Dolores J. Vivio, 66, of Collinsburg, Rostraver Township, died Thursday, October 14, 2021.  Born in Mount Pleasant on November 15, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Stanley D. and Dolores M. (Bowers) Pevc. Dolores loved playing bingo and going camping. She loved spending time with family and especially her "grandbabies"! She is survived by her husband, David A. Vivio; children, Heather (Robert) Linneman of Sutersville, David M. Vivio and Holly (Allen) Vivio-Welch of...

Sarah J. Stangroom, 86, of New Stanton, died Sunday, October 3, 2021. Born in North Charleroi on November 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Ethel May (Walker) Pearce. Sarah was a fan of country music and enjoyed building jigsaw puzzles. She was a fanatic about cleaning! She is survived by her sons, Clyde Stangroom and Clayton Stangroom; daughters, Cheryl Stangroom and Cindy Cunningham; sisters, Dolores Cekus and Shirley Romestan. She also leaves behind all her...

Dolores A. Ridgway, 93, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Born in Perryopolis on February 12, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Matilda (Schnitzler) Novak. Dolores was the Valedictorian of her 1946 graduating class at Perryopolis High School. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver, where she was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She is survived by her sons, John D. (Wendy) Ridgway of Valencia, PA and Jeffery M. (Kay)...

Edmund J. Minkus, 92, of West Newton, passed away into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, September 27, 2021. Born in West Newton on October 29, 1928, he was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine (Patley) Minkus. Jesus and Salvation was the most important part of his life. He was a fervent Prayer Warrior and enjoyed spending time and sharing stories with his family. He honorably served his country in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War. He...

Paula Lee Hart Tirpak, 65, of Donora, died Friday, September 24, 2021.  Born in North Charleroi on July 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Howard S. and Iva D. (Coughenour) Hart. Paula was a phlebotomist and worked at SmithKline Beecham and the Cleveland Clinic. She was a member of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church and was an avid Pirate and Steeler fan! She is survived by her husband, James G. Tirpak; sisters, Shirley Hart Rozik of Greensburg and Bonnie Hart Rozik of Belle Vernon;...

Nancy D. Gillingham, 84, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Born in Collinsburg on August 18, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred Thomas and Jean (Povirk) Dainty. Nancy was a secretary for Belle Vernon Door Sales for 35 years and was a member of Miracle Ridge Baptist Church in Forward Township. She enjoyed genealogy and studying her family history. Nancy especially loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons, George Gillingham of...

Joseph Valentine Sala, 91, of Donora, PA died Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born in New Eagle, PA on February 13, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Zofia (Mirocha) Sala. Joe was the last surviving member of his family of 11 children. Joe transitioned a high school job into a lifetime of self-employment as a floor & wall covering installation specialist. Week-ends were family time. Always planning simple adventures; the weekends were for long rides to someplace new, ice cream,...

Kimberly R. Breckenridge, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, September 18, 2021.  Born in North Charleroi on December 4, 1952, she was the daughter of Dixie (Boord) Kraynek of Charleroi and the late Steven Kraynek. Kimberly was a Registered Nurse and worked at Mon Valley Hospital for 40 years. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Marc Terensky of Monessen; sister, Stevie Renee (Rich) Minniti of Monessen; and cousin, Missy Boord.. In addition to her father,...

Robin Lynn Leach Makovics, 53, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021.  Born in Monongahela on June 1, 1968, she was the daughter of Judith (Martin) Leach of Monongahela and the late William T. Leach. Robin was a school teacher and taught at several schools, including Epiphany of Our Lord School in Monessen, St. Edward's School in Herminie and Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in White Oak. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish in White Oak. Robin enjoyed...

Jo Ann V. Opacic, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  Born in Patton Township PA on November 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Zelda (Kenzevich) Vuletich. She is survived by her son, Nicholas T. Opacic of Rostraver; daughter, Jo Ann (Steve) Borato of Economy Boro; granddaughter, Eva J. Smith of Sewickley; and sister, Mary Paich of TX. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore R. Opacic; brother,...