Obituaries
Shirley Anne Patten
Aug 7, 2021
Shirley Anne Patten, 78, of Washington Township, went to live with our Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was born October 2, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of the late John and Frieda (Hils) Patten. She was a 1960 graduate of Cody High School in Detroit, Michigan. Shirley lived, worked and started her family in her hometown of...
Amanda Ann Ness
Aug 1, 2021
Amanda Ann Ness, 15, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 in UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh. Born in Long Island, New York on October 28, 2005, she was the daughter of Mary (Cogswell) Ness and Randy McCloy. Amanda was happy and loved. She was our joy, and she will be missed by everyone that knew her! In addition...
Janice M. Hruby Reed
Aug 1, 2021
Janice M. Hruby Reed, 60, of Monessen, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Washington on November 29, 1960, she was the daughter of the late William V. and Dolores L. (Nogy) Hruby. Janice was a fun-loving person with a big heart! She is survived by her daughter, Katie Yoder-Kovalchuk and husband Luke of Rostraver; grandchildren,...
Dale Keith Patterson
Jul 30, 2021
Dale Keith Patterson, 78, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, July 30, 2021 after succumbing to the effects of ALS. Born in North Charleroi on March 26, 1943, he was the son of the late Thomas G. Sr. and Inez (Witherspoon) Patterson. Dale was a school teacher and taught in the Belle Vernon Area School District for 33 years. He was...
Joseph Charles Sitar
Jul 25, 2021
Joseph Charles Sitar, 71, of Monongahela, died Sunday, July 25, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on May 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Zigmund and Pearl Sitar. Joseph was a retired coal miner. After his retirement, he was a handyman and landscaper. Catholic by faith, he formerly attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in South Park. Joseph...
Bert William Hutsenpiller
Jul 22, 2021
Bert William Hutsenpiller, 79, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, July 22, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on July 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Bert A. and Grace (Mitchell) Hutsenpiller. Bert was a retired from General Motors, where he was a crane hooker. He enjoyed listening to Doo Wop music and dancing, and he attended The Church in...
Arthur B. "Handlebars" Smith Jr.
Jul 15, 2021
Arthur B. ''Handlebars'' Smith, Jr., 84, of West Columbia, South Carolina, formerly of Daisytown, PA, died Thursday, July 15, 2021. Born in McKeesport on March 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Arthur B. and Edith M. (Long) Smith, Sr. Art was a retired truck driver for Super Value. He enjoyed farming, hunting, camping, and especially spending time...
Melvin Lewis Erler Sr.
Jul 14, 2021
Melvin Lewis Erler, Sr., 88, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born in Star Junction on July 17, 1932, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Hart) Erler. Melvin was a brakeman/conductor for the Union Railroad in Clairton for 33 years. He was a member of the Journey by Grace Church in Rostraver Township. His...
Michael R. Morgan Sr.
Jul 14, 2021
Michael R. Morgan, Sr., 87, of Washington, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Born in Webster on July 23, 1933, he was the son of the late Michael and Virginia (Taylor) Morgan. Mickey was retired from the Teamsters Union, working with them for 49 years. He was loved by all and will certainly be missed by all. He is survived by...
Rudolph John Godzak Sr.
Jul 8, 2021
Rudolph John Godzak Sr., 58, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, July 8, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on February 19, 1963, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Dolores (Kaylo) Godzak. Rudy attended Penn State University and received an Associates Degree in Engineering, graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Business and received his Master's Degree...
Ethel Joanne Pierce
Jul 3, 2021
Ethel Joanne Pierce, 83, of Collinsburg, died Saturday, July 3, 2021. Born in West Newton on June 18, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William E. Sr. and Aola (Bryner) Backstrom. Ethel was a secretary for Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood and the Rostraver Public Library. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in West Newton...
Bruce A. Durka
Jun 28, 2021
Bruce A. Durka, 64, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, June 28, 2021 in Mt. Macrina Manor. Born in North Charleroi on February 19, 1957, he was the son of the late Thaddeus Andrew and Betty J.(Miller) Durka. He is survived by his brothers, Thaddeus (Helen) Durka Jr. of Uniontown and Roger (Lynn) Durka of Forest City, NC; sisters, Georgetta (John)...
Arthur William Marsh
Jun 21, 2021
Arthur William Marsh, 78, of Belle Vernon, died Monday, June 21, 2021. Born in Latrobe on February 16, 1943, he was the son of the late Arthur M. and Mildred (Ragan) Marsh. Art was a 1961 graduate of Donora High School and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church in Donora. He was an automobile mechanic for 38 years at...
Daniel Kochman
Jun 19, 2021
Daniel H. Kochman, 76, of Monessen, died Saturday, June 19, 2021. Born in McKeesport on June 27, 1944, he was the son of the late Michael and Edith (Giles) Kochman. Dan was a graduate of St. Peter's High School in McKeesport. He then joined the U.S. Air Force and honorably served his country from 1962 to 1966. He was a...
William Andrew "Bill" Krizan
Jun 16, 2021
William Andrew "Bill" Krizan, a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on June 16, 2021. He was 86 years old. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Eleanor (ne MacDonald) Krizan, of Ridgway, PA, in August of 2018. They were the loves of each others lives. Bill and Ruth had three children: Kate (Kendall Clark of...
George Patterson
Jun 13, 2021
George W. Patterson, 86, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in Rostraver Township on October 30, 1934, he was the son of the late John W. and Melissa G. (Zundel) Patterson. George was a graduate of Rostraver High School, where he was active in the Future Farmers of America and became a farmer. George was very dedicated...
Robert J. Egler
Jun 13, 2021
Robert J. Egler, 35, of Charleroi, died Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on September 30, 1985, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Renee (Glesk) Egler. Robert was a cook at By George Restaurant in Monessen and was also very active in the Salvation Army in Monessen. He enjoyed fishing and cooking,...
Frances V. Stawovy
Jun 10, 2021
Frances V. Stawovy, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, June 10, 2021. Born in Wickhaven on October 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Ference) Stofan. She was the last surviving member of their family of eight children. Fran was very proud of her children, grandchildren and her newest great granddaughter. She was well-known for...
Jan Edgar Smith
Jun 9, 2021
Jan Edgar Smith, 82, of Perryopolis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in TLC West Newton. Born in Webster on January 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Edgar and Odessa (Grover) Smith. Jan was a graduate of Rostraver High School Class of 1956. He was a retired steelworker and worked many jobs following his retirement....
Edward Duane Pearce
Jun 8, 2021
Edward Duane Pearce, 81, of Belle Vernon died Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Born in Monessen on January 5, 1940, he was the son of the late William J. and Ethel (Walker) Pearce. Ed was an active member of St. Sebastian Church in Belle Vernon. He had worked his entire life with various employers including US Steel Clairton Works, Volkswagen in...
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