Obituaries
Mary Kay Panepinto
Jan 15, 2021
Mary Kay Panepinto, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Charleroi on August 10, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Sophia A. (Gongosky) Somers. A homemaker, Mary Kay was married to her husband, Donald Panepinto Sr. for 61 years. She graciously volunteered with numerous activities when her children were growing up....
Robert D. Togni
Jan 15, 2021
Robert D. Togni, 70, of Vanderbilt, died Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in Webster on July 1, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert Togni. Robert was a carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. (Clingenpeel) Togni. At Roberts request, Funeral Services are private. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the James C. Stump Funeral Home Inc., 580...
Robert E. Davin
Jan 15, 2021
Robert E. Davin, 71, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, January 15, 2021. Born in North Belle Vernon on May 11, 1949, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward and Florence (Oshney) Davin. Robert was a Millworker and worked for Wheeling/Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen. He enjoyed hunting and was a former member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Charleroi....
Leonard G. Tresatti Sr.
Jan 13, 2021
Leonard G. Tresatti Sr., 86, of West Newton, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Born in Mt. Pleasant on March 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Louis and Anna Marie (Vissari) Tresatti. Leonard was a fork lift operator for the former Modulus Corporation in Mt. Pleasant. He was a member of Holy Family Church in West Newton and...
Charles Wiles Jr.
Jan 11, 2021
Charles Wiles Jr., 90, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, January 11, 2021. Born in Donora on October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Charles Wiles Sr. and Catherine (Doenges) Wiles. Charles drove truck for many years for Zeffiro Transfer & Storage in Donora and also for Check's Furniture in Monessen. He then became an owner/operator until his...
Betty Dickie
Jan 11, 2021
Betty B. Dickie, 93, of Rostraver Township, died Monday, January 11, 2021. Born in Culbertson, Nebraska on March 24, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha (Warren) Baldwin. Betty was a waitress at Peasant Village Restaurant. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia A.Wheatley...
Juanita "Nita" Larkin-Haney
Jan 7, 2021
Juanita “Nita” Larkin-Haney, age 55, returned home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2020. Juanita, affectionately referred to as Nita or Nee Nee was born on March 11, 1965 to parents James Thurman Larkin Sr. and Lois Jean Larkin. Nita had a gregarious personality with a compassionate heart, which made her a close confidant to many. Those same...
Anna Donohoe
Dec 30, 2020
Anna Tamasy Donohoe, 98 , of West Newton, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, December 30 th , 2020, as a result of Covid-19. She was the daughter of the late Barney J. Tamasy, Sr. and Mary Hlafcsak of West Newton, PA, who both immigrated to the United States from the Austria/Hungary and Czechoslovakia regions. Anna was the last surviving member of...
Emily J. Backstrom
Dec 30, 2020
Emily J. Backstrom, 92, of West Newton, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born in West Newton on April 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jemima (Murray) Steadman. Emily was a switchboard operator and worked for Bell Telephone, Westinghouse in Large, Westinghouse at Waltz Mill and also Frick Hospital. She was a member of Faith Lutheran...
Paul Backstrom
Dec 28, 2020
Paul L. Backstrom, 92, of West Newton, died Monday, December 28, 2020. Born in Collinsburg on September 26, 1928, he was the son of the late Thomas and Magdalena (Hofmann) Backstrom. Paul worked in maintenance for Fort Pitt Steel, Westinghouse Air Brake and the Westmoreland County Courthouse. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in West Newton, the VFW...
Arlene M. Eckhardt
Dec 24, 2020
Arlene M. Eckhardt, 83, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, December 24, 2020. Born in Markleysburg on April 9, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Margaret (Griffith) Umbel. A member of the Praise Assembly of God in North Versailles for 50 years, Arlene was very active with the Women's Fellowship and served as a Sunday school teacher....
Rose Marie Kerr
Dec 21, 2020
Rose Marie Kerr, 97, of Rostraver Township died Monday, December 21, 2020 in The Residence at Hilltop. Born in Rostraver Township on September 27, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Rose (Richie) Yost. Rose Marie was a 1941 graduate of Rostraver High School and was a secretary for Pages Steel Mill. On July 3, 1948 she...
Elaine M. Burnsworth
Dec 17, 2020
Elaine M. Burnsworth, 61, of Rostraver Township, died Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on March 23, 1959. Elaine was a successful businesswoman and worked for Motion Industries in Pittsburgh. She enjoyed travelling, especially to the beaches at the Outer Banks. She loved reading, shopping at T J Maxx, and antiquing with her sister. She is survived...
Edward C. Naylor
Dec 13, 2020
Edward C. Naylor, 62, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, December 13, 2020. Born in Charleroi on March 11, 1958, he was the son of Anna (Vincent) Naylor, who survives and resides in Rostraver Township and the late Edward G. Naylor. Ed was a member of Fells United Methodist Church. He worked for Peoples Natural Gas and owned and operated Edward...
Delores E. French
Dec 11, 2020
Delores E. French, 91, died peacefully Friday, December 11, 2020 at her Rostraver Township home. Born in North Charleroi on March 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Nutting) Leach. She was the last surviving member of her family of five sisters and two brothers. Delores was a graduate of Charleroi High School and was...
Robert Dickie Iii
Dec 9, 2020
Robert Dickie III, 70, of Rostraver Township, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in North Charleroi on October 17, 1950. Bobby was a retired maintenance worker for Rostraver Township. He is survived by his mother, Betty (Baldwin) Dickie of Rostraver; sister, Patricia Wheatley of Charleroi; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as many cousins. He was preceded in death by...
Bruce A. Mathews
Dec 7, 2020
Bruce A. Mathews, 77, of Acme, died Monday, December 7, 2020. Born in Star Junction on May 26, 1943, he was the son of the late James O. and Wanda (Miller) Mathews. Bruce enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, spending time with family, hotrods and antique cars. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Edna (Richardson) Mathews; sons, Bruce Mathews, Dwayne Mathews,...
James R. Glass
Dec 4, 2020
James R. Glass, 87, of Webster, died Friday, December 4, 2020. Born in Donora on February 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Ralph E. and Susan E. (Timko) Glass. Jim worked at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh for 38 years; he was passionate about building the miniature train at Buhl Planetarium. He loved astronomy, sports and...
Charles F. Krasonic
Dec 4, 2020
Charles F. Krasonic, 84, of West Newton, died Friday, December 4, 2020. Born in West Newton on September 9, 1936, he was the son of the late John A. and Mary (Balko) Krasonic. Charles retired from the Carpenters Union after 40 years of service and was a member of the West Newton Bible Students. He was a loving father and...
Elva B. Wapiennik
Nov 27, 2020
Elva B. Wapiennik, 90, of Rostraver Township, died Friday, November 27, 2020. Born in Wyano, PA on August 12, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Albin and Leona (Johnston) Bartron. Elva was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Donora. She enjoyed gardening and especially loved her grandchildren, whom she babysat and spoiled!! She was active in attending...
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