Obituaries
Michael Joseph Sapko
Jan 3, 2022
Michael Joseph Sapko, 50, of Smithton, died Monday, January 3, 2022. Born in Rostraver Township on May 20, 1971, he was the son of Peggy (Nicolette) Sapko of Smithton and the late Ronald A. Sapko. Michael was a Millwright at USS Irvin Works. In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by his sister, Ronda Sapko of West Newton. Friends...
Charles Barton Pitner
Jan 2, 2022
Charles Barton Pitner, 64, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, January 2, 2022. Born in Moundsville, West Virginia on January 10, 1957, he was the son of the late Richard and Patricia Jo (Richmond) Pitner. Charles was a coach at BGs Gymnastics for many years. He had also worked as a salesman and was a member of the Fairhope Rod &...
Barbara Mae Chaybin
Jan 1, 2022
Barbara Mae (Boris) Chaybin, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born in Fellsburg on January 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Myrtle (Conner) Boris. A homemaker, Barb was a member of Fells United Methodist Church. She and her late husband, James, enjoyed woodcraft and operated Chaybin Custom Wood Shop. Barb had also...
Robert Mccracken
Dec 31, 2021
Robert H. McCracken, 76, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 31, 2021. Born in West Elizabeth on June 7, 1945, he was the son of the late Betty (Egolf) Atkinson. Robert was a Maintenance Supervisor at Koppers. He was also a bus driver for Mon Valley Transit and Edenfield Bus Lines. He loved watching sports, especially the Steelers and Penguins....
John Traczynski Jr.
Dec 30, 2021
John Traczynski Jr., 83, of McKeesport, died Thursday, December 30, 2021. Born in McKeesport on May 17, 1938, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Muha) Traczynski Sr. John was a former truck driver and was a meat cutter and manager for several locations throughout the tri-state area. He was the owner of Traczynski's Market in McKeesport...
Rev. Kent A. Lighthall
Dec 25, 2021
Rev. Kent A. Lighthall, 87, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 25, 2021. Born in East Millsboro on May 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Rev. Earl W. and Margaret A. (Haney) Lighthall. Kent was licensed to preach in 1951 and was admitted to the Methodist Church of the Pittsburgh Conference in 1958. He became a full...
Nancy J. Clingenpeel
Dec 22, 2021
Nancy J. Clingenpeel, 85, of Vanderbilt, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Sunnyside on July 14, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Stella Imogene (Econovich) Hempfield. Nancy was a homemaker and loved being with her family. She is survived by her children, Carl R. (Mary) Clingenpeel Jr. of Monessen, Cheryl L. Togni of Vanderbilt,...
James P. Metts, Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
James P. Metts, Jr., 74, of Perryopolis, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Born in Connellsville on August 19, 1947, he was the son of the late James C. and Marjorie P. (Hough) Metts. Jim was a retired truck driver and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Jim was a very talented and wonderful musician! He had two special...
Margaret B. Speicher
Dec 20, 2021
Margaret B. Speicher, 76, of West Newton, died Monday, December 20, 2021.Born in Pittsburgh on June 3, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Nowicki) Lutz. Margaret was a sales clerk for Get Go and Unimart and was a long time Avon salesperson. She was very proud of her many sales awards from Avon. She was...
Matthew W. Sweeney Jr.
Dec 17, 2021
Matthew W. Sweeney, Jr., 60, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, December 17, 2021. Born in Greensburg on June 5, 1961, he was the son of Matthew W. and Eileen (McCune) Sweeney, who survive and reside in Rostraver. Matthew was a construction inspector for the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County and had recently retired after 40 years of service. He was...
Sara Ann "Sally" Smedley
Dec 11, 2021
Sara Ann ''Sally'' Smedley, 93, formerly of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, December 11, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Donora on February 28, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Rupert) Jones. Sally had worked as a comptometer for US Steel and then as a bank teller. She was a former...
Mary Jane Quinto
Dec 9, 2021
Mary Jane Quinto, 85, of Rostraver Township, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Born in New Eagle on May 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Mary (Germock) Behanna. Mary Jane loved being with her family. She enjoyed reading, bird watching, her flower garden and watching sports on television, especially the Steelers, Pirates and...
Shawn Thomas Calcagni
Dec 9, 2021
Shawn Thomas Calcagni, 60, of Monessen, formerly of Rostraver Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 9, 2021 after a short illness. He was born in North Charleroi on September 7, 1961. Shawn was a graduate of Belle Vernon Area High School. He had a love of music and enjoyed playing his guitar. He was...
Ethan Daniel Aitken
Dec 7, 2021
Ethan Daniel Aitken, 50, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Washington, PA on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born on March 27, 1971, the youngest of six children, to Pauline (Dran) Aitken and the late Robert Lee Aitken of Fellsburg, Rostraver Township. Ethan graduated from Belle Vernon Area High School in 1989 and earned a B.S. in Industrial...
Melvin Lee Hileman
Dec 4, 2021
Pastor Melvin Lee Hileman, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:41 a.m. in the home of his caregiver, Gary McDonald. Born in Charleroi on May 10, 1929, he was the son of the late James Percy and Aleda (Alberts) Hileman. Pastor Mel was in Christian Ministry for over 60 years. In addition to...
Peggy Ann Jones
Nov 30, 2021
Peggy Ann Jones, 88, of Rostraver Township, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Born in Uniontown on May 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Augustus T. and Mabel L. (Fritz) Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. "Casey" Jones on March 10, 2004. Friends will be received on Monday...
Jacqueline Louise Stepp
Nov 24, 2021
Jacqueline Louise Stepp, 77, of Coon Rapids, MN, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Born in Donora on February 23, 1944, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Butler and Gladys Roddy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Etienne (Newt) Roddy; and her brother, Curtis Roddy. Jacqueline loved the Lord and spent her...
Deborah L. Runyan
Nov 21, 2021
Deborah L. Runyan, 69, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born in Monongahela on October 15, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Eugene Morris Sr. and Ellen Louise (Devore) Morris. Deborah was a member of The Salvation Army in Monessen. She loved crafting and painting ceramics. She also enjoyed sewing and had worked at Cicci...
Janet C. Fantauzzi
Nov 21, 2021
Janet C. Fantauzzi, 89, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Hallsworth House Monessen. Born in Butler on October 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eva (Gatti) Francestine. Janet was a pharmacy technician for Union Pharmacy, where she welcomed everyone with her big friendly smile. During her stay at the Hallsworth House, Janet...
Kathy L. Sekerka
Nov 19, 2021
Kathy L. Sekerka, 58, of Rostraver Township, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Born in Donora on November 7, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Patricia (Robinson) Sitar. Kathy worked in the secretarial field for several businesses. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 35 years,...
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