Grace L. Gouker, 84, of West Newton, died Thursday, January 13, 2022. Born in Wilson PA on February 28, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William and Isabel (Bach) Byers. Grace enjoyed crocheting, ceramics and camping. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn Ann (Gouker) Wilson and husband Bob of West Newton and Vickie (Gouker) Dohanich and husband, Dale of Canonsburg; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Gouker...

Michael Joseph Sapko, 50, of Smithton, died Monday, January 3, 2022. Born in Rostraver Township on May 20, 1971, he was the son of Peggy (Nicolette) Sapko of Smithton and the late Ronald A. Sapko. Michael was a Millwright at USS Irvin Works. In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by his sister, Ronda Sapko of West Newton. Friends will be received on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township (724-929-7934)...

Kenneth D. Melegari, 79, of Sutersville died Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  Born in Pittsburgh on July 22, 1942, he was the son of the late Deblis H. and Lucille (Kondrat) Melegari. Kenneth was a combustion engineer for Process Combustion Corporation in Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Collinsburg German Club, the West Newton VFW, and was a social member of the Buena Vista VFD. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Cathell) Melegari of Elizabeth Township; son, Jason Melegari of...

Sally J. Staley, 88, of Perryopolis, died Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Born in Irwin on July 20, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (Verner) Taylor. Sally was a member of the Christian Center Church in Rostraver. She was a wonderful homemaker and really took care of all her family. She is survived by her children, Dorothy Staley of Lancaster, Nancy (Jim) Kennedy of Rostraver, Sandy Staley of Lancaster, Eric R. (Michele) Staley of Smithdale, Nina Lass of Ephrata and...

James A. Borne, 75, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, January 8, 2022. Born in Monongahela Hospital on December 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Angelo and Suedel (Rhoades) Borne. Jim was a 1964 graduate of Monongahela High School. He worked construction and was a member of the Laborer's Union Local No. 373 for 50 years. After retirement, he was a Warehouse Manager for Cost Corporation and drove bus for Matthews Bus Lines for 9 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed...

Patricia L. Ross-Tamblyn, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, January 7, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh on January 4, 1954, she was the daughter of the late David O. and Elizabeth (Ford) Fryer. Patricia worked in Accounts Payable for C. Harper Ford. She was an avid bowler and singer. She and her late husband, William, enjoyed traveling and collecting trains. She is survived by her children, Betsy Benner (and her fiancé, Jonathan Earley) of Wyano and David (Jakki) Ross of Rostraver;...

Robert Jay Hoffman, 85, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, January 7, 2022.  Born in McKeesport on December 23, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert Jay Hoffman Sr. and Mary Frances (Purden) McCall. Robert was a maintenance manager for Vista Metals in Elizabeth and was a member of Central Highlands United Methodist Church in Elizabeth. He was a member of Polaris Lodge No. 375 F & AM, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Syria Shriners, where he participated as a Clown, and the Ashtabula...

 On Thursday, January 6, 2022, Janet DeLozier, 87, of Rostraver, formerly of Locust Grove, VA, passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was born in Braddock on July 7, 1934 to the late Gladys and Clyde Ferree. Janet loved QVC shopping, playing bingo, music (especially Englebert Humperdinck), dogs, bird watching and baking. She worked for many years as an administrative secretary to the Director of Nursing at Uniontown Hospital before retiring to Virginia. She was always...

Jamie Lee Weir, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, January 6, 2022.  Born in North Charleroi on October 26, 1953, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence May (Johnston) Weir. Jamie was a retired school teacher for the BVA School District, having taught at Rostraver Elementary School. Her daughter, Julie is attending Penn State University, and Jamie was very proud to be a Penn State Mom! She enjoyed shopping and going to the Meadows. Jamie loved Julie and her...

Dolores C. Tegnelia, 91, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Tuesday January 4, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. She was born on September 5, 1930 in Monessen, the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Anselene) Bitonti. Dolores grew up in Monessen and was a 1948 graduate of Monessen High School. She retired from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania having worked as a secretary. Dolores was a member of the Church of St. Anne and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Monongahela Valley...