Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born in McKeesport on June 27, 1944, he was the son of the late Michael and Edith (Giles) Kochman. Dan was a graduate of St. Peter's High School in McKeesport. He then joined the U.S. Air Force and honorably served his country from 1962 to 1966. He was a policeman with the McKeesport Police Department for 23 years and retired as Chief of Police. After his retirement, he was a Private Investigator and the Investigations...

William Andrew "Bill" Krizan, a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on June 16, 2021. He was 86 years old. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Eleanor (neé MacDonald) Krizan, of Ridgway, PA, in August of 2018. They were the loves of each other’s lives. Bill and Ruth had three children: Kate (Kendall Clark of Great Falls, VA); Mary (Dan Dowds of Upper Saint Clair, PA); and Dave (Cheryl Stump of Pleasant Hills, PA). They raised their children...

Robert J. Egler, 35, of Charleroi, died Sunday, June 13, 2021.  Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on September 30, 1985, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Renee (Glesk) Egler. Robert was a cook at By George Restaurant in Monessen and was also very active in the Salvation Army in Monessen. He enjoyed fishing and cooking, and he loved helping take care of everybody. He is survived by his wife, Amber N. Egler; son, Jordan Egler; sister, Linda Egler; as well as Amber’s...

George W. Patterson, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, June 13, 2021.  Born in Rostraver Township on October 30, 1934, he was the son of the late John W. and Melissa G. (Zundel) Patterson. George was a graduate of Rostraver High School, where he was active in the Future Farmers of America and became a farmer. George was very dedicated to his farm, Rich Grove Farm. He was a hard working dairy farmer, an Icon in the farming community and was one of the last true farmers. He knew...