Obituaries
Susan Ann Naylor
May 12, 2022
Susan Ann (Labash) Naylor passed away at her home, the Naylorosa, on May 12, 2022. Susan gave a valiant fight against ovarian cancer, proving how strong of a hunky woman she really was. She was born November 19, 1955 in North Charleroi. A 1973 graduate of Belle Vernon, Susan was a lifelong resident of Rostraver Township. In her lifetime, Susan...
Pamela Kruppa Parasolick
May 6, 2022
Pamela Kruppa Parasolick, 77, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, May 6, 2022. Born in Charleroi on April 9, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Michael Kruppa and Helen (Ducar) Kruppa Slavonia. Pamela was a Special Education teacher for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for 36 years. She has many fond memories and loved to keep up with the special...
Mallory Ann Stoneking
May 2, 2022
Mallory Ann Stoneking 70, of North Belle Vernon, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Mallory had a masters degree in Special Education and worked with special needs and at-risk students for over 20 years. She found happiness collecting antiques and spending time with her cats. She is survived by her two sons,...
Sally Marciniak Forsythe
Apr 9, 2022
Sally Marciniak Forsythe, 83, of Rostraver Township, died in her home on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Born in Belle Vernon (Redtown) on August 6, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Charles Marciniak Jr. and Sara (Easter) Marciniak Backes. Sally was a 1956 graduate of Rostraver High School and for many years, she chaired her high school reunions. She...
Matthew W. Sweeney
Apr 8, 2022
Matthew W. Sweeney, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, April 8, 2022. Born in Rostraver Township on May 7, 1933, he was the son of the late John F. and Anna A. (Accipiter) Sweeney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew W. Sweeney Jr.; and brothers, Patrick J. Sweeney and George R. Sweeney....
James Lloyd "Pete" Laird
Apr 1, 2022
James Lloyd ''Pete'' Laird, 77, of West Newton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022 in his home. Born in Mt. Pleasant on January 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Harold and Janet (Rae) Laird. In July of 1963, Pete entered the Marine Corps and served honorably for two tours of duty in Vietnam, separating from...
Celine M. Kraeuter
Mar 27, 2022
Celine M. Kraeuter, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 27, 2022. Born in West Mifflin on January 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Joseph George and Loretta Catherine (Rausch) Ruffing. Celine was a secretary for Rust Engineering and West Mifflin Boro and was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver. Celine enjoyed spending...
Beverly Jean Cuthbert
Mar 21, 2022
Beverly Jean Lorenzo Cuthbert, 85, daughter of Nicola and Olive (Beadling) Lorenzo, passed away peacefully in Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg on March 21, 2022. Beverly was born and grew up in Webster, PA, then moved to Fellsburg, Rostraver Twp. with her husband to raise their family of four children until a safe quality of life and health had become a...
Carol Ann Duda
Mar 15, 2022
Carol Ann Sweeney Duda, 71, of Mount Morris, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Born in North Charleroi on October 20, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Michael J. and Helen M. (Herbert) Sweeney. Carol was a registered nurse and worked at numerous doctor's offices, and lastly worked for Riverchase Dermatology in Naples FL. She...
Charles W. Rauscher
Mar 13, 2022
Charles W. Rauscher, 81, of Belle Vernon, passed away March 13, 2022, in his home. Born December 6, 1940 in Charleroi PA, a son of the late Maynard and Ruth Rauscher. An automobile enthusiast from a very early age in which he was a mechanic, and a detailer for many years at multiple dealerships in the area, sold insurance for...
Sharon E. Zolock
Mar 12, 2022
Sharon E. Zolock 68, of Belle Vernon, passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2022 with her sister Susie by her side. She was born August 5, 1953 and was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. Her greatest enjoyment was baking, cooking, and riding her tractor. She was known by many for her amazing cookies...
John Ziak Jr.
Mar 11, 2022
John Ziak Jr, 98, of Wickhaven, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday, March 11, 2022. John was born November 21, 1923 in Bentleyville, PA. A son of the late John and Katherine Ziak, he was the last surviving member of their family of 4 children. He married the love of his life, Violet D. (Montgomery) Ziak,...
Carmine J. Smuzinick
Mar 10, 2022
Carmine J. Smuzinick, 81, of West Newton, died Thursday, March 10, 2022. Born in Mount Pleasant on March 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Carmen Martorella and Eleanor (Paterline) Bruno. Carmine was the Hotel Manager for Sleeper Inn, which is now Comfort Inn in Rostraver and was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in West...
Herbert Drinkwater
Mar 4, 2022
Herbert Drinkwater, 91, of Belle Vernon, died Friday, March 4, 2022. Born in New Eagle on May 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Scanlon) Drinkwater. Herbert was retired from Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. He honorably served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his daughter, Susan D. (Charles N.) Coatsworth of Exton;...
Ralph David Law
Mar 3, 2022
Ralph D. Law, 64, of West Newton, died Thursday, March 3, 2022 just a day after his 64 th birthday. Born in Pittsburgh on March 2, 1958, he was the son of the late David R. and Edith Irene (Cummins) Law. Ralph was a Seabee and a Shop Keeper and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his...
Kenneth Earl Stickel
Mar 1, 2022
Kenneth Earl Stickel, 91, born in Dawson, PA and lived the majority of his life in Belle Vernon, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his daughters house in Jessup, Maryland. Kenneth E. Stickel was born on August 24, 1930, to his parents, Harry F. Stickel Sr., and Katherine Madeline (Cable). One of four children, Ken left high school...
Floyd A. Stangroom
Feb 23, 2022
Floyd A. Stangroom, 84, of Brownsville, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Born in Webster on December 13, 1937, he was the son of the late Harry J. and Leona P. (Hall) Stangroom. Floyd was a heavy equipment diesel mechanic and was a retired member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 66. He was a member of the Dunlap Creek Church...
Bruce M. Holderbaum
Feb 22, 2022
Bruce M. Holderbaum, 90, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Born in North Huntingdon on August 8, 1931, he was the son of the late William and Laura Myrtle (Spahr) Holderbaum. Bruce was an avid collector of Westmoreland Glass and was a 50-year member of Tri-County Lodge No. 252 F&AM Donora. He honorably served his country in the...
William C. Ruozzi
Feb 21, 2022
William C. Ruozzi, 73, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, February 21, 2022. Born in McKeesport on November 10, 1948, he was the son of the late William and Enis (Moia) Ruozzi. Bill was an Architectural Engineer and was the owner and operator of Bill's Golfland in Rostraver. He was on the board of the Rostraver Township Sewage Authority and was...
Thelma R. "Rennie" Smith
Feb 17, 2022
Thelma R. ''Rennie'' Smith, 81, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, February 17, 2022. Born in Port Vue on January 9, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Stephen P. and Ann D. (Barnish) Rendulic. Thelma was a homemaker and a Registered Nurse. She graduated from McKeesport Hospital Nursing School in 1961 and worked at McKeesport Hospital. She was a...
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