Obituaries
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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....
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...
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...

