Obituaries
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...
Sharon Balko Cramer
Jul 16, 2022
Sharon Balko Cramer, 79, of Carroll Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and the royal hound Buck on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born in New Eagle on June 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Sholtis) Balko. Sharon graduated from Rostraver High School in 1961 and Robert Morris College in 1962....
Peter Hrycko
Jul 15, 2022
Peter Hrycko, 97, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, July 15, 2022. Born in Monessen on March 11, 1925, he was the son of the late John and Katherine (Yonik) Hrycko. Peter retired from the Monessen Southwestern Railroad. He enjoyed gardening and watching sports on TV, and he especially loved being at home doing his normal daily routine. He honorably served...
Irene B. "Bubbie" Yancich
Jul 10, 2022
Irene B. ''Bubbie'' Yancich, 93, of Richeyville, died Sunday, July 10, 2022. Born in Linn/Redstone Township on November 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Heyges) Betsko. Affectionately known by all as "Bubbie", Irene was an honor roll student throughout her tenure at Redstone High School where in 1945, she proudly graduated 3rd in her...
Chesney P. Smith
Jul 7, 2022
Chesney P. Smith, 71, of Rostraver Township died Thursday, July 7, 2022. Born in Rostraver Township on August 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Philip C. and Margaret L. (Foster) Smith. Chesney was a welder for Pitt Mon Auto Salvage and was a member of Fells United Methodist Church. He enjoyed working on cars, gardening, and was...
Robert G. Eckels
Jul 7, 2022
Robert G. Eckels, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 7, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Monongahela on December 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Frank and Myrtle Eckels. Bob was retired from Liggett Spring and Axle in Monongahela and attended the First Christian Church in Monongahela. He...
Dean J. Santo Colombo
Jul 7, 2022
Dean J. Santo Colombo, 59, of Washington, died peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022 with his daughter and his two sisters at his side. Born in Mt. Pleasant on October 18, 1962, he was the son of Nunzio Santo Colombo of Elco and the late Wanda (Smart) Santo Colombo. Dean was a truck driver for 17 years for Old Dominion...

