Obituaries
Marie Elaine Pirilla
Mar 9, 2021
Marie Elaine Pirilla, 79, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Born on Valentine's Day 1942 to Michael and Helen (Sapp) Molar, she graduated from Brownsville High School in 1960. After graduation, she was a Medical Secretary at the Centerville Clinic and later worked as an account manager for Columbia Gas. She married Leonard "Skip" Pirilla and started her...
Sharon L. Carozza
Mar 4, 2021
Sharon L. Carozza, 67, of Rostraver Township died Thursday, March 4, 2021 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born in North Charleroi on November 16, 1953, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Verdie A. (Andrews) Roberts. She is survived by her brother, Charles Roberts; and nieces and nephew, Jennifer Roberts, Rebecca Roberts and Matthew Roberts. Funeral arrangements entrusted...
Ruth N. Creevey
Mar 3, 2021
Ruth N. Creevey, 93, of Donora, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Born in North Charleroi on June 9, 1927, she was the daughter of the late August M. and Odell L. (Smith) Painter. Ruth enjoyed going to the Donora Senior Citizen Center and liked to play bingo. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey (Becky) Creevey and William Creevey; grandsons,...
Edward D. Snyder
Mar 1, 2021
Edward D. Snyder, 87, of Mechanicsville, Maryland, formerly of Rostraver Township, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. Born in Perryopolis PA on October 28, 1933, he was the son of the late Edward and Annetta (Rhodes) Snyder. Edward was a member of Hughesville Baptist Church. He joined the Air Force in 1951 and was...
Francis "Bruce" Bruno
Feb 25, 2021
Francis “Bruce” Bruno, 76, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home with family by his side. Born in New York, NY on October 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Catherine Susan (Hecklick) Bruno. Bruce was a graduate of Rostraver High School (Class of 1962) and the College of Steubenville. He...
Patricia Ann Gniefkowski
Feb 24, 2021
Patricia Ann (Sokol) Gniefkowski, 82, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Born in Van Meter on February 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Josephine Indof Sokol and Michael Sokol Sr. Patty lived a long and full life and enriched the lives of her family and friends. She married Lee Gniefkowski, of Glassport, on October 4,...
William G. Upperman
Feb 23, 2021
William G. ''Bill'' Upperman, 91, formerly of North Charleroi, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Born in Webster in 1929, he was the son of the late William and Sarah Jane (O'Donnell) Upperman. Bill worked at Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen for over 25 years, where he relished and sharedmany stories of his days operating the Bobcat. He was a former member...
Betty Olive Pinter Neff
Feb 23, 2021
Betty Olive Churchman Pinter Neff, 100, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Riverside Nursing Home in McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on March 10, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Bessie (Dom) Churchman. Betty was a former resident of Sutersville, but she was born and raised in the Highland Grove area of McKeesport. Throughout...
Jean Ann Watson
Feb 16, 2021
Jean Ann Watson, 83, of Perryopolis, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on July 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William Jennings and Daisy Elizabeth (Arnett) Post. Jean Ann loved her family, first and foremost. She enjoyed working in her antique shop, “Turkeytown Treasures” and she appreciated wildlife and liked to watch the...
Benjamin Greenwood
Feb 16, 2021
Benjamin Greenwood, 80, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born in Fellsburg on March 12, 1940, he was the son of the late Earle and Emma (Todd) Greenwood. Ben was a journeyman electrician and worked for Chapman Corp and Lighthouse Electric. He was a member of IBEW Local No. 5. He is survived by his wife, Karen L....
Mark A. Porter
Feb 14, 2021
Mark A. Porter, 61, of Charleroi, died Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born in New Eagle on October 25, 1959, he was the son of the late Donald R. and Bonnie W. (Flannigan) Porter. A 1978 graduate of BVA High School, Mark worked in retail sales and was a die-hard Steelers fan. He enjoyed spending time outdoors. He is survived by...
Freda Anthony
Feb 12, 2021
Freda Anthony, 89, of Greensburg, died Friday, February 12, 2021. Born in Sutersville on October 24, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Susan (Snyder) Flack. Freda attended Ella Hollow Bible Church. She taught Sunday school and enjoyed teaching the high school students. She loved to sketch and draw pictures. She is survived by her sons, David...
Ronald Bruce Breckenridge
Feb 10, 2021
Ronald Bruce Breckenridge, 72, of Perryopolis died Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born in North Charleroi on September 24, 1948, he was the son of the late Charles O. and Doris Ruth (Zundel) Breckenridge. Ron was an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He trained bird dogs and was a member of numerous hunting clubs. He is...
Louis Eaby "Cebe" Sensenich Jr.
Feb 9, 2021
Louis Eaby “Cebe” Sensenich Jr., 79, of Adrian PA, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021. in VA Oakland Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on March 24, 1941, he was the son of the late Louis E. Sr. and Evelyn (Harbourt) Sensenich. Greatly loved by his family, Louis had a very happy life of very small means. He was an entrepreneur and owned...
Edward Ronald Verkleeren
Feb 3, 2021
Edward Ronald Verkleeren, 83, of passed away peacefully at his home in Belle Vernon, PA on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Cecil Irene (Burgan) Verkleeren for nearly 53 years, father of Ronald (Erica) Verkleeren of Horseheads, NY, Gary (Tami) Verkleeren of Greensburg, PA, and Jeff (Nicole) Verkleeren of Plum Boro, PA,...
Thelma F. Slavic
Feb 1, 2021
Thelma F. Slavic, 97, of West Newton died Monday, February 1, 2021. Born in Rostraver Township on November 12, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and Catherine Amy (Fell) Harris. Thelma was a member of St. Basil the Great Russian Orthodox Church in Rostraver. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed reading and crocheting, and spending time...
Dr. Paul Joseph Harbosky
Jan 24, 2021
Dr. Paul Joseph Harbosky D.C., 69, of Charleroi, PA, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2021. He was affectionately known by his patients as Dr. Paul. Dr. Paul graduated from Elizabeth Forward High Schools class of 1969 and received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Paul was dedicated to...
Rodney Fizer
Jan 21, 2021
Rodney A. Fizer, 76, of West Newton/Rostraver Township, died Thursday, January 21, 2021. Born in Monongahela on January 28, 1944, he was the son of the late John R. and Helen L. (Hassick) Fizer. Rodney was a lifetime member of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was a maintenance worker at Smail's Automotive and a fork lift operator at International Paper. He loved...
Joseph A. Colosimo
Jan 21, 2021
Joseph A. Colosimo, 95, of West Newton/Rostraver Township, died Thursday, January 21, 2021. Born in Charleroi on December 19, 1925, he was the son of the late Ralph and Catherine Colosimo. Joseph was a truck driver and drove for Samuel's, Express in Monessen, Laurel Mountain and Express in Pittsburgh. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in West...
Pastor Terry Lee Lemley
Jan 15, 2021
Pastor Terry Lee Lemley, 63, of Smithdale, died Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Jacobs Creek on May 24, 1957, he was the son of the late Ronald Lemley and Marlene (Dobritz) Lemley Currence. Terry worked as a tree trimmer, then as a bridge painter, followed by construction. Terry attended the Signal of Light School and received his Doctorate in...
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