James G. Kiselich, 91, of West Newton died Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Hempfield Manor.  Born in West Newton on September 28, 1927, he was the son of the late George and Kathryn (Shiry) Kiselich. Jim was a retired tool maker for Highland Carbite Tool Co. in Irwin.  He was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Church in Herminie and the West Newton Sportsman's Club.  He honorably served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife; Dea (Chiesi) Kiselich; son, James...

  Robert A. Beck, 62, of West Newton died Tuesday, May 7, 2019.  Born in Pittsburgh on December 25, 1956, he was the son of the late Jack T. and Evelyn L. (Dauvin) Beck. Robert was a former employee at AAA Westmoreland.  He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his brothers, Timothy (Brenda) Beck of Perryopolis and Gary (Joan) Beck Sr. of Rostraver; nieces and nephews, Ryan, Jason, Kristen, Nancy Jo and Gary Jr.; and uncle, Steve (Sylvia) Beck of...

Michael George Protos, 52, of Fayette City, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Born in Mt. Pleasant on January 29, 1967, he was the son of the late Andrew Protos. Michael was a carpenter and did home remodeling.  He was a great outdoorsman and was a veteran, having served in the U S Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Lynn (Clark) Protos; daughters, Brooke Alexis Protos and Courteney Michelle Protos; and stepson, Ryan Robert Curcio. Private visitation and Funeral Services were...

Janine D. Edmundson, 62, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, April 25, 2019.  Born on January 22, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Ernest C. and Dana Myers. Janine was a secretary for Child Services for the Commonwealth of PA; after her retirement, she worked for Fed Ex Ground. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Lowe, John V. Edmundson and Stephen Edmundson; her grandchildren including Arianna; her beloved companion, David Leach and his son, Jody Leach. At Janine's...

Thomas G. Slavic, 64, of Ruffs Dale, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  Born in Uniontown on August 17, 1954, he was the son of Thelma (Harris) Slavic who survives and resides in West Newton and the late Albert Slavic. Thomas was a coal miner and worked for the Mathies Coal Mine.  He was a member of St. Basil the Great Russian Orthodox Church in Rostraver Twp. and the United Mine Workers of America. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Valerie Pricener Slavic; son,...

Wendi C. Mosier, 59, of Greensburg, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  Born in North Charleroi on November 25, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Edwin F. and Dorothy B. (Gira) Mosier. Wendi worked in a Mortgage Loan office and formerly attended Fells United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara F. (Chris) Tretter of West Newton; grandchildren, Madison and Lucas Tretter; sister, Joy Dawn Dubinsky of Kansas; nephew and niece, Drew and Cori Dubinsky. Friends will...

Keith Alan Richter, 46, of Perryopolis, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 in Uniontown Hospital.  Born in North Charleroi on December 17, 1972, he was the son of Janice M.(Snyder) Richter, who survives and resides in Perryopolis and the late Wildie I. Richter.  Keith was a self-employed carpenter and he especially loved his son, Keith Jr.  He loved the outdoors and was a great outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.  He was a member of the NRA and in his...

Gregory T. Hepler, 55, of Smithton, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Greensburg on November 28, 1963, he was the son of Wanda (Gilmour) Hepler, who survives and the late Roy Junior Hepler. He was a dairy farmer in South Huntingdon Twp. and was also employed by the Yough School District.  Greg will be sadly missed by family and friends. In addition to his mother, Wanda, he is survived by his three...

Mark C. Patterson, 50, of Dayton, OH, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019.  He was born in Charleroi on June 23, 1968.  Mark was a 1986 graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School.  He worked as a tree trimmer for Treemendous Tree Company. He is survived by his mother and step father, Joann (LaRew) Patterson Jones and Vencen Jones; sister, Patricia A. (Edwin) Klemm; nieces and nephews, Justin Vernet, Staisha Gereshenski, Bethann Gereshenski, Josh Gereshenski and Michael Mancine;...

Daniel J. Tollan, 78, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Mon Valley Hospital.  Born in Fairhope on December 28, 1940, he was the son of the late George and Theresa (Murt) Tollan of Rostraver Twp. Daniel was a graduate of Rostraver High School, Class of 1958.  He was employed at Lee Norse Company in Charleroi as a machinist.  After the closing of the company, he worked until retirement at Dynol Nobel in Donora.  He was a member of St....