James Georgulis, 82, died peacefully late Saturday evening, September 12, 2020.  He was born on June 22, 1938 in Monessen and was the third child of first-generation parents who arrived in the United States in 1910 from Chios, Greece, the late George and Annastasia (Loris) Georgulis. He was preceded in death by his father, George Georgulis; mother, Annastasia (Loris); brother, Michael (Joan) Georgulis; sister, Helen (Demo) Kafkalas; and son-in-law, Michael Boyer. Jim attended the...

Donald H. Stewart, Sr., 88, of Rostraver, passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday, September 12, 2020.  Born in Pittsburgh on December 2, 1931, he was the son of the late Kennedy George and Viola (Hess) Stewart. Donald was an electronic switchman and worked for 31 years for Bell Telephone Company.  He has enjoyed his retirement since 1982.  He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joan...

Helen Jean Kmetz Makovics, 96, of Rostraver Township died Monday, September 7, 2020.  Born in Sutersville on April 11, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Anna E. (Koroly) Kmetz. Helen was a dietician and had worked at Mercy Hospital and Sealtest Dairies; then she worked at the Mon Valley Health Center for 26 years.  She was a member of the Church of St. Anne and the American Dietetic Association.  Helen liked to cook, bake, and crochet afghans. She is...

William Stack, 65, of Rostraver Township died Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  Born in North Charleroi on August 2, 1955, he was the son of the late Michael and Adamae (Clendaniel) Stack. Bill was a Maintenance Supervisor for Ringgold School District for 39 years.  He was a member of the Croation Club in Donora and the Hunky Club in Pricedale. He is survived by his wife, Ilona M. (Zelenko) Stack; daughters, Carrie (Jason) Morrow and Amanda (Josh) Swearer; grandchildren, Brady...

Eula M. Peters, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, August 28, 2020.  Born in Orlando, West Virginia on April 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Erma (Wyant) Sandy. Eula was a graduate of Rostraver High School and worked as a seamstress.  She enjoyed working Crossword Puzzles. She is survived by her children, Denise Marie (Gary) Hillman of Rostraver, Dianne Lee (Kevin) Bucci of Belle Vernon, Jerry (Maggie) Calcagni of Sicklerville, New Jersey, Dannel M....

Wallace “Wally” Richard Lipp, 77, of Uniontown, formerly of Belle Vernon and Elizabeth, died Monday, August 17, 2020.  Born in Elizabeth on May 4, 1943, he was the son of the late Andreas W. and Mildred (Colon) Lipp. Wally was retired from PennDot.  He was a member of the Victory Ministry in Uniontown, Tradition One Inc., Senior Citizens of Uniontown, and also a member of the Recovery Community, stretching worldwide.  Wally was noted as the "Legend" and...

Norma Jean Yartin, 88, of Monessen, died Monday, August 10, 2020.  Born in Belle Vernon   on September 21, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Mildred L. (Sickles) Allen. Norma Jean was a member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church.  She loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Jim) Fowler of Rostraver, George M. "Mickey" (Kimberly) Yartin of Monessen and Kim (Michael) Hornak of Monessen; grandchildren, Amy...

Kathleen C. Precopio, 85, of West Newton, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Mon Valley Hospital, Inc.  Born in Pittsburgh on July 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Catherine (Steiner) Drusbasky. She is survived by her children, David Ernst of West Newton, Linda (Michael) Goldbach of Pittsburgh, Mark (Joyce) Ernst of Belle Vernon and Terri (Frank) Petrucelli of Port Vue; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Rita (Fred) Lype of Pittsburgh, Joseph...

Estella Elizabeth Shosky, 98, of Belle Vernon, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 and has gone to be with the Lord.  Born in Star Junction on December 21, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Sophia V. (Williams) Morris. A homemaker, Stella was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church and was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Belle Vernon where she was a Sunday School teacher for 54 years. Stella enjoyed working in many church activities, was an avid reader and was a...

Cindy Lou Gray, 61, of Monessen, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020.  Born in North Charleroi on June 21, 1959, she was the daughter of Joyce (Miller) Sickles, who survives and resides in Fayette City and the late Homer D. Sickles. A homemaker, Cindy was a member of the Oakland Baptist Church in Vicksburg, MS. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Tommie Gray Jr., Leland Gray and Justin Gray, all of WV; daughters, Nicole Clark of Connellsville, Melissa (Justin) Portman of...