Obituaries
Seraphine "Sally" Komacek
Jul 6, 2022
Seraphine ''Sally'' Komacek, 68, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Born in Brownsville on July 20, 1953, she was the daughter of the late John Krivohlovy Jr. and Sara (Buray) Krivohlovy. Sally was very kind and polite to everyone she met and brightened up the room wherever she went. She was a devoted wife and mother to her...
Hans Otto Werner
Jul 3, 2022
Hans Otto Werner, 86, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022. Born in Netzchkau, East Germany on September 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Paul and Christine (Lorenzen) Werner. Hans escaped East Germany in 1953 and worked in Dusseldorf, West Germany for 3 years before immigrating to America in 1956. He was a...
Susan Marie Cyktor
Jul 2, 2022
Susan Marie Cyktor, 66, of West Newton, died Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Charleroi on September 14, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Celaschi and Ethel L. (Sethman) Krasonic. Sue was a Nurse's Aide and worked for Excela Health in Greensburg. She had the biggest heart in the whole world and led with a kind and...
Anna E. Betsko
Jul 2, 2022
Anna E. Betsko, 83, of Richeyville died Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born in Grindstone on August 2, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Heyges) Betsko. Anna was Catholic by faith. She is survived by her sister, Irene B. Yancich of Richeyville; twin brother, Steve (Kathleen) Betsko of FL; 6 nieces and nephews including Lorraine (Larry)...
Paul Balko
Jun 28, 2022
Paul Balko, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Joliet, IL, attended by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Esther Tsimonis Balko to whom he was married for 57 years. Paul was born on February 21, 1929 in West Newton, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Anna Balko. Paul was the ninth of ten...
Thelma L. Ruscitti
Jun 27, 2022
Thelma L. Ruscitti, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, June 27, 2022. Born in La Belle/Brownsville on February 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Nazareno and Finimola (Serragli) Colantoni. Thelma was a member of the Church of St. Anne in Rostraver Township. She is survived by her daughters, April (Todd) Tilson of Rostraver, Amber Ruscitti of Youngwood...
Terry D. "Brud" Kohut Jr.
Jun 15, 2022
Terry D. "Brud" Kohut, Jr., 62, of Charleroi, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Born in Forward Township on July 17, 1959, he was the son of the late Terry D. Kohut and Norma C. (Behanna) Kohut who survives and resides in Elizabeth. Terry was a former police officer with the Bentleyville Police Department and was a member of Ella Hollow...
Robert James "Bj" Stockdill
Jun 12, 2022
Robert James ''BJ'' Stockdill, 67, of Rostraver Township, formerly of Collinsville, Mississippi, died Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born in McKeesport on August 8, 1954, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy G. (McKenna) Stockdill. BJ grew up in Elizabeth and retired from the U S Navy in 1994 after 21 years of service to his country....
John L. Frye Sr.
Jun 11, 2022
John L. Frye, Sr., 82, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, June 11, 2022. Born in Glasgow PA on March 5, 1940, he was the son of the late Clayton L. and Alma V. (Baker) Frye. John retired from the U S Marine Corps after honorably serving his country for 31years. He was a mechanic and machine operator and worked for...
Claire Cicchini Monios
Jun 8, 2022
Claire Cicchini Monios, 86, of Rostraver Township, died early Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022 at her daughter's home. She was born in Clairton on December 5, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Harchar) Cicchini. Claire graduated from Clairton High School in 1953 and then attended the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in chemistry. After completing her degree, she...
Angelina Bradshaw
May 26, 2022
Angelina Bradshaw, 66, of Donora, died Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born in Charleroi on December 13, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. Ashbaugh Sr. and Catherine (Painter) Ashbaugh. Angelina was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels at the Donora Senior Center. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowled in a bowling league for many years. She is...
Ray Edwin Ver Steeg
May 24, 2022
Ray Edwin Ver Steeg, 56, of Allison Park died Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Born in Burbank, CA on February 10, 1966, he was the son of Ralph Edwin and Rebecca Lois (Guffey) Ver Steeg, who survive and reside in Elizabeth. Ray owned and operated 2 Subway Restaurants for over 30 years. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...
Annamarie Harrigan
May 24, 2022
Annamarie Harrigan, 30, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Born in McKeesport on February 8, 1992, she was the daughter of Shawn Harrigan of East McKeesport and the late Georgina (Erb) Harrigan. Annamarie worked in home healthcare for Better is Better in Monessen. She was a member of Bible Alliance Church West Newton. She enjoyed sharing her memories...
Grace Ellen Naylor
May 14, 2022
Grace Ellen Naylor, 92, of Fellsburg/Rostraver Township, died Saturday, May 14, 2022. Born in Donora on December 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Elsie (Lee) Cross. A homemaker, Grace was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Donora. She was also a member of the American Legion Post 212 Ladies Auxiliary in Donora and...
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...
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