Obituaries
Laura Lee Hruby Kershey
Oct 29, 2022
Laura Lee Hruby Kershey, 54, of Charleroi died Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 7:05 a.m. Born in Pittsburgh on November 25, 1967, she was the daughter of Emil Peter and Cynthia Lee (Swisher) Hruby who both survive and reside in Rostraver. Laura graduated from Pitt Nursing School and worked at West Penn, AHN Jefferson and AHN Harmar Hospitals. She was...
Pamela Sue Gardner
Oct 28, 2022
Pamela Sue Gardner, 68, of Elizabeth, died Friday, October 28, 2022. Born in McKeesport on September 18, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Eleanor (Serfaso) Lyons. Pamela was a cook at Victory Hills Golf Course in Elizabeth. She is survived by her husband, Robert P. Gardner; and brother, William Lyons of Bedford. Friends will be received...
Frank Orelli
Oct 19, 2022
Frank Orelli, 78, of Monongahela, formerly of Fairhope, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Born in Uniontown on October 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Salvatore J. and Millie L. (Saporita) Orelli. Frank retired from sales after many years of service. He was an "Amateur Golfer", was a member of the Perryopolis VFW 7023, Peryopolis Sons of Italy,...
Perry Glenn Sellman
Oct 11, 2022
Perry Glenn Sellman, 94, of Perryopolis/Perry Twp., died peacefully in his home surrounded by friends on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Born in Donora on January 9, 1928, he was the son of the late P.G. and Eleanor (Coulson) Sellman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Muriel (Jones) Sellman. After graduating from Rostraver...
Eleanor Kurylo Lee
Oct 10, 2022
Eleanor Kurylo Lee, of Rostraver Township, passed peacefully in her home on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was a daughter of the late Stephen and Sophia (Yankosky) Kurylo of Monessen. Eleanor was the beautiful wife of Charles Jeffrey Lee for almost 60 years; they were high school sweethearts. They have been lifelong residents of Rostraver...
Keith Hawker
Sep 23, 2022
Keith Hawker, 67, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, September 23, 2022. Born in Charleroi on November 8, 1954, he was the son of the late Curtis Ray and Ida Marie (Nichols) Hawker. Keith was a truck driver for Myers Well Service and had retired. He loved photography and people often remarked that he had a great eye. He enjoyed spending...
Elizabeth J. Allison
Sep 22, 2022
Elizabeth J. Allison, 68, of Belle Vernon, died peacefully in her home holding her daughters hand on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 8, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Jacob H. and Gertrude J. (Kent) Axton. Elizabeth was a caregiver for many people in the area and also worked at Continental Catering for...
Barry E. "Sunday" Nartowicz
Sep 18, 2022
Barry E. ''Sunday'' Nartowicz, 76, of Rostraver Township passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Born in New Eagle on December 21, 1945, he was the son of the late Edward R. and Hazel Roberts Nartowicz of Webster. He honorably served his country in the Army PA National Guard also attending California...
Clayton Leroy Frye
Sep 12, 2022
Clayton Leroy Frye, 60, of New Salem died Monday, September 12, 2022. Born in Portsmouth, VA on April 29, 1962, he was the son of the late John L. and Leslie K.(Beck) Frye Sr. Clayton graduated from Camp Lejeune High School. After high school, he joined the US Airforce and was honorably discharged after 10 years of service. He then...
Robert W. "Bob" Anderson
Sep 3, 2022
Robert W. ''Bob'' Anderson Sr., 65, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on October 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Harve C. Anderson II and Gwendolyn (Evick) Anderson. Bob worked for 40 years as a coal miner...
Eugene A. "Sonny" Lynn
Aug 16, 2022
Eugene A. ''Sonny'' Lynn, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Born in Rostraver Township on February 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Caleb Z. and Mary Emma (Sethman) Lynn. Sonny was a diesel mechanic and retired from Wetterau Corporation. He was a lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church in Rostraver Township. He loved...
Dea D. Kiselich
Aug 13, 2022
Dea D. Kiselich, 94, of West Newton died Saturday, August 13, 2022. Born in Blythedale on June 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Orlando and Mafalda (Baldini) Chiesi. A homemaker, Dea was a member of St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church in Herminie. She is survived by her son, James E. (Linda) Kiselich; grandson, Matthew Kiselich; brother, Alvin...
William R. "Bill" Hannan Jr.
Aug 12, 2022
William R. ''Bill'' Hannan Jr., 73, of Rostraver Township, died suddenly on Friday, August 12, 2022. Born in Connellsville on September 22, 1948, he was the son of the late William R. Hannan Sr. and was also preceded in death by two sisters, Sandy and Robin. Bill was employed at Dravo Corporation, where he was a crane operator. After suffering...
Ronald W. Greenawalt
Aug 5, 2022
Ronald W. Greenawalt Sr. 85, of Rostraver Township, received his heavenly wings on Friday, August 5, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Samuel Rankin and Margaret M. (Hellyer) Greenawalt, Ronnie was born on June 5, 1937 in Rostraver, where he graduated high school in 1956. After 30 years of employment at Massaro Corp,...
Harriet E. Douglass
Aug 4, 2022
Harriet E. Douglass, 80, of Elizabeth, died Thursday, August 4, 2022. Born in Elizabeth on September 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Henrietta (Gregg) Gamble. Harriet's family and her extended family were very important to her, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed baking, and nut rolls and cinnamon...
Blaine H. Brown
Aug 4, 2022
Blaine H. Brown, 66, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, August 4, 2022. Born in Charleroi on July 31, 1956, he was the son of the late Harold C. and Lucille E. (Smith) Brown. Blaine was a carpenter by trade. He also did masonry work and was a Science Matters Coordinator. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force....
Albert Kenneth Byers
Aug 3, 2022
Albert Kenneth Byers, 92, of Dunlevy, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Rostraver Township on January 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Albert and Violet E. (Waddington) Byers. Kenny was a heavy equipment operator for Heckett Engineering and was an active member of Little Redstone United Methodist Church....
Charles M. Coulson
Jul 29, 2022
Charles M. Coulson, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, July 29, 2022. Born in Clairton on February 15, 1935, he was the son of the late Michael and Erma (Kunz) Coulson. Chuck was a supervisor in the Chemical Department of U S Steel Clairton Works and retired after 31 years of service. After retirement, he worked for 9 years for...
Sharon Ann Hamer
Jul 25, 2022
Sharon Ann Hamer, 72, of Fairhope, died Monday, July 25, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh on April 4, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Alvie A. and Christabell A. (Hart) Branthoover. Sharon worked for the BVA School District, Stringhill's Restaurant and California University of PA. She had a strong work ethic and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Nicholas J. Burnett
Jul 24, 2022
Nicholas J. Burnett, 70, of West Newton, died Sunday, July 24, 2022. Born in McKeesport on April 15, 1952, he was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Ethel (Mann) Burnett. Nick was a metallographic technician for Bechtel Bettis for 45 years. He was a member of the Bible Fellowship Community Church in West Newton and was a member...